There are plenty of edgy things happening at the Four Seasons Hotel besides Edge Steak & Bar. On the second floor is a hidden lunch gem with an owner just as edgy as the menu he puts out daily. Chef-owner William Hegemann is always in his chef whites, staying true…
We are past the halfway point of Miami Spice. You know what that means? You only have a short time left to have a three-course feast. Not sure where to go? Take a drive to Sunny Isles beach for some scenery and an exquisite Miami Spice dinner that would otherwise…
American barbecue, be it Kansas City, Memphis, Texas, or Carolina style, is in — but what about Latin-style barbecue? You’d think, especially in Miami, that Latin barbecue would be widely available, but apparently not a single chef has thought of seriously pursuing the concept… until now. Tonight chefs Ted Mendez…
Miami Monkey, the reality show that features the inner workings and drama of a new bar in Miami Beach and the antics of its employees, premiered on VH1 last night. Oh, did we forget to mention the owner of said bar is Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, mob wife extraordinaire and…
Monday means the end of your sabbath. Yes, that alarm this morning is real — it wasn’t a dream. And, absolutely, you better believe that work is calling, your phone is blowing up from emails (curse those who reply to all), and you’re wondering why you didn’t call in sick…
When I was looking for lunch in Hialeah, several of the city’s best food writers pointed me in the direction of Molina’s Ranch Restaurant, a neighborhood favorite that serves consistent, high-quality Cuban food. The menu is so large that a local abogado advertises in it. So, where do you begin?…
Free eats, free drinks and Instagram filters are pretty much a trifecta of awesome. But add the chance to make our metropolis a better place, and it becomes fourfecta (is that a thing?). This Thursday, your beloved New Times is hosting a happy hour soiree for our loyal readers at…
Jonathan Wakefield, the mastermind behind J. Wakefield Brewing Company, is on the path to establishing Miami’s next production brewery, and he is close. To help raise the remaining capital needed to start J. Wakefield Brewing, the firm has established an account with CrowdBrewed, the Kickstarter-style answer for the craft beer…
Doggi Style, the heavenly hot dog shop with the double entendre name closed its doors yesterday after a long struggle by its owner to keep it afloat. Owner Laura Schloeter told Short Order that closing was a decision purely based on economics. “I couldn’t keep it open any more. The…
When we heard about Angela “Big Ang” Raiola, opening an outpost of her Drunken Monkey on South Beach, we were pretty psyched. After all, we could all use a little more Staten Island in our lives. Then we heard the bar (called Miami Monkey) and its inhabitants (called Monkey Girls)…
The word’s been out for a few months that Top Chef alum and major heartthrob Fabio Viviani is bringing his Italian comfort food to Miami. Siena Tavern is set to open on South Beach this year, with a menu that melds Italian favorites like lasagna and gnocci from Viviani’s family…
Since opening last December, the Pinecrest Bakery quickly became the popular 24/7 go-to spot for coffee and Cuban pastries among locals, morning shift workers and night owls. But when the bakery owners added in-store tables and chairs to accommodate its growing customer base, the village of Pinecrest said no and…
At some point this week, you realized that Friday would come a little sooner than usual because most had Monday off. However, it’s still rough trying to fit five days worth of work into four. Like fitting a square into a circle — not gonna happen until you’ve got some…
Fridays are great for multiple reasons. They mark the end of the “formal” work week and the beginning of a three-day happy hour. They are also one day away from brunch, and well, you know how we feel about brunch. The trendy Sugarcane has an ever-changing seasonal brunch menu full…
Paul Castronovo is a man who wears many hats. He’s half of South Florida’s favorite radio program, The Paul and Young Ron Show on Big 105.9, an avid fisherman, and president of Castronovo Vineyards. Castronovo is also a major foodie who frequently talks about South Florida restaurants on his show,…
There’s a reason doughnuts have been around since forever. More than cupcakes, muffins, or pastelitos, doughnuts are the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Just ask Homer Simpson — or your local police officer (zing!). Sadly, Miami is without a lot of options for those seeking anything beyond your average Krispy Kreme glazed…
McDonald’s is testing a new addition to its Quarter Pounder line — and South Florida is the fast food giant’s guinea pig. See also: Burger King’s French Fry Burger: Fast-Food Frita?…
Last week, a flame was ignited in the Miami restaurant world when 50 Eggs Restaurant Company LLC sued former Khong River House executive chef Piyarat Potha Arreeratn, better known as Chef Bee. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on August 27, alleges Chef Bee violated several agreements including a…
“Hopefully our trendy restaurants that say they buy local stuff actually do,” Andres Barrientos says. Through their smokehouse, Miami Smokers, the Miami-born executive chef of Aaron’s Catering and sous-chef James Bowers have spent the past year experimenting and testing how the Magic City responds to special smoked pork products. What…
On Saturday, September 7, two of Florida’s most talented will battle it out for glory at Sun Life Stadium. Oh, and afterward there’s a football game between the Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes…
Start with the salad, a brilliant mixture of tofu, mango, and greens sloshed in an orange-sesame dressing. Chase it with the shrimp dumplings, tiny bulbs coated in spicy peanut sauce. Go ahead! Try the lumpia, deep-fried rolls crammed with chicken, cabbage, and carrots. Thirsty? Slurp that bowl of steaming miso…
The pretty cashier at Huahua’s Taqueria wears a sombrero. It’s bulky, with a wide brim and fuchsia splotches that match the chalkboard menu hanging above her head. Some nights, she opts for plastic Wayfarers instead. Stamped with the restaurant’s name, the specs have clear lenses, thick rims, and cobalt temples…
