When you woke up, you probably thought today was just like any other day — until you realized that it was 7/11 and said, “oh thank heaven”. Because, friend, today is the one day out of 365 when you can get an exquisite brain freeze for the low, low, price…
We know what you’re thinking. How in the world can someone called Burger Beast betray his love of the meat patty and celebrate the hot dog? Only once a year does Sef Gonzalez, AKA Burger Beast, turn into alter ego Hot Dog Hound in celebration of national hot dog month…
Do you love Short Order? Do you wake up with us every morning and fall asleep with us every night? We don’t blame you. We’re kind of sort of awesome. But you’re, like, 90 percent of that undeniable greatness. As a thank-you for your love and loyalty, we’re offering up…
Move over Instagram. There’s a new way to share your food porn. It goes one step further. Epicurator, a new iPhone app, allows you to share photos of your food, identify the restaurant and specific dish — then rate your meal using a scale from “blech” to “foodgasm” (one through…
Young and handsome servers roll up their sleeves, revealing bulky wristwatches that glow yellow and blue. They shout over rock music turned just a little too loud and rave about cocktails infused with fresh chilies and herbs. They arrive at your table carrying smoked spare ribs piled like Jenga blocks…
Swine Owner John Kunkel Lists His Favorite Miami Restaurants
Chanivia Broussard may be one the best female basketball players to ever pass through the University of Miami. By the time she left in 2003, she had scored 1,482 points (7th all-time for the Hurricanes). She holds the same rank for field goals (621) and is ranked 10th for rebounds…
“Bad boy” Dennis Rodman is hell-bent on making the world a better place — one loony dictator and one cocktail at a time. Most recently, the former basketball player, wrestler, actor, and bridal gown model told Sports Illustrated he should receive a Nobel Peace Prize for his unlikely friendship with…
It’s summertime, and with these scorching temps, the idea of heavy, rich food is less than appetizing. Besides, who wants a bloated belly when donning that sexy new swimsuit? Instead, it’s all about fruits and veggies for the next couple of months. (Mango Festival, anyone?) And in our neck of…
You’ll find most commercial kitchens as clean and organized as a military barracks. But there are always exceptions to the rule. The dining public rarely sees what lurks behind that swinging door. New York City has implemented a unique rating system in which every restaurant — large or small –…
Steve Martorano, the brawny Fort Lauderdale restaurateur/cook (Martorano, by the way, does not like to be called a chef), is on a roll. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, which included Johnny Depp and Rebecca Romijn, Martorano announced a second location in Las Vegas at the Paris Hotel…
The Pubbelly Group already owns five restaurant concepts and two pop-ups. But soon it will have something more. Partners Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin, and Sergio Navarro — the crew behind Pubbelly, Pubbelly Sushi, PB Steak, Macchialina, and Barceloneta — are scheduled to run food and beverage operations at the Hilton…
Summertime is here, and you’re desperately trying to figure out some easy and healthful meals to whip up in no time. Looking at all the beautiful seasonal fruits, you know there must be a way to use them creatively, but you chicken out and stock up on frozen dinners instead…
Young and handsome servers roll up their sleeves, revealing bulky wristwatches that glow yellow and blue. They shout over rock music turned just a little too loud and rave about cocktails infused with fresh chilies and herbs. They arrive at your table carrying smoked spare ribs piled like Jenga blocks…
Miami mango mania is about to reach new heights this weekend when Mango Man — a guy in an orange polyester suit — and Finlandia Vodka host two different mango invasion bar crawls every Saturday and Sunday in July. Finlandia will host mango drink specials and promotions at two informal…
Chefs and restaurant owners spend their days dedicated to the fryer, the office, and the dining room. Which means that when they have time to dine out, they stick to the places they love. John Kunkel has opened three successful restaurants in the past two years: Yardbird Southern Table &…
So your favorite American holiday is already over. Streaks of red, white, and blue flash in your mind. Fireworks ring in your ears. And bourbon, beer, and barbecue are just a memory. Now you have to wait a whole year to do it again. Or do you? What if there…
Sonic Beach, the burger, dog, and shake restaurant that re-creates a day at the Jersey Shore, is coming to Miami Gardens. The new location is scheduled to open late this summer. Sonic Beach is part of the Sonic drive-in restaurant chain that offers sit-down areas, a man-made beach, and beer…
There are some things Miami has way too many of: bad face-lifts, douchey clubs, and godawful drivers. Other things — not nearly enough, such as small businesses, friendly people, and good pizza. Luckily, Pauloluigi To Go is bringing the latter three back to Coconut Grove. Co-owner Paul Shalaj has operated…
You’re scanning a menu, and a word jumps out at you. One specific food item in one specific dish that you now can’t help but order. It’s like a trigger. The thought of that ingredient has turned on a switch in your brain. The phrase “Pick me” plays over and…
The margarita is a conundrum, indeed. On the one hand, the Mexican cocktail, is a lesson in simplicity. On the other, it’s the one drink that’s most likely to go wrong when you order it. Consider this little conversation we recently had at a very nice restaurant: Bartender: What would…
The summer’s biggest gastronomic gathering is less than a month away. Miami New Times’ Iron Fork and the Miami Spice Kick Off will take place on August 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Guests of the culinary soiree will watch chefs Jamie DeRosa of Tongue &…
