Giorgio Rapicavoli was the first Miami winner of Food Network’s Chopped. He used the momentum of his win to open a pop-up restaurant on Ponce named Eating House. The concept was so successful that Rapicavoli ended up taking over the space and turning Eating House into a permanent fixture. Recently…
Sure, it’s a chain. But it’s also the home of over 500 bottles and 50 rotating drafts of craft beer, making World of Beer a welcome addition to the neighborhood (and a place to add to your happy hour bar rotation). Located in the Shops at Midtown, this Tampa-based chain…
If you’ve been celebrating Cinco de Mayo as long as we have — you might be over the standard drink-cheap-margaritas -till-you-puke plans. So if you’re looking for a more refined (yet still booze-heavy) approach to the holiday — we’ve got you covered. This year, instead of shooting tequila – you…
Brew at the Zoo is tomorrow, May 4. The event, at Zoo Miami, features over 100 beers, including local craft selections and a home brewers alley serving unique and delicious brews you simply have to try. If you’re a serious beer geek (or you’re into treasure hunting), here’s a map…
Commercial brewers from across the county are teaming up to create the ultimate Miami collaboration beer: Conjunto, which literally means “group.” The idea was Tony Albelo’s, the man behind Grovetoberfest and Sprung beer festivals. The collaboration includes both Miami breweries and brewpubs: Wynwood Brewing Company, Miami Brewing Company, Most Wanted…
With its recent influx of creative cookeries, unique eats and locally-owned establishments, we’re officially getting giddy over downtown’s burgeoning culinary scene. And the latest addition to an increasingly appealing lineup is Scratch Bakery and Catering, a teeny-tiny, family-owned outpost on Northeast Second St…
The fourth annual New Times Brew at the Zoo is tomorrow, May 4, at Zoo Miami. The event features great beers, good food, live concerts, and plenty of surprises. We know most of you have your tickets in hand and are busy planning for an evening of sudsy fun –…
Local homebrew club Miami Area Society of Homebrewers will participate in a local gathering of the 16th Annual American Homebrewers Association Big Brew on Saturday, May 4, at Miami Beer and Wine Makers Warehouse in HIaleah to celebrate National Homebrew Day. Big Brew will be held from 10 a.m. to…
Miami Brewing Company, the beer side to Schnebly Redland’s Winery, purchased a canning line and their signature Big Rod Coconut Ale (5.4 ABV) cans will begin to appear in local stores by late August, said Schnebly’s Director of Sales and Marketing Joe Reyes. The canning line should arrive sometime in…
The weekend is upon us and we are suddenly thwarted into the realization that half the year has nearly passed already. But where did the time go?! Luckily, we can forget about all the things we pretty much only have 6 (ish) months left to do before the year’s end…
Since 2009 David Rosendorf — better known as Frodnesor on Twitter or by his blog, Food For Thought — has offered even-keeled commentary on Miami’s ever-changing scene. As a co-founder of Cobaya, Miami’s not-so-underground underground-dining group, he and co-conspirators have helped set the city’s gastronomic agenda while offering a one-of-a-kind…
Talk to any successful chef and he (or she) will tell you that opening a restaurant takes grit and guts. Expect to drop substantial cash, kill your social life, and put an end to luxuries like sleep and days off. To top it off, you must enter the culinary battlefield…
Toro Toro charged into downtown at Miami’s Intercontinental last fall. Soon after opening they began to offer brunch service on Sunday. Now, with summer charging in and Cinco De Mayo just around the corner, the restaurant is giving drinkers and eaters more reasons to celebrate. They have extended Cinco De…
What could be sweeter than homemade baked goods and raising money for kids and childhood hunger? Really. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Southwest Community Farmers’ Market at Tropical Park will play host to Miami’s finest food bloggers and their annual bake sale benefitting Share Our Strength’s No…
Florida Wagyu beef, Lake Meadow Naturals Rhode Island Reds, artisanal sausages, Sunshine State craft brews, local produce, boutique wines. Only one place in town offers this all in a single setting: Proper Sausages in Miami Shores. See also: – Proper Sausages Opens Shop – Make Some Proper Thanksgiving Stuffing With…
In a city rife with fatty cuts of meat, cloyingly sweet coladas and lard-infused breads — we can always use a few more clean eating options. Ten Fruits, downtown’s newest addition to the burgeoning juice movement, is hosting its grand opening next week – and that means free healthy drinks…
There were some tense moments (and a lot of laughs) at Paulie’s Kitchen at the Paul and Young Ron studios in Miramar yesterday, as the two radio personalities (and beer-drinking members of their crew) judged five of South Florida’s best home brewers. At stake? A table at the Paul and…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county’s…
Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16, by the way). Cinco de Mayo is actually the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexican army kicked France’s butt May 5,1862. In any event, Cinco de Mayo (or Cinco de Drinko)…
On Saturday, May 4, people from all over the world will flock to Louisville to watch the “most exciting two minutes in sports” as the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby returns to Churchill Downs. For 20 horses and their riders, this is the culmination of their dreams. Open only…
North Miami, please welcome your newest neighbor — Whole Foods Market. The grocery chain, which features organic foods, prepared goodies, a killer salad bar, and really cheap (but good) wine, opened its newest store today at 9 a.m. Hundreds of people are expected to show up for the opening day…
