The James Beard Foundation has announced its finalists for the 2013 James Beard Awards, and two Miami toques have made the list in the restaurant and chef categories. Jeff McInnis, executive chef and partner at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, and Hedy Goldsmith, executive pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food…
If you’ve ever dreamed of opening a brewery, bakery, or restaurant you know by now that talent alone doesn’t drive a successful business.Funding, marketing, and a smart business plan are all as important as a great recipe for pie or ribs. The best way to figure out a strategy is…
In Miami’s topsy-turvy culinary landscape, restaurants come and go quicker than a Kim Kardashian marriage. Short Order’s list of monthly closings is proof that all the money in the world can’t guarantee success. But more often than not, the concepts that stick share one common ingredient: passion. There’s no shortage…
Forget Ultra for a minute, because there’s another huge event beginning in Miami today that offers far greater pleasures for those of us into sports. Sony Open Tennis matches start today, March 18, at 10 a.m. and continue through Sunday, March 31. Like Ultra, the tournament can be exhausting — especially…
When Pearline Murray opened Clive’s Café in Wynwood 38 years ago, the budding neighborhood was much more working-class than mustached hipster. For nearly four decades, Murray and partner/sister Gloria Chin have witnessed the rise of the Shops at Midtown Miami, the success of Amir Ben-Zion’s Bardot and Gigi, and the…
Sorry, Miamians. Your Fundays on SoBe are over. Unless you wanna pay a $50 (or more) fine, the city expects you to leave the booze, soda cans, and Styrofoam coolers at home. According to code enforcement officers, all of the above are illegal on the sands of Miami Beach. Didn’t…
The tents have been taken down for another year and the 2013 edition of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival is but a memory. There is, however, one way to relive the magic made when you get some of the world’s funniest and most talented chefs together in one…
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like shots of Jamo, aka Jameson, Ireland’s (and America’s) favorite whiskey. This popular spirit is all over the place for this weekend’s festivities, from its key role in Irish Car Bombs to pairings with pickle juice. But if you wanna get a little more creative…
Brew at the Zoo is back and better than ever. Where else can you sample over 100 different beers, enjoy a live concert, and mingle with friends — all in close proximity to a bunch of wild predators? On Saturday, May 4, from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., get ready…
In a city where food and culture are the driving forces behind nearly everyone’s daily routine, one rarely expects a shortage of things to do over the weekend. We cram food, music, and good vibes during the workweek. Why shouldn’t it spill over to Saturdays and Sundays? Days of rest…
In the past two years, La Camaronera has evolved from simple shrimp shack to full-service, casual restaurant. In 2012, the 40-year-old West Flagler staple broadened its menu to include non-fried items such as shrimp tacos and fish fillet with rice. Then, this January, the spot expanded its dining room to…
St. Patrick’s Day revelers are taking advantage of the holiday falling on a Sunday by celebrating early at “St. Practice Day” parties throughout Miami. That means most well-meaning bars will serve that St. Paddy’s trifecta: Guinness, Harp, and green beer, beginning today. But there are so many other fantastic brews…
As Miami gears up for its biggest weekend of the year, so do the businesses that will be affected by it. After a battle with the city, Ultra Music Festival begins today in a two-weekend extravaganza that will bring more revenue to Miami than LIV sees the entire year. That’s…
A couple of weeks ago, the Daily Melt began serving melty cheese concoctions and savory soups to the folks in midtown. The concept is simple — and superb. After all, regardless of age, race, or income, grilled cheese is everyman’s sammie. Yesterday, Short Order stopped by for lunch to try…
Over The Counter, or OTC for short, opened in Brickell in the late fall and quickly became a place for locals to get affordable no-nonsense sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, and charcuterie plates. With most items under ten bucks, tenants in high-rent high rises could find a place to grab a…
Last night, the Federal’s patio was transformed into a “ladies liquid lounge” for the inaugural Spirited Sirens tasting, “Beer, Bites & Babes”. Jennifer Massolo, “Chief Imbiber” of the Liquid Projects and founder of the Spirited Sirens, and Aniece Meinhold, owner of the Federal and former New Times writer, created a…
Eating fried chicken is no tidy affair. Golden brittle breading bursts after a gentle nibble. Bits of crust cascade beneath your chin. Juices flow. Fingers glisten. Lips gleam. (Call this gloss pollo frito; it sure as hell beats Chanel.) In Miami, a city brimming with restaurants of diverse ethnicities, fried…
Every restaurant up and down Miami Beach claims to pay close attention to detail. After all, how can they get away with charging exorbitant prices for simple dishes and subpar service? One thing is for sure: Only one restaurant in Miami Beach features original lamps that 150 years ago were…
LoKal is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants for many reasons — custom-made oversized burgers made with hormone-free meat, hand-cut fries, and a great selection of craft brews. But we also love LoKal because the small Coconut Grove restaurant has quickly become a dog-friendly locals’ hangout where you’re free to be…
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At yesterday’s Italian Culinary Experience at the Miami Culinary Institute, a few dozen public-relations professionals, chefs, and writers were treated to a wine-pairing lunch featuring Casa Vincola Zonin wines from Tuscany. These Italian Culinary Experience (ICE) lunches are part of a series that teams wines from the company’s several Italian…
Looks like a new brewery is coming to town, the latest in a lineup of local producers joining Miami’s brew revolution. According to an ad on BrewingWork.com and a fledgling website, Biscayne Bay Brewing Company is making its way to the 305. Described in the ad as a “start-up brewery”…
