Christmas Lechon: From Hialeah to Your House (Recipe)

It’s hard to argue against lechon asado as the perfect Christmas Eve meal. The slow-roasted cut that’s loved year-round from the Caribbean to the Southern Cone is culled from a different part of the pig than holiday ham. And it isn’t prepared the same way.This isn’t that massive turkey your…

Five Winter Beers For Your Christmas Feast

As if there weren’t already enough reasons to look forward to the holidays (vacation time; copious amounts of food; presents) – seasonal beers add an extra bit of holiday cheer. (In part thanks to a healthy buzz they inspire, but we digress.) Since we’re such huge beer lovers here at…

Last-Minute Gifts from Sushi Samba and Schnebly’s

We’re so close to Christmas the countdown is about to switch from days to mere hours. If you’re one of those who gets shopping done early, pre-Thanksgiving early, then give yourself a pat on the back and get out of our sight. You’re making us feel guilty.For the rest of…

Apocalypse Gift Guide: Zombie Jerky, Brain Eater’s Bible and More

According to some interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar, the world will end today, December 21, 2012 (this is, of course, despite the fact that everyone — including NASA — has said otherwise).Even if you believe such things, it’s uncertain whether our world and everything on it will just suddenly…

Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend

So we’re all still here! More rent! More bills! More traffic! Hurray! But you see, you should tell those sarcastic, cynical grinches that while we still have to deal with the same things we had to deal with before bills, and traffic, and rent and stuff, Christmas is Tuesday. That…

Pubbelly Team to Open PB Steak the Second Week of January

Fans of Pubbelly and Pubbelly Sushi rejoice – the empire is about to introduce its newest endeavor: PB Steak. Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro and Jose Mendin, the trio who’ve created a whopping five concepts since 2010, are the brains behind a meaty new eatery. The newest concept will open its…

Gift Guide: Ten Tech Gifts For Foodies

If you’re not sure what to get the chef who has everything, check out Short Order’s list of the latest and greatest tech gear. We compiled a thoughtful list of ten tech products designed to keep your favorite foodie on the cutting edge of culinary trends while streamlining their work…

Lure Fishbar to Open at Loews Miami Beach Hotel

Miami Beach is getting a new place for serious seafood when Lure Fishbar docks at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The restaurant is set to open in the former Emeril’s space in the fall of 2013. This is the second Lure Fishbar to open. The New York City flagship garners…

Doomsday: Where To Eat Your Final Meal In Miami

With Christmas coming soon, we almost overlooked one minor detail. Doomsday is this Friday. Dun, dun, dun. The Mayans finished their calendar with a last cycle ending on December 21, 2012, which has fueled countless theories about the world ending on this date at precisely 11:11 (UTC). Make a wish…

Easy-Bake Oven: Hasbro to Release Gender-Neutral Version

In news that’s bound to make the budding Mario Batalis of the world giddy with anticipation, Hasbro announced yesterday that they’re planning to release a gender neutral version of their Easy-Bake Oven. The changes to the classic toy were prompted by 13-year-old McKenna Pope’s Change.org petition. After catching her four-year-old…

Year in Review: Miami Food Scene 2012

In the past couple of years, Miami’s food scene has joined the ranks of the nation’s greatest dining destinations. The New York Times’ Frank Bruni cited the rising Design District, including Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, for its great potential. Bon Appétit named Yardbird Southern Table & Bar among the…

South Florida Beer Week Returns In January: Miami Events Announced

The second annual South Florida Beer Week returns January 19-26, officially casting away any doubt that Miami has a thriving craft beer scene. The brew-filled week features events scattered throughout south Florida, from Miami all the way north to Jupiter, where Beer Week’s two main festivals will be held at…

New York’s Milk Burger Coming to Miami, Maybe

Word on the street is that New York burger joint, Milk Burger, is opening up an outpost in Miami. While we couldn’t reach anyone to confirm the details of where or when to expect the opening, a Twitter account was created with the handle @MilkBurgerMiami and on December 14, the…

Top Restaurant Closings of 2012 in Miami

In 2012, many notable eateries closed up shop. In some cases, we shed a tear as we watched them go. In others, well, our bets had been placed for quite a while. (Sustain Restaurant & Bar was just a few sad, happy hours away from my late-April wager.) This past…

Serafina Opens in Miami Beach

Serafina, the Italian restaurant chain that dominates New York City with its signature yellow and blue logo, has opened its first Miami location in the former Tudor House space at the Dream South Beach hotel.The restaurant, which has ten locations in Manhattan, East Hampton, White Plains, and Philadelphia in addition…

Haven Gastro Lounge Previews Huahua’s Tacos Every Tuesday

If you’re intrigued about the upcoming Huahua’s Taqueria, the soon-to-open fast-casual taco joint by chef Todd Erickson, you merely have to head over to Haven Gastro-Lounge tonight for Taco Tuesday, featuring a sneak preview of Huahua’s tacos.Tonight and every Tuesday (except for Christmas and New Year’s Day), Erickson will feature…

Crown Royal Goes Maple: Media Tasting And Mixing Contest At The Broken Shaker

Unlike vodka drinkers, Whiskey lovers tend to be somewhat traditional in their choice of libations. You don’t come across Raspberry Jameson or Bushnell’s Citrus, for example. But this past year, the tried and true traditions of whiskey making have taken a turn.First came the onset, and almost immediately popular, honey-flavored…

Por Fin to Reopen as Tapas Bar Bulla

For the past several months Por Fin, the pricey, white linen Spanish restaurant located just off Miracle Mile, has been undergoing a facelift and is to open early 2013 as a tapas bar, Bulla (pronounced Boo-ya). Owner Carlos Centurion said he’s looking to attract a younger crowd with a more…