Last summer, while walking through Paris’s trendy neighborhood Saint-Germaine-des-Prés, I came across a petite falafel shop named Maoz Vegetarian. Inside was a long line of Parisians loading up falafel sandwiches with tabouli, tahini, and greenery from an expansive salad bar. And it cost less than 5 euros. Then, after sampling…
SushiSamba Dromo is bringing its Brazilian/Japanese sexiness to Midtown for an Art Basel pop-up.Read also:- Art Basel on the Beach: Where to Eat on Lincoln Road- Art Basel in Midtown: Where to Eat, See, and be Seen- Art Basel Eats: From a Phuc Yea! Pop-Up to a Basel BiergardenSambaPop starts…
Art Basel wouldn’t be complete without a trip around the galleries in Wynwood. To tackle all of these spaces, jammed into every nook and alleyway, you’re going to need comfortable shoes (that means screw the Jimmy Choos, wear some Keds and call yourself a real artist) and some food and…
To say Miami’s Toro Toro is the product of an ambitious game plan is an understatement. James Beard Award-nominated chef Richard Sandoval’s expansive empire includes 34 eateries, with U.S. locations in California, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. He also owns a fast-casual rotisserie chicken joint named Kokoriko…
Finally former pop-up restaurant Eating House has opened its doors permanently with a a fresh new look, soon-to-come lunch service. When Eating House closed in late September nobody anticipated a permanent return, not even owner and head chef Giorgio Rapicavoli. With a month to go to his 27 birthday (he’s…
Philadelphia. So close to New York City, it’s considered by some to be a less cosmopolitan half-sibling to its glam big sister. In my 20’s, a steady boyfriend decided to get an MBA at Wharton, leaving me no choice but to take the train from New York for visits. What…
Jai Mazumddar earned a master’s degree in finance from the University of Florida in 2002. He spent more than half decade crunching numbers, mostly as a stockbroker for Continental Securities, which the Securities and Exchange Commission shut down, and later as a financial analyst for a real estate company in…
Two Miami Burger Kings were targeted by an armed robber late last night, using the drive-thru windows as a point of entry. According to CBS Miami, two different Burger Kings within three miles of each other were targeted for robbery. Though the robberies seem identical, Miami police have not yet…
Officially distributing throughout the East Coast, grocery delivery service Hello Fresh offers fresh ingredients, simple recipes, affordable noncommittal pricing, and one hell of a way to make home cooking for the busy bee easy again. Short Order recently took the service out for a test run. Our conclusion: You’ll never set foot…
More and more these days, we hear Miami touted as a “World-Class City.” Putting marketing copy aside, it isn’t really a town to which you’d attach adjectives like old world, el;egant, or classy. So it’s not the kind of place you’d expect daily afternoon tea accompanied by live classical music…
Remember all those Obama dog-eating jokes? Well, now the president can actually eat his dog in front of the world and not get hounded by PETA.Bo, you see, is part of the 300-pound 2012 gingerbread White House that First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled before a group of military families and…
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Back in June, Short Order told you about the new progressive B Hotel brand’s plans to open two new hotels in Miami in 2013. The first will carry the b2 moniker, offering what B Hotel calls “value full-service” access to amenities, but at a more affordable price. In an attempt…
The week you’ve been waiting for all year has finally arrived. Art Basel has hit our sandy shores, and there’s no stopping till the sun goes down Sunday. As when you go into any good battle (or party), you need to go to Basel prepared. So we’ve put together a…
Miami-born Michael Beltran has recently added something more to his list of accomplishments before the year’s end: Work under his mentor, Norman Van Aken, and make his own clothing company.The “P.I.G.” in P.I.G. Inc., his clothing line, stands for Pure Industry Genius — which, by Beltran’s account, explains what life…
November in Miami saw many anticipated restaurants opening, and a few closings that had most people surprised, indeed. Some welcome additions to our local food scene include Dena Marino’s MC Kitchen, Myron Mixon’s Pride and Joy, and David Bracha’s Oak Tavern.Read also:- Florida Cookery: Every Dish Tells a Story- MC…
At 9 pm on a Friday, a restaurant kitchen is busier than it has been all week. The smell of sizzling butter and seared steaks lingers by the stove. Pans are tossed back and forth, making a scratching sound against the hot burners. Amidst the madness, a chef — wearing…
Introducing the new Walgreens, your 24-hour-a-day, one-stop source for aspirin, Red Bull, sunscreen, condoms, fresh sushi and fine cheeses.What? Oh yes. You’re reading this correctly. Walgreens is debuting its flagship 8,000th store today, December 1, featuring the following luxe items:…
Miami mixologist Robert Montero’s Sunny Crusta has literally been his ticket to ride for the past year. Read also:- Sra. Martinez’s Robert Montero Wine Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge- Watch Clarke’s Robert Montero Win The USA Marie Brizard Cocktail ChallengeEarlier this year, Montero competed against five other Miami bartenders for the…
There is nothing that says “Christmas in Miami” like Santa’s Enchanted Forest. Look, with the weather a cool, crisp 80 degrees, why not celebrate with a month-long carnival that features dioramas depicting Santa with space aliens and carnys hawking giant Spongebob Squarepants for the winning?Read also:- Santa’s Enchanted Forest: Food…
Panther Coffee is a finalist for the 2013 Good Food Awards. They are the only finalists from Florida. The Good Food Awards celebrate responsible food production and superior flavor. The awards, held annually, honor those who produce delicious eats, all while respecting the environment and developing a sense of community…
Miami Shores — the land of the upper middle class, suburbans and a design savvy gay community is a coveted location for any house-hunter with a healthy bit of coin. The town boasts its own community center, golf course, Country Club, aquatics center, movie theater by O Cinema and a…
