This past Saturday we just couldn’t avoid lines. Maybe it was the insanely beautiful weather that got everyone in Miami out and about…or maybe the lure of freshly baked goods.After a long line at the polls (a friend clocked the wait to vote at Miami Beach City Hall at three…
When married to a man who happens to be an author/television personality/chef/publisher/stand-up comic/snarkmeister, a woman generally has two options in life: 1. You can spend all his money on trips to Barney’s.2. You can train to be a martial arts warrior while taking a stab at your own television show.Read…
Villa Mayfair is going through some changes to reflect the casual, bohemian neighborhood it belongs to.Read also:- Villa Mayfair to Reopen With Changes, Casual VibeThe French Mediterranean restaurant, complete with gilt chairs and DJ booth, closed for the summer, making tongues wag in speculation whether it would ever make a…
The Facebook message said, “Here at Books & Books we’re celebrating our 30th anniversary this Sat. (11/3/12) and everyone is invited to our street party.” There were thousands of replies from people who had left a “will attend” message. Not surprisingly, since Books & Books has a very loyal fan…
There is something irresistible about building a craft and driving it off a high platform into the water. Just ask any one of the teams that participated in Saturday’s Red Bull Flugtag (pronounced floog-tog). See also: – Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Miami 2012 at Bayfront Park – Video: Red Bull…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com. Bagels are a contentious subject — particularly…
It’s suddenly sweatshirt weather in Miami, and even though the sun still warms my rosy vegan cheeks, I’ve been craving some traditional fall flavors to do the same for my belly. With Thanksgiving just three weeks away, it’s also a great time to start scouting out some raw, plant-based holiday…
About a month back, Short Order reported on a name and location switcheroo being played out in South Beach. Read also:- American Burger Replaces 8 oz. Burger Bar on Alton; 8 oz. To Open New Lincoln Road Location8 oz. Burger Bar on Alton Road had mysteriously turned into American Burger…
Each week, the Short Order writers get together to share story ideas. Read also: Burger King Offers Limited Delivery in MiamiDuring our meeting, the subject of Burger King’s new delivery service came up. While the service, still in its beta test phase doesn’t deliver to all of Miami, the Miami…
It’s not every day that a humble baker sees her name on a Jumbotron, but that was the case last evening at the Sweet Lemonade event to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises funds to fight childhood cancers mainly through parties and lemonade stands. The event was hosted by…
When we first heard of Marler Clark, the “food safety law firm,” we pictured a dozen ambulance chasers strategically posted outside of establishments that served spinach in large quantities throughout the day. After a few conversations with Bill Marler, however, we realized that our assumption couldn’t be further from the…
Miami is a little topsy-turvy when it comes to growing season. Just when the rest of the country is settling down for frost to cover the farmlands, we’re gearing up for fresh produce at farmers markets, U-Pick tomato patches, and via CSA boxes delivered to our doors.Teena’s Pride (20025 SW…
Kim Kardashian celebrated a belated 32nd birthday with a super hero themed combination Halloween/birthday party at LIV Nightclub.Read also:- Olympian Danell Leyva Gets Giant Cake- Heat Championship Cake: Bling, and Sugar- Wade’s Blinged Out Birthday Cakes, McLarenThe reality starlet made one sexy kitty, dressing as Catwoman, while her guy Kanye…
As with all things, this week must come to an end. Umm… it’s not like we’re complaining, though. Check it out, gourmands: We’ve got a mini-list for you of the best food happenings this weekend. The weather’s supposed to be awesome throughout the next two days, so hoist up your…
Get ready for barbeque, beer, and bourbon, Wynwood. Pride and Joy, pit master Myron Mixon’s honky tonk/barbeque restaurant, opens its doors today at 5 p.m.Read also:- Pride and Joy, Myron Mixon’s Palace of Barbeque and Beer, Coming to WynwoodThe restaurant, co-owned by Mixon along with partners Mike Saladino, Chris Mayer,…
Being a farmer isn’t easy and it’s easy to understand why being a member of a CSA can be expensive. Yet with all the supposed benefits of eating local, there’s still no answer to the affordability issue and why a Big Mac is a more cost-effective way to fill a…
Despite the fact that we’re further south than Mississippi, Louisiana or even Texas – we’re not exactly known for our stellar soul food. Miami errs more to the side of South American eats than Southern BBQ. But that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate pork products as much as the next…
Clarke’s in SoFi is so deceptively simple looking from the outside, if you don’t give it a good long look, you might glance over it as just another Irish pub. That’s not to say Irish pubs aren’t great. I’ve spent many evenings downing pints and chowing down on grub –…
Art Basel Miami Beach is about a month away. So it’s time to stop day-dreaming about Mike Kelly’s cuddly stuffed animals from last year’s Tony Shafrazi booth. It’s time to start making dinner reservations, before all the out-of-towners shun us from our favorite eateries. See also: – Michael Schwartz to…
Thousands of superheros, vampires, zombies, and sexy pirates walked Lincoln Road last night for Miami’s biggest Halloween celebration. Restaurants were decked out in black streamers and spider webs, with some putting skeletons in charge of the hostess stands. Not an empty table could be found, as devils, wenches, and SWAT…
Open your windows, turn off your air conditioner and enjoy this glorious weather! It’s fall in Miami and as the temperature cools off, the restaurant scene heats up!Already we’re seeing restaurants come onto the scene in anticipation of the arrival of snowbirds flying south for the winter, tourists coming for…
When we first heard the locavore manifesto to eat organic produce as it’s seasonally available from local producers to improve your health and boost the local economy it seemed to make sense. Then we investigated the community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs across Miami and realized how expensive doing the right thing…
