When Miami Subs announced a partnership with Pitbull and a revamp of its restaurants, the South Florida fast-food chain really went to town. A launch party featured the hometown rapper and renovated restaurants. And now there’s a Latin-fusion menu.See Also:Miami Subs and Pitbull Announce Brand Revamp, World ExpansionThe menu has…
It’s still unclear whether Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez closed his country’s consulate in Miami or whether developer Tibor Hollo simply evicted Venezuelan diplomats from 1101 Brickell Ave. Either way, there’s been an influx of Venezuelan restaurants to the Brickell area, and that’s a good thing. For a long time, at least…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has announced their 2013 lineup — and it’s going to be a hell of a party.The festival takes over South Beach February 21-24, 2013 with a mind-boggling array of parties, tastings, dinners — even a concert with Ziggy Marley!…
The first annual Taste of the Beach and End of Summer Block Party will be presented by the Beach Channel September 29 and 30. It’s an inaugural community-driven, two-day event that will feature notable chefs, local restaurants, music, and fun activities for children, including face painting and recreational liveliness. A…
Read Also: Celebrating a Very-Merry-Un-Birthday for Julia’s 100th September 15. Julia Child Turns 100: Larger Than Life and Full of Joy.Julia Child was our kind of woman. Not only did she laugh loudly and cook with copious amounts of butter, but instead of dreading her birthday like so many foolish…
If you noticed our favorite Real Housemom Elsa Patton hawking her branded coffee and wondered if it was some cute segment or a possible dream sequence on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Miami, let us confirm here and now: Havana Elsa coffee is real.The Patton Group has confirmed that Havana Elsa coffee…
So the Dolphins won their home opener yesterday for the first time since 2005: a 35-13 shellacking of the Oakland Raiders.Short Order wasn’t disappointed at the Miami Dolphins first home game Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Why haul a grill off the back of a truck when you can make…
On occasion, I really do miss elementary school. Recess, art class, field trips…and of course, a time honored tradition of “What I Did This Summer,” the all important back to school essay. I have been on a food sabbatical of sorts this summer, eating my way through Manhattan. Most often…
You know what constitutes a great birthday in our eyes? When the birthday girl or boy (or luxury hotel) gives us a present to celebrate the day.In this case, the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove turns 10 on October 8 — and will celebrate by offering spa treatments and three-course meals for…
Time to bust out the cervezas and margaritas! In honor of El Grito this Sunday (that’s Mexican Independence Day, for those of you who didn’t know), we gathered three places where you can slap on a pair of huaraches, throw on a poncho, and finally wear that sombrero you got…
We celebrate brunch in all it’s awesomeness. After all, it’s the one part of the week where drinking before noon is encouraged. That’s why we’re looking forward to The Local Craft Food & Drink’s craft cocktail brunch this Sunday, September 16 at 1 p.m. Chef Vince Tien and bartender/GM Chase…
If your girl is anything like me, she insists on having brunch outside — and couldn’t care less that it’s the middle of September in Miami. It’s hot, but if you want to keep her smiling, head to Lou’s Beer Brunch, where you can let your hair down, toss back…
It’s that time of the week again! In a few short hours you’ll be packing up your stuff, shutting down your computer, and leaving your work problems in the chair behind you. Or, that’s what you should be doing, at least. If leaving your worries behind you is a little…
Nibbling on apple slices dipped in honey during Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — symbolizes hope for a sweet new year. But there’s a lot more to honey than just age-old symbolism and sugar. In fact, any visit to a local farmer’s would reveal that there are numerous…
Celebrity chefs Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse are being named in a lawsuit over knives marketed and sold over HSN, Amazon, and other outlets. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia owns the Emeril name as it relates to products and cookbooks.According to TMZ, the lawsuit claims that HSN is selling Emeril branded…
We here at Short Order are enthusiastic supporters of good causes, especially when they include teaching kids about healthy eating, accepting other cultures and wielding an eight-inch chef’s knife. Common Threads, the Chicago-based nonprofit founded by Oprah’s former private chef Art Smith, does exactly that. The Miami extension on Oct…
McDonald’s president Jan Fields has announced that starting next week, the mega-restaurant chain that features clowns and Happy Meals will list calorie information on restaurant and drive-thru menus nationwide. This is a step in the right direction for all fast food chains in providing real information to consumers who might…
Once again the good people at Bravo have found a way to delight us and scare the pants off of us at the same time. The cable network that has given us all those Real Housewives, Rachel Zoe, and Padma Lakshmi know how to put on a good train wreck…
See also: Acme Bakery & Coffee to Open in Midtown, Will Serve Panther Coffee, Pastry Chef Cindy Kruse Out of Acme Bakery & Coffee. Miami needs a good bakery. In fact, Miami just needs good bread. Before you start naming an endless array of mediocre bakeries in the comments section…
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In a report published by the Florida Department of Business and professional Regulation for the week ending September 8, two of eight restaurants in the state closed due to health violations were in Miami. Roach activity, which is the leading cause of restaurant closures in Florida, was observed at Cine…
Let’s be honest, this season is not exactly hopeful for your Miami Dolphins. With a rookie quarterback and coming off a 6-10 campaign in 2011, the oddsmakers aren’t exactly worried you’ll hit the 200-1 sweepstakes that the Dolphins win Super Bowl XLVII. That won’t stop belligerent Dolphins fans from filling…
