Aventura prepare to get “burgerfied.” BurgerFi, Avenutra’s newest burger joint, will be opening its doors to the public at 18139 Biscayne Boulevard location on August 29. It will be their sixth location overall in Florida, and first in Miami. The chain is the “world’s first all-natural burger franchise in the marketplace”…
The Broken Shaker Returns to Miami BeachBest Bartender 2012: Gabriel OrtaAs I walked into the W Hotel South Beach, I was greeted by a friendly gentleman who immediately whisked me to a suite on the 14th floor. Upon opening the door, I was pleased to find two amazing sights: a…
Also read “Danell Leyva, Miami’s Olympic Prodigy, Goes For Gold.”Want to celebrate the Olympics with Miami’s most visible competitor — and New Times cover subject — Danell Leyva in person? You’re in luck, because family and friends will welcome home the bronze medalist gymnast with a party this Sunday, August…
The Frieze: Best Ice Cream Parlor 2012The Frieze Ice Cream Factory is celebrating their 25th birthday on August 26 in Miami Beach with a Bosh bash that’s guaranteed to be white hot and totally cool at the same time.This small neighborhood establishment must be planning for a busy day, so…
Estiatorio Milos rolled into South Beach with a roar of pre-opening buzz this past May. Costas Spiliadis, who has four other Estiatorio locations in his global den, spared no expense in creating a splashy restaurant elegantly clad in white marble, rich woods, and pressed white linens. Glass windows fronting the…
Supermarkets are the fabric of American food consumption. Here in South Florida, you can’t drive more than a couple of miles without seeing one of the behemoth retailers. Seeing the potential for growth, Russian food retailer Okey Dokey, and its parent company AgroTrade, is planning a major expansion into the…
The Broken Shaker: First Pop-Up Cocktail Bar in Miami BeachBest Pop-up Bar 2012: The Broken ShakerBest Bartender 2012: Gabriel OrtaAt Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, The Broken Shaker’s Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi told us that The Broken Shaker would reopen this fall somewhere in Miami. We now…
I noticed the Villa Mayfair was shuttered last night, so I gave the restaurant a call. No answer. The website did provide an answer: “Villa Mayfair is currently closed for the summer. We are looking forward to seeing you again in October.”I’m not suggesting that Mayfair won’t re-open, but a…
Sailor Jerry Rum is as much a lifestyle as a rum. Named after iconic tattoo artist Norman “Sailor” Jerry, this aged Caribbean rum is blended with ginger, cinnamon, clove, vanilla, and other spices to make it strong and smooth, reminiscent of traditional Navy rum.Sailor Jerry is also known for its…
Miami restaurants are getting wise to the fact that craft beer dinners can draw a crowd, and it’s about time. The latest restaurant to host a beer-paired dinner is Wynwood Kitchen and Bar. This year they’ve teamed up with Brown Distributing Company of South Florida to host a special Ommegang…
Estiatorio Milos: Astoundingly Good Greek Seafood for Eye-Poppingly High Checks
Subway has come a long way from the lone Bridgeport, Connecticut sandwich shop that was opened by 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and partner Dr. Peter Buck in 1965.Today, the brand is the world’s largest sandwich chain with over 34,000 locations worldwide. Now, they’re is poised for the next step in worldwide…
See also, Transplant Chefs: Julie Frans’, of Essensia, San Diego Roots.On August 16, a fragrant green garden, home to six different types of basil, four different types of mint and lemon verbena, balm and grass will serve as the palate-piquing starting point for a five-course, seasonal dinner highlighting local produce…
A new restaurant needs to catch the eye of would-be diners quickly. Naming dishes is so important that consultants and PR people make full-time jobs out of this activity. So, maybe the owners of Lola’s Burrito Joint in Jacksonville should have pulled out their wallet and hired a professional while…
There is nothing more DIY than brewing your own beer from grain, but all of that great brew comes with a hell of a lot of spent grain gone to waste. So what to do with it all? Don’t throw it away, make bread!That’s exactly what Matt Weintraub and Zhi…
Miami Spice, now in its 11th year, has grown to become one of the most popular events of the year. For two months, its a foodie’s dream — South Beach Wine & Food Festival at Festival Flea Market prices. With Miami Spice kicking off this past Wednesday, Short Order decided…
Terrazza, the Shore Club’s fine Italian dining restaurant, is digging on the seafood and meat for this year’s Miami Spice menu. This year Terrazza rates as “luxury” dining for Miami Spice, which means their three-course dinner menu is $39. Out of the nine (supposedly) dishes that they serve, four of…
In addition to the usual taco or meatball hero, the good truckers at BTTR are inviting you to take a bite out of crime this evening, when the City of North Miami and Johnson & Wales University hosts National Night Out.Every year, thousands of communities around the United States and…
We were waiting for the day that Michael Schwartz would put his name on a genuine brewski. And that day is today.Today, Schwartz announced the arrival of Michael’s Genuine Home Brew. This classic American ale is craft brewed in Gadsden, Alabama, by the Back Forty Beer Company specifically for Schwartz,…
When Ralph Pagano left STK Miami to head food and beverage operations at Gulfstream Park, it seemed like a match made in heaven. At the time, Pagano told our sister blog, Clean Plate Charlie, that he only moved to south Florida for the racetrack.But a gambling man can never turn…
We’d like to say Saturday’s Inaugural Burger, Beer and Balls Bash at Miami Circle went off without a hitch, but we’d be lying. The food was delicious as promised, but the event itself marred by poor organization. There were no port-a-potties and not enough garbage cans, seats or water. There…
David MinskyDon’t worry, Miami isn’t losing another healthy dining option. Energy Kitchen, the fast-food chain boasting of menu items under 500 calories, recently closed its only location in Miami, down in Pinecrest. However, the company says it will reopen just a little ways north, in Coral Gables. The new address…
