“Stay invisible unless you’re going to shine,” is just one piece of kitchen advice from Marcus Samuelsson in his new memoir, “Yes, Chef.” Samuelsson has always shined in restaurants, most notably at Aquavit in Manhattan. While cooking there he became the youngest chef to receive a three-star rating from The…
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the redesign, head to Lincoln Road this weekend to experience Sushi Samba’s recently launched brunch. Featuring a graffiti installation by street artist Jordan Betten, the updated Samba brought back brunch a few weeks ago, but only now does the offer sparkle…
Now that the wily scientists at NASA are no longer busy launching shuttle missions, they have time to focus on their inner foodie. At Houston headquarters, they are in the early stages of planning a menu for a team of six to eight astronauts for a planned mission to Mars…
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.Such a simple little side dish, yet so…
David’s Cafe II likely to leave Lincoln Road.Time to get one last cafecito for the road, because David’s Café II will close its doors at the end of the week.Owner Adrian Gonzalez told Short Order that the iconic Lincoln Road fixture, which serves much-needed shots of liquid adrenaline along with…
No, you don’t need new glasses, and you’re not coming down from a particularly weird foie-gras-induced high. Bon Appétit magazine has published an interview with rapper Rick Ross.In it, our fellow Miamian shares his thoughts on restaurants, dining in transit, and what’s in his fridge (rosé wine and everything else…
See also “Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill Brings Key West to Key Biscayne.”There’s an entire backstory to Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill, the new food-and-beverage compound that opened in the old Rickenbacker Fish Company location at the marina on Key Biscayne.According to Marty Duffany, partier in chief (yes, that’s really…
Florida restaurant inspectors cited Natural Chicken Grill at 95 NW First St. in downtown Miami after rodents were observed. They also whacked El Toro Taco in Homestead for roach activity. Both restaurants received orders to shut down after an unannounced July 10 inspection, but were allowed to reopen the next…
The Fresh Market is putting the finishing touches on its new Palmetto Bay location. The free-standing store will be located on U.S. 1 on an out parcel of the Falls shopping center, which itself is in the process of a remodel that includes several new restaurants.The brand-new market is scheduled…
Burger King has seen 105% fan growth on Facebook since January. McDonald’s follower growth on Twitter has seen a 118% growth in the same period. Mickey Dee’s also responds quickest to tweets than any other chain — an average of 29 minutes.Compare that to Burger King, which takes over 60…
Anthea Ponsetti, the owner and cookie maker of Om Nom Nom Cookies, was recently tapped to be the new dessert chef at the Corner.The queen of vegan cookies started about a month ago and now slings cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, and other confections for late-night indulgence at the downtown…
America finished celebrating its biggest holiday two weeks ago, but Miami is having a revolution of its own, a beer revolution or Brewvolucion. Unfortunately, the event was originally scheduled for this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne but is postponed for Sunday, August 26, due to…
Think you got soul? Then get ready for the second annual Soul Fest this weekend at the Stage (Best New Venue for Live Music by New Times last year).Soul Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday in celebration of an era “when soul music prevailed.” The music alone is enough…
See also Coral Way Brings the Flavors of the World to Miami, Part 1 and Coral Way Brings the Flavors of the World to Miami, Part 2. You don’t have to go far from the Uruguayan Zuperpollo to reach the neighboring Bistro 1401, about two blocks west, for an Argentine…
As if restaurant giant Darden needed any more popular eateries in its catalogue, the good folks at the world’s largest full-service restaurant group have just agreed to purchase Yard House Restaurants, including four in the South Florida area for a steep $585 million. It adds the locations to a catalogue that already…
When Tudor House announced plans to close at the end of the summer, it was assumed by many that executive chef Jamie DeRosa would move on long before the restaurant’s last service.Today, DeRosa officially announced his departure from the restaurant which was also his first foray into the Miami market…
Thousands of mango lovers gathered in Miami from around the world for the 20th annual International Mango Festival, held this past weekend at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.The three-day event celebrated this diverse fruit through lectures, entertainment, interactive tastings, and the world’s only auction of rare mangoes.The mango festival is one…
Salsa Fiesta started in Venezuela, where it has flourished as a food court staple. The Biscayne Boulevard branch has also fared well; it’s Mexican fast food, but of a higher quality than the Taco Bell-level chains. Actually, the folks at Salsa Fiesta prefer having their food referred to as “casual”…
Coral Gables took the phrase “be the first kid on your block” seriously yesterday, when thousands of people turned out on a muggy afternoon to get in line for a first bite of Shake Shack’s burgers, cheese fries, and concretes.The Gables outpost opened its doors to the public Sunday, July…
When Liza and Gigi Meoli’s Anise restaurant closed, it was a loss to the neighborhood near NE 79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. But the opening of River Shack with Executive Chef David Long and Sous Chef Alan Harst provided hope.Anise did Greek so well! But I was hopeful the food at the…
If you’re a fan of truffles in all their rich, earthy glory – you’ll want to embrace your inner glutton at the Delano’s Bianca when Miami Spice rolls around August 1. For a $39 dinner (or a $23 lunch – $30 extra to a include a wine pairing), the soothing, classy…
Next Wednesday, July 18, is National Caviar Day, a time when Americans all across the land pry open tins of exquisitely expensive Russian fish eggs and toast the holiday with chilled shots of vodka. Or maybe some people do what I do — give a more subtle celebratory nod to…
