I never have much good to say about chain restaurants, but I’ve long touted Chipotle Mexican Grill as being better than the rest. The two main two reasons: Its tacos and burritos are tastier than any dishes served up by McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, et al. And there’s its commitment…
In a monumental strike against the obesity epidemic, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced plans for a city-wide ban on all sugary soft drinks larger than 16 ounces during an interview in the Governor’s Room at City Hall yesterday.The proposed ban would affect most enterprises that peddle the…
J and G Grill Brings Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Superlative Technique to Bal Harbour
If you’re wondering where you can grab a bite or a drink on your way home from work today, how about trying SooWoo Bistro?The restaurant isn’t even open yet (they’re preparing for a June 5 opening), but the bistro, located in Country Walk Plaza in Kendall, is offering free food…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.18. Degustacion de Torta at Graziano’sGraziano’s has been making beautiful dishes since…
Six of Miami’s best bartenders met at Blackbird Ordinary for a little friendly competition at the Marie Brizard Cocktail Challenge semi-finals. Robert Montero (Sra. Martinez), Fraser Hamilton (Blackbird Ordinary), Mary Connoly (Meat Market & Bar Lab), Phillip Khanderhrish (The Setai), Paul Sauter (Mercadito), and Nick Nisico (Soho Beach House) created…
Residents and casual passersby have seen the signs touting the opening of the restaurants and hotel for literally years, but The Bazaar by Jose Andres and Katsuya, will finally open on June 14 at the SLS Hotel South Beach. The hotel itself is currently in the midst of a soft…
Over the last year, Miami has seen the birth of many new homebrewing clubs, But there is one that has been here the longest: Miami Area Society of Homebrewers, or M.A.S.H.The club started in 1994 when a small but dedicated band of Miami home brewers gathered at what used to…
Like many lovebirds throughout the ages, Mark Zuckerberg and his new bride Priscilla Chan are celebrating their honeymoon in the eternal city of Rome.Ahhh, Rome. What we could do in Rome if we were young billionaires. Just think of all the amazing restaurants we could eat at….Harry’s Bar, Il Paliaccio,…
A lot of hot dogs were consumed over Memorial Day weekend, but that’s just the beginning. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans will eat more than seven billion frankfurters between now and Labor Day (818 per second). That’s shocking — I mean the notion of a…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.19. Empanada de PabellonA…
Anthony Bourdain is putting more on his plate to chew on. The author and host of Travel Channel’s No Reservations has just signed on to host an as-yet-untitled weekend show on CNN, as part of the cable network’s expansion from news-only to food and travel shows.Launching in early 2013, the…
For two and a half decades now, Miami New Times’ Best of Miami issue has brought you our expert picks for our town’s best spots to get a mojito, eat ropa vieja, purchase shoes and everything else in between. And for just as long, you — the good people of…
A cake order for Gloria Estefan on Monday? Another for Dennis Rodman on Wednesday? Hundreds more for regular folks… Just another week in the life of Sarah Paz-Claro, owner and cake-maker at The Office Cake in Doral.The place on 107th Avenue is a bakery purely dedicated to baking cakes…
Five of Miami’s top mixologists will compete tonight for the opportunity to shake their stuff at the annual Tales of the Cocktail in the Marie Brizard USA Cocktail Challenge Semifinals.The competition, which is free and open to the public, takes place tonight from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blackbird Ordinary…
I taught English at a middle school in North Miami for a year. Every day I saw young tweens munching on hot Cheetos at 8:30 in the morning, and hustling over to the McDonald’s a block away as soon as the bell rang. I knew their diets were dismal, but…
We start with a Mexican street band playing a traditional folk song, ” Welcome to Tijuana. You go south to shop for tequila and women and leave behind all your problems.”Welcome to Tijuana…it takes less than an hour from San Diego to get there…and about six hours to get back…
During the coming week, you’ll be hearing and reading a lot about how this Friday kicks off the official hurricane season in South Florida. You will be privy to all manner of advice on how to best weather the potential storms, and the very word hurricane will blow into your ears…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.20. Low Country Shrimp and Grits at WhiskTucked away in a small…
When 50 Eggs Restaurant Group announced they would be opening Swine Southern Table and Bar in Coral Gables, we were excited to learn that Yardbird would have a pork-centric “sister”, with Top Chef Kenny Gilbert creating the menu.We spoke with chef Gilbert, who clearly has a thing for barbeque. Gilbert…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.22. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro ModerneProust went on and on about…
Jerry’s Famous Deli, the 24-hour Miami Beach staple for lox and eggs is closed. A chain is around the door. Paper and garbage bags are taped to the windows. A peek through the window shows that the tables and chairs have been removed. What’s going on?According to the flyer taped…
