It seems like only yesterday that Bar Lab’s Elad Zvi and Gabriel Orta opened Miami Beach’s first pop-up cocktail lounge, the Broken Shaker. The intent was to bring custom cocktails with designer ice, herbs from the patio garden, and fresh ingredients to show Miamians there is a vast world outside…
Short Order was floored when we received an email alert from The South Florida Gourmet, stating that Joel Huff was replacing Jamie DeRosa at Tudor House. We contacted both Tudor House’s PR rep and executive chef Jamie DeRosa himself.”Absolutely not true!” said Jaret Keller of public relations firm Key Group…
American Craft Beer Week is the mother of all suds lovin’ celebrations. Lokal Burgers & Beer in Coconut Grove is embracing this momentous occasion by giving over its taps to beers brewed locally in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Starting at 6 p.m., newly-opened Due South Brewing Company from…
Last week, I reviewed Vegan Is Love, a children’s book that explains the reasons behind the choice to go vegan. It contains a page dedicated to the health aspect of the lifestyle, but most of the book is devoted to outlining the ethics of veganism — how animals are treated…
This week, our feature story takes a closer look at Miami’s quickly rising craft beer scene. But besides the homebrew clubs and restaurants, there are the writers who are blogging about craft beer in South Florida.We want to recognize the following blogs in honor of American Craft Beer Week. Some…
With its one year anniversary fast approaching, Haven Lounge has revamped the menu to fit the season.The new nibbles will be available Friday at the Lincoln Road gastro-lounge. “These are just additions, not the full menu,” says executive chef Todd Erickson. “I wanted to add familiar summer favorites while also…
In this episode we learn the power of Facebook. 100,000 people signed a Facebook page in which people begged Bourdain and crew to film in Finland. With promises of “booze and ice cream made from tar” and grandmothers who can cook and hold their vodka, Tony accepts the challenge. Which…
My Ceviche is South Beach’s answer to the pretentious, over-priced corporate establishments on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue. Co-owners Roger Duarte and James-Beard-nominated executive chef Sam Gorenstein are one reason, and Tuesday they plan on celebrating another.”Locals are what drive this establishment,” said Duarte, between answering phones and taking orders…
Shoppers entering the Fresh Market in Coconut Grove are greeted with vibrant flowers, elegant wooden fixtures and mellow classical music.The bakery section features organized stacks of sugar cookies, fruity pies and loaf cakes, all placed in a very sweet, delicious way.But, if you take a closer look at the list…
Happy Wine on SW 8th Street has long been the place to go for really good prices on wine. Their new Happy Wine location, on Bird Road in Coconut Grove, brings a similar selection of inexpensive wines along with tapas and music.If you’re into a candlelit spot in which to…
Gigi said, “The space will retain its rustic charm especially with the very popular outdoor riverside seating while making some changes to the interior and an addition of a game room is planned.”
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.33. Gratinée of Mac…
Looks like the South Miami/Coral Gables area is becoming a hotspot for burger joints and gastropubs with ROK:BRGR Burger Bar + Gastropub announcing a late summer opening.ROK:BRGR is already a popular eatery in Fort Lauderdale, and owner Mark Falsetto is expanding the popular concept, with plans to open in South…
Stone crab season ends May 16, bringing an end to that beautiful cracking and slurping until October. We’re going to miss dipping those sweet pink and purple claws in creamy mustard sauce, but are delighted the crabs have the summer to rest and mate.We suggest a stone crab feast tonight…
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.37. Mussels Josephine at…
During lunchtime at Choices Vegan Cafe off Brickell on Saturday, five workers were in constant motion behind the counter and there was literally not a seat. It was a madhouse. Like a comedy routine, families and small groups walked in the front door, one after another, where their conversation would…
La Provence is letting the public in on its commercial business. The bakery and café chain (with 9 locations including Brickell, Coral Gables and Doral) is offering up the breads they bake daily for hotels and restaurants to their retail customers.Most breads can be made with 24 or 48 hours…
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.34. Smokey Weenies at…
Fratelli Lyon, the Design District eatery people flocked to when they wanted authentic Italian cuisine, has closed its doors.In case you’re about to sell your Miami condo and move for fear that a restaurant-closing trend is about to start, fret not.Chef-restauteur Ken Lyon has plans for another place, while expanding…
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.35. Lamb Sliders at…
While shopping in South Miami, we saw a curious sight…the Burger King food truck parked right in the middle of Shops at Sunset Place. The truck was there as part of a nationwide tour to sample the king’s new line of smoothies, frappes, and chicken strips in an effort to…
The tradition of treating mom to breakfast in bed has long been abused by movies and television shows, which feature an adorable child (or clumsy husband) serving mom burnt toast and Cheerios. Burnt toast? Come on! This meal has to be worthy of a special lady.We love the idea of…
