Burger King to Go Cage-Free by 2017

Miami-based Burger King Corporation has announced that its eggs and pork products will be cage-free by 2017.The company is catching onto a national trend. Wendy’s and McDonald’s are making similar plans. Hormel and Smithfield Farms plan to end the use of cages in the same time period as BK. Already…

Miami’s Top Three Dining Streets

The question was posed to me in an email from some food television media type for an unspecified project:What is the best restaurant street in Miami? Think in terms of diversity or history or kitchen talent — whatever quality makes it interesting and worth eating one’s way from one end…

Juvia: Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Juvia sits on the penthouse level of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building at 1111 Lincoln Rd. like a sparkling jewel set in concrete. After a brief elevator ride, guests step into an open-air dining room with vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc. The rest of the space is defined…

Vinos in the Grove: A New Wine Bar With a Key West Vibe

Clayton and Valerie Chelley were looking for a location to open a second wine bar. After only 16 months in business, their first, Vinos on Duval in Key West, already had a loyal following of locals looking for an oasis of tranquility in one of America’s most famous party towns.”We…

49. Oyster Pan Stew at Tuyo

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.49. Oyster Pan Stew…

Horacio Rivadero’s Tips on Cooking Like an Inspired Restaurant Chef

Sick and tired of those dull, home-cooked dinners of buttered pasta? Instead, try following the advice of Horacio Rivadero, executive chef of The Dining Room in South Beach. With his advice, you can develop an inspired recipe of your very own.Chef Rivadero believes that truly excellent dishes showcase fresh ingredients,…

CerveTech: Surburban Laboratory for the Wizards of Craft Beer

In a laboratory deep in the heart of suburban Miami, an overactive kettle explodes, spewing steamy, frothy wort. Just another day in the adventures at CerveTech Brew Institute, where brewing experts hone their craft in the art of making fine beer. If CerveTech is a brewing laboratory, Nick Armada is…

Angie’s: No Cupcake in a Jar Scandal Here

Angie Padilla wasn’t aware of the insane story about the confiscated cupcake-in-a-jar that dominated the news for a brief minute back in December. When the story broke about Rebecca Hains having her jarred cupcake confiscated by TSA officials in Las Vegas, Angie was too busy making her cake-in-a-jar as a…

Josh’s Deli: Reubens, Jewbans, and More

Josh’s Delicatessen and Appetizing,  in the old Chow Down Grill Surfside location, is just right for the spot.In an effort to bring the old Jewish-deli concept back where, surprisingly, there isn’t one like it, Josh Marcus and his second in command, Jason Suttmiller, offer all the favorites: pastrami, corned beef,…

Kings County Pizza Sells Da Real Brooklyn Slice

Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York, and Kings County Pizza is located in North Miami Beach. The small slice of a restaurant is owned by a couple with roots in Queens and Long Island, but the pizza is touted as “Brooklyn’s Finest.” I’m not sure I’d go that…

Anthony Bourdain No Reservations: Floored in Croatia

Croatia at first may not seem a prime vacation destination idea, but in reality it’s the 18th most popular tourist destination in the world. Beaches, mountains and plenty of leftover shrapnel works, it seems.Tony is on the Croatian coast, on the Adriatic sea. The mostly temperate climate and relatively clean…

50. Gnocchi “Romana” at Cecconi’s

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.50. Gnocchi “Romana” at…

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Ten New Rums You Haven’t Tried Yet

View photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2012 at Deauville Beach Resort here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Deauville Resort concluded last evening with a 6:45 p.m. “last call”, prompting event goers to rush to their favorite rum booth for one last mojito or shot of the elixir favored…

Mor’s Kosher Deli Offers “Mor” For Less

Mor, from Tel Aviv, opened his kosher sandwich shop at 19200 West Dixie Highway in Aventura about two months ago. There are some ten sandwiches on the menu that look like food you would find anywhere else — such as the “Italian” sub of dried salami, honey-glazed turkey breast, lettuce,…

B.R.E.W. FIU: Not Just For Students

Florida International University has plans to build a research brewery, with many thanks to the student homebrewing club, B.R.E.W. FIU, which has wielded a considerable amount of influence since their inception last Spring. The acronym stands for Biscayne Renowned Engineers of Wort. This are not just an auxiliary for the…

Free Curried Goat Tacos: Dos Equis Taco Truck In Miami Wednesday

If you’ve been waiting for the day a Dos Equis taco truck drives into your city, stay thirsty my friend. It’s coming soon. The “most interesting” food truck in the world is on a multi-city tour and coming here on Wednesday, partnering with Jefe’s food truck and chef Jack Garabedian…

Save Scotty’s Landing: Best Waterfront Eats in Miami

Former Miami City Manager Donald Warshaw ate there. So did ex-City Manager Cesar Odio. And ex-City Commissioner Miller Dawkins sometimes enjoyed the ocean breeze. Oh yeah, and ex-City Commissioner Humberto Hernandez, too.Come to think of it. pretty much every indicted city official in history has sat on those plastic chairs…

Top Secretary’s Day Gifts For Wednesday: Spa and Eats

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day (say that three times fast), numerous establishments are providing quick escapes for those backbones of our offices. Waterfront lunches with views of downtown, indulgent spa escapes and even free cocktails can be found around the city on April 25.This holiday, also known as ‘Admin…

Babies Don’t Want Vegan Mommies? What a Load of Baloney

This past weekend, the LA Times published an editorial suggesting pregnant women who adhere to a vegan diet and subsequently raise vegan children are irresponsible. The writer, Alexandra Le Tellier, was responding to the release of Vegan Is Love, a new children’s book that explains and advocates a vegan diet…