It’s that time of year again 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.83. Grilled Tiger…
Mayor Tomas Regalado handed the first place trophy to Braddock Senior High, not to MAST Academy, at the first annual Blazing Kitchen High School Mystery Basket Culinary Competition as I stated in a post a couple days ago. The cook-off between the schools took place during the second annual Miami Wine…
Two possible breakfast scenarios emerge. 1) No time or space to oook high end breakfast options. 2) You can’t decide what to eat. The raging debate is finally over with the Only Omelet and Waffle Maker.”One of the biggest things is that the device recognizes a common problem in the…
Big winner at the Oscars: Schindler’s List. Back in 1993 that is, which is when the Argentinean Cea family debuted Café Prima Pasta on 71st Street in North Beach. It has always been a family affair. Papa Arturo was the opening executive chef, and still is. Son Geraldo Cea, along…
Blue is the color of choice among collars these days. Whether as a backlash to white-collar crime sprees or because of pandering Republican primaries, the ethos of hard, honest work is back in vogue. This industrial infatuation has spilled over into the restaurant world as well. Honest American comfort food…
Yesterday evening, over 60 restaurant workers and Restaurant Opportunities Centers United supporters from several union and labor groups walked into the Capital Grille in Miami during the restaurant’s dinner service, interrupting the bankers and power brokers who dine there to read a letter to management, citing allegations of discrimination and…
Calling all burger chefs in Miami!; You know who you are — you’re the guy or gal that prides yourself on your burgers.You probably own several aprons with funny sayings on them and one of those custom branding irons so you can put your initials on your creation.If you have…
There’s a reason many Miami-Dade County residents avoid South Beach. Parking has become practically impossible. But if you do get caught in traffic, you can always pass the time, by observing the intriguing things tourists do in cars other than watching the road, such as: phone-a-friend, check text messages, apply…
It’s that time of year again 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.84. The Lokal…
Mercadito Midtown has announced a series of culinary journeys through the regions of Mexico. Every other month, the menu will reflect the cuisine of a different region — “from the cevicerias of Acapulco to convents in Puebla!”Chef/partner Pedro Sandoval will kick off the series on Monday, March 5 with fare…
Al Roker, weather guy on NBC’s Today Show, was munching on a juicy hamburger while some models in swimwear were showing off their tiny bathing suits. “We’ve got some really nice buns around here, and the burgers are good too.”Jill Martin, also of the Today Show, was at the beach…
The Essensia Lounge, the speakeasy portion of The Palms Hotel & Spa, has a new happy hour tailored specifically for local sommeliers: Uncorked & Unplugged Thursdays, half off wines by the glass and bottles beginning this Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.Ok, that’s great, but what’s so great about it?…
You only get the chance to run a leap year special once every four years, so it’s surprising more places don’t do so. Area 31 is getting into the action by offering 29 different bottles of wine at $29 apiece for leap day only — and that’s tonight. The $29…
Burger 21 is a new “fast casual” concept brought to you by the folks behind a rather old concept, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. The idea behind this particular burger emporium is to offer 21 “chef-inspired” creations culled from freshly ground beef, chicken, turkey, shrimp, and tuna — with creative,…
Top Chef heartthrob Fabio Viviani doesn’t know why anyone on the planet would possibly buy pasta.In a recent cooking demo at Casa Tua, sponsored by Bertolli Olive Oil, the sexy Italian chef asked a group of mostly female food writers and bloggers who makes their own pasta from scratch. When…
The hottest ticket in town this weekend may not have been in the Grand Tasting Village or some of the official parties. It seems that the celebs in town for the event were dining and drinking at various small gatherings and uber-private receptions at different venues scattered around Miami and…
Beginning this Saturday, March 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., chef Daniel Serfer is adding brunch menu to his Blue Collar repertoire. Why brunch? “In a place like Miami, where there is such a strong nightlife scene, providing an exceptional brunch to follow is a necessity,” replies Serfer, who…
With what is being labeled the Great Recession ripping Miami in full force, many people are losing their homes and jobs. The prices of local goods, especially prepared food, are not a reflection of Miami residents’ struggling economic status. It’s nice to know that even in5. Burgers & ShakesMiniburger and…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival wrapped up yesterday after a four-day whirlwind of dinners, brunches, parties, cocktails, and events.Each year we’re delighted by the food, impressed by the cocktails, and amazed by the sheer number of celebrities that come to Miami to party and mingle.During such a week,…
Today the International House of Pancakes will be giving a free short stack of pancakes to everybody in celebration of National Pancake Day and to support the Children’s Miracle Network of Miami. A short stack is equal to three buttermilk pancakes. In return each guest will be asked for a…
It’s that time of year again 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.85. Porchetta Sandwich…
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel’s ballroom was filled with the good smells of Southern home cookin’ yesterday at the annual Paula Deen Sunday Brunch. The room’s crystal chandelier glistened as guests took their seats (most welcome after a weekend spent trying to juggle a plate and wine glass while standing…
