Pasta Folie’s is bringing their line-up of “extravagant pastas” to Midtown with the first stateside location opening just south of fellow fast-casuals Muscle Maker Grill, Sweet Pointe Bakery and 100 Montaditos (3252 Buena Vista Avenue, Suite 118). Given that it adds to the ever-expanding food court effect in the area,…
White Castle obsessed Harold and Kumar are celebrating the pre-release of their new movie, A Very Harold & Kumar 3-D Christmas by rolling out to college campuses in their very own munchie truck.The truck is set to roll out to Miami on October 28, delivering early Christmas presents to wasted…
In part one of our interview, we learned about Michelle and husband David’s new baby boy Zachary (whose middle name is spelled gray, not grey as I initially reported); about her new line of cookware (it goes on sale at Macy’s October 29); and that Julian, who has worked with…
Short Order was recently invited to join a diverse group of food bloggers to tour some of the more out of the way places in Jamaica. Today, we’ll share a visit to a coffee plantation in part one of a three-part tour of the road less traveled in Jamaica…
This past Saturday night marked the return of the Full Moon Party to SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton, although sadly, weather conditions were uncooperative (cloud cover and rain made those telescopes a bit useless). Nevertheless, party goers turned out in full force to sample the newest menu bites of recently hired chef de…
Dark skies and rain this past Saturday didn’t deter thousands of beer enthusiasts from enjoying Grovetoberfest in Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park.As the weather shifted from cloudy to drizzly to full-on pour, beer drinkers gathered under the giant tents to sample hundreds of beers and ales, watch cooking demos and eat…
There seems to be an abundance of wine pairing dinners happening both on and off the beach, providing a glorious opportunity to do a little high-end boozing. Sure, these prix-fixe gatherings can get a little expensive, but since the executive chefs themselves are custom designing the tastings, it’s the ultimate…
Growing up doesn’t mean you have to grow out of the fun escapades this October 31. Trick or treat yourself to some Halloween cocktails this year. Keep the costume and mischievous appeal and head on over to RA Sushi Bar in South Miami for a ‘Grape Ghoulade,’ ‘Manic Mango,’ or…
What was the impetus behind the departure of executive chef Daniel Ganem from Kane Steakhouse in South Beach? Matthew Glazier, president of The Glazier Group and co-owner of Kane, candidly told Short Order, “We weren’t happy with what was coming out of the kitchen. We saw the need for an…
There’s a perception that the vegan diet, which excludes all animal products, is incompatible with fine dining. In this new series, the Beet Reporter aims to see whether Miami’s tastiest restaurants are prepared to feed vegans with something more than boring garden salads.Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Tudor House, which opened…
Who got a taste of this towering treat from Divine Delicacies Custom Cakes over the weekend? Nick Cannon, who celebrated his birthday over the weekend at Arkadia in Fontainebleau. Here are some party shots to prove it.We can imagine how the phone order went down:”Helllloooo! Cake people? Yes, this is…
A somewhat weary-sounding Michelle Bernstein is on the other end of the phone line. She explains that she’s just returned home from a television taping and finished putting Zachary to bed.”Zachary?” I ask, feeling as though I was about to be the last to find out about something. Sure enough,…
Well, that was sort of fast.Seems like only yesterday that Kane Steakhouse opened with chef Daniel Ganem at the helm; in truth, it was June 27. The point being that the 28-year old executive chef has left the employ of the restaurant.When I called Kane and asked the manager if…
Pinecrest’s the Joint Bar & Grill is celebrating its first anniversary with a beer pairing featuring Dogfish Ale products. On October 20, from 8 to 10 p.m., enjoy a special four-course dinner featuring seasonal ales and beers.Since, technically, we’re well into the fall season (what? you don’t feel the chill…
Pied a Terre at the Cadet Hotel has been left without an executive chef since the quick departure of Andrew Balick this past summer, who recently re-appeared at DiLido Beach Club at SoBe’s Ritz-Carlton. Since then, owner, Dr. Vilma Biaggi has been curating a line-up of visiting chefs to helm…
Howl at the moon tonight, salsa till you drop tomorrow as food trucks roll out to some interesting and exotic parties and festivals this weekend. Here’s the deal:Friday, October 14Tobacco Road is hosting the Downtown Full Moon Party tonight from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. The Road encourages everyone to…
A brief look back at some events that transpired in the food world over the past week:On Monday, the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group rolled out Dr. Pepper Ten, a 10-calorie soft drink aimed at men who “want a lower-calorie option without the diet imagery.” In other words: For guys who…
Homestead may have Sonny’s BBQ and the Pit, but those places need to make room for a new top dog. Porky’s BBQ just opened shop and is is preparing to take the Homestead barbecue throne.Vegetarians, take cover, because at Porky’s it’s all about satisfying the carnivorous beast that lives inside…
Joe’s Stone Crab will open for its 98th dinner season tomorrow. (Lunch service, by the way, begins Tuesday.) If you can’t wait that one extra day (or you forgot to get in on Google’s deal last week), you have one last shot at being the first kid on your block…
Almost a dozen food trucks will be out at the monthly Eat With the Heat food truck roundup today at the American Airlines Arena. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., food truck and Heat fans will be able to grab lunch and snag goodies and merchandise from Heat promotional staff.The…
We know you’re all torn up about the news we broke last week regarding Blue Door Fish’s final bow, so might we suggest you celebrate it with a few glasses of wine and five hearty courses instead of simply drowning your sorrows in a vat of Schweddy Balls?…
Drumroll, please! The new chef at the recently updated Rusty Pelican will be … Michael Gilligan!Remember him from the now closed Solea (at the W South Beach) and Atrio at the Conrad? Maybe hearing that charming British accent from behind the line will ring a bell, but you’ll have to…
