The synthetic sex hormone/industrial chemical, bisphenol A, or BPA, may be more harmful than scientists previously thought.In previous tests, researchers administered BPA to rats in single doses, but that did not mirror the way human beings are exposed to the chemical. In light of this realization, scientists at the University…
Though most restaurants would be happy to be known as a restaurant at a luxury beachfront hotel property, Cantina Beach goes beyond the call of duty. The restaurant offers a collection of 85 different tequilas. Can’t decide? Heriberto Ovideo, the hotel’s on-staff Tequilier will provide suggestions. He also offers daily…
Immensely popular Midtown taqueria, Mercadito, expands its evolving empire by adding a new restaurant concept to the roster. Tavernita, a Spanish-style gastropub opening this summer in Chicago, will arrive on South Beach by the end of 2011. An eclectic mix of small plates will encourage sharing, as socialization is the…
Food truck burgers just got a little more interesting with the debut of Okay! Extreme Burgers at Cauley Square tonight. The truck features Colombian-style burgers and hot dogs, offering both ala carte and combo options. What really sets this truck apart is the gut-bomb Extreme Burger, a giant sandwich consisting…
Next Thursday, New Times will publishes the Best of Miami edition. “The Rising” is almost upon us, and the balloting has officially closed. So if you didn’t get a chance to vote for your favorites in our Readers’ Poll, sorry, please try again next year.Anyway, in honor of New York…
A few weeks back, we reported that blogger Sef Gonzalez, better known as Burger Beast, had received a “cease and desist” email from Assistant County Attorney Thomas Logue, who earns more than $200K, because the “Beast” was using a logo that resembled the Miami-Dade County “sled trademark”. A week later,…
, the southernmost outlet of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant empire, will permanently close on August 7, after its last dinner service. Opened in November 2003, Emeril’s is located at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The hotel has undergone renovations, with the restaurant space, located at the property’s St. Moritz building,…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 17…
Going to a food truck roundup is like visiting Disney World. Bright colors, hearty meals, and long lines amass in an almost euphoric flurry. The trucks seem to simply appear before your eyes, delivering mouth-watering goodness.Behind the scenes is Tania Ramirez, the diligent owner of Food Cart USA, whose customers…
After speaking with the extremely interesting, environmentally conscious, pisco expert Johnny Schuler, we were just dying to get a taste of a pisco cocktail. Schuler mentioned that the drink Grapes and Roses was created for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival using his new Portón as the spirit ingredient. Apparently,…
Sushi Central Lounge, which recently opened on the third floor of Cocowalk, is part of the ongoing trend of new restaurants and lounges bringing life back to Coconut Grove. Sushi Central Lounge is located next door to the Paragon Grove 13 Movie Theatre, and diners can take advantage of a…
South Pointe Park’s renovation turned the southernmost tip of Miami Beach into a paradise for the thousands of strollers, joggers, bikers and dog walkers ;who enjoy the pathways, rolling hills and breathtaking views of cruise ships, jet skis and Key Biscayne (we even saw a small dolphin pod the other…
Who actually pays attention to those “use by” and “best before” dates on food packaging? Apparently a lot of people do, to the tune of millions of pounds of good, still edible food being thrown away. In the UK, it’s called “best before paranoia,” but it should just be called…
Game 4 of the NBA Finals is tonight and, while the Official Road Rally is sold out, you can still watch the game with fellow Heat fans while checking out almost two dozen food trucks at the Miami Street Food Court in Westchester, located in Tropical Park. Heat fans can…
The wait is over. After temporarily opening during Art Basel and Wynwood art walks, Panther Coffee will open for good this Saturday, June 11. Permitting delays kept owners Joel and Leticia Pollock from permanent operation of their coffee shop earlier this year as planned. The Pollocks moved to Miami from…
Next Thursday, our New Times Best of Miami edition will once again name more than 350 of the finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop till you drop dead as a zombie.”The Rising” is almost upon us, and the balloting has officially closed. So if…
Miss Yip Chinese Cafe downtown is starting a new nightly summer line-up. And the small chain has new owners. “We’re thrilled to announce Prive Group Entertainment has officially purchased Miss Yip Chinese Cafe from Amir Ben Zion & Jennie Yip,” states a representative from Prive Group. “We’re planning on opening…
Hook, Line & Dinner, a new Cooking Channel show, takes Ben Sargent fishing and cooking his catch with fishermen around the country. The show, which premieres tomorrow, made a stop in South Florida.”Florida is amazing in that within a two-hour drive you can get to two of what feel like…
The finale of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race is being filmed all over the streets of Miami. Two trucks are competing to win the title and take home $100,000. Hodge Podge, from Cleveland Ohio is taking on The Lime Truck from Irvine, California. Their goal is to drive around our city…
Zuma, known for contemporary Japanese dishes that are a feast to both eyes and mouth, now offers diners another opportunity to get “Zumafied” with a new Sunday brunch. The signature izakaya-dining style encourages sharing of dishes — and the brunch takes this concept to a whole new level. Three buffets…
The 34th annual Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival brought the flavors of the Bahamas to Coconut Grove this weekend, as people ate and danced in the streets. The festival commemorates the rich Bahamian history that is part of Miami. As far back as the 1800s, Bahamian craftsmen and laborers came to Miami…
Somebody asked Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh in Dallas if he was getting any home cooked meals, and this was his answer, “I was like, ‘Absolutely not.’ I want to eat all garbage, junk food and room service just to get that road feel.”The Chicago Tribune, surely trying to find…
