The cows that make up our burgers consume 80 percent of the planet’s farmland, generate 20 percent of our greenhouse emissions, and consume 10 percent of our fresh water. Also, cows don’t like getting killed.Feel bad? You could go vegetarian, but that takes sacrifice. Luckily, modern science has a way…
Moty’s Grill is rolling out at BTTR tonight. Truck owner/chef Moty Goldman attended culinary school in Israel, then cooked for the Israeli army before moving to South Florida, so Moty’s Mediterranean has a distinct flair from that region. Moty’s makes its own falafel batter daily. Chickpeas are blended with fresh…
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. 28…
Mark Soyka and Frankie Crupi (owners of Soyka and Andiamo) have decided to reinvent Upper East roadside dog stand, Dogma. They recently purchased the business and have plans to “bring back the original Americana, old school, neighborhood ‘joint’ feel and food.” Dogma has been through several management shifts since opening…
Forks Over Knives is a new food documentary that makes you take a long, hard look at what you eat. It follows filmmaker Lee Fulkerson, an average middle-aged man with high cholesterol and high blood pressure, who decides to treat his conditions with a “whole foods, plant-based diet” instead of…
Walking past the Dream Hotel on Ninth Street and Collins Avenue last week, we saw a sign in the window of the soon-to-be Tudor House Restaurant at The Dream South Beach Hotel, “Do Not Enter – Training in Progress”. This, obviously, translated into “waltz right in” — so we did…
A great bagel with lox/nova in Miami is about as rare as a sold-out Marlins game. In South Miami, two local bagel places were tested head-to-head. Both Bagel Emporium and Roasters’ n Toasters are located on South Dixie Highway, just three miles — or four minutes — apart.Bagel EmporiumThe bagel…
Yesterday’s Burger Brunch, held at Sakaya Kitchen, was one meaty event. Thirty lucky individuals were treated to a buffet of Asian-inspired breakfast items like kimchi grits, kimchi scrambled eggs, roast pork and kimchi grilled cheese and Korean-style chicken and waffles at this ticketed event.The brunch was part of the National…
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. 29…
The hot and sultry days of summer are here so what better way to beat the heat then hit Cafeina Lounge’s Dog Days of Summer. Together with Vonderbitch, a high end accessory line for four-and two-legged creatures alike, the restaurant opened its doors for a furry, friendly afternoon to indulge…
Do you have jars and jars of your delicious homemade pesto or your famous mango salsa? On June 1 you can trade your homemade edible goods for those of other talented home cooks at the first South Florida Food Swap. Bookkeeper and mother-of-two Marie Castro is organizing the swap. She…
An opening morsel to whet the appetite for next week’s Cafe review of Andalus:At American fairs held in the early 20th century, cigars would often be awarded to contestants who could ring a bell by hitting the base of a pole with a sledgehammer. It is believed the phrase “Close,…
There isn’t a shred of pretentiousness in the air at the The Blue Piano, in Buena Vista, just north of the Design District. If you’re into hype and scene, this place isn’t for you. But if you enjoy wines, manageable portions of crafted dishes with comfortable prices to match, and…
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. 30…
In February, Short Order reported chef Micah Edelstein was working on opening a new restaurant in downtown Miami. She has been documenting the transformation of the place — called NeMesis Urban Bistro — on Facebook. The former Top Chef contestant and her business partner, Harald Oechsner, have been working hard at…
In another episode of our regularly scheduled program about Miami-Dade government — titled Hey, Miami, What the F**k? — Burger Beast blogger and all-around hamburger fan Sef Gonzalez was sent a “cease and desist” email yesterday from Assistant County Attorney Thomas W. Logue. In the email (What? Miami-Dade can’t afford…
On Saturday, May 21st at about 6:00 pm, the world is going to end. At least that’s what 89-year old radio evangelist Harold Camping says (hell, when you’re 89 every day might just be your last). We’re betting we’ll wake up on Sunday morning to a slight hangover from some…
It’s definitely a club when you want to join, but can’t. Chef Michael Shikany’s new dining venture is more like a “lifestyle experience.” Last night he hosted a media preview at his home to launch the “world of Shikany” on an unsuspecting public. This membership comes with stipulations; you must…
If you’ve ever entertained someone visiting Miami Beach, chances are you’ve been to Mango’s Tropical Cafe — the ultra-cheesy, neon-colored nightclub where girls in fishnets and leopard-print costumes shake their butts for tourists sipping on piña coladas and mojitos in souvenir hurricane glasses. Long before the Charro wannabes started shakin’…
Hey, Short Order readers, we’re back with another giveaway! This time it’s a $50 gift card to Gordon Biersch. You can get a lot of beer for that kind of money.What to do you have to do win it? We’re going to keep it simple this time. Just go over…
Where do love and crash dieting intersect? If you’re a typical guy, this question may sound like jibberish. If you’re one of the five women in the country who can eat half a strawberry cheesecake at three in the morning and never gain an ounce, it may confound you, too…
The early bird catches the free coffee at this bright and airy new addition to the midtown Miami scene: Arrive between 8 am and 10 am, and a cuppa basic American joe is complimentary. Of course once the bird lands in front of Sweet Point’s pastry display case, chances are…
