The Fontainebleau’s sushi restaurant, Blade, has made a return; but this time it’s rooming with Vida. The space isn’t thoroughly spliced yet. The frosted glass walls are on their way for installation, but executive chef Thomas Connell is quick to discuss plans for an overhauled brunch that will bring improvement…
Tonight , the Miami Heat takes on the Celtics in game 2 of the NBA finals eastern conference semifinals (at 7 p.m.). Local restaurants DB Bistro Moderne, Chophouse and Oceanaire are hailing the team with high-end menu specials and freebies on game day. This series is unlikely to end quickly,…
Quite a few restaurant doors opened and closed in April. We had some surprises like the quiet opening of Michelle Bernstein’s new cafe/bakery in the atrium of the building across from Sra. Martinez and the arrival of La Sandwicherie to Brickell. In closings, chef Allen Susser closed his namesake Aventura…
View more photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2011 here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival yesterday ended its weeklong celebration of the spirit of the Caribbean. The fest featured seminars, rum contests, parties, and entertainment, but the highlight was the Grand Rum Tasting at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach…
In celebration of the upcoming Cinco de Mayo holiday, we’re giving you a full five days of recipes you can either enjoy at a local eatery or make at home, along with some basic information about Mexican foods and traditions you can use to wow your friends or future prey.Let’s…
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. 44…
Ben & Jerry’s, the Vermont-based ice-cream company that features flavors named for hippies, rock stars, and talk-show hosts, is bringing its ice-cream truck to Miami for a six-week tour. Beginning today, the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Truck is rolling across Miami, delivering free treats to community events, nonprofits, offices, and…
This past Friday, we shared Part 1 of our interview with chef Josh Becker of the DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. If you missed it, you can read it here. In Part 2, Josh talks about his dream job and fantasy “protein.” New Times: What are you…
Late last evening, President Barack Obama announced that elite U.S. troops had killed Osama bin Laden. After almost ten years of searching for the man behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country, Navy SEALs killed bin Laden in a brave operation that took years to develop. In honor of…
Tea is a beverage, much like beer, that brings people together. It defines a cultural experience in China, where well-preserved, intricate, and elaborate ceremonies take place. These wonderful expressions — which have become long-standing traditions, meditations, and social events — involve preparation and appreciation.The International Chinese Fine Arts Council is…
Sadly, Cinco de Mayo is a largely misunderstood holiday. This is due to much misinformation being passed along in articles, blogs, and so forth. For instance, many people think the real Mexican celebration has nothing to do with getting drunk on margaritas. These people have evidently never been to Rosa…
People flooded the University of Miami’s Rathskeller this past Friday to take part in “Last Call” festivities. The line of those determined to snag a coveted seat formed at 10 in the morning. Around 3 in the afternoon, thunderstorms forced people to take shelter inside until the sun returned. Waiters ran around…
View photos from Brew at the Zoo 2011 here.This past Saturday night, you could have removed all wildlife from Zoo Miami and it still would have been overrun by animals: a species known as frat boyalis to be exact. Said crazy mammal was observed square-dancing to Otis Day & the Knights, originally…
Saturday night, Vizcaya’s annual fundraiser Evening Under the Stars turned into a monsoon under the stars. Rain splattered the plastic tarp that enclosed serving stations and bars. Water flooded the stone terrace as DJ Crunchtime and GBump (Karim of Ketchy Shuby) started their set. Shoes were kicked off, plates of…
All good pirates need a map to lead them to golden treasures. Brew at the Zoo’s treasures, like pirate’s booty, are golden in color and sought by many. The only difference is that you can drink this bounty. Almost 50 tents will serve up beers and libations including Sam Adams,…
National Hamburger Month begins May 1, and no one is celebrating bigger than The Burger Beast. He’s beginning the festivities with “The Battle of the Beast” at Pincho Factory this Sunday. Competitors will face off in the ultimate burger challenge by attempting to down three “Try Me Tuesdays” specialty burgers…
Jeff McInnis, the cute Top Chef who left Gigi to the consternation of many Miamians, is set to open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach. According to Melissa Trimp, marketing and public relations manager at 50 Eggs Restaurant Group in Miami, confirmed that Chef McInnis is busy developing…
Celebrity chef and restaurateur Geoffrey Zakarian filed for personal bankruptcy after several lawsuits were filed against him by former restaurant employees and partners, according to The New York Times. Zakarian, a judge on Food Network’s Chopped and executive chef at several eateries, including the Lambs Club and the National Bar…
At 28 years old, chef Josh Becker is riding high. He’s behind the burner at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach’s DiLido Beach Club, where he serves meals in a gorgeous beachside setting, and his cuisine is being featured in Lufthansa Airlines’ first and business classes as part of the Starchefs program. New Times recently chatted…
As I walked into the Deauville Hotel’s lobby, I wondered how I would walk out. I was about to judge my first rum competition, part of the week-long Rum Renaissance Festival. Festival Director Robert Burr gave me simple enough directions. Judging takes place in a “quiet room,” meaning there’s silence…
Gyromaniakz, the new Greek truck to hit Miami streets, has already gone Hollywood.Yesterday evening, the truck had a special assignment: Serve dinner to the cast and crew of Burn Notice on location in Coconut Grove.Gyromaniakz’s owner, Jason Caplan, said he received a call even before his truck rolled onto the…
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. 46…
