The food truck selection in Miami just got a little more interesting with the addition of Shao Roma today. Shirking the usual food truck clichés of tacos, burgers and sweets, Shao Roma brings fresh and authentic Romanian food to a truck stop near you. At first glance, Shao Roma looks…
The Route 9 review that appears in this week’s issue has created a mini-storm of local concern among foodies. Frodnesor, Eater, and Bill Cooke have all commented on it.Here’s the deal. Our food critic Lee Klein’s review of the small Coral Gables eatery included several factual errors. I learned this when Route…
Short Order had a rare opportunity to sit down with a restaurateur and his chef to talk about a concept that hasn’t yet opened its doors: the much-anticipated City Hall. When we visited the brasserie, which will be located on the site of a former Vespa dealership (2004 Biscayne Blvd.),…
Café Sambal is a gorgeous restaurant. Intimate outdoor seating overlooking Biscayne Bay consists of minimalist furniture and clean and sparse décor. The subtle design focuses attention on the water, sky, and soaring buildings across the bay that function as the real backdrop. You immediately begin imagining romantic dates, breezy birthday dinners, and…
The Christian media is swarming with accusations that Senomyx, a San Diego-based research and development company, whose clients include food heavy-hitters Nestle, Campbell’s Soup, Kraft Foods, and PepsiCo, is conducting research with HEK293, originally derived from human embryonic kidney cells.These accusations began with an action alert issued by Largo, Florida-based…
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. 65…
Iberia Airlines put on a Catalan-style bash last night at the Mandarin Oriental to announce the first direct flight from Miami to Barcelona. That’s good news for local food enthusiasts with a yen for travel, because Barcelona is a dream destination for great fare.The party was great too. A well-heeled crowd munched…
Route 9: Great service but inconsistent food
Miami’s first pop-up fundraiser, “For Japan: A Donation Rally” at the Moore Building will feature food, entertainment and an open bar. All monies raised will benefit the American Red Cross International Relief Fund’s efforts in Japan. The event is tomorrow, March 31, from 8 to 11 p.m. A suggested donation…
Eater, with the help of Frodnesor of Food for Thought Miami uncovered a slew of filings against the eatery by its landlord — referred to as Lincoln Road III (LLC) — including a scheduled court hearing. A motion to “determine accrued rent” signifies this could be a dispute about unpaid…
In Miami it seems like humans have all the food-related fun. Sure, we allow our four-legged friends to tag along at food truck round-ups and restaurants with outdoor seating. But when you think about it — us bipeds do all the eating while fido is stuck getting crappy handouts and…
No one thought anyone would go to the Arsht when they first built it as the Carnival Center. Everyone said, People in Miami don’t go to the theater; no one cares about the arts.Thankfully, everyone was wrong, and the place is usually packed with people who enjoy an artistic diversion…
If today were a typical Wednesday, the Roots in the City Farmers Market in Overtown would be ready for business by noon. But today there will be a demonstration in place of the market, which was shut down last week by the city of Miami code enforcement office.”We were doing…
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. 66…
Seems like the rumor mill is working overtime in Miami. Yesterday we got wind that Mia at Biscayne had closed down and a burger joint was opening in its place. A call to Mia’s offices shed light on the situation (somewhat). Mia is not dead — she’s just undergoing a…
Love Bites is a regular column on Short Order. Find other installments here.In any relationship, there comes a time when one half of a couple is victimized for a few low-down, embarrassing, horrific, pitiful, flat-out disgusting days. You just want to die. Some people call it the flu. I call…
After following Miami’s Restaurant Power Rankings on Twitter, we knew we had to find out more about this funny food loving character. Blogger Ryan Roman has something to say about everything and with a powerful sense of humor. Short Order asked him about the comments of foodies and the joys…
Due to devastation caused by the Tsunami that recently hit Japan, the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is leaking radiation. It might not sound like a big deal to us, except for the fact that said radiation is traveling all the way to the Western Hemisphere — yes, as in the…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.There’s something to be said for doing one thing well. The Kosta House of Ceviche & Seafood is a case in point. Indeed, there’s a lot to be…
This evening at the Biscayne Triangle Truck Round-up look for a different kind of vehicle. Seriously Organic, a foraging company that launched last summer with the mission of connecting farmers to chefs and consumers, will bring its refrigerated truck to the gathering. It will be packed with fresh Florida organic…
About a dozen women have gathered in a loft house along Miami’s New River to attend Eleanor Hoh’s Wok Star cooking class. Hoh is a cooking instructor, actress, author of the Wok Star blog, and wok evangelist. Her mission is to spread the gospel of this technologically backward cooking tool that,…
Even foodies can find love during this week’s Sony Ericsson Open. Sure folks can still put their paws around a gourmet hot dog, crepes, or empanadas or something like that, but this year Great Performances, the New York-based caterers responsible for feeding fans, are putting some of Miami’s finest to…
