Every Sunday throughout March, you can get $150 worth of dining credit for $25, as part of Gilt City’s “Gilt City Tables” promotion. Gilt City is one of the plethora of discount sites that have sprouted up like mushrooms in the past couple of years, but this deal seems exceptional…
We Miamians just can’t get enough of these food festivals, huh? Sharpen your knives and shine your spoons because on Saturday, March 26, we’ve got another new one popping up: Taste of Brickell. Over 50 local restaurants and vendors will be shoveling out samples at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive (that’s…
The first impression of Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is of visual overload. Giant murals of street art are everywhere – behind the bar, on the patio walls and in the dining room. This hipster paradise, however, also has a serious kitchen and a bar that goes beyond the average cocktail…
Friday was not a great day for food truckers in Miami. In the afternoon, the food truck roundup at Magic City Casino proved to be underwhelming, business-wise. When asked about how sales were at the lunchtime food court, the answer from truck owners was a resounding “eh.” Then came a…
A few months ago, one of Miami Beach’s most popular, acclaimed eateries, Nemo, closed. Opened in the mid-’80s, its kitchen was home to Michael Schwartz, Frank *Jeannetti (Essensia), AltaMare’s Simon Stojanovic, Brian Cantrell (formerly of A Fish Called Avalon), and Jason Smith (Steak 954 at the W Fort Lauderdale), among others.But…
Yesterday, we chatted with the guy we affectionately referred to as Chef Green Jeans, Essensia’s Frank Jeannetti. Click here to read the first part of this interview.You claim your restaurant is organic but, really, with the incredibly high cost of organics and the limited supply of fresh, local organic produce,…
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. 75…
What do orchids, churches, concerts and art walks have in common? They’re all hosting food truck roundups this weekend. Check out the info below: Friday Tonight’s Tamiami Truckers Food Court is on the move. Code compliance issues have hit this event hard, forcing the Friday night festivities to change…
Vegan and raw food fans have a safe haven in Miami. On March 17 — next Thursday — The Space hosts Conscious Bite Out, which has been organizing monthly dinners that cater to alternative foodies since January 2010. This month’s dinner — the first battle of the raw/vegan chefs –…
There may be more and bigger problems ahead for food trucks. The trucks cannot legally roll down the street and serve up lunch at a busy corner, says Hilda Castillo, a spokesperson at the Miami-Dade County Department of Planning and Zoning. “Food trucks are not permitted to conduct sales on…
Wynwood gallery owners are concerned food trucks cause more harm than good during the Second Saturdays art walks at local galleries. They complain the monthly events are attracting people that are not necessarily serious art buyers.. And they complain of generator fumes and garbage. So they want to tone down…
Time again to get sloshed on green beer. St. Patrick’s Day is next Thursday, March 17 so don your best green outfit and head out to one of these Miami celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day Irish FestivalOn Saturday, March 12 get a taste of Irish culture. The South Florida Emerald Society…
Who says drinking doesn’t have its merits? This Saturday drink and give back to the Chron’s and Colitis Foundation at The Gutsy Pub Crawl. Event organizers Michelle Rodriguez and Gaston Ruiz will guide lush philanthropists through six hours of drinking around Coconut Grove. That’s a lot of drinking but you…
A small sip of next week’s Cafe review:Slices of country bread with flour-dusted crust are brought to each table; try not to eat too many as you’ll want some to go along with just about any food you’re likely to order. Like, say, the charcuterie plate of prosciutto, chorizo, garlic…
Frank Jeannetti’s name may not come up when people talk about the most recognizable chefs in Miami, but it should. One look over his resume would clue anyone in on the fact that this guy has really established himself here after big-time stints at Pacific Time, Biltmore, Pearl, and Nemo.This…
Charlie Sheen and his Adonis DNA have just made a cooking video for Funny or Die. In it, he announces his plan of total media domination. In the past week, he’s appeared on every television network but one….The Food Network. In the demo — which appears on the site run…
The Forge, the iconic Miami Beach restaurant that reopened late last year, is serving Sunday brunch. Last Sunday was the inaugural event, and the dining room was packed and swung to the sounds of Sinatra and Buble. The brunch, which costs $55 for adults, $32 for kids 10 and under…
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef recalled 14,158 pounds of beef, due to possible E.coli contamination, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.The recalled meat was shipped to processing plants in 10 states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington. The…
There are two truck roundup locations this evening, so you’re sure to find one convenient to you. Tonight’s features Harleys in Cutler Ridge and Totally Truckin’ Thursday is at Midtown. Put the kids, the dog, your friends, your family, your significant other, your co-workers – even the crazy cat lady…
It didn’t take long for chef Jeff McInnis to find a new post-Gigi gig: He has hooked up with John Kunkel, CEO/creator of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill restaurants, and will be co-owner of his own place on Miami Beach.”Kunkel started a restaurant group a couple of years ago called 50…
Last month, I wrote about how Top Chef’s Fabio Viviani wanted me during a phone interview. What started out as a typical phoner with a celebrity chef turned into a session that made the angels weep and the earth move. Our romance was made in foodie heaven. What could be…
This Friday, come hungry to The Magic City Casino for the first street food festival. The event, which will be held in the casino’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature free parking, music, giveaways and 25 trucks, serving up lunch and fun. The event is sponsored…
