In this city of cookie-cutter architecture and assembly line cosmetic enhancements, “classic” is usually dismissed as “old.” S&S Diner, appropriately situated inside Allen’s Drug Store in South Miami, is an apple-pie-sweet respite from an otherwise cold, harsh reality…at least for those of us who still consider the word “old” to…
Yesterday was the first working day of the year and many resolutions went into effect. But come 5 p.m. you may decide the “giving up sweets” resolution was no good. Fortunately, just when you thought the holidays were over and there would be no more cookies, cakes or sweets for…
Top bites of 2010 at Food for Thought, The Chowfather and Miami Restaurant Power Rankings.Sakaya Kitchen’s blog rates the bloggers that wrote about the restaurant in 2010.Chadzilla prepares fried tripe.Redland Rambles writes about a new documentary about organic foods.French Fry Fairy samples fries in Minnesota.South Florida Food and Wine interviews…
Miami and Los Angeles are atop the basketball world. But the heat is rising between these East and West Coast cities in another way as well. They are home to two of the nation’s most prominent Cuban bakeries. LA’s Porto’sThis family-owned operation opened in 1960 and has three locations: Burbank,…
The Picnic is over. The restaurant on 20th Street in the Sunset Harbor neighborhood of South Beach might have been able to overcome its questionable concept (Brunch…It’s what’s for dinner!), and even its weird menu (fried bologna sandwiches, mac & cheese spring rolls with gouda sauce, etc.), had it been…
For you slackers who decided to throw impromptu New Year’s Eve parties at the last possible minute, we’ve got an awesome recipe that’s quick, easy to make, and totally appropriate for the holiday from the “Godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine,” Chef Doug Rodriguez. Of course, if you change your mind about…
Tonight is the big night and many new year’s revelers will be hitting South Beach and spend obscene amounts of money on all access club passes and overpriced meals. If your purse strings are tied, you can follow tradition (or superstition) and stick to some tried and true food rituals…
Well, it’s the last day of the year and it’s safe to say Miami saw some great additions to its restaurant scene, including a few notable ones in the last month of 2010. Following are notable openings and closings in December (or before and not included in our November restaurant…
Check out yesterday’s blog for the first part of our interview with horticultural therapist Robert Bornstein.New Times: What other topics do you cover?Robert Bornstein: Today I did a class on old fashioned home remedies.Was it for seniors?Yeah.Can you tell me a tip you shared?Mangos and starfruit have great fiber. It…
New Year’s Eve is T-Minus a few hours away. Whether the party is at your buddy’s crib or at a club on the beach, one thing is for sure — Champagne! Popping bottles is a celebratory ritual practiced all over the world on December 31. But what do you do when…
Let’s start with the 24:75. That’s a cocktail concocted from Beefeater 24, Sencha tea syrup (recipe follows), lemon juice and champagne. Beefeater 24 is a new gin infused with two types of rare tea. It’s only in limited markets right now, and Miami is one of them — The Florida…
Kasha varnishkas is an Eastern European dish that mixes bow-tie noodles, kasha grain, and caramelized onions. It’s a hearty dish served warm, and one that I grew up eating from time to time.When I was chef at an upscale take-out shop in Manhattan called Mangia, I made my own version…
A small slice taken from next weeks meaty Cafe review of 1500 Degrees at Eden Roc.Executive chef Paula DaSilva spent a decade as Dean James Max’ chef de cuisine at Ft. Lauderdale’s 3030 Ocean, and, even a greater testament to her endurance skills, toiled for weeks under Gordon Ramsay on…
This is one of the real gems of my cookbook collection, and I’m not just saying that because I’m from Brooklyn. Alright, maybe I am just saying that because I’m from Brooklyn, but how can you not be impressed with a selection of recipes that includes Mrs. Stahl’s Knishes; Dee…
We can’t quite remember how we heard of horticultural therapy but we’ll admit we had no freaking idea what it was. Did these people talk to plants about their issues?Horticultural Therapist: “So plant, how are you feeling today?”Plant: “Well, doc, this lack-of-rain thing is really bringing me down. Plus I…
I can’t say with certainty that these are the best meals I had over the past year — I’m probably forgetting a taco grabbed on the road to Homestead or something. But these 12 dishes somehow seared themselves most upon my memory, which is what a great plate of food…
Vino & Olio is expansive in ambition, extravagant in design, and expensive in price; that’s not what the times demand. Most of the 5,600-square-foot Design District restaurant is elegantly dressed in curvy blond woods, and a large window into the kitchen offers a compelling view of gastronomic proceedings. But the…
If you are thinking of ringing in 2011 with a good dinner, now is the time to secure a reservation. In fact, some restaurants are already booked solid — Thinking of celebrating at Area 31? Think again. However, there is still plenty out there to choose from. Here are some…
This year we discovered myriad places where one can dine while “temporarily out of cash.” We picked up that cute euphemism for being broke from our little sister’s professor at FIU, and we have adopted it as our own. Being a broke foodie can be difficult, especially when it seems…
It is always a dandy surprise when you find the something great in unexpected surroundings. Discovering primo vintage duds at a flea market is an example. Well, such is the case with the Liberty gas station on SW 22nd Avenue and Coral Way. Like any other station, you can pull…
We were headed up to the Biscayne Triangle Food Truck Roundup last night, but when we got to Biscayne and 64th street, La Camaronera’s Fish Box, Sakaya Kitchen’s Dim Ssam a Go Go, Chef Bullfrog’s Gastropod, and former Detroit Tiger Jim Heins’ Latin Burger Truck were already caravanned. We stopped…
Today marks the grand opening of Cha Cha Rooster at Lords South Beach at Nash. Now there’s a mouthful, huh?Speaking of full mouths, Cha Cha invited us to preview their menu so we took a few pics for ya last week.Adora greeted guests at the bar and helped them get…
