Rickenbacker Fish Company Is New, Fresh, And Organic

Rickenbacker Fish Company Restaurant and Fresh Fish Market is brand new, and located right at the end of the Rickenbacker Causeway — a guppy’s throw from the Rusty Pelican and possessing equally breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Brickell.The menu looks to be a typical driftwood-inspired waterfront-seafood-house. Starters include…

Sustain Restaurant & Bar Opens This Saturday

Sustain, in Midtown Miami, opens its doors to the public this Saturday, December 18. The concept of the restaurant is: sustainable, seasonal, and simple. The focus on sustainability is supposed to encompass both the food and the physical space.Executive Chef Alejandro Piñero is a Miami native, who previously worked under…

Vida’s Breakfast Buffet Leaves Fontainebleau with Egg on the Face

On a Sunday morning, Vida, Fontainebleau’s three-meal contemporary cafe, serves a breakfast from seven until noon. Swirls of mostly hotel guests are up and about between buffet tables. We were greeted and our reservation was recognized with efficiency; this was the smoothest part of our meal.Escorted to our circular table,…

Cleansing for Christmas with Dr. Etti, Part Two

Here’s more from our sexi juicing guru, Dr. Etti Ben-Zion. If you didn’t read part one of our chat, go here.New Times: Everyone’s telling me I’m crazy for doing a juice cleanse between Thanksgiving and Christmas, what with all the heavy foods…Dr. Etti: It’s the perfect time. You are preparing…

Blog Watch: Yuca Latkes and Rangpur Limes

Here are the highlights from the past week in South Florida’s food blogs.Redland Rambles tells us all about rangpur lime.Food for Thought makes yuca latkes and brings out the kitchen chemistry set.A short and sweet ode to fat at Gastronaut Jones.The Genuine Kitchen recaps opening day at the Roots in…

Miami Needs Fresh, Homemade Donuts

​I am no donut aficionado, but I happen to be married to one. Miami is not a good place to be a donut aficionado. It’s like being a fan of live American bluegrass music and living in Zimbabwe. Miami is not a good place to be married to a donut…

What Kind Of Ice Cream Sundae Do You Get For $33,333.33?

Well, it starts with organic Three Twins Ice Cream, which isn’t cheap — $5.25 for one scoop, two scoops for $6.95. Plus you’ve always gotta pay a little more for anything organic. And it’s not just any sundae, but a banana split. Fruit ain’t free. But there are other reasons…

Dr. Etti Ben-Zion Talks Sexi and Juicy

​Let’s define a “chef” as someone who makes food for the public and sells it for profit. And for the sake of Short Order’s readers who are sick of hearing about beef and high-priced meals, let’s pretend that juice qualifies as food because, frankly, it can… if it’s made with…

Tonight: $5 Craft Beers at Books & Books Café in Coral Gables

The Café at Books & Books is holding a happy hour tonight featuring its new menu of craft beers. Starting at 4 p.m., Heineken and Amstel Light types will cost $3, while craft beers such as Magic Hat # 9, Holy Mackerel Panic Attack, Lagunitas Pale Ale and Brooklyn Brewery…

Miami Needs One-Cup-at-a-Time Coffee Shops

There is nothing like returning to Miami from a trip to San Francisco/Napa Valley to get a person really pissed off. Oh, I could rant about how smart people demand smart food and smart service and, in general, a smartly (and politely) run city — and I WILL rant about…

L’Atelier Gourmet Bakery and Its Sensory Delights

L’Atelier Gourmet opened in Pinecrest (9563 S. Dixie Highway) in August. It’s hidden toward the back of a cavernous strip mall, but it’s worth a stop if you’re in the area. I first noticed their treats at the Pinecrest Gardens Green Market, and then later at the South Miami Farmers…

Giveaway: Sushi Sake $50 Gift Card

With the holidays upon us, we’re feeling generous. What better way to thank our readers than with a giveaway? And talk about a stocking stuffer! We’re giving away a $50 gift certificate courtesy of Sushi Sake. (Nothing says “the holidays” like sushi.)The certificate can be used at any of Sushi…

Miss Yip Opens Downtown Outpost at 900 Biscayne

Good ol’ Miss Yip. When you wanted somewhat-affordable Chinese food right off Lincoln Road, it was always there. And now, when you want somewhat-affordable Chinese food in downtown Miami, it will be there, too.We say somewhat because we’ve always found the place to be a dollar or two overpriced, considering…

Sur La Table Opens in Aventura

Sur La Table, purveyor of specialty kitchenware to foodies across the country, is opening its doors tomorrow at Aventura Mall. The 5,100-square-foot space will be bursting at the seams with everything from roasting pans, immersion blenders, cookbooks, and utensils…

The Blue Piano Brings Wine, Tapas and Music to Buena Vista

The small strip on Northeast Second Avenue between 45th and 46th Street just became livelier. Not only do you have Buena Vista Bistro, Buena Vista Deli and Lemoni Café. Now there’s a place to get a glass of wine and listen to live music. I stepped inside The Blue Piano…

Karen Hanlon: restaurant designer extraordinaire

For most diners, selecting a restaurant boils down to food and ambiance. The menu is created by the chef, but the real stars might be interior designers, who touch all of your senses and keep you in your seat. With Art Basel just finished, it’s appropriate to showcase Karen Hanlon,…

Doreen Colondres Seen Eating… Arroz con Gandules at Milly’s

Doreen Colondres is the woman behind the website, La Cocina no Muerde (The Kitchen Doesn’t Bite). It’s in Spanish, but she’s starting an English version next year.Since she started La Cocina two years ago, she’s become food editor for Siempre Mujer, started a cooking segment for Fox en Español, and…