The flagship Aventura store, which opened in 2003, is still going strong. But La Estancia Argentina has called it quits in the Gables. We called the Aventura locale to speak with somebody about why the shop closed, but Dolores, the main store manager, wasn’t on the premises at any time today,…
Now that Miami Spice is officially over, some of us might be feeling a bit somber. We now have to pay the real price for dinner.But wait! Soleà at the W South Beach is offering a prix fixe three-course menu for $45. Through November 15, guests can choose from four appetizers,…
David SamayoaFriday was the grand opening celebration for Douglas Rodriguez’s new restaurant at the Hilton Bentley Hotel in South Beach. Party-goers gathered around the poolside terrace. Douglas Rodriguez doppelgangers, clad smartly in beige and black hats, served mojitos and platters of appetizer samples from the Ocean menu…
As a lad, I worked as a bagelmeister in Queens, New York, a large operation that provided bagels wholesale to various markets and restaurants around the city. This experience gives me an insight into bagels that many people don’t possess. Like, for instance, you.Okay, now that my credibility has been…
John ZurSakeShabu-shabu is a Japanese variation of hot pot in which thinly sliced beef and vegetables are cooked in hot water. In restaurants that serve it, the guest is provided the mise en place to cook at the table. While the dish is common on the West Coast, it has…
The fall issue of Edible South Florida debuts today (Monday), and sadly, there are no scantily clad men on the cover. Instead, some sexy claws take the spotlight for this month’s cover story: stone crab season. The issue also contains stories of hunting wild persimmons, planting a garden, women in…
Trina SargalskiThis week in Short Order:Are those SunChips bags really that noisy?Chef Paula Da Silva talks about her new job at 1500° RestaurantWho has the best bandeja paisa?David New of Ability Explosion talks madeleines and dining in the dark.Food-writing luminaries are headed to Key West in January, and you can…
The place: Cadillac Ranch921 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach954-456-1031cadillacranchmiami.comThe hours: Monday through Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. The deals: Get half off wells and drafts. Cadillac features a $5 happy-hour bar menu with dishes such as fried ravioli, chicken satay, and Thai lettuce wraps. Select appetizers are also half off, with…
Iron Fork is less than a week away, and we have a sweet deal for those who’ve been slacking on getting their tickets.Until midnight today, Short Order readers can buy general admission tickets for $20 (that means you save $15 off the regular price). Before we give you the details…
Trina SargalskiSeriously Organic is a new foraging company that specializes in hard-to-find specialty produce. Partners Juan Rochaix and Elke Zabinski distribute to Gigi, the River Oyster Bar, and Red Light, among other local restaurants. They’ve been quietly preparing, but they plan to go full speed ahead when the Florida harvest…
Despite the economy, new restaurants continue to enter the Miami market. CRAVE, part of a chain built on an American dining concept with Mediterranean and Asian influences, will open this November at the Village of Merrick Park.The Minnesota-based firm has seen rapid expansion. The Coral Gables outlet is the sixth…
Last night’s Signature Chefs and Wine Extravaganza at Jungle Island to raise money for the March of Dimes is deserving of some commentary, so without further ado:…
The 944 “Art Issue” celebration took place last night at the W South Beach, and although Stoli presented the event, guests were not able to taste-test the latest flavored vodka, Wild Cherri…
We know how the story usually ends when restaurants say they’re closed for renovations, but JB Kitchen & Bar — which opened in February — might really just be renovating. Calls to the restaurant went to a recording giving its hours of operation and a prompt to leave a message…
Though most of the crowd at last night’s March of Dimes Signature Chefs Event was all smiles, yours truly suffered a broken heart when La Marea’s executive chef, Gonzalo Rivera, mentioned he has given notice and won’t be at the restaurant after October. Sigh.He singlehandledly made me reconsider my dislike…
Two days before the opening of 1500º at the Eden Roc, chef Paula DaSilva and her crew were feverishly prepping a dozen hors d’oeuvres for a Friends of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival event. Her custom broiler still hadn’t arrived, and her sous chef, Ben Walanka (a former…
Stone crab lovers, get ready: The season officially begins today and runs through May 15, 2011.The sweet and succulent claw meat of stone crabs is one of Florida’s famous delicacies. The crustaceans live in waters off North Carolina to the Yucatan Peninsula, and 2.4 million claws were harvested commercially last…
The rumors posted on Eater and elsewhere about Norman Van Aken being fired from Norman’s 180 in Coral Gables apparently aren’t true. According to Norman’s 180 co-owner Kim Wood’s Facebook page, “Norman’s 180 and Chef Norman Van Aken are alive and strong!!” More details to come as the story unfolds…UPDATE:…
Courtesy of Ability ExplosionNext Wednesday, October 20, you can experience dining in the dark at several Miami Beach restaurants. Guests will don masks at Gotham Steak, BLT at the Betsy, Red the Steakhouse, Joe’s Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky, Quattro, and 660 at the Angler’s Resort.Escopazzo, OLA at the Sanctuary…
The Wall Street Journal reports that Pacific Tomato Growers, one of the largest U.S. tomato firms, has agreed to pass a penny-per-pound surcharge on to workers.McDonald’s and others had offered to pay the charge after federal authorities compared the lot of Central American field workers to slavery.The Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, a trade…
Noel RamosSlow Food Miami has nominated the rare hua moa banana for the Slow Food USA Ark of Taste. Just as the Bible’s Noah preserved and protected the animals in the tale of the flood, Slow Food seeks to save disappearing foods. Fruits, vegetables, seafood, legumes, and rare heritage breeds…
photo by billwisserphoto.comQ is no more.It’s hard to keep up with all the eateries that come and go, but last month, Miami had some notable losses. There were also some good additions. Here’s our restaurant roll call for September.*ClosingsCape Cod Room, 5937 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Luna Corner Pizza, 6815…
