If you walk along Ocean Drive, you’ll quickly notice that many of the voices inviting you to dine at its eateries have Eastern European accents. The Ocean Drive restaurant scene is full of workers from Russia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Estonia, and other ex-bloc countries. Short Order decided to ask: What are…
The people at Taco Bell are again thinking outside the bun. With their new cantina tacos, the creators of the “fourth meal” are attempting to beef up their over-Americanized menu with their take on taco truck goods.The cantina options are described in a Taco Bell press release as “freshly prepared Mexican tacos… that…
When the Santamarina family came up with the idea of opening Tinta y Café, they had zero experience in the restaurant industry. They just decided to open one to see what happened, according to Carlos Santamarina, whose aunt and father thought of the concept. Experienced or not, they did something…
When we first met Bjoern Weissgerber, executive chef at Zuma Miami, he wasn’t what we expected. The young, charismatic German with Swedish roots is more reminiscent of a hip, energetic artist than a top toque at one of Miami’s finest Japanese restaurants. Then again, his visually stunning plates are truly works…
Restaurants close every month, but since our last roundup of doom in May, a handful of very popular, longtime establishments has gone to Guest Check Heaven. Plus the ice-cream shop Jack Frost melted in minutes. The roll call for our departed 11 follows…
Ladies — and gents — will love to lunch in the sunny room that now houses Liberty Caffe at the Coral Gables Country Club. Located in what once was a members-only space, the airy cafe surrounded by large arched windows is a great spot for a casual lunch in an…
There’s a reason why food truck operators update their Twitter feeds more often than Justin Bieber. The mobile food providers constantly have to find new places to post up. And they are using social networking to keep their customers updated on their whereabouts. The grounds for their nomadic tendencies: city…
For too long, I’ve been hearing everyone raving about how great Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is. Fans drool over the chicken wings, calling them the best in town. The pizza, too, is described as nothing short of heavenly…
Hani Khouri did not grow up on a farm, yet today he looks right at home herding his 17 Nubian goats with the shepherd hook he carries. You would never know that three years ago, Hani and his wife Maria Lee led the life of expats residing in places such…
I received this copy of Nuevo Latino, which was first published in 1995, when I visited Douglas Rodriguez’s former Aqualina restaurant in the San Juan Hotel, Puerto Rico. It was a press junket, and I got the book for free — price says $29.95. The 168-pager has lots of Rodriguez’s…
Place: Monty’s Raw Bar and Grill2550 S. Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove305-856-3992 Hours: Monday through Friday, 4-8 p.m. Deals: Half off all cocktails and beer discounts. $3 Stone Crab claws and $2 for two shrimp, oysters or clams from raw bar. Scene: You haven’t lived through a real happy hour until you’re caught…
While Fifi’s Place was voted Best Under the Radar Restaurant by the Miami New Times in 2009, this seafood joint in mid-Beach is still a hidden gem. Clearly, success has not gone to owners Nelson and Mayneth “Fifi” Sanchez’s heads. The winning formula for this casual Collins Avenue spot is…
The Setai’s executive chef Jonathan Wright has accepted a position at Sandy Lane Resort in Barbados, and will be exiting the hotel on September 3. He had served three-and-a-half years at the Setai and in the process established himself as one of Miami’s best chefs.The Setai is said to be…
Last November, a patient being treated for Legionnaire’s Disease was found to have stayed at the EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami. Two weeks later, a second patient, treated after contracting Legionnaire’s Disease, was traced back to the EPIC as well. And then, there was a third. The Miami-Dade County Health…
The days when humans had to eat every single piece of the animals they hunted to survive are long gone. But somebody forgot to tell that to the jokers who enjoy ingesting the following list of meat products. Some come straight from the cow, pig, sheep, and even moose. Others…
We are into Day 9 of Miami Spice, yet menus for the following 20 restaurants still have not been posted on the Spice website. Here, then, in alphabetical order, are the slowpokes:A Fish Called AvalonAgoBistro One LRCavalier Crab ShackD Rodriguez CubaIl Mulino OLAPelican CaféSmith & Wollensky…..
She would have ended up at Sang’s Chinese for dim sum. And, man, that would have been the right choice. This quiet but most genuine of local Chinese joints offers the typical breakfast/lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day in North Miami Beach. Bone up on your Mandarin before you go,…
Alena Astreika is a voluptuous blonde from Eastern Europe. She flips bottles at Segafredo and makes Brickell’s ballers cough up their hard-earned dollars. Maybe it’s her jewel-toned eyes that keep her customers coming back. Or perhaps it’s her strong, intriguing accent. Short Order is also pretty sure her barely there…
If you ever wanted to have Miami New Times available at your fingertips anytime, your prayers have been answered. Now available as a free download, the New Times app for your iPhone or iPod Touch brings you everything you love about New Times on the go. Features include:- Miami’s award-winning events…
ABC News Nightline ran a fascinating feature Friday night about a rooftop-to-table restaurant about to open in New York City. Bell Book & Candle is the name of the place, and it’s located on West 10th Street in Manhattan. Chef/owner John Mooney walks six flights up the brownstone steps to…
Short Order readers love commenting on posts as much as they love food. And the opinions/suggestions/rants are much appreciated. In no specific order, here is a list of this week’s best mouth offs.1. “Miami Spice Ripoffs” will not stand for the city’s most popular food event. Mr. Ripoffs voiced his…
LeBron James might not be able to singlehandedly win an NBA championship, but the sentiment around Miami is that he’ll save the local economy.Oneburger’s “The Bron” burger is a tasty place to begin this crusade, although it’s still unknown whether or not LeBron is receiving royalties for the lending of…
