Food & Drink

Prior to the airing of this episode of Top Chef, I saw that Michelle Bernstein (of Michy’s and Sra. Martinez) would be one of the judges. I wondered if this would work for or against Talula chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo. The Miami connection, you know? Would the two local toques even…

During the summer, cucumbers are abundant wherever you look. Florida produces more cukes than any other part of the country. After stopping by a local farmers’ markets and picking up a big bag, we found a few interesting ways to use these green, watery delights.1. Sluggish afternoon? Instead of that…

In Part 1 of our “Deal or No Deal?” series, we explained how Miami Spice can represent a good deal at some places, but not so good at others. The question we ask of each eatery: Should a $50-plus dinner, in this specific restaurant, be considered a bargain? First, let’s discuss…

In America, we tend to overcook our eggs into large curds, which are, more often than not, dry and hard. On a recent sojourn to Paris, Short Order had the opportunity to try French-style scrambled eggs. The overseas version makes American scrambled eggs seem like the Sahara. In fact, Frenchies…

“Done with love” is how Jonathan Lazar and Brian Goldberg describe Sustain, the restaurant the pair will bring to Midtown Miami hopefully in time for Art Basel. Lazar and Goldberg — transplants from New York and Philadelphia, respectively — met in Miami through a family friend.”There’s a real passion,” said…

What do the babes on Ocean Drive eat? And more importantly, just how bad are the pick-up lines used by the sunburned, oversexed, neanderthalic geniuses who pass by them? Short Order decided to check — and also to determine the favorite foods of five hostesses. 5. Sheryl Rodriguez, the hostess…

At 10:00 p.m., on the Food Network, the Miami-praising chef will be hosting a new competition series called 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. This is how the show is described:”Each one-hour episode features dueling teams who must conceive, plan, and open their own restaurants in 24 hours. On each team, one…

It’s that time of year again, when restaurateurs, in a desperate bid to appeal to those locals whom they’ve shunned for the prior ten months, try to make nice. Fair enough. I mean a deal is a deal, and $22 for a 3-course meal and $35 for a 3-course dinner…

Requirements: Must be breakfasty, and  easy to pick up and place down without being a distraction from other morning activities (reading news, checking emails, feeding children and pets, etc.). In other words: No utensils involved. Must pair well with coffee — for whatever reason — and be very delicious.5. Homemade…

Shopping for wine can be daunting, but Eddy Le Garrec, owner of W Wine Boutique on South Beach, says he’s determined to “make it as simple as possible.”  A trained sommelier from France, Eddy took us through the place’s clearly marked sections. There is a Champagne wall (unfortunately no spigot)…

We all hope the new Paragon Grove 13 movieplex has a reviving effect on the area’s moribund dining scene. Yet even in its darkest hour, Coconut Grove still boasts a number of bright spots at which to eat. The following five, I think you will all agree, are the very…

Hacarmel, Tel Aviv’s fruit and vegetable bazaar, is like the world’s largest, freshest supermarket. Stall upon stall of succulent produce is sold at this bustling marketplace. From the ordinary (luscious red tomatoes) to the unique (spices and chicken hearts) to the pedestrian (underwear and pots and pans), anything can be…

This compilation of recipes from Miami’s best chefs, whose full title is The Food Of Miami:Authentic Recipes From South Florida And The Keys, was published in 1999. It is interesting if for no other reason than to get an idea of who were considered Miami’s top toques at the time. Most…