From real estate to cars to implants, bigger is usually better in Miami. But at miniBAR in the Design District, all things small are standing their ground. Identifiable by its arched black canopy and typewrite-font lettering, the restaurant was opened by owner and Chef Telma Villarreal in early January. MiniBAR…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe. It’s not easy getting high in South Beach. (And put away the crack pipe. That’s not what we’re talking about.) What we are talking about are public…
Friday’s torrential rainstorms did not deter hungry fans from coming out to Taste of the Gables. The crowd was large and organizers packed them all in to what could be best described as a human conveyor belt of open mouths and hands grasping for the samplings put out by the…
There’s something about a well-hidden, undiscovered restaurant that is particularly enticing. So when we heard about a panini and flat bar hidden in the depths of Flamingo South Beach, we headed over.. The Local Panini & Flat Bar opened quietly for Flamingo’s condo occupants just a few weeks ago, but had its…
Surprisingly, Chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo, whom we have interviewed the last few days, found a moment to share an incredible recipe with us. Give it a go! It sounds perfect for summer.Summer Peach & Aged Manchego Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop with Mushroom Ragout and Port Wine ReductionPork Chop & Stuffing:10 oz…
I perform very occasional part-time work as a private chef, and the folks I cook for just love tomatoes. I generally purchase the tomatoes at Fresh Market; it’s got the best variety, and perfectly ripe specimens in each category. Granted, sometimes I’ll pay $3.99 or $4.99 per pound, but they…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Nerds are we, and geeks, and dorks. Like normals, we take up the fork. We eat and drink as much as you, but make our foods a tribute too. From Trek, to Wars, to toons, and shrooms, to Potter, Lost, and Iphones too. Sit back and laugh at what we…
From the moment you meet Pablo Liberato you sense that here is someone who is truly passionate about his meat. As the owner of Gaucho Ranch, this self-proclaimed health enthusiast spends his day touting the benefits of grass fed meat. No hormones, no antibiotics, no grain. “Our cattle eat only…
Here’s Part Two of our interview with soon-to-be celebrity chef Andrea Curto-Randazzo. You canread the first part of the interview here.Now how did your appearance on Top Chef come about? You didn’t have enough going on?I did it for publicity because that’s what my field has become now. I’m a…
It’s World Cup time so much of Miami will be spending the next few weeks — even in the morning — watching soccer in taverns. One of our favorites: S Sports Bar and Grill way out west, which is offering traditional Latin dishes along with the normal sports bar offerings.The…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Pinolandia is a 24-hour Nicaraguan fritanga in Miami’s Little Havana. It takes its name from pinol, the Nica national beverage of ancient mesoamerican origin made from a rough powder of the same name. Pinol is made of crushed corn kernels, herbs, and flavorings. The dueño of Pinolandia told us, “Es…
Welcome to the new darling of Wynwood. The sexy gallery-meets-lounge-meets-outdoor oasis manages to be warm and welcoming without being stuffy. Every corner of Cafeina is lined with simplistic detail layered over a romantic color palate; damask table tops with geometrically curious legs, a lamp shaded chandelier, and a mirrored bar…
A lot has happened since we last interviewed Andrea Curto-Randazzo, co-owner and co-chef of Talula on Miami Beach. She and her husband began handling the kitchen at a second restaurant, The Water Club in North Miami. And she began preparing to compete on Top Chef Season 7, which airs June…
A while back I wrote about how donuts are the new cupcakes. Well, today you can try out my theory for free. That’s right, in celebration of National Donut Day (what a great holiday!) both Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme are giving away complimentary donuts.You can get a free donut…
Does Miami really need another sushi restaurant and robata grill? We couldn’t help thinking the same thing when we heard Zuma opened its doors in the Epic overlooking the Miami River last month. So we didn’t rush in. But soon we started to hear people raving about just how good…
Since it opened in Midtown Miami, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill has been well known in the local “twitterverse” for its interaction with followers and diners. Responses are so immediate and personalized you have to wonder if someone’s hiding somewhere in the restaurant monitoring it all. No one is. The person behind…
You didn’t get the final slot to be a Top Chef judge this season? Well this Friday is your chance to live out your dream and vote for the best dishes being served during Coral Gables Restaurant Week. Tonight, Taste of the Gables returns for the third year in a…
