100 Favorite Dishes: Matzo Ball Soup at Jerry’s Deli
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…
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Showing 17095 - 17116 of 21082Philippe Chow to Reopen in East Hampton
While Philippe Chow is ostensibly still in a war with Mr. Chow in Miami, New York City and Los Angeles, the posh Hamptons still seem to be the sole domain of Philippe Chow. Last summer, Philippe Chow debuted a summertime outpost of their gourmet Chinese restaurant concept in East Hampton…
Chef Sean Bernal of The Oceanaire Seafood Room: Interview, Part Two
Here’s Part Two of our interview with Chef Sean Bernal. You can read the first part of the interview here.What do you consider the three most important factors on a plate?First is the flavor combinations. Second is the color on the dish. Next one, is it has to be aesthetically…
Italian Party at Mai Tardi Will Feature Models, Maseratis and Sex and the City 2 Tickets
Get ready to live La Dolce Vita next week at Mai Tardi in the Design District. The Italian restaurant is hosting a “Look Sexy, Feel Sexy” event on Wednesday, May 19. The festivities will kick off with complimentary proseco in the courtyard. As you’re downing the bubbly, scantily clad models…
Pastelitos 101: Cuban “Capuchino” From La Gran Via Bakery
Welcome to Pastelitos 101, a noob’s eye view on Latin American pastries.This morning we visited La Gran Via Bakery, a 24-hour joint on Calle Ocho in Little Havana.Inside the bakery display shelf, among various frosted, drizzled, and flaky crusted items, some burnt-end yellow cones caught our eye.They are called “Capuchinos,”…
Chef Sean Bernal of The Oceanaire Seafood Room: Interview, Part One
Locals would be hard-pressed to find anyone more downright passionate about seafood. Ask executive chef/operating partner Sean Bernal from The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Mary Brickell Village about anything with scales, fins, or claws and he has an encyclopedic knowledge. And he makes sure to get the freshest, most amazing selection…
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The Real Reason Top Chef’s Micah Edelstein Left Grass
While it was reported that executive chef Micah Edelstein left Grass in the Design District a few weeks ago, no official reason was given for her departure. Short Order called the former Top Chef contestant and dug up the inside scoop. Edelstein says Grass’ owners approached her and asked that…
Area 31’s Menu Unaffected by Gulf Oil Spill… For Now
Wondering whether that ungodly oil slick off the coast of Louisiana is going to spoil your next seafood feast at Area 31 Restaurant, located on the 16th floor of the Epic Hotel. Well rest assured, BP’s big mess shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the restaurant’s marinated gulf escolar and other…
Wine Depot & Bistro Coming to South Beach
Wine Depot & Bistro 555 will be moving into South Beach at 555 Jefferson Ave., just up the block from the Meridian Market. The huge, 6,700 square foot area (Wine Depot) will be divided into a private cellar, wine racks, a lounge & bar, and a small market; the outdoor…
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Urbanite Bistro Closes Its Doors
Back in November New Times’ own Riki Altman asked whether Miami was ready for Urbanite. Well, it turns out the answer is “not yet.” Because as of Saturday night the bistro known as Urbanite is no more Altman also asked whether or not Urbanite was ready for Miami. But without…
Granny Feelgood’s: Serving Downtown Miami Since 1971
The original Granny Feelgood’s has stood at 25 West Flagler Street, in Downtown Miami’s legal district since 1971.The restaurant serves a variety of breakfasts, salads, sandwiches, and home cooked style meals as well as healthy fare like smoothies and wheatgrass.Granny’s caters mostly to the cop, judge, lawyer, secretary crowd that…
Top 10 Marketing Ideas For Oil-Slicked Seafoods
Fishermen and restaurateurs: Don’t despair. With some imagination and just a bit of judicious finagling, this disastrous oil spill can be turned into a potential boon for business. We’ve come up with a few suggestions for marketing monikers you can apply to fish from the affected areas — the rest…
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Xixón Cafe to Reopen on May 15
If you ever visited Xixón, the Spanish tapas restaurant on Coral Way, chances are you went through a little bit of withdrawal when it closed to move into a newer, bigger space. But the wait is almost over. Xixon will hold an opening party for friends and family May 14…
8 oz. Burger Bar on the Happy Hour Hunt
8 oz. Burger Bar1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach305-397-8246 / 8ozburgerbar.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm Want a beer with that burger? All 13 beers on draft are two for one. Need a little Captain in you? Captain Morgan drinks are $5. Warming up for a night out? Vodka drinks are also $5…
ZUMA at EPIC Debuts May 24
ZUMA, London’s enormously popular “authentic, nontraditional Japanese” restaurant, has announced May 24th as its official opening date at the EPIC Hotel & Residences in downtown Miami. German chef Rainer Becker created ZUMA based on the informal Japanese dining style called Izakaya as well as on his love of capitalizing letters…
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Rosa Mexicano Set to Open in South Beach Next Year
Cinco de Mayo may be over, but Short Order is not too hungover from margaritas and tacos to be excited about the news that Rosa Mexicano is heading to South Beach next year. While the popular, upscale Mexican restaurant chain already has a presence at Mary Brickell Village in Miami,…
Fine Restaurants at Morningside Elementary Fundraiser Tonight (Updated)
This coming Friday, May 7, Morningside Elementary School (6620 NE 5th Ave.), hosts its 2nd annual fundraiser dinner from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. MES, a bilingual magnate school, “wants to raise awareness about positive changes that have taken place this year, discuss future plans, and reach out to local…
New Times Finalist for Three Association of Food Journalist Awards
The finalists for the Association of Food Journalists Awards were revealed yesterday, and the Miami New Times was nominated for three awards, more than any other alternative weekly in the country.Staff writer Gus Garcia-Roberts is a finalist for Best Newspaper Food Feature (Under 200,000 Circulation) for his story “Pork Pirates,”…
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100 Favorite Dishes: Goat Stew at Tap Tap
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…
Sneak Review: Emeril’s
So Emeril’s lost its head chef — who knew? Truth be told, the problem isn’t just the chef. But you’ll see in next week’s Cafe review. For now, just a small bite:There are two ways to go with this fare: Serve traditionally prepared dishes at modest prices, or up the…
Red Light Treats Moms to One Very Sweet Deal
In last week’s Mother’s Day roundup, I picked Red Light as one of five places to take mom this Sunday. Well, chef Kris Wessel has put together a prix fixe menu for the occasion that is almost too good to be true.For $17.95 per person plus tax and gratuity (yes,…
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Chef Brandon Benack Jumps From Emeril’s to Norman’s
A call to Emeril’s Miami Beach confirmed that executive chef Brandon Benack left the establishment in mid-April in order to go work for Norman Van Aken’s restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando. They are currently in search for a replacement; the website now lists Emeril Lagasse as Executive Chef.Timing is…