Where It At? Shrimp Dumplings

What it is: Shrimp dumplings flavored with shittake, asparagus, scallion, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy, white pepper, and sea salt. Ponzu-style sauce has citrus juice, soy, sesame, and a little chili. These suckers are homemade and delectable.But… where it at?We haven’t stumped anyone in a long time, but there are a…

Behind the Line: The Grill at the Setai

“Why use oil if you’re using Serrano ham?” asks chef Jonathan Wright. He’s referring to taking advantage of the natural fat of what many foodies consider the finest ham in the world, and that philosophy extends to all the dishes at the Grill, where the best ingredients are flown in for use…

Hot Plates: Michael McDonald at Burger & Beer Joint

You’ll find women swooning at the bar at Burger & Beer Joint. It’s not just the terrific burgers and duck-fat fries that have everyone gaga over this Miami Beach hot spot. It’s also the good looks and humor of 31-year-old bartender Michael McDonald. He won’t take his shirt off, but…

The Simpsons Super Bowl Coke Ad

Hello, evil tooth-rotting, sugar-bombing, heart-starving, blood-sludging, junkie-making, fat-promoting, cancer-juicing, world-dominating multinational corporation. Thanks for this excellent Simpsons Super Bowl advertisement. Just kidding, Coke. We love ya.We used to be billionaires too. Then, one day, the bank showed up and seized all of our assets. No more mansion. No more Learjet…

Interview: Marc Vidal Gets the 10

Ah, Marc Vidal. The very mention of his name makes us locals drool for his Spanish-style creations. If you became a member of the Vidal fan club after tasting his famous fried eggs with potato crisps and Serrano ham at Por Fin, fret no more–he’s been executive chef at Solea…

Cool Restaurant Interiors: Charlotte Bistro

Charlotte Bistro’s chef/owner, Elida Villaroel, describes the décor of her Coral Gables restaurant as homemade. The work of she and her husband, the small, homey space could very well have been taken out of the pages of Design Sponge.Black and white tile floors contrast against mismatched chairs, some in bright…

Who Dat? Exclusive Emeril Lagasse Interview

The ultimate Who Dat, Emeril Lagasse is in Miami Beach for Super Bowl weekend to cheer on his hometown Saints, whip up New Orleans-themed snacks at his eponymous restaurant and hang out with famous friends like Mario Batali and Archie Manning. His eatery, Emeril’s Miami Beach, has turned into the…

Weekly Wrap Up: The Friday Pre Game

Cape Cod Room changes up.Merly Bermudez keeps it hot and sexy at Prime Italian.Behind the scenes at a genuine cook book photo shoot.Plato Royale: battle of the hashbrowns.Valentines Day where to eat guide.Super Bowl shrimp dip.Red Light is MiMo HQ for Saints Fans for Super Bowl…

First Taste of JB Kitchen & Bar

According to the PR rep, Badrutt’s wasn’t attracting enough of a moneymaking crowd in the wee hours so they gave it a new name — JB Kitchen & Bar — changed over the concept, gave it a facelift, and brought in two chefs. Yep, two: one Peruvian and one classic…

Kiss My Cocktail: Black & Gold and Big Blue from Morton’s

Why sit in a smoky, stinky sports bar, staring at those mini-skirt-clad waitresses and sucking down cheap beer when you can do the Super Bowl in style? (Besides, can’t you get your best girl to wear a cheerleading uniform and serve you anytime?)All seven of Morton’s The Steakhouse South Florida…

Bacon Guacamole at El Scorpion

The bacon craze is not new to South Florida, and the nation. However, this smoky trend is now infiltrating our Mexican restaurants. At nascent hot spot El Scorpion (in the old Tuscan Steak space on South Beach) pork-loving patrons can order bacon with their guacamole, nachos and tacos. The “Elvis”…

Sneak Review: D. Rodriguez Cuba

A taste of next week’s Cafe Review:Rodriguez’ ceviches were once seen as radical departures from the lime/onion/cilantro norm. Nowadays you’re as likely to encounter a creamed herring ceviche with bagel croutons as you are a traditional rendition, but D-Rod remains the master of marinated raw fish (and credit to executive…

Audio Interview: Kim Birkedal Hartmann Talks Cognac

Kim Birkedal Hartmann is a fourth generation French Cognac boss. His family has been in the business since 1887.He recently partnered with American rapper Ludacris to produce Conjure Cognac, a liquor blended purposely for mixability, a concept alien to Cognac purists who believe the drink should be served neat, as…

Making Pasta at Casa Toscana

Last Saturday morning I found myself covered in flour and rolling out pasta dough with seven strangers. This hands-on approach to cooking is Casa Toscana owner Sandra Stefani’s teaching method. Basically, it’s sink or swim at these cooking classes. After all, how are you going to replicate the perfect consistency…

Ludacris Gets Miami Liquored Up With Super Bowl House of Conjure

What happens when one of the world’s biggest names in rap starts a liquor company, launches in Florida, and rents a mansion on Miami Beach for the week of Super Bowl?Ludacris’ House of Conjure on Miami Beach, just across the channel from the Fontainebleau kicked off a week of festivities…