Monday, Short Order announced a giveaway for a complimentary wining and dining experience worth $250 courtesy of Sunbox Eleven Winery and 5300 Chophouse at The Blue in Doral. The winner? Hugo Mirabal, whose name was drawn randomly, and his guest Jamie Escobar will attend on Thursday, May 28.I spoke by…
Free meal for graduating middle, high school, and college students. Angelo and Maxie’s, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, through June 14. Limit one grad per group. Proof required. 305-445-8177. [Herald]Italian Cooking Show III. Mia Cucina. 105 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Chef Ivo from Joey’s vs. Chef Will from Sub Zero…
Jake’s in South Miami has come of age, and it’s feeling a little frisky. Now dubbed The Gastropub at Jake’s, this neighborhood watering hole est. 2001 has updated its decor and menu, focusing on shareable dishes. “It was important that we took the new economic environment into account,” explains owner Cynthia…
“Have you been to Naoe [na-o-éh] yet?” a friend inquired a couple of months ago. A few emails followed from others asking the same question, and over the next few weeks, the 17-seat omakase oasis in Sunny Isles Beach was brought to my attention by acquaintances, colleagues, readers, and bloggers…
Nicky’s Week at RA Sushi commemorates the loss of 13 year old Nicholas, nephew of one of the restaurant’s founders, to brain cancer.As such, every restaurant in the Scottsdale, Arizona-based, 22 location, nationwide chain participates in a week of charity fund raising, and our South Miami outpost will do the…
Lest the proliferation of mass distractions cloud your mind, Memorial Day is not just an excuse for a BBQ. We’re still at war folks, and we have been for a while. That means troops in the field, troops back home, and broken families missing loved ones .With that in mind,…
Jackie Sayet Nothing’s fishy about Ray Trout’s dogs Ray Trout is owner of Sun, Cloud & Rain Hot Dog Stand. “I realized after I named it, that I’d have to be out here no matter what,” he says. It’s a hearty commitment, but Ray looks the part. His sombrero shades a face…
I used to work doin’ video production stuff up in North Miami next door to The Hit Factory for a dude by the name of David Haylock. When I’d get to the job around 11 every morning, I’d see these rectangle planters with green stuff growing out of em’ sittin…
In doing research for this weeks’ New Times review of Naoe, I emailed chef/owner Kevin Cory to ask the meaning of the kanji characters that are part of the restaurant logo. His answer was fascinating, but way too long to put in a review. This mini-memoir delves into Cory’s family…
Looking for a job in the food service industry? Here are some possibilities for you.- CASHIER / SERVERS Needed in MIMO Verdaddy’s Taco Shop. [Backpage]- La Sandwicherie Now Hiring Counter Person [Backpage]- Bartenders for Best of the Best Concert (Downtown Miami 5/24/09). [Craigslist]- Restaurant Manager – Night Shift (Weston) [Craigslist]-…
If your DNA contains XX chromosomes and you have a pulse, it’s impossible to strut the streets of Italy without learning how to handle constant harassment from cliques of brazen young Italian stallions. “Complimenti!” “Grazie a la mama!!” “Ragazza, perche non fare un giro con me?!?” Hey, I’m not shy. I fended off such enthusiastic…
Mark Militello is to South Florida cuisine what Muddy Waters is to Chicago Blues, an originator of the art form. As a member of the “Mango Gang” alongside Norman Van Aken, Douglas Rodriguez, and Allen Susser, Chef Mark helped pioneer “New World” cuisine, the South Florida marriage of refined technique…
Blogs of Miami unite! The webs are watching and so are we. Here’s a tasting menu of what’s been goin on across the internets.- I Shot The Chef’s triumphant return to blogumentary cooking with Almond Crescent Cookies.- All Purpose Dark reports on a salon with a cafe menu. We expect…
Toshi Furihata, chef/owner of Moshi Moshi on Miami Beach, took top honors at the 2009 SushiMasters Regionals competition, which was held this past Friday evening at the Alliance Francaise. The event featured four South Florida sushi chefs competing on stage for best morikomi plate, best signature roll, and best of…
It’s unclear exactly when one’s palate begins to prefer vino over Cisco, but it’s hard to resist Riesling, even on the first taste. With the perfect balance of acid and sugar, Riesling is often tinged with the flavors of tropical fruits, flowers, and, yes, mineral stone. Its accessibility and delectability…
Alright folks, amazing news. Ever since the success of our last giveaway, we’ve worked ceaselessly to find you, our loyal readers, the best prizes in the world.. SUNBOX Eleven Winery is holding an exclusive wine pairing dinner on Thursday, May 28 at the new 5300 Chop House in Doral. Executive…
Paradise Farms is a fully organic South Dade operation serving the tri-county restaurant industry. Owner Gabriele Marewski’s top notch produce goes farm-to-table at restaurants all over South Florida, Michael’s, Wish, and 1 Bleu just to name a few. But Gabrielle wants to encourage YOU to try your hand at homegrown…
Patrick-Gruest-Desneiges and New York developer Jack Cayre are bringing SENSES to Midtown Miami later this year. The 6,100 square foot space will encompass a bar, lounge, 110-seat terrace, 120-seat restaurant, wine shop, wine lounge, and art gallery. Wine bottles in the restaurant will cost the same as in the shop,…
If swine flu has spoiled your appetite for a weekend getaway to Mexico, pocket the airfare and head to the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne for vacation-like ambiance. At the open-air, poolside dining room of Cantina Beach, new chef de cuisine Andres Parlange is reviving a standard menu of hotel-style Mexican fare with authentic favorites inspired by…
We’d like to take the credit, having honored La Camaronera Fish Market with “Best Fish Sandwich” in last year’s Best of Miami issue… But the Garcia brothers, who have been fryin’ up down home Cuban favorites at this Little Havana seafood joint for 36 years, deserve all the glory. After…
This weeks recipe comes from one of Miami’s elite chefs, Pascal Oudin of Pascal’s On Ponce. Oudin has trained under Ducasse, Vergé, and Jean-Louis Palladin, who mentored the young Frenchman when he first came to the States in 1982. After a lengthy stint as executive chef of Grand Café in…
In the best and worst of times, always count on the bottle to make things better. It’s no exception with the current economic drought, and thanks to a hospitality industry over-eager to nurse us through it, it’s cheaper and easier to cope! Dive head first into these just-announced juicy opportunities…
