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…
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…
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…
I have a beat-up boom box sitting on a milk crate next to my computer chair. I listen to the Paul & Young Ron Show when I’m writing in the morning. They’re always talking about their website so I went and checked it out. Their internerd “Webster” has a recipe…
“For years we’ve been known for amazing mojitos” says Tap Tap general manager Gary Sanon-Jules. Is it because they use Barbancourt rum or because Monday – Friday from 5 – 7 p.m. they serve em’ up at half price? Don’t know, but at that rate a mojito made with three…
This month the Biscayne Times, owned and operated by former New Times editor Jim Mullin, features an article by Jeff Shimonski, a certified arborist and director of horticulture at Jungle Island, on home composting techniques. Shimonski uses vermiculture, compost via earthworm, at his own home’s vegetable garden. Shimonski writes “I purchased a…
I’m bout to let you Short Ordrians in on a secret. Jesus was a Mexican, and he has a drink named as such, and nobody’s ever heard of it because I made it up.This is an exclusive, as yet unreleased recipe. The only person who’s ever heard it was the…
Attention flask fanatics and supporters of small, brown, you-don’t-need-to-know-my-business paper bags; there’s a new BYOB in MIA. The Wynwood Social Club (2501 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, across the street from Joey’s) doesn’t serve the sauce but delves out mixers that range from tonic, sparkling water, soda, and Snapples for free…
Not to say that New Times invented surveys, prizes, or calling stuff the best, but NBCmiami.com’s “Golden Local” awards are obviously a blatant rip off of our legally trademarked annual “Best Of Miami” awards.That being said, NBCmiami.com has done a nice job in taking their readers poll to web 2.0…
Ever ridden your bike north on Biscayne Boulevard at midnight and wondered what that place around 18th Street was doing that had all those people sitting outside eating, drinking, smiling and looking like they were having a good time? I have. I almost ran one of them over, so much…
Area 31 at the Epic Hotel makes you feel rich and powerful, like you’re at the top of the world, even if you’re only 16 floors up. Our beautiful skyline, infinity poolside chillin’, a cool breeze, ships chugging along the Miami River — it’s a scenic place, and perfect for a…
Some people say as little as one glass of wine a day increases womens risk of getting cancer. Others still find that the same behavior actually reduces the risk. Alls I know is that thinking about phytochemicals and anti-oxidants is making me thirsty. Nothing like free drinks to kick start…
Aging cover band? Check. Blue Collar Betties dancing to “Hit Me With Your Best Shot?” Check. Guys in Hawaiian Shirts chugging Bud Light? Check, check. Said guys in Hawaiian shirts hitting on Blue Collar Betties? Check again. Spicy chicken wings on a table somewhere? Check. Two for one drink specials?…
Miami Beach’s Chesterfield Hotel is a great place to drink a free drink or five. Why? Because it’s free, dumbass. It would be a good place if it were a parking lot in Homestead. The deal is this: Every day from 7 to 8 p.m., the bar serves free vodka, rum,…
TONIGHT: And every Monday night, DeVito’s South Beach is offering 50 percent off all bottles of wine under $200. That’s a solid deal. 305-531-0911.Blue Door at Delano will host a Joseph Phelps wine dinner starting at 7 p.m. The five-course meal features entrees such as banana-roasted lobster and rack of…
Thoughts from all over: -Saturday is the 12th Annual New Times Original Beerfest, in case all the fanfare has eluded you. Show up at 7 p.m. with $25 in hand (or buy tix in advance now – highly recommended), and you’ll be rewarded with four hours of non-stop beer sampling,…
Tonight, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Angelo & Maxie’s Steakhouse in Coconut Grove will offer a winetasting accompanied by artisanal cheeses and snacks — just $15 per person. A post-tasting menu is offered for $30. 305-445-8177. This coming Monday, April 20, Blue Door at Delano will host a Joseph…
Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Short Order will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you have…
A cool new website launched this week helps readers identify local restaurants that operate with a BYOB policy, and also provides the establishments’ wine policy and corkage information. Southeast Florida is one of ten metropolitan areas covered by GoBYO.com. The free online service also provides direct links to restaurant websites,…
It’s going to be a beer-filled kind of week, folks. First, New Times’ Original Beerfest is only five days away. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet to the four-hour celebration of import and craft brews, you can pick them up here. Second, this Thursday is the opening of Beer…
In my beer travels, I’ve come across two types of beer drinkers. The first want a smooth, easy-going beer – something that they can drink without pushing their palate too much or leaving much of a flavor in their mouths. The later want a beer that’s going to kick their…
Miamism.com is a lifestyle real estate company dedicated to using media innovations to promote its services. The website is home to “Mojito 411” a weekly updated, video-based mojito review series from South Florida restaurants. It’s a great idea, well-executed. The video above is from Scorch Grillhouse in North Miami; you can…
