Lester’s in Wynwood is hosting the second installment of Wynwood Supper Club. Come January 10 — Tuesday — the urban book and magazine haven will be flaunting the skills of chefs Amit Savani and Kris Huseby of Gypsy Kitchen.”There’s […] a real educational component to the dinner as the food,…
Here at Short Order, we take readers behind the scenes into kitchens, restaurants yet to open, and even farms and markets. But we don’t talk much about the servers and front-of-house staff who really drive a restaurant’s day-to-day operations.So for the past few months, I went behind the scenes, working…
Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez was behind the burner last evening as we walked into The MexZican Gourmet in South Miami last evening around 9 p.m.Still too cold to sit at one of the outside tables, we walked inside. The small, candlelit space is painted in citrus color and decorated with…
Growing up in New York City, Serendipity 3 was the place to go for lunch or ice cream as a teenage girl. Only problem was, I was never a fan. Maybe because I grew up going to Rumpelmeyer’s, the other ice cream place for birthdays and special occasions.A few years…
Our hearts were hopeful as we searched through our freezer praying to find just one last box of Thin Mints. But, alas, we were left cookie-less; those crumbly Chips Ahoy and stale Oreos with the red filling were worthless.When would those freakin’ Girl Scout cookies be on sale again? A…
Francophiles delight! George-Eric Farge is bringing his bistro concept to Midtown (3404 N. Miami Avenue), and although opening day is a bit far off (June), we’re already looking forward to drinking copious amount of red wine upstairs. You see, this restaurant is going to be two stories, the upstairs “Loft”…
If you like lots of dining options, Miami is your kinda place. Whether you crave International deliciousness or vegan, low-fat or sugar-free fare, it’s all right here. Or so it would seem. Because there’s one option noticeably missing from this metro melting pot: gluten-free.Even so, there are a growing number…
Making plans for next weekend, already? Perhaps Sunday brunch in paradise sounds appealing.Paradise Farms, an organic produce farm to the local restaurant industry originally had the intentions of hosting an Avocado Drop and brunch, on Sunday, January 15. However, “Whole Foods Markets has bought the whole crop out!” says Paradise…
Local international businessman turned goat farmer Hani Khouri. is being recognized by a group called Outstanding in the Field. (We hinted about this last November.) The group recognizes hard-working farmers who produce crops and/or products of the highest caliber. They honor their chosen farmers with an exclusive dinner on their…
Miami isn’t immune from cold snaps like the one hanging out for the past three days, but folks aren’t falling out of palm trees, stunned by the arctic blast. Instead, people rolling in from the frozen tropical tundra on a cold day gather and socialize at La Palma restaurant on…
Delicious vegan cookies? You say impossible! Well, now that Miami has Om Nom Nom cookies, no one will be able to question the tastiness of a vegan treat.Spotted by Short Order at Panther Coffee, these desserts lack animal products, but they lose nothing in flavor. Panther has an impressive selection…
Supermarkets have long been the domain of women, who traditionally do the grocery shopping. Walk through the aisles of any market and you’ll see most items are targeted with women in mind — floral-scented detergents designed to remind you of a soft summer rain, foods marked low-fat or sugar-free that…
Restaurateur, celebrity chef, and butter goddess Paula Deen is taking a little ol’ Caribbean cruise, and y’all are invited to party with the lady herself.Paula Deen’s Party at Sea sets sail aboard the Celebrity Eclipse from the Port of Miami January 21 for seven days of partying with Paula and husband…
There’s no question that if left unattended, our kitchen appliances can develop minds of their own, but tweeting toasters? What the hell? This is a prediction from a report released last month by Massachusetts-based marketing research firm International Data Corporation. IDC predicts that 2012 will see the arrival of microblogging…
Jonathan Waxman’s early resume includes La Varenne culinary school in Paris, Chez Panisse in Berkeley, and his own iconic Jams. That he has just been named “chef-in-residence” with Rosa Mexicano might seem unusual for two reasons. Firstly, “chef-in-residence” sounds like a private cook in some rich person’s house, perhaps preparing…
Tapas and Tintos in midtown: Shaky service undermines some tasty plates at this outpost of a SoBe favorite
Working at Miami restaurants and food trucks: The inside scoop
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, sometimes known as the spice islands of the Caribbean, lie in the southern part of the island chain. Not as popular with tourists as St. Barts or Barbados, the island has more of a local vibe. There are no T-shirt shops or places trying to…
Well, 2012 is finally here, and while some folks are out preparing for the apocalypse, others are taking advantage of their last days on Earth by partying every day.Foodies can party it up each day of the year, mostly thanks to industry promotion and consumerism. It’s not hard to make…
Why is it that so many waiters insist on memorizing orders instead of writing them down? This often requires diners to repeat themselves until the waiter gets it right or, worse, delivery of the wrong food. Both occurred during a recent visit to Tapas & Tintos in Midtown Miami. You’d…
Take note, Pious Pig Restaurant Group patrons! Aniece Meinhold, Cesar Zapata, and Alejandro Ortiz have officially announced the opening of the Federal Food Drink & Provisions in mid-January. That means food, beer, and a good time are all soon to come for the location at NE 51st Street and Biscayne Boulevard.The…
We noted the opening of some 100-plus restaurants this past year; only half that number was on our “closed” list. There might be more of the latter: PR firms rarely trumpet the shuttering of businesses.It was, overall, a great time to be a diner in Miami (you can read why…
