Ahmet Karaca, has expanded and divested his food truck empire. His truck Happy Greek/Chef on 4 Wheels, which serves Greek favorites, has had so much success since its February start, he’s recently launched a new truck concept, Meatballs & Etc. Meatballs & Etc. features balls. Lots and lots of balls…
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 officially opens today and with it we say goodbye to Harry and his world, as we return to our little muggle lives. Stop by Sweetness Bake Shop in Pinecrest this weekend to bid a sweet farewell to Hogwarts with special cupcakes and…
Yesterday in part one we questioned local chefs about whether the old idea of the classic, French-trained chef is passé. Today we have a few other questions along the same lines. Pascal Oudin of Pascal’s On Ponce joins the conversation along with the returning toques: Alfred Portale of Gotham Steak;…
From Reaganomics, to the end of the Cold War, to Bedtime for Bonzo, President Ronald Reagan was either loved for his charming smile and love of chimpanzees, or hated for his ultra-conservative economic policies.As far as we’re concerned, his most important contribution to the good ol’ US of A was…
Restaurant owners are usually not big fans of forgoing a wine list filled with marked-up bottles. But from a customer perspective, BYOB restaurants are simply awesome. You can get all fancy and dust off a bottle of vintage blah blah blah and ball out over Thai grub. Or you can…
We had to recheck our calendar to believe that Miami Spice begins in only two weeks. Where has 2011 gone already? Anyway, this is our favorite time of year — we can actually afford to dine at the restaurants we write about. Miami Spice 2011 boasts more than 100 restaurants…
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyLocal chef and James Beard Award-winner Michael Schwartz was on NBC’s Today to plug in his cookbook and show America how to prepare a caramelized onion dip with thick-cut potato chips. Of course, if you a Schwartz fan you…
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and O Cinema are partnering once again to bring you dinner and a movie. Enjoy braised chicken with fennel, olives and herbs; baked rigatoni with eggplant, tomato and ricotta; heirloom tomato and basil salad; sautéed escarole; and olive oil with candied lemon and rosemary compote…
Banquet Chef de Cuisine Simon Bowker moved to the U.S. to take on the kitchen management of a massive event space at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. In the first part of our interview we got the lowdown on what it’s like to work in Dubai, and how he handled the…
When you hear the name Brianna Banana, you may be tempted to follow it with “bo banna.” Or maybe that’s just our juvenile tendencies. In any case, that wouldn’t be the first comment that Brianna Banana owners Kara and Lisa Trucchio have heard about the name they chose for their…
It was while watching the PBS show Point of View about the Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France pastry competition (Kings of Pastry) — in which classically-trained pastry chefs undergo intense training and pressure to vie for the honor of being one of France’s finest craftsmen in their field –…
If you’re a fan of the food trucks (and who in Miami isn’t), chances are you have a favorite. It could be the cheesy goodness of CheeseMe, Sugar Rush’s cupcakes or Jefe’s fish taco, but we know you have a special truck that gets your heart and tastebuds racing. If…
Yelp Eats 2011 is officially on this week, with participating restaurants offering 50 percent off a special selection of menu items through Sunday. Build your own prix fixe dinner from an assortment of starters, entrées, and desserts; just ask for the “Yelp menu.” This is the third annual installation of…
The Dining Room in SoBe is a dandy
It seems as though July is a popular month for gaining independence from tyranny. First we celebrated our own Independence Day on July 4th with fireworks and hot dogs. Now we can remember the storming of the Bastille, signaling forming of modern-day France on July 14, with fabulous food and…
Last night, 300 VIPs and hundreds of hungry Versailles’ diners flooded the intersection of Calle Ocho and SW 36th and 37th Avenues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Miami’s most popular Cuban restaurant…
We headed to Hialeah to highlight Los Magueyes, our Best of Miami selection for the finest Mexican restaurant. And we did so proudly. But there are some other neat spots to nab savory south-of-the-border treats. Here are five of our faves: 5. Ernesto’s Taco ShopErnesto’s is an authentic, locally owned…
Chef de Cuisine Simon Bowker technically has the biggest job at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. He oversees the banquet program, which encompasses more than 220,000 square feet of event space (and you thought your two thousand square foot apartment was impressive). He leads a team of 70 people including those who…
One of Miami’s favorite spots for brunch and chill-out moments, Morgans, is opening a second location at the former Joe Allen spot on Purdy Avenue in South Beach. According to Morgans owner Barclay Graebner, the target opening date is August 1. That assumes all the required permitting and transfer of…
You may have sampled Chef Michio’s delicious and well priced sushi at the Japanese Market, in North Bay Village, but have you ever actually bought anything there? Sure, you could go with standards like rice or sake, but dig a little deeper and you can find unique items like these…
In March, Short Order reported that although Myles Chefetz’s Nemo had closed, plans were in the works to turn the space into Prime Fish. In an email to Short Order, Chefetz said, “Nemo was my first Miami restaurant and after 15 years I’m excited to be developing a new concept…
It’s always a challenge to select only one winner when choosing the “Best of Miami.” There are finely drawn lines between what we like, what we love, and what we scream from the rooftops.The elegant dining room at hot spot Prime One Twelve stole our hearts in 2011 as winner…
