Last week we told you about the pizza-making classes chef Jonathan Eismann hosts at Spartico (Have you signed up yet?), but now we’ll delve a little deeper, both into the chef’s personal story and his pizza-making background.Let’s face it — we’re all wondering what the heck happened to cause one…
This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. After you wipe the tree-planting dirt off your hands, you can relax with an eco-conscious dinner and movie that will give you a buzz in more ways than one.Three local, earth-loving organizations join forces to present the Miami debut of The Vanishing of…
A New Times 2009 “Best of Miami” winner, Yiya’s Gourmet Cuban Bakery certainly has a lot of charm. The place has an extensive menu that goes beyond Cuban staples. There are guava and cheese pastries (95 cents each) and pan con lechón ($5.65). Situated on NE 79th Street, it’s definitely worth making a…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 54…
It’s official — Miss Yip and Buck 15 have moved out of 1661 Meridian Ave. A visit to the restaurant Saturday confirmed that both Yip and upstairs lounge Buck 15 have vacated. Rumors began circulating a month ago that Miss Yip was either closing or relocating. The restaurant continued to operate…
Damn Good Burger, the restaurant slated to replace Mia at Biscayne, has announced an early-May opening.The restaurant will combine the “upbeat atmosphere of the 1950s and 1960s in a modern setting,” says Mia’s marketing and events manager, Chantal Gonzalez.The menu will consist of burgers, fries, shakes, and sandwiches. Burger prices…
When I was a kid, the kosher-for-Passover section of the supermarket read like a no-fun zone. Matzo, gefilte fish, and candy fruit slices were about the only things on the shelf. It’s a lot easier being Jewish now. Just about any treat can be found with the kosher-for-Passover marking, including…
The use of bee pollen as a nutritional supplement is far from new. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians were popping the tiny, mustard-colored granules well before pop culture breathed health food stores and smoothie shops to life. But what is it about bee pollen — a funky, difficult to obtain…
Alphabite, the new Miami Culinary Institute’s food truck, will make its first official appearance at Taste of the Grove this weekend. The student-run truck was out during the unveiling of the Miami-Dade College school’s new building in downtown yesterday. Andrew Alvarez, a student who was handing out dulce de leche…
We found out the mystery café that had it’s soft opening earlier this week will be called Crumb on Parchment. Michelle Bernstein’s momma is making the baked goods. Stay tuned for an interview with her soon.Coral Gables is getting a new eatery: Cinco. Cinco is due–wait for it–on May 5…
A quick bite to go from next week’s Cafe review:Upon entering Jimmy’z Kitchen in Wynwood, one is struck by how much bigger, brighter, and more colorful it is than the original outlet in South Beach. Granted, it would have been nearly impossible for the new North Miami Avenue venue to…
We have a whopper of a two-part interview with Chef Jonathan Eismann next week, where we’ll discuss everything from what happened to his mini Miami restaurant empire to what he’s up to next. But since it’s Friday, we thought we should kick off your weekend with pizza!…
Blue Martini Brickell is inviting you to paint your face, put on a kimono and go Geisha tonight and tomorrow as the lounge turns into Geisha House to benefit the American Red Cross, South Florida Region. During Blue Martini’s Happy Hour from 4 to 8 p.m. today, you can buy…
Mike Gonzalez is a self-proclaimed beer geek who’s spent most of his spare time — in his adult life that is — drinking in everything he can about beer. A business analyst by day, he’s a beer peddler at night. His year old business, Yo Beer Guys, is an online…
Here at Short Order, we’re big fans of booze, and we’re even bigger fans of free, so we were naturally enticed to attend House of Walker, whiskey tastings being offered by Johnnie Walker through Saturday. At last night’s tasting at Ice Palace Film Studios, we learned, among other things, that…
Geoffrey Zakarian, restaurateur, Michelin star winner and Food Network celebrity is overseeing food and beverage operations for the soon-to-be-opened Dream South Beach hotel. According to his PR rep, Zakarian will spearhead both the full-service restaurant and rooftop pool lounge. The main dining room will feature indoor and outdoor seating. A menu…
What does Coconut Grove taste like? We’re guessing left-over granola, beer, chicken wings, a side of college recklessness, and a bit of seafood fresh off a yacht docked at the marina. But a more precise sampling of the flavors of this neighborhood, will be found at the free outdoor festival…
El Rincon Del Coqui is named after Puerto Rico’s teeny indigenous frogs. Like the amphibian, this rolling eatery is uniquely of the island. The orange truck (complete with froggy logo) serves up traditional antojitos (tapas) and sandwiches, including churrasco, pollo, lechon, carne. Healthy eaters can also order the dupleta or…
The South Miami location of Deli Lane Cafe & Tavern is an ideal locale for a Sunday brunch. The casual and unpretentious atmosphere embodies what lazy Sundays are all about. Even when the weather is good, the wait for a table at the height of the brunch hour is just…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 55…
Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.’s promotion of the new “Meat Monster,” a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. It starts with a Whopper and piles on three bacon strips, two cheese slices, another…
Love Bites is a regular column on Short Order. Find other installments here.Walk down Miracle Mile and you’ll come to Lotus Garden, a little place near the west end of the street. You’ll pass dozens of bridal gown boutiques, as I did recently with my boyfriend, Matlock, and grandma, who…
