Norman’s 180: Good, not best
Norman’s 180: Good, not best
Food & Drink
Showing 16237 - 16258 of 21087Making Your Own Bacon Is Easy
Paula NiñoRuhlman loves his bacon.Last weekend, on a visit to San Francisco, I witnessed cookbook author and food writer Michael Ruhlman show a roomful of bloggers at the California Culinary Academy how to cure bacon. Yup, at home. And yes, it’s surprisingly easy. Since I know bacon lovers abound (who…
Miami Culinary Tours: Eat Your Way Through South Beach
Last April, we first described Miami Culinary Tours, so we thought itw as time for a revisit.. The tours are every Friday and Saturday starting at 6pm, perfect for dinner. At $59 per person you are able to try out different food from all over while getting a bit of the…
Wine Over Miami, Where Wine Doth Taken Over
Forget about that full-body cleanse. It seems as though wine has just taken over the city this week. Miami plays host to a number of wino-centric events open to both trade and consumers. If you love Spanish wines, jump on the wine train Wednesday, October 13 at the Great Match…
SunChips 100 Percent Compostable Bag: An Experiment
A little over a year ago, Frito Lay went green, announcing it would package SunChips in 100 percent compostable bags. But there was a problem. When kids ate — in class, at libraries and in other assorted public places — the sound from hands entering the eco-friendly bags reportedly reached…
Le Cafe Bistro’s Food & Live Music a Friday Night Must
Miami New TimesFor those seeking an unpretentious spot for a Friday night date, check out Le Cafe Bistro. Nestled in the corner space of a modest strip mall on Biscayne Boulevard, it is a neighborhood gem offering a reasonably priced menu and live music in a charming and intimate atmosphere.I…
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Kombucha Won’t Get You Drunk. And It’s Back.
Some beverages have a history in medicine. Coke can trace its origin back to the late 19th century when it was sold as a medical elixir. 7-Up launched in the 1920s, originally contained lithium, and was marketed as a mood stabilizer and hangover cure. Today, both of these household names…
Where It At? Greek Salad
Paula NiñoSince Lee Klein is on vacation, we thought we’d bring you one of his regular features. Why does he get to have all the fun? And we made it really, really easy. This is a Greek salad. Where it at? We know, all you get is bragging rights, but…
Chef Perre Sudre’s Seared Roasted Chilean Sea Bass Recipe
Feeling French after reading parts one and two of our interview with Chef Pierre Sudre from the Sofitel’s La Riviera? Give this recipe a go!Seared Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Espelette Pepper and Grilled Artichoke Hearts Over Kalamata TapenadeServes 44 six-ounce pieces of fresh Chilean sea bassground Espelette pepperextra virgin…
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Customize Your Oatmeal, Soda, or Biscuits ‘n’ Gravy: Convenience Store Trends
Last week, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) held its annual trade show in Atlanta. There are 144,541 convenience stores in the U.S (one for every 2,100 people), and the NACS show is one of the largest in the nation. It draws more than 23,000 attendees. Short Order spent…
La Riviera’s Chef Pierre Sudre on Why the French Do It Better
Here is Part 2 of our interview with La Riviera’s chef, Pierre Sudre. You can read Part 1 of the interview here.New Times: So why do French chefs always think they are the best? Pierre Sudre: We are.Wow. You didn’t even crack a smile when you said that.They are the true…
David New of Ability Explosion Seen Eating… Madeleines in the Dark
J.Whitrock/Courtesy of Ability ExplosionDavid NewDavid New is an entrepreneur, the chair of the Miami Beach Disability Access Committee, and the main promoter of Ability Explosion. About ten years ago, he lost his sight due to a degenerative eye disease. He created the Ability Explosion event to build awareness about and…
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Mad Men Grilling: Vintage Cookbook Love, Part 1
The Master Chef’s Outdoor Grill Cookbook is by the Staff Home Economists of the Culinary Arts Institute.This Mad Men-era book offers the same delicious style, combined with quirky datedness, that makes design nerds love the TV show (besides the engrossing plot, rich characters, etc.) Just as with Mad Men, I…
Rio Cristal: Where Everything Is Served Under a Heap of Fries
Paula NiñoBistec Rio CristalA friend recently chose to celebrate his birthday at Rio Cristal, a Cuban place on Bird Road west of Tropical Park, because he grew up eating there and had fond memories. Located in a strip mall next to a salsa dance school, the place has been serving…
Hang Out With Ruth Reichl, Michael Ruhlman, and Jonathan Gold in Key West
Courtesy State Archives and Library of FloridaErnest Hemingway posing with sailfish in Key West.Key West is known for its funkiness, natural beauty, and lovely winter weather. It’s also been a popular spot over the decades for literary types, including Annie Dillard, Shel Silverstein, Wallace Stevens, Tennessee Williams, and, of course, Ernest Hemingway.Every January, Key…
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Alton Brown at Lincoln Theatre Tonight
The Food Network’s beloved nerdy scientist, Alton Brown, will be at the Lincoln Theatre tonight at 7:30 to read from his latest book, Good Eats 2: The Middle Years. Tickets are still available, and you get two of them when you buy Brown’s book at any Books & Books location or…
Escopazzo Wine Dinner This Wines-day
An oldie but goodie, Escopazzo features a four-course wine dinner Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Maybe one of the last places in Miami where a diner can get white-glove service and perfectly prepared nibbles, this Italian enclave charges $72 for the degustation and wine pairing. Chef Giancarla Bodoni’s expertise lies in a…
Island Restaurant Service Leaves You Stranded
We should have suspected that something was up when we walked in to a restaurant that was completely empty on a Saturday during lunch, even though it was located in an otherwise bustling shopping center. Alas, someone must jump on the grenade…
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South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Five Events Under $151
Photo courtesy of South Beach Wine & Food FestivalMing Tsai at last year’s Dim Sum & DiscoAs we mentioned last week, tickets to the 2011 South Beach Wine and Food Festival go on sale on October 25. But with so many high-priced tickets, how do you choose where to spend…
Moonchine Asian Bistro on the Happy Hour Hunt
Moonchine’s outdoor garden area. The Place: Moonchine Asian Bistro 7100 Biscayne Blvd., Miamimoonchine.comThe Hours: Daily, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Deals: All rolls are half-price and individual sushi is $1. Get their signature Moonchine shot and sake shots for $3. Guests can also order $5 Stoli cocktails, $7…
Battle of the Bandeja Paisas: Rincon Antioqueño vs. Con Sabor a Cafe
We love Colombian food. Like, really, really love it. That is why it annoys us when a Colombian restaurant decides to put on airs. Colombian cuisine is made of simple and unpretentious stuff–eggs, corn, beans, and so forth; there is no need to fancy it up. It is perfect.Rincon Antioqueño,…
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Roaches, Rodents and Restaurants: Health Inspector September Round-up
What do you call a hole-in-the-wall with several cockroaches living harmoniously among rodents? A restaurant closure. Miami health inspectors found more roaches in two restaurants in September than Snoop Dogg keeps in his glove compartment. But only two places were disciplined.Familia Bar & Restaurant, 2818 NW 22nd Ave., Miami; Full…