The rumors posted on Eater and elsewhere about Norman Van Aken being fired from Norman’s 180 in Coral Gables apparently aren’t true. According to Norman’s 180 co-owner Kim Wood’s Facebook page, “Norman’s 180 and Chef Norman Van Aken are alive and strong!!” More details to come as the story unfolds…UPDATE:…
Courtesy of Ability ExplosionNext Wednesday, October 20, you can experience dining in the dark at several Miami Beach restaurants. Guests will don masks at Gotham Steak, BLT at the Betsy, Red the Steakhouse, Joe’s Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky, Quattro, and 660 at the Angler’s Resort.Escopazzo, OLA at the Sanctuary…
The Wall Street Journal reports that Pacific Tomato Growers, one of the largest U.S. tomato firms, has agreed to pass a penny-per-pound surcharge on to workers.McDonald’s and others had offered to pay the charge after federal authorities compared the lot of Central American field workers to slavery.The Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, a trade…
Noel RamosSlow Food Miami has nominated the rare hua moa banana for the Slow Food USA Ark of Taste. Just as the Bible’s Noah preserved and protected the animals in the tale of the flood, Slow Food seeks to save disappearing foods. Fruits, vegetables, seafood, legumes, and rare heritage breeds…
photo by billwisserphoto.comQ is no more.It’s hard to keep up with all the eateries that come and go, but last month, Miami had some notable losses. There were also some good additions. Here’s our restaurant roll call for September.*ClosingsCape Cod Room, 5937 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Luna Corner Pizza, 6815…
Norman’s 180: Good, not best
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
