Photo by Mia NunezChef Marco FerraroAhead of the heavily anticipated November grand opening, Wynwood Kitchen & Bar is creating much buzz around Miami. Executive Chef Marco Ferraro, the culinary artist behind Miami Beach restaurant Wish, gave the New Times a one-on-one sneak peek.Described as an “American Brasserie,” it will have…
We have been seeing a lot of Asian noodle bars open recently. These trendy little places like Gigi, Sakaya Kitchen and the soon-to-open American Noodle Bar are the latest lust for the Miami area. Michael Bloise, owner and chef of the American Noodle Bar at 6730 Biscayne Blvd, says the increased…
Courtesy of Raffa & RainerRaffa Jo Harris sings and plays guitar in the neo-folk duo, Raffa & Rainer, which won New Times Best Acoustic Performer this year. Just this past weekend, the duo opened for indie folk group CocoRosie.Raffa & Rainer also put on the monthly “Can You Rock a…
This is a departure from our regular cookbook column in that the book we’re featuring is not a cookbook. Plus it’s new, as opposed to our usual old, or as we like to say “classic” books. But we bring it to you because it meets the main criteria: Cool reading…
Want to cook up a five star meal with some bubbly? Sounds like a lot of work? Not if you let Chef Gonzalo Rivera from La Marea at the Tides and his team of sous chefs help you out. At this Saturday’s Biltmore interactive lunch. they’ll help you chop, dice…
Five months after the Deepwater Horizon spilled more than 5 million barrels of crude into the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans economy is still hurting. Three locals toques, Michelle Bernstein, Michael Schwartz, and Peter Vauthy, recently visited re-opened waters, spent some time with fishermen and learned about what the government…
Trina SargalskiIt was pie heaven at the Merrick House in Coral Gables this Saturday. About two dozen pies were submitted for the contest at the Slow Food Pie Picnic.Hedy Goldsmith, pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine, was the Chief Justice of Pie. The other judges were: Ariana Kumpis (Ariana’s Etiquette), John…
Get your mugs ready because Oktoberfest has started. Contrary to popular belief, this 16-day festival starts at the end of September and culminates in an all-out beer and sausage blow-out on October 3. Oktoberfest dates back to 1810 when the public celebrated the marriage of King Ludwig I and Princess…
John ZurLe Kabob interiorSituated between Piola and Zen Sushi, at 1250 S Miami Ave., Le Kabob is finally open after weeks of stalled attempts. And what’s not to like about an independent Lebanese/Mediterranean Grill amongst the chains and same-old, same-old restaurants? On a cool night (they’re coming!) get there early…
Photo via ChadzillaChicken and wafflesStart your morning with the best from the food blogosphere.The Chowfather shares his Short Order Awards nomineesChicken and waffles by ChadzillaMore dispatches from Spain over at Food for ThoughtLots of pie at The Genuine KitchenFrench Fry Fairy reviews fries in the Florida KeysEpicurious Chic makes fideuaThe…
In the innocence of youth, we could be duped into believing that a pastelito is a pastelito, is a pastelito. But once our taste buds evolved past Little Debbie Snacks and 7-Eleven nachos, we could no longer be satisfied with mediocre gastronomic experiments.Then one day while strolling down the rows…
Tasting Panel Magazine and Harlem Kruiden Liqueur gathered a dozen mixologists at Philippe Chow last week, and challenged them to create a “mini” 2oz. cocktail using the herby Harlem Liqueur from Holland with any ingredients of their choosing. Harlem, incidentally, is the “ice cold shot drink” from the makers of…
Paula NiñoHere’s something for you to do on a rainy weekend: catch up on what you missed this week on Short Order.LeBron James is not much of a meat eater.Short Order gets a taste of Doggi Style, a Venezuelan fast food cart.Chocolate lovers: indulge in our list of Miami’s best…
The kind folks at Whole Foods in Coral Gables asked me to judge a cooking competition between Meat Market’s Sean Brasel and STK’s Ralph Pagano last night and I–one of the city’s most outspoken carnivores–quickly agreed to participate. Little did I know I’d be mawing on heaping helpings of soy…
Sorry to be a tease, but the folks at Rosa Mexicano didn’t want to give you the recipe for the whole enchilada… uh, we mean pork belly taco, because they would rather you stop over tomorrow at 10 a.m. to watch the whole process so you do it the right…
Fall semester has begun at Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, which means the $18 lunch deal is back! Students in the school’s Advanced Foodservice Management classes, under the direction of Chef Mike Moran and Chef Roger Probst, host, serve, and prepare the lunch every Tuesday, Thursday…
Trina SargalskiThe chongos flavored paleta is made of curdled milk and cinnamon.Paletas La Michoacana is a hidden gem in downtown Homestead (344 Washington Avenue, Homestead). It’s been there since 1999, selling mostly ice pops (paletas) and ice cream (nieves). You can get the traditional flavors of chocolate and vanilla, but…
With Top Chef Just Desserts hitting the airwaves there is no doubt that satisfying a sweet tooth is the hot thing to do for cooler months ahead. So we reached out to our Short Order Best Pastry Chef Nominees to get the 411 on who they are and their favorite…
A quick bite from next week’s Cafe review:Marcus formerly served as pasta maker at Timo Restaurant, and the lush doughs here are delicious — especially the jade-green ones made from basil that wrap around a vibrant chop of organic chicken. Black squid dumplings are special too, filled with shrimp, fennel,…
Interior of the original Cecconi’s in London.October 11 is set as the date for a much-anticipated debut of Cecconi’s Miami in the new Soho Beach House. This will be the third outpost of Cecconi’s, the Venetian-influenced menu already being served in other Soho Houses. Executive chef at the Miami branch…
Laying around on the beach can make us hungry and parched. What better way to fight this than an afternoon snack? If you are lounging on South Beach, walk on over to 157 Collins Avenue and order some guacamole and chips, $6.95 at the Big Pink. “The Big Pink is…
Courtesy University of Texas PressDiana Kennedy, cookbook author and authority on Mexican cuisine, spoke to a packed room at Books & Books Coral Gables last night. She is on book tour promoting the comprehensive Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite Gastronomy.Kennedy explained some of the basic ingredients of Oaxacan cuisine, including…
