We reported Friday (see post below) that chef Jeff O’Neill had left Grove Isle Hotel & Spa for the Villa by Barton G. So the obvious question becomes: Who takes over at Grove Isle? A manager at the hotel informed me that the new executive chef is Rafael Melendez from the…
Gibraltar’s loss is the Villa’s gain: Jeff O’Neill has been selected as the new executive chef of Barton G’s elegant restaurant in Casa Casuarina. O’Neill opened Gibraltar last January and earned raves for his Mediterranean fare there. His background includes six years of work in the kitchen of Daniel Boulud and…
You thought we were joking when we wrote that People’s Bar-B-Que served a few corrections officers chicken with maggots, but health inspectors backed us up when they shut down the restaurant the very next day. Here’s what else you missed this week on Short Order…
Last night, Short Order was invited to attend the first East Coast screening of producer Brian Kimmel’s most recent foray into the world of food cinematography with his film Ingredients. The feature length documentary takes a revealing look at the people in the forefront of movements to bring back good…
Vacations have come to an end. The kids are back to school. The lazy, hazy days of summer are over. You’re ready for mother’s little helper. But don’t succumb to temptation. Nor should you gobble down nutrition-less bowls of rubbery mac and cheese or your fave guilty pleasure from the…
It’s pretty common to hear people say things like, “He couldn’t figure out what else to do, so he became a chef,” or “She hated school and figured cooking was her only way out.” Those overly chatty Cathy’s should meet Peter Vauthy, Red, the Steakhouse’s chef/partner. Born in New York…
Burger & Beer Joint opened to rave reviews over a year ago and is home to, among other things, inventive and mouth-watering burgers named after rock n’ roll songs, There’s the recycled shot, the mother burger, and now a growing collection of brassieres in the rafters over the sports bar…
Dear Miami, Hailing from the great state of New Jersey, I was privileged to growi up with the best pizza, bakeries, delis, and diners in the country. With over 500 diners in “The Garden State,” Jersey, is the diner capital of the world. It’s something to be proud of, because,…
When you’re favorite restaurant closes down. you miss intangibles. You can usually find comparable food, but the aura of an iconic restaurant cannot be easily duplicated. Part 2 of our list makes has as much affect on our heart as our belly. Pacific Time, South BeachPacific Time reopened in the…
The original Segafredo — or Segafredo L’Originale as the company likes to put it — celebrates its 10th anniversary this Sunday evening with a bash on Lincoln Road. Starting at 5 p.m., music by DJ Mr. V and Miss Patty will spark the block party into action. There will be…
A brief chew of next week’s review:Let’s begin with what 72nd does best: fat, beefy burgers piled high with signature accompaniments and plunked onto fresh, shiny brioche buns. We had “the juancho,” with long, crisp slices of bacon; melted cheddar; a fried egg; and cilantro mayo. Delicious. Also offered are…
Last night, Short Order attended the Miami debut of Wine Down, an event founded in New York by Andrew Levine and former Gourmet wine and spirits consultant, Michael Green. Greek was the theme of the night that welcomed about 200 people to Club 50 at the Viceroy to taste pours…
…is that it’s not so hot. Since starting up in New Orleans five years ago, the pizza chain has grown bigger; 96 Naked Pizzas are now in development, the number expected to rise to a thousand over the next five years. The latest one recently opened at 1260 Washington Ave…
Last night on Top Chef, we were treated to an opening sequence of frontrunner Ed donning a hideous yellow housedress as the roommates laughed. Actually, Ed was wearing Tiffany’s dress. Hmmm. How did that happen?In another odd moment, but funny for different reasons, we got the following confessional from Angelo,…
Five years ago, Marcelo Florindez went on vacation from his restaurant job and was let go upon his return. He had two things going for him: the desire to own his own business and a knack for making fresh, flavorful ceviche. At first, Marcelo wanted to open his own restaurant…
It’s one of the great tragedies of life. A favorite restaurant, diner, eatery or even a hot dog stand disappears — sometimes in its prime. There’s nothing to do about it. Nobody to complain to. There’s only heartfelt reminiscing with others who share your longing. Time will heal those wounds…
Seems every food has a holiday and today is no exception. Perfectly timed for a hot Miami summer, August 26th is National cherry popsicle day…..not orange, grape or lemon.Frank Epson is the father of these frozen treats. In 1905, at age 11, he left a glass of his homemade combination…
Beads of sweat formed on Amir’s forehead as he inched his way up the line at U.S. Customs. He had just arrived at M.I.A. from his home in the Netherlands, and if the authorities searched his bag, Amir knew he would be in big trouble. They probably already suspected him…
The Forge: Miami Beach’s revamped iconic steak house has something old, something new
People’s Bar-B-Que serves up a side of maggots
When it comes to the heated war over who serves the best burgers and fries in town, people are quick to defend the establishments to which they’ve sworn allegiance. With New York City’s famed Shake Shack having recently set up shop on Lincoln Road and Mid-Atlantic franchise Five Guys opening…
Midori Roth, sake sommelier at Zuma, is a lady with some serious smarts. She has Japanese rice wine in her blood. Growing up in Japan and spending summers working at her uncle’s factory prepared her to join the ranks of select few who can call themselves sake sommeliers. This “water…
