Eight Meats That Will Make You Go Vegetarian

The days when humans had to eat every single piece of the animals they hunted to survive are long gone. But somebody forgot to tell that to the jokers who enjoy ingesting the following list of meat products. Some come straight from the cow, pig, sheep, and even moose. Others…

Miami Spice Slackers

We are into Day 9 of Miami Spice, yet menus for the following 20 restaurants still have not been posted on the Spice website. Here, then, in alphabetical order, are the slowpokes:A Fish Called AvalonAgoBistro One LRCavalier Crab ShackD Rodriguez CubaIl Mulino OLAPelican CaféSmith & Wollensky…..

Dim Sum at Sang’s in Miami’s Chinatown

She would have ended up at Sang’s Chinese for dim sum. And, man, that would have been the right choice. This quiet but most genuine of local Chinese joints offers the typical breakfast/lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day in North Miami Beach. Bone up on your Mandarin before you go,…

Hot Plates: Alena Astreika at Segafredo Brickell

Alena Astreika is a voluptuous blonde from Eastern Europe. She flips bottles at Segafredo and makes Brickell’s ballers cough up their hard-earned dollars. Maybe it’s her jewel-toned eyes that keep her customers coming back. Or perhaps it’s her strong, intriguing accent. Short Order is also pretty sure her barely there…

Miami New Times Free iPhone App Available for Download

If you ever wanted to have Miami New Times available at your fingertips anytime, your prayers have been answered. Now available as a free download, the New Times app for your iPhone or iPod Touch brings you everything you love about New Times on the go. Features include:- Miami’s award-winning events…

Rooftop-to-Table Restaurant Set to Debut in NYC

ABC News Nightline ran a fascinating feature Friday night about a rooftop-to-table restaurant about to open in New York City. Bell Book & Candle is the name of the place, and it’s located on West 10th Street in Manhattan. Chef/owner John Mooney walks six flights up the brownstone steps to…

Short Order’s Comments of the Week 8/2- 8/6

​​Short Order readers love commenting on posts as much as they love food. And the opinions/suggestions/rants are much appreciated. In no specific order, here is a list of this week’s  best mouth offs.1. “Miami Spice Ripoffs” will not stand for the city’s most popular food event. Mr. Ripoffs voiced his…

The LeBron Burger Phenomenon at Oneburger

LeBron James might not be able to singlehandedly win an NBA championship, but the sentiment around Miami is that he’ll save the local economy.Oneburger’s “The Bron” burger is a tasty place to begin this crusade, although it’s still unknown whether or not LeBron is receiving royalties for the lending of…

The Most Obnoxiously Noisy Foods

“Chew with your mouth closed.” Everybody’s been slapped with that phrase and not only because of the mess in our pie holes. We don’t want to hear it. The following list of obnoxiously loud foods won’t be silenced with just closed-mouth chewing. You need a muzzle to quiet these bad…

Royal Caribbean Gourmet Series Features Local Chefs

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is offering a special gourmet series aboard its Freedom of the Seas with some of the top chefs in the country. Guests will participate in a cocktail reception with a celebrity chef. They’ll also receive special in-suite gifts, dine with the chef onboard, take a VIP…

Angelique Euro Cafe Hosts $29 Beer & Tasting Menu Tonight

Tonight, from 5 to 10 p.m., Angelique Euro Café’ will offer guests a chance to pick from more than 60 imported and craft beers and pair them with “entrée teasers” for $29. Once guests choose a preferred beer style, the bartender will create a custom flight of four 5 oz…

Saturday Is National Mustard Day

This Saturday is National Mustard Day, and that means mustard lovers across the nation will be slathering it on hot dogs, pretzels, burgers, and fries. Die-hard mustard fans make pilgrimages to the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin, where they revel in the yellow condiment.The stuff has a long history dating…

Top Chef Season 7: Foreign Affairs, Episode 8

Can we just skip this middling episode and embrace the fabulousness that is Restaurant Wars next week? The preview looks like the drama-filled, make-it-or-break it moments Top Chef is celebrated for. So excited.In the meantime, with the exit of Andrea Curto-Randazzo (goodbye, Miami gal), we were left to ponder the…

The Capital Grille Offers Tableside Wine Tour

Phase One of the Capital Grille’s summertime Master Wine Tasting Event, which runs through September 5, includes Napa Valley wines such as Bancroft Ranch Merlot from Beringer Vineyards; a Cabernet Sauvignon from Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina; and Pinot Noir along with other varietals from Villa Maria Cellar Selection…

Salsa Fiesta Starts Delivery in Downtown and Midtown Miami

Salsa Fiesta has launched delivery service spanning a three-mile radius around the restaurant. Specifically: north to 54th and Biscayne, south to 15th and Brickell, west to I-95, and to Jackson Memorial Hospital exclusively. Delivery is available seven days: 305-400-8245…

Yelp Throws a Party at Moore Building (and You’re Invited)

Yelp is throwing a party for the public, and it’s the best kind of party: free. The erstwhile bloggers and friends will be whooping it up Saturday, August 21, from 8 to 10 p.m. at the very historic and extremely brick Moore Building in the Design District. Noshes will be…

Scotty’s Landing Bests Happy Hour Competition in Grove

Place: Scotty’s Landing3381 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove305-854-2626Hours: Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. No happy hour.Deals: None needed.Scene: Scotty’s Landing on the waterfront in the Grove does not have a happy hour. Having said that, every hour…