The band played Latin tunes, the auctions — both silent and loud — earned thousands for Feeding South Florida — and the food — oh the food. The Taste of the Nation Miami on Thursday night at Fairmont Turnberry Isle drew thousands of hungry well dressed patrons to a festive…
After Short Oder called this Miami Beach-based chain an overrated, the oversensitive pizzza makers issued a challenge. “Come on over and check us out. Just see if our stuff ain’t fresh….” (Well, to be honest, we’re paraphrasing here.)So we we went behind the facade of the restaurant. Back in the…
In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses), four (hotels), five (Coral Gables), six (Coconut Grove), and seven (all points North) we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not the deal was worth taking advantage of. Today we take…
At Adelita’s Café in midtown Miami, you can get a taste of Honduran life. Upon entry, you sense the uncomplicated, laid-back attitude characteristic of that culture. Cheerful salsa music, staff chatting with customers, and telenovelas on TV give the small café a relaxed, friendly vibe.Of course, the place serves typical Honduran…
The Genuine Kitchen column features recipes and tips for your home cooking by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz and his team at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. His first cookbook, Michael’s Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat (Clarkson Potter/February 2011), is available for presale on Amazon.com. For…
The sandwich cubano at Latin American Cafeteria recently made Short Order’s 100 Favorite Dishes list. We touted its huge, bountiful nature as distinguishing it from others around town, and noted its tag line: “Since 1974, over 50 million Cuban sandwiches served.” So far so good, but one detail escaped notice:…
This episode began with some obligatory scenes in the Top Chef brownstone. While Angelo was missing ousted Tamesha, Kenny was still licking his wounds from being sent to Judges’ Table by his peers: “For the last challenge I wasn’t on the bottom because of my food. There was some strategy…
A new Florida law makes it an offense punishable by one year in prison to traffic in horse meat. That, and several arrests and the destruction of a whole freakin’ horse-killing neighborhood have made it extremely difficult to buy horse meat in Miami-Dade County– as undercover cops will complain. …
Hey, look at that. Playboy is more than just tits and ass. There are actually words. Interesting.If you can peel your eyes away from the buxom blonde for a moment, you’ll see that the gentleman’s magazine has released its Guide to America’s Best Bars (link totally SFW). Nineteen where chosen…
This is a funny one. Six hundred pages, thousands of recipes, each and every one based on a well known American brand name comestible. Meaning you never use lemon, but REALEMON Lemon Juice from Concentrate. Sherried mushrooms go over Original MINUTE Rice, and brandy lace cookies are made with MAZOLA…
If you’ve spent any time in a South Florida supermarket you’ll recognize Conchita Brands. The signature red label with a blue square is synonymous with ingredients necessary for any pantry with a Latin flair. With flavors reminiscent of those that “Conchita” herself made back in Cuba in the mid 30’s…
Here at Short Order, we only pimp the booze we love. And after downing a few Solerno-injected cocktails at Prime Italian last night, I’m ready to peddle some of this Sicilian blood orange liqueur. Solerno is culled from the dark purplish Sanguinello oranges, the flesh of the sweet fruit distilled…
Chefs with tattoos
Jackson Soul Food and Aguacates got soul
The Place: Black Point Ocean Grill24775 Galloway Road, Homestead305-258-3918 The Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Deals: $1 off all drinks. From 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour menu. The Scene: One has better chances of stumbling upon a Black Hole than Black Point Marina and…
Last night, Meat Market hosted a winemaker dinner with Sunbox Eleven, a local winery. While Sunbox Eleven is based in Miami, the boutique company creates small-batch artisan wines in California. It is a collaboration between Miami chef David Gordon and the winery’s owner, Sunny Fraser.For this dinner, Meat Market’s chef/owner…
Do you ever feel the urge to dance immediately after emptying your bladder? If you do, Short Order suggests you head over to your nearest Pasha’s, where you’ll find bathrooms featuring disco balls and club music. Just make sure the floor isn’t being cleaned, otherwise you might slip while pulling…
The New York Bagel Deli quietly opened on East Flagler Street downtown a few months ago. Residents of Miami Beach might know the business — it’s been operating on Collins and 65th for the past 14 years. The deli is spacious and boasts a wide array of bagel flavors, including…
In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses), four (hotels), five (Coral Gables), and six (Coconut Grove), we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not the deal was worth taking advantage of. Today we take a look at those…
The Place: John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables305-445-3777www.johnmartins.com The Hours: Monday through Friday 4-8 p.m. The Deals: Half off all house wines, liquor and 20-oz imported drafts. The Scene: Owner Martin Lynch runs his bar like any good Irishmen, with the star of the show being…
Chow Down Grill has been serving Asian-inspired fare in Surfside for a little over a month but the restaurant has already created quite a bit of buzz. The small, cozy restaurant is the creation of Joshua Marcus, who formerly worked in the kitchens of BLT Steak and China Grill. The…
You don’t always see them in the front of the house, but chefs, line cooks, and others who work behind the scenes are the force that makes sure food translates well to the plate. But there is something else we noticed: Much like other creative types, chefs love tattoos. So…
