There is no doubt that Miami has a coffee culture. Whether you enjoy a cortadito, double espresso, or “tall” drip, there are choices on every corner. Does this mean death to the home coffee machine? Not yet. But a few contenders are definitely trying to stay ahead of the curve…
Ever been on a first date, thrown a suggestive look to the person across the table, and sensuously ordered a dozen or so raw oysters? If so, you are a douche bag. But you’re also aware of the critical connection between food and fornication. So if you have any desire…
The Forge’s Dewey LoSasso shares his lobster, peanut butter, and jelly sandwich recipe with Short Order. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 of our interview with him for more about the Forge…
Lobster enthusiasts should gas up their boats. Lobster miniseason begins tomorrow. Or tonight at 12:01 a.m. to be exact. The two-day lobster hunt is an opportunity for novice fishermen to be out on the water, drink, and, of course, catch lobsters.If this is your first time on the lobster chase,…
ESPN’s Outside the Lines has collected health department inspection reports for food and beverage vendors at 107 MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL sports arenas in the United States and Canada. Each arena’s percentages of “critical violations” were tallied — meaning food that “might pose a serious risk for food-borne illnesses.”…
In Parts 1, 2 (Asian), 3 (steak houses), 4 (hotels), and 5 (Coral Gables, posted this morning), we perused Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether the deal was worth taking advantage of. Next up: Coconut Grove. Our perspective begins with the estimate…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.An evening to chill in the Keys, a quintet of delectable desserts, each paired with a different dessert wine… how bad can that be?Treat your sweetheart and your…
In parts one, two (Asian), three (steakhouses) and four (hotels) of our series, 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 restaurants in Coral Gables…
Place: The Bar 172 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables305-442-2730www.gablesthebar.com Times: daily, 4-8 p.m. Deals: $2.75 Domestic Bottles, $1 Off Draughts, $2 Off Pitchers, 2 For 1 Well cocktails. Two for one, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Scene: Even white collar Coral Gables needs a legitimate dive bar and this no-frills place…
In part two of our interview, The Forge’s chef Dewey LoSasso discusses the “Mango Gang,” where he eats at one in the morning and The Forge’s impressive wine list. You can read part one of our interview with Dewey LoSasso here. When you first opened, you weren’t doing specials. When did…
Catalina Naranjo is a 22-year old Colombian server at Sugarcane in Midtown. She works alongside Ale Ordriozola, who was featured in last week’s Hot Plates. The two are often mistaken as sisters. But unlike her Sugarcane compadre, Naranjo leads a double life. She’s a vivacious Sugarcane server by day and…
The Epicure Gourmet Market and Cafe in Sunny Isles Beach is now carrying Four Rivers Smokehouse Barbecue Sauce, which has quite a fan base thanks to the popularity of the Orlando-based, Texas-style Four Rivers Smokehouse restaurant. The two blends, Original and Hot, were first marketed by 4R owner/pit master John…
We’ve got a doubleheader cooked up for this week’s Cafe review. Here’s a little lick of each:Jackson Soul Food:Like many other patrons in the room, we started with an insulated urn of freshly brewed coffee that’s placed on the table. The menu contains à la carte dishes (oatmeal, waffles, and…
In parts one, two (steakhouse), and three (Asian) of our series, we perused the Miami Spice deals from various participating restaurants and put in our two cents as to whether or not they were worth taking advantage of. Today we take a look at those hotel restaurants that have released…
With Bonnie upon us, it’s time to change those weekend beach plans and resign ourselves to spending some time indoors with a good selection of food porn. What’s better than watching provocative actors seductively eat, cook and fondle food as a glorified substitute for sex? Below is a list…
The Place: Purdy Lounge1811 Purdy Avenue Miami Beach(305) 531-4622www.purdylounge.com The Hours: Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Two for one. The Scene: On the eve of its 10-year anniversary, the Purdy is like that friend of yours that you always say should grow up, but who never changes. But then…
The weather stinks today. Almost a hurricane. Who said just because the power is out you need to scrimp? In the event of a hurricane-caused power outage, one can only eat so much tuna or canned beans. And we don’t even want to bother trying cheeseburgers, sandwiches, (AKA candwiches), or…
It has been said imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that is truly the case, Sugarcane and Smoke’t should feel exalted by the new Lulu in Coconut Grove. Lulu isn’t shy about this. The dinner menu opens with roasted dates stuffed with Manchego and linguiça and then wrapped in smoky…
Helped by a multimillion-dollar renovation, chef Dewey LoSasso has transformed the Forge into a world-class restaurant with an innovative menu and edgy flavor. The veteran toque has worked at the Foundlings Club, Tuscan Steak, and, most recently, his own eatery, North 110. Below, LoSasso’s thoughts on the Forge 2.0. New Times:…
Last night marked the return of 660’s Front Porch Supper, held each Thursday from 6 to 11 p.m. on the swank hotel’s secluded terrace. This time around, it’s a barbecue; in April, it was a $26 lobster boil. The $17.95 price includes a main course and three fixin’s.The former features…
Dining on Lincoln Road can be quite an adventure. Get out of your car, trek through the Sahara-like heat, deal with annoying blather from countless hostesses, and then when you sit down, you finally think you can relax. But wait! Homeless beggars nag you for money (or that delicious cocktail);…
In parts one and two of this series, we introduced our mission statement so to speak: To separate those Miami Spice deals that are worth taking advantage of, and those that are not. We decide between the two by asking: Should a $50-plus dinner, in this specific restaurant, be considered…
