Here’s Manny Ruiz’s family vacation by the numbers: 40 states, 34 days, 10,000 miles, 3 kids. And the best part: More than $15,000 in corporate freebies to pay for most of the damn thing. My favorite among these contributions: The McDonald’s Corp. will provide as much food as Manny and…
This coming Wednesday, June 23, Talavera Restaurant will be introducing a new happy hour menu with a cocktail party led by master mixologist Junior Merino — aka the “Liquid Chef”. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m., and will feature signature elixirs such as the Koki’o, with 100% Agave Tequila, Hibiscus Syrup,…
Best of Miami: Finest Foods Readers’ Poll Winners
Where should you go when someone else pays the tab? Who makes the tastiest croquetas? What restaurant is tops for outdoor dining? Click here…
Two new anticipated restaurants are debuting in the next few weeks in Miami.Norman’s 180, from famed chef Norman Van Aken, officially launches in Coral Gables on Tuesday, June 29, after a round of friends and family and media tastings. Expect dishes like steamed Manila clams with kabocha pot stickers, speckled…
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.”Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” So goes the old…
A couple of months ago, Sweat Records booked L.A. punk rock duo No Age. I knew they’re vegan, so I made sure we were stocked with an array of sumptuous goodies to feed them. After their insanely high-energy show, the fact that they could replenish with local songstress Raffa’s vegan…
The word artisan seems to appear on food items everywhere: cheeses, jams, crackers. Yet by the very definition of the word, this cannot be the case. An artisan produces things in limited quantities using traditional methods. So Nabisco’s Wheat Thins Artisan Cheese crackers are anything but.Miami, however, has a true…
Miami is full of Brazilians, and Brazilians love to party. Especially when they win futebol matches. Yesterday Brazil squeezed by North Korea 2-1 in its first game of World Cup 2010. We hit up a few local spots while the game was on to find somewhere good to watch the…
Some years ago, when my wife and I were visiting New York, we decided to do what the natives do — which at the time meant standing in a lengthy line for 30 minutes in order to purchase cupcakes. They weren’t bad, but I recall turning to my wife afterward…
The first thing restaurant genius Jonathan Eismann wants you to know is that Pacific Time will remain open throughout the summer. Some folks thought otherwise because of the big news that dropped in recent days: Jeffrey Chodorow and Eismann will perform a switcheroo with a couple of their dining establishments…
Short Order was first on the scene today for the Friends and Family preview at Shake Shack. The much-hyped, high-quality burger joint from New York has been the talk of South Beach all spring. Naturally, we had to get there early to see the Danny Meyer eatery in action…
Chicken Kitchen founder and CEO Christian Mahe de Berdouare was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in the Consumer Goods and Retail category. Each year, the award recognizes businesspeople who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
It’s 9 p.m. and the digital clock at the end of Lincoln Road shows 98 degrees. C’mon! Are you kidding? It’s only June…Those numbers don’t lie and you are in fact walking around in a large outdoor sauna. Just as you feel you are about to blow a casket, hit…
Who said brunch was reserved for Mother’s Day? On June 20, fathers can also enjoy unlimited mimosas bloody marys and lots of food at one of the local restaurants honoring dads with brunch.The Restaurant at The Setai is hosting an $85 jazz brunch for dads with noodles and dim sum…
Imlee Indian Bistro’s commitment to traditional, authentic North Indian cuisine is proven daily on the palates of all who eat there. Brothers Manoj and Paresh Bhatti have owned the place since 2003. Manoj went to school in Switzerland for hospitality management; Paresh was an investment banker in Brickell, they grew…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
Last night at a casual dinner at Michy’s, Short Order overheard that chef/proprietor Michelle Bernstein judged an episode of the new season of Top Chef, which begins this Wednesday night on Bravo. While Bernstein has officiated Top Chef in the past, it is more interesting this time around since one…
In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Solea at the W South Beach2201 Collins Ave.Miami Beach 33139305-938-3111starwoodhotels.comAll comebacks are impressive by dint of courage to change and the grit to make it work. But…
In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill3250 NE First Ave.Miami 33137786-369-0353sugarcanerawbargrill.comEach season yields a fresh crop of new restaurants. Sometimes they are highly anticipated due to a big-name chef. Other…
Ever wonder what kind of crazy stuff hotel room service attendants see on South Beach? We did. So we asked around in the kitchen of a certain luxury inn where the tips are big and lips are shut.Five attendants were waiting to send condiments and comida up the elevator about…
