Blessedly, the “greedy little monster” survived one more week on Celebrity Apprentice, so he was able to provide us with a dish he said is, “Really light and fresh and perfect for the weather down there.” Meaning, uh, here in Miami, of course. Enjoy Curtis Stone’s creation!…
Versailles is an authentic Cuban restaurant that has been given many Best Of Awards by the Miami New Times including Best Cuban Restaurant and Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners. This Miami gem has been a favorite hangout in Little Havana since1971. The food is cheap and the portions are large,…
Wondering why I got into this cleansing thing and how the juices taste? Read all about it: Part One and Part Two.By the time you read this, I’ll probably be fully cleansed. Jealous? You should be. But keep in mind that while I’ve been slurping down a Blueprint Cleanse (BPC) juice…
In honor of Cinco de Drink-o, Salsa Fiesta will offer two-for-one margaritas and beers, with free chips and Hot Tamale salsa with the purchase of any beverage. Burritos will also be going twofer one, and there will be a DJ spinning tunes on the patio. That’s Wednesday, from 11 a.m…
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…
Have you bought your Brew at the Zoo tickets yet? No? Bad news! Pre-sale tickets have officially sold out. We’ll have a limited amount of tickets available for walk-ups tomorrow, but we highly suggest you get there early if you want to snag one. The event has completely sold out,…
Former President Bill Clinton dined at Prime One Twelve last night with a party of eight people. The group sat in the wine room in the back of the trendy steakhouse. Although Prime One Twelve is known for its decadent fare (Kobe hotdogs, anyone?), Clinton stuck to more healthful sides…
Step aboard Scarpetta. So maybe chef Scott Conant’s restaurant at the Fontainebleau doesn’t sit on water, but the restaurant’s nautical decor and water views will make you feel like you’re dining aboard a luxurious ship…
Here’s Part Two of our interview with celebrity chef Curtis Stone. You can read the first part of the interview here.Who was the most impressive celebrity or dignitary you’ve ever cooked for/worked with, or the one person who makes you the most nervous?In terms of cooking for other people, I think…
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…
A tidbit taken from next week’s Cafe review of AltaMare:If Giordano and new chef Simon Stojanovic make providing a seamlessly smooth dining experience appear easy, it’s because they have learned how to do so through hard work. The former finessed his skills while orchestrating Alta Mar over the past nine…
Lots of expensive Mother’s Day “deals” are being reported on Short Order and elsewhere, but here is an actual bargain:D. Rodriguez Cuba will be offering up a 3-course brunch with choice of items such as Torrejas, a Latin-style french toast, or a signature Latin Benedict. Unlimited Sangria will be poured,…
The Kentucky Derby takes off today, and if you’re like me, that means Mint Julep time (I think there might be horses involved as well, but I’ve never been). Wild Turkey’s Master Distiller Jimmy Russell has put together the following classic Julep recipe, which to no great surprise features Wild…
In a match made in drunk heaven, Miami Metrozoo and the Miami New Times have paired up for Brew at the Zoo. What took us so long? I mean exotic animals and booze go hand in hand. Our sister paper, New Times Broward-Palm Beach (erroneously reported by the Miami Herald…
Vinyl & Kai1131 Washington AveMiami Beach305-531-2640 / vinylkai.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., half off drinks and appetizers. A second In the Biz happy hour kicks off at 2 a.m. – 4 a.m. with a pay stub or business card. Drink specials include domestic beers for $2, imports for $2.50,…
Fight AIDS by going out to eat tonight at any of over 20 Miami-Dade restaurants including 8 Oz. Burger Bar, The Café at Books & Books, Chef Allen’s, Hakkasan, and miniBAR. They’ll each be donating a portion of their proceeds for the evening to Care Resource, a South Florida non-profit…
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…
Maybe you’ve never eaten his food, but now that Curtis Stone has managed to hang on for seven Celebrity Apprentice episodes, much of America hungers for whatever he’s willing to cook up. This Aussie chef known as much for his talent as his spiked, blonde bed-head hair and mega-watt smile,…
One of the best chefs in the world, Daniel Boulud, is coming to Miami in mid-October with his db Bistro Moderne concept. This upscale French eatery will be located in the new JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, which is launching along the Miami River in the fall.The restaurant space is being…
International House of Pancakes has jumped into the disgusting food combo sweepstakes with a new Pancake Stacker consisting of a crustless cheesecake between two buttermilk pancakes — topped with strawberry, blueberry, or cinnamon apple compote and whipped topping. You can order it a la carte or as part of a…
Did you miss Part One where I talk about my reasoning for undertaking this epic detox adventure? Click here to check it out.The question I was asked most often as I traipsed about town yesterday slurping down my various Blueprint Cleanse (BPC) juices was, “So, are you hungry?” Truth is,…
The USA Network show Burn Notice, based in Miami, was shooting last night at Buena Vista Deli, it’s the building to left of the one in the above image.They made the restaurant’s patio into a big fruit stand and then gave away the set when they were done with it…
