When the earthquake in Haiti shocked the world with the widespread death and destruction, a group of people from South Beach pulled together to raise over $10 million in aid through a community group that was later named 1st & Alton. They’ll hold an event named Rehabili-Haitian at 6 p.m…
Sexy, modern, and sleek are all words that would appropriately describe the lounge inside Tempo Miami, the hotel located within the Marquis building in downtown Miami. If you haven’t heard about it, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. While Tempo is technically open, they are still putting some finishing touches, so…
This year’s winners for Food & Wine magazine’s best new chefs are out and the choices are an outrage. Not only did Miami get screwed again, but the absence of Hispanics in this respected mag’s list is apparent and ugly.The issue names ten new chefs from across the country as…
We were invited to dinner last night at Mercadito, the new Mexican restaurant at Midtown Miami. This much-hyped eatery is located next to another newcomer to Miami’s restaurant scene, Sugarcane. Both are gorgeously decorated, high-concept spaces with multiple locations behind them. While Sugarcane was a hit from its first day,…
Last year, somebody killed and ate Ivonne Rodriguez’s quarter horse, Geronimo. If that somebody tries the same thing next year, he will likely spend at least a year in jail and pay a $3,500 fine. The Florida House of Representatives is poised to pass a bill making it a felony…
Alright, so earlier this week we showed you the Pork Parfait, but that’s really just meat and potatoes in a cup. When it comes to culinary advancement in the genre of “fair food” the over the top double Krispy Kreme bacon cheeseburger is a great innovation.You can find the donut…
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…
Jada Coles2224 Coral Way, Miami305-456-9242/ jadacoles.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., half off everythingLocated directly on Coral Way right off 22nd Avenue, Jada Coles blends just enough comfort to be deemed “laid back” with just enough quirkiness to be deemed charming. Couches are nooked towards the front of…
The Roots in the City Farmers Market in Overtown saw its busiest day yet during a dedication ceremony that included Miami Mayor Thomas Regalado and Commissioner Richard Dunn yesterday. The Booker T. Washington High School band kept things lively as Overtown residents, Brickell and downtown workers on lunch breaks, government…
Sunday brunch at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, (on NE 40th Street in the Design District) is divided into six categories: savory, sweets, eggs & things, breads, meats and snacks. The items arrive in small portions to be shared. You can eat light or scarf down fattening, fried and filling…
Sakaya Kitchen: Serious Asian food with no frills in Wynwood
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…
Normally, Miami imports celebrity chefs and big name restaurant concepts from New York City and Los Angeles. But this week, one of the Magic City’s most popular Italian restaurants is branching out to New York City. That’s right, Lincoln Road’s Quattro Gastronomia Italiana is opening at the Trump SoHo on…
Drink and dine this Saturday, April 10 at the 7th Miccosukee Tribe of Indians Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival. For $50 you can sample foods from 30 restaurants and drink the grape from 20-plus wineries. Grey Goose vodka and Martini vermouth — sponsors of the event — will also…
Just look for the robot pig singing country music and you’ll find Porky’s, the traveling carnival-grub vendor currently in Miami at the Dade County Fair & Expo. The Indiana company’s claim to fame is its ice-cream-sundae style concoction of pulled pork, mashed potatoes, and barbecue sauce served in a big…
The loud and lively Taverna Opa opened its third outpost last week, the latest venue being the Dolphin Mall. As with the original, which opened in Hollywood, Florida, in September 1997, and with Taverna two in South Beach, the draw is solid Greek food (including this nice looking salad) and…
We’ve already covered the relaunch of the Forge in great detail. Here are some pictures of the new eatery, from the sophisticated wine-by-the-glass system to the Forge chopped salad. (By the way, last night we spotted Michelle Bernstein, ShamWow guy Vince Shlomi, and Shareef Malnik all dining at the Forge…
Score one for Miami lawyer Jared Beck and his class-action suit against Yelp. Beck’s case, which alleges Yelp extorts small businesses by manipulating the placement of bad reviews in exchange for monthly fees, is still weeks away from a hearing in a California court. But Yelp execs announced this afternoon they’re making…
The Sandbar Sports Grill in Coconut Grove is gearing up for its tenth anniversary celebration, and that means more burgers, more beer, more sports on the plasmas, and many more late-night revelries, Sunday breakfasts, and midday Hurricanes.We stopped in for a bite last week and had the mahi-mahi wrap. Nothing says…
The Michael’s Genuine food cart, which made its debut last month, will make two appearances this week. Tomorrow, April 7, Michael Schwartz and his foodie pushcart will be at the Roots in the City grand opening ceremony. This nonprofit organization is all about bringing fresh, healthful fare to the inner…
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…
Miami-Dade County employees raise more than $300,000 for charity, part of which will go to Food for the Poor. [SFLCN]”Whitney Port and Roxy Olin snacking outdoors on ‘yogen fruz’ en route to the airport after debuting her new collection, Whitney Eve, in Miami.” [FOXnews]Politicians introduce legislation to ban the sale…
