What it is: Confit of duck leg with potato gratin, from a restaurant that no longer exists (photo is from 2006). The chef who prepared the dish, however, helms a restaurant that opened in the past year.Where it at? Post your guess in the comment section…
Still can’t get enough of chef Michael Psilakis, even after last week’s two-part interview, huh? We understand. After all, many Americans haven’t ventured too far past Greek salad, gyros, and the occasional stuffed grape leaf, so we just gobble up whatever tidbit he’s willing to share. (Those who want to…
Next to the Forge’s recent reopening, everyone in Miami is buzzing about the debut of Norman’s 180. This Coral Gables eatery marks the return of famed chef Norman Van Aken to the culinary scene. His Norman’s restaurant was a Miami mainstay until it closed three years ago. (There is another…
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.When Ramzi Zahr named his new restaurant Sawa (“together”), he wasn’t kidding. Appearing together on the menu of the sleek eatery, on the second floor of Coral Gables’…
The opening bite to this week’s restaurant review:High-quality fast food continues to be American gastronomy’s answer to 21st-century economics and tastes. We’re not referring to chains such as Chipotle and its ilk, but rather local-based, independently owned operations that put out limited menus of global street foods prepared with high-level…
From April 15 through the 21, it will truly be a salsa fiesta at Salsa Fiesta Grill. The deal: free chips and one of the restaurant’s new salsas with any order. In case you’re picky about which complimentary dip you’ll receive, here’s the official salsa schedule for the weeklong event:Thursday:…
Miami’s Doral Golf Resort & Spa has capped off its $16 million facelift with the opening of two new dining options. The Bossa Nova Lounge will feature live music in the resort lobby and a menu of tapas-style small plates such as Ecuadorian-style shrimp ceviche; chorizo sausage and manchego cheese…
Pura Vida, located on the corner of Washington Ave and First Street in South Beach, adds a little tropical flair to healthy eating. The laid back ambiance of the place is well represented by the name, Pura Vida or pure life, which is the philosophy of Costa Rica that reminds…
Urbanite Bistro is a fancy, foodie-friendly eatery in Downtown Miami, situated between the Arsht Center and The Vagabond. Recently, they invited me over to their place to sample the veg-friendly fare on the menu. Despite serving a veritable zoo full of random animals (alligator, boar, guinea fowl, Bambi, and Thumper), they offer…
Congrats to David Mokha, Fontainebleau Miami Beach’ wine director, for being named Sommelier of the Year by Food & Wine magazine. Mokha’s nod was aimed specifically at his work with Hakkasan’s wine program — when it comes to pairing grapes with intricate Cantonese cuisine, Mokha can (think how many contrasting…
Here’s Part Two of our interview with Eos at the Viceroy’s Chef Michael Psilakis. You can read the first part of the interview here.What did you gain from your travels that you’ll bring back to your restaurants?For me, there’s no better way to expose yourself to food than to travel…
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…
Mia at Biscayne20 Biscayne Boulevard305-642-0032/ miabiscayne.comWith headliners gracing Mia almost on a weekly basis, this new kid on the block has already established itself as a legit nightlife venue. Located on the corner of Biscayne and Flagler, the downtown mega-lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating, multiple bars, and a pretty…
Sorry America, your food sucks. We’ve been waiting to tell you for a while as we saved up enough money to buy a field in the mountains of Cuba, grow our own crops, kill our own animals, smoke pot, drink mojitos, ride bikes, go camping, and take pictures all day.We’ll…
Somehow we sensed having chef Michael Psilakis’a stamp on Miami was going to change this city’s culinary image for the better, and — what do you know? — we were spot on.Our ten-question query with him in January was tongue-in-cheek, so we thought we’d get down to business this time…
Many people who live on South Beach sing the praises of Burger & Beer Joint for its mouthwatering burgers that range from $12 to $39. Hungry patrons crowd the favorite local hideaway off Bay Road in until 5 a.m. every day. Decorated with brick walls and wood booths, the joint…
Easter Sunday is not only about Easter bunnies, egg hunts and Hallmark greeting cards. It’s also a time for festive meals in the company of family and many local restaurants have created special menus to celebrate the occasion. We’ve selected the best around town.(In alphabetical order) Angelique Euro CaféThe a…
Luna Corner Pizza is the first Miami outpost of an Italian pizzeria that opened in Crema in 1968. They use proprietary oven technology to bake out their pizzas at what is designed to be a grab and go wait-time. We got our two slices no faster than at any other…
Prometheus Springs is a relatively new organic soft drink that’s arguably the spiciest beverage to ever hit the market. The heat generator is capsaicin — derived from the namesake chili pepper and loaded with antioxidants. Founder Rahul Panchal, a believer in the ayurvedic principle of food as medicine, claims capsaicin…
El Scorpion Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar comes to Miami Beach
The revamped Forge restaurant finally debuts tonight. While the hype has been building all winter, the Forge faithful can finally experience chef Dewey LoSasso’s new menu, over 70 wines by the glass and Francois Frossard’s modern design scheme. Suffice it to say, this is not your parents’ (or grandparents’) Forge…
This is Part Two of our interview with Altamare pastry chef Crystal Cullison. You can read part one here.What’s your favorite dessert to make? My favorite thing to make is my favorite thing to eat is ice cream, it is, ice cream and sorbet and really all frozen desserts. I…
