Exclusive: First Tour of The Forge in Miami Beach

While we first reported that The Forge was reopening on March 29, that date has been pushed back two days to Wednesday night. The legendary eatery is relaunching with little fanfare and without a mega gala. Owner Shareef Malnik is trying to retool his party-crazy hot spot into a serious…

Lazy Breakfast at La Marea at the Tides

Feeling like you’re on vacation without leaving town is always a good thing. And you can definitely feel like you’re on vacation when dining under the sun at a nice hotel on Ocean Drive. La Marea at the Tides South Beach launched the “Lazy Breakfast” menu last week, and Short…

Top 5 Goofy Food Festivals in England This Summer

Those of you with plans to travel overseas this summer can go the safe, predictable route and cradle your croissants outside some sunny Parisian café, or nibble on foamy tapas along a Barcelona boulevard. Wake me when you return. Or you can head to America’s motherland and take part in…

The Scoop on Doraku in South Beach

It’s hard not to love a martini, especially when it’s nine bucks and consists of freshly puréed lychee, Grey Goose, and a twist of watermelon liqueur. Slap on a weekday happy hour (5 to 7 p.m.), when that drink gets discounted to $4, and you’ve got Doraku — a casually…

Tutti Frutti Ecstasy in Pinecrest

When gluttony seems more appealing than gnawing on a celery stick, the new Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt spot is one place that’s guaranteed to satisfy. Now, before you go turning up your nose, thinking perhaps you should stick to a pint of Edy’s, there’s one phrase you should hear and…

Food News Roundup: Food Trucks, Benihana, The Fair, and Burn Notice

Miami food-truck scene hits the national press. [AP]Study finds that people choose less healthy food for others and probably lie to computers about their own choices. [UPI] Benihana names new executive chef as part of chain wide renewal program. [Chainleader]Fair food! County Fair opens Thursday. [CBS4]TV show Burn Notice spotted…

Lunch in the Garden Celebrates Women’s History Month

Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera Bower will host a lunch this Friday, March 26, to commemorate Women’s History Month.Lunch in the Garden will take place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and is part of the annual Women’s Exhibit Conference and Expo, an event started by the mayor. The featured chefs…

Behind the Line: Gibraltar on Grove Isle

Gibraltar on Grove Isle is one of the sexiest dinner joints in Miami. Set on a romantic island floating in Biscayne Bay just a stone’s throw from South Bayshore Drive, the location has seen more weddings than a Vegas chapel.Last Friday, Short Order spent a couple of hours in the…

The Scoop on Cavalli Supper Club

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.A “new and redefined dining and nightlife experience in Aventura.”Can such a thing be?Well, you can find out at the new Cavalli Supper Club, which promises “sexy cuisine,”…

Where It At? New Dining Room

What it is: New dining room and new lounge.Where it at? As in name of new dining room/lounge. Assuming it’s already open. Take your guess in comments below…

First Bites at Burger King Whopper Bar

Meet the new Burger King Whopper Bar, same as the old Burger King — at least concerning the crummy food. The digs are a bit more attractive, and the selling of beer an effective means of introducing children to the joys of alcohol. I mean, BK is a family restaurant,…

Michael Schwartz, Zach Bell in James Beard Final Nominees List

Chefs Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and Zach Bell of Café Boulud in Palm Beach were the only Florida chefs to move onto the James Beard Awards nominees short list.While 11 chefs from Florida — four from South Florida — were named among the semifinalists in the…