In restaurant news, Lucy Wolvert, who met George Clooney while he was filming his new movie “Up In The Air,” and she was a cocktail waitress, is reportedly considering a move to Los Angeles to be closer to the actor. The China Daily reports that Clooney has been flying to…
Some people just don’t know when to shut up. They talk when they’re getting paid to, they talk when they’re not, they talk in the car, to their dog, on their phones, at the bank, during movies, over the airport lady when you’re trying to catch a flight. They talk…
Rival NBA Finals cities may be embroiled in a pizza war, but Orlando’s pride extends beyond the court and oven this time of year, into the corn fields. Sweet and delicious Zellwood corn is in season now, grown and harvested just a few hours north to the delight of chefs…
Musician Maynard James Keenan, of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, is on a different kind of tour lately. Whole Foods Market is his arena, and his art is wine making. You can even catch him live next week in Miami, signing bottles from his Caduceus Cellars and Arizona Strongholds…
Blue Hill is sposed to be some kind of local this, organic that, type of place, so Tanasychuk thinks that next time the Obama’s are in town they should eat at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Design District. Then he opens up the discussion to reader suggestions. Shouts…
The Coalition Of Immokalee Workers, a Florida farmworkers union known for taking on the “big 4” fast food giants, winning, and garnering higher wages because of it, has just marked another milestone. Two Florida farms that specialize in growing and selling organic produce have agreed to participate in a deal with Austin,…
The legendary Chef Allen Susser, a James Beard Award recipient, South Florida culinary pioneer, originator of “New World Cuisine,” author of more cookbooks than you can shake a fish at, and longtime Aventura Restaurateur is cooking up a special event series built for hard times.This and every Friday until July…
I received an invitation to meet over a dram or two of The Macallan, the heralded Highland single malt scotch whiskey, with Graeme Russell, the company’s Brand Ambassador. I immediately accepted, and then Googled single malt scotch to make sure I wasn’t being gypped out of double and triple malts…
Short Order introduced you to Lemoni Cafe back in December. They still make a mean sandwich, and a lot of interesting characters cycle through that place. The chicken sandwich pictured above costs close to, but under $8 bucks, a slice of gourmet key lime pie costs around $3, both together…
In a recent interview with international superstar DJ Paul Van Dyk, Metromix Los Angeles asked the DJ where the best food in the world can be found.His response; “I have to say, one of my favorite restaurants is in downtown Miami. It is, strangely enough, an Italian restaurant run by…
Lifefood Gourmet, which moved a while ago to an airy new location on Coral Way, promises to be a mecca for healthy eaters, vegans and raw-foodists alike. Advertised as “the most sustainable cuisine on the planet,” Lifefood makes guilt-free dining easy with no dairy, wheat/gluten, soy, corn, chemicals, “strange proteins”…
We can’t seem to get enough of the vermicomposting wormies here on Short Order… If you’ve got food waste to share or an urban garden that needs soiil, The only thing that might turn your stomach is that there may be a Bush involved. And no, we’re not talking the lowercase…
The Bewitching Is in the Details at BLT Steak
Zach Brooks, NYC’s famous MidtownLunch blogger, is a Miami native. Before he headed off to the Big Apple and got featured in the New York Times he grew up in the 305 eating what he described to the paper as “incredibly boring” food. Way to shit on your hometown schmucko,…
In the ongoing battle for best white table cloth beef, the dining public has spoken. Walletpop.com reports that Capital Grille is a cut above, ranking No. 1 over its national rivals in a recent survey of 70,403 Consumer Reports subscribers.Other results of the dining tour de force of more than…
Hey times are tough, Short Order understands that, just giving you a heads up on the possibility of food related supplemental income. Don’t forget who told you.DineMag.net is hiring bloggers. We don’t know what the pay is, or if there is any, or even how to apply. The food and…
Burgers at The Standard don’t come cheap, but the Bayside Grill’s waterfront, saltwater poolside locale is top notch Dade County lifestyles of the rich and famous type shit. A trio of sliders will run you $16.00. That means three charred grill burgers made from locally sourced beef, your choice of…
Ever wondered why there aren’t more social events for homeless people? You know, like places where they can congregate, have a good meal, get some dental care, a new i.d. card, an AIDS test, and just hang out as an invited guest?Rev. Pedro A. Martinez, the founder and president of…
If you covet those tumbler beauties at Fratelli Lyon like I do (thanks for rubbing it in, Lee,) listen up. A real case of shatterproof, reusable, recylceable — not to mention elegant — plastic dopplegangers awaits you, for $11.99 per 4 pack. The picky people policing the New York Times home section seem to agree. And can you really…
We’ve called up more than 250 restaurants in Miami, sniffing out closings over the past month and reporting them. Combined with tips from friendly commenters, here’s a recap of what’s ‘unfolded’ in May. So now the question is, who’s next on the list Sherlock? Coral GablesChocolate Restaurant – The lights at this restaurant…
During the NBA Finals between the Orlando Magic and LA Kobes, 8 oz. Burger Bar’s Alton Road and Ocean Drive locations will be offering chicken wings for twenty cents apiece — and $3 draft beers. Seems as though 8-oz. may be suffering from some sort of Susan Boyle Syndrome –…
Apple Restaurant & Lounge and Kore nightclub may some day be the coolest places on South Beach. That is, if they ever get past the controversy with investor Bert Hurstfield.On April 16, 2009, Husrtfield sued South Beach Restaurant Authority, Steve Marlton and Barron Kidd, the people behind Apple and Kore…
