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Mexicans were representing heavy at Calle Ocho 2009. Check out this taco stand video. It’s in Spanish. I can’t understand all of it; if anybody does, leave a comment. Tacos With Mexicans from MiamiNewTimes.com on Vimeo. …
Pig-trotter enthusiasts will have to cool their bacon a bit: The debut of the 24/7 Parisian bistro Au Pied de Cochon, originally pegged to open on South Beach in March, has been pushed back to April. We are also still waiting for Rack’s Italian Market, Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge, Wolfgang’s…
Hungering for some hearty bistro fare, I had a friend call (on behalf of my wife and I) to request reservations at Plat Bleu in the Delano Hotel. Word came back that reservations weren’t taken, and that the restaurant was located on the right side of the indoor and outdoor…
Dr. Spice of Dr. Spice Inc., based in Miami Gardens, is a natural curologist who can help you “if you don’t like to get too fat.” He touts the medicinal properties of his famous guarapo, fresh sugar cane juice, as a cure-all for various gastric, kidney, and weight problems. His…
Paellas R Us from MiamiNewTimes.com on Vimeo.Paellas R Us do just what they say, and they do it in a big way. Check out this monster seafood paella they hooked up with shrimp, scallops, mussels, and Spanish sausage for Calle Ocho. They were serving $5 plates that came with a…
Comida Latina from MiamiNewTimes.com on Vimeo.The raucous atmosphere of this year’s Calle Ocho Festival belied a recessionary undercurrent. Sure the party was on and bangin’, but as the Herald reports, seven fewer blocks were blocked off from street traffic than previous years, and as the video above evidences, spending was…
Amid the hustle, bustle, crowds, and Miami heat of the Calle Ocho festival, I ducked into an open storefront yesterday and took an ice cream break. Teresita Tutti Frutti, owner of Tutti Frutti Ice Cream, took a minute to talk about the business. Her store is in the heart of…
It was an afternoon filled with beer, beer, and more beer as Lake Worth’s BX Beer Depot hosted its first Homebrew Fest, an intimate gathering where members of BX’s Lagerhead Brewers Club shared their handcrafted creations with the public. There were nearly a dozen homebrew beers on tap at the…
EL CRISTO from Miami New Times on Vimeo.Though Little Havana is full of restaurants, yesterday’s Calle Ocho festival saw many of Eighth Street’s eateries closed for the party. El Cristo was wide open for business — including a vendor tent out in front of the establishment serving roast chicken, fried…
Truluck’s seafood restaurant got its start in Texas, but its appearance in Florida is reason for stone-crab lovers to rejoice: The company keeps its own crab fishing fleet of 16 boats outside of Naples, Florida, where it hauls in enough crab to provide the chain with seriously fresh claws during…
Asadero Colombiano from Miami New Times on Vimeo.The Calle Ocho Festival 2009 took to the streets of Miami with what seemed like a crowd of 10 million drinking, dancing, party animals of all ages. They were hungry too. One of the many food vendors was Rancho Mateo Restaurant — Asadero…
Daily Bread Pinecrest from MiamiNewTimesBlogs on Vimeo.The Daily Bread Middle East Market has stood at the same location in Pinecrest since 1978. It was opened by husband and wife team Toufic and Rima Mazzawi and is now run by their sons Shaddy and Nicolas. The Daily Bread specializes in foods…
Only one day a year we get to dress in stupid emerald green hats and down as much Irish whiskey and Black & Tans as we can drink with two fists: St. Patrick’s Day (not pictured above**) is ready to launch — just look at your local pub, they’ve already…
Maine Lobsters beware, Groveside hotspot Mr. Moe’s is taking it to the tank with its new Lobster Zone claw machine. According to the Coconut Grove Grapevine the machine is a hit and has given away over 30 lobsters in the past 3 weeks. We’re not sure exactly how it works,…
On Saturday, March 21, Cacao Restaurant in Coral Gables will hold a symphonic celebration following the Miami Symphony Orchestra’s performance at Guzman Concert Hall earlier that evening. Guests will have a chance to mingle with world-renowned Miami Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Maestro Eduardo Marturet while sipping wine and…
Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Short Order will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you have…
Executive chef Sean Brasel tried a Lincoln Road meatery once before: KISS Steakhouse, located in the Albion Hotel, opened and closed in 2002. The restaurant’s failure probably had more to do with the scantily clad go-go dancers gyrating on Plexiglas stages above the tables than the food’s quality: The steaks,…
Tomorrow night at the Jupiter Beach Resort, AAA will formally present its Diamond Awards to Palm Beach County restaurants and hotels that have gone way beyond the call of duty in terms of service, food, style, and amenities. The winners, though, have already been announced, and we’ve got two Five…
Boca Bubble Tea from MiamiNewTimesBlogs on Vimeo.Boca Bubble Tea is an informal festival operation run by the Ward family. Bubble Tea is flavored sugar water with tapioca pearls at the bottom. Listen to Mr. Ward tell you about it…
Viet Style from MiamiNewTimesBlogs on Vimeo.Take a table-top tour of authentic Vietnamese cuisine featuring a rice and wonton noodle and vegetable dish, fried rice with Chinese sausage and vegetables, Vietnamese egg rolls, and a jelly dessert with tapioca pearl…
Ian Martin is the brains behind Island Stylee Gourmet Ice Cream, an excellent product I had the opportunity to sample recently. Ian learned about homemade ice cream from a friend and then took the product development on himself seeing in a gourmet ice cream the wide open possibilities of a…
