Hours after friends and family learned of Israel “Reefa” Hernandez-Llach’s death at the hands of a police Taser in the summer of 2013, the spray paint was out. Soon, the pale yellow building officers they discovered him tagging was covered in memorials and tributes. Today, that’s washed away and last…
Michelle Bernstein’s much beloved Michy’s is finally reopening — but with a completely new name, decor, and menu. The James Beard-winning chef and husband/partner David Martinez will open CENA in the former Michy’s space at 6927 Biscayne Blvd in early May 2015. MIchy’s closed last June, with the chef noting…
Naked Lunch, Ralph Pagano’s new casual eatery, is now open. The restaurant, located at 1951 NW 7th Ave., at the University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park, can best be described as a combination old school deli and diner, with a bit of a pastrami obsession. The restaurant, named…
If you got a dollar every time you spotted a new juice bar in Miami, you’d probably be able to open your own… well not really, but you get the point. Aventura’s latest juice bar Raw Republic (20804 Biscayne Blvd.) is one of many that have popped up in the last…
Walk into any of the thousands of authentic Latin American restaurants that dot Miami, and you’re bound to find a variety of drinks that you’ve never come across. In the Peruvian spots you’ll find Cusqueña and possibly even Pisco. The Venezuelan joints almost always serve Cerveza Polar and a few…
An American pizza enthusiast might be dismayed in Naples, the Italian city widely accepted as the pie’s birthplace. There, diners don’t debate whether to fold or not to fold. Instead, the bubbly crusts and thin centers are handled with forks and knives. Similar, foot-wide pies await at Ironside Pizza, which…
Developer Avra Jain and the Vagabond Group have just inked a deal to purchase the Miami River Inn, an historic 38-room property on the south side of the Miami River. According to real estate site, The Real Deal, The Vagabond Group purchased the property and its 1.5 acres for $8.6…
Comin’ straight outta Cali, a boba milk tea was my slurping situation. Arriving in Miami, and subsequent New York trips, it became clear that those balls in liquid were now referred to as bubble tea. The great East Coast–West Coast hip hop rivalry of the 90s was now reemerged with…
Lunch is a dicey time of day. While Subway and Pollo Tropical are easy and accessible, most of us have higher aspirations than antibiotic pumped-chicken breast and questionable lunch meats. That’s why Batch’s new express lunch menu is designed for worker bees who don’t have time for a two hour interlude,…
When dining at the newly opened Soho Bay, ask for a table outside. The South Beach eatery is perched right next to the A1A and boasts magnificent views of Star Island, Biscayne Bay, and downtown. At 200-seats, the Brazilian import is quite large, although it doesn’t seem that way. Inside,…
Downtown Miami is awash in mediocre soup, sandwich and salad spots. Hence why Richard Hales’ Sakaya Kitchen (soon to become Centro Taco) and Sparky’s Roadside Barbecue are perpetually packed during midday hours. The same was the case on recent weekday at Burrito San, a kind of Pan-Asian place focused on…
The afternoon crescendos suddenly. Just as the rose-petal-infused Plymouth gin shaken with lemon juice and sweet pear purée takes hold, singer-songwriter Rachel Goodrich appears brandishing a kazoo and a ukulele. Soon, the musician (who turned 31 this past Sunday) begins cooing a mélange of indie-sounding, almost-Vaudevillian tunes. The sun slips…
Today is 4/20, the international day of celebrating pot and all its glory. Although there are a ton of different myths on how April 20 because the day to embrace pot, the real answer is quite simple. In the early 1970’s a group of friends in San Rafael, California heard…
They’re green and they serve breakfast. Or at least that’s how Green Eggs Cafe (18729 Biscayne Blvd.) started out. The Philadelphia-based restaurant kicked off the New Year by opening its first out-of-state location in Aventura and has already experienced some success. The full-service eatery prides itself on being environmentally friendly, buying only…
Sunset Harbour might as well be renamed fitness row for its high concentration of exercise studios. Barry’s Bootcamp, SoBe Kick, Flywheel and Green Monkey, anyone? Walk into Jugofresh or Panther Coffee at any hour of the day and be prepared for an onslaught of lycra. Thus it’s hardly a surprise…
T’licious Cakes has just brought a bit of Southern hospitality to the Biscayne Corridor. The little shop, which just opened at 7648 Biscayne Blvd., is a confection in itself. Decorated in white and purple stripes, it looks like it should be hosting a group of ladies in pastel hats, converging…
Even if you’ve never been to Seaspice (formerly Sea Salt & Pepper), you’ve surely heard of the riverfront eatery that’s fed the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio, Bae and Jay, and any other celebs passing by the Magic City. And while Seaspice isn’t for everybody, it’s worth noting that you shouldn’t…
The man who packs foie gras and char siu into homemade bialys in his Surfside deli has taken over the kitchen of a longstanding Coral Gables bar, adding options like a pretzel quesadilla. For about two weeks Josh Marcus has been behind the line at The Bar off Miracle Mile…
Piripi has been officially open for almost two weeks. And Short Order has discovered the San Sebastian-inspired eatery, helmed by the town’s best female toque, is spot on. Granted, we were invited to eat there, so special attention was paid to our table. But it is nevertheless the strongest showing for…
Miami is filled with restaurants serving pork-centric dishes and bars mixing potent cocktails. But even a life of excess needs balance sometimes. That’s probably why Miami’s juicing and cleansing businesses are growing by leaps and bounds. And, even with new juice bars popping up, like the newly opened Jucy Lu…
There are few things in life as universal as mac ‘n cheese. Everyone loves a dish of creamy, cheeesy goodness. a big helping of the creamy side dish makes any day better — including a hard day at the office. In fact, it’s safe to say that if more restaurants…
As temperatures creep into the high 80s, it’s no secret that summer is around the corner. But don’t worry – Miami’s notorious heat doesn’t have to stand in between you, your favorite fruits and vegetables and Miami’s farmers’ markets. While some farmers’ markets are nearing their annual hiatus, these local…
