Whole Foods Market in Downtown Miami Opens Tomorrow (Photos)

The lease was signed in 2003, but tomorrow is the day your organic and gluten-free dreams come true. Short Order got the chance to tour the 41,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market in downtown. It has some distinct Miami flair, selling made-to-order churros, croquetas, and flan from Versailles, brew from Funky Buddha,…

DB Bistro’s Galette des Rois: January’s Boss Cake

At DB Bistro Moderne, Three Kings Day, which took place on January 6, will repeat every day for the rest of the month. That’s because pastry chef Jerome Maure is baking the traditional galette des rois, or king’s cake, through January 31. The French flaky pastry is a holiday tradition…

Coyo: Miami’s Taco Craze Comes to Wynwood

Miami has been smitten by tacos lately. It seems new casual Mexican restaurants are joining established places like Huahua’s and Naked Taco by the day. At the very end of December, Coyo Taco opened in Wynwood, sandwiched between Panther Coffee and Freshii on NW Second Ave. See also: Wynwood’s Coyo…

Eat Greek Opens in Edgewater

There are not very many places for light-on-the-wallet eats in Edgewater. While Sir Pizza used to fill the bill, even though it was nowhere near the Key Biscayne original. So when Sir Pizza unexpectedly stopped opening its doors a few months without any warning or sign (and no one answered…

The Local’s Phil Bryant Launches Boozin’ Brunch Series

There are two kinds of brunch: That nice flowery one that features plenty of baked goods, flowers, and some mimosas, and the kick-ass kind that includes spirits pairings or features a local craft brewery. Let’s just say that the Local Craft Food & Drink’s new Roast & Toast Boozin’ Brunch…

Ted’s at YoungArts: Stephen Starr Dinner and a Show (Photos)

If you’re looking for dinner and a show, tonight is the perfect night to head to Ted’s at YoungArts. A collaboration between Stephen Starr and the National YoungArts Foundation, Ted’s is a tribute to YoungArts founder Ted Arison. A place to dine, wine, and enjoy a performance, the intimate lounge…

New Carvel Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Ice Cream

Long before there was Pinkberry and H�agen-Dazs, Carvel was the place to get an ice-cream cone. The company, founded in 1934, was the first retail ice-cream franchise in the nation, and if you grew up in New York, your childhood was filled with listening to Tom Carvel’s gravelly voice talking…

Owners of Sardinia Open Campania in Design District Tonight UPDATED

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Campania’s team says the restaurant’s opening date has been pushed back to tomorrow night and lunch service to January 19. The Design District will have another Italian restaurant to add to its roster of eateries tomorrow night when Campania opens its doors for dinner in…

AC Hotel Miami Beach Will Feature Lounge With Culturalist Bartenders

Looks like the area just north of South Beach is becoming the new hot spot for dining and, more importantly, cocktails. First there were pioneers like Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami Beach, who opened their permanent bar in December 2012, and Essensia at the Palms Hotel, where chef Julie Frans…

OTC: Chef Anaya Is Gone, but the Steak Wrap Is Still Amazing

Like most Americans, chances are you’re into wraps. And steak. And French fries. Now imagine a m�nage a trois with the all three plus truffle mayo, caramelized onions, and kale. It’s like an orgy in your mouth. Turn your taste buds on with OTC’s steak truffle frite. This baby puts…

Visa-O1, Best New Hidden Gem in South Beach, Has Star Pizza

Pizza in a hidden location just tastes better. We discovered Visa-O1 on the Eat24 app when searching for local delivery options. A look at the address — on Michigan Avenue just off Lincoln Road — had us even more curious. There’s no restaurant space there. We decided to scope out…

Vagabond Restaurant Announces January 12 Opening

The much-anticipated Vagabond Restaurant & Bar has finally announced an opening date. The restaurant, which is the final piece of the iconic hotel’s phoenix-like rise, will open to the public January 12 and will feature an eclectic menu that includes everything from roasted and seasoned chapulines — small grasshoppers that…

Chef Art Smith to Throw 101 Gay Weddings at James Royal Palm Hotel

The beginning of 2015 became the start of many happily-ever-afters in Miami when Circuit Court Judge Sarah Zabel lifted her stay on Pareto v. Ruvin this past Monday, allowing same-sex couples in Miami to marry. Today, the rest of the state followed suit, as hundreds of couples embraced for the…

Ms. Cheezious Opening February 1

Come February 1, you’ll no longer have to chase the girl in the polka-dot bikini around Miami to get your cheesy fix. That’s because after a long wait and much anticipation, everyone’s favorite food truck, Ms. Cheezious, will finally part the gates to Grilled Cheese Heaven. Brian Mullins, Fatima Mullins,…

Pubbelly Launches La Lechonera Pop-Up

The Pubbelly Boys strike again, this time celebrating chef Jose Mendin’s Puerto Rican roots at La Lechonera, a lunchtime pop-up at Pubbelly. Each day from noon to 3 p.m., the pork-centric South Beach restaurant turns into a traditional chinchorro, which is basically a place to get some good booze and…

Midtown Oyster Nails the Raw Bar but Misses in the Kitchen

On a brisk evening, a man with a thick Italian accent, suede wingtips, and a beige scarf attempts to lure passersby off a midtown Miami sidewalk. “Oysters, ladies,” he coos to a group while gesturing to the more than half-dozen varieties of gnarled bivalves resting atop crushed ice. See also:…

As Oyster Bars Spread Around Miami, the Bivalve Reigns Supreme

Oysters are a Florida tradition. Long ago, Native Americans found them generously scattered throughout the mangroves that twisted along the shoreline. David Bracha’s the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has blessed Brickell for years. Danny Serfer’s Mignonette started up in Edgewater last August. Then came the U-shaped raw bar at…

ShackMeister, Shake Shack’s SOBEWFF-Winning Burger, Now Available

Michael Symon’s Fat Doug burger might have been a crowd pleaser at last year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival Burger Bash, taking home the Amstel Light People’s Choice Award, but when it came time for celebrity chefs to vote, the win went to Shake Shack for its ShackMeister burger…