Drunken Dragon opened just a few weeks ago, but already it’s one of the buzziest places in town. Located in a strip mall on a patch of Alton Road that more resembles a war-torn town than South Beach, the small restaurant is unassuming from the street. In fact, the only…
Welcome to the South Florida Brew Bus. The five-month-old beer tourism operation takes craft-beer-loving citizens on journeys to five local breweries to sample 12 to 16 ounces of beer at each stop, as well as however much they can drink on the bus. The minicoach has its own line of…
When Melbourne transplants Teresa and Nick Sharp arrived in Miami, they soon discovered a culinary void. While Cuban tostadas, French croissants, and New York bagels run rampant, authentic Aussie eats are hard to come by. The couple decided to blend their native city’s coffee philosophy with fresh food to hatch…
When Gigi Alibhai was a child growing up in Cuba, life wasn’t too sweet. Her mother, who was a political prisoner for a time, worked at a candy factory to make ends meet for her family. Alibhai says her family was so poor she didn’t have shoes, let alone toys…
Kris Wessel is known in Miami for his �ber-local cuisine made personal by his family’s long relationship with Miami and its terra. In fact, Wessel’s new restaurant, Oolite, is named after the very foundation our city is built upon. But, though born in Miami, Wessel was raised in New Orleans,…
On Thursday, July 31, chef Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar) will face off against chef Todd Erickson (Huahua’s Taqueria and Haven) at New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. It all goes down at the Hyatt Regency Miami, where the two toques will…
Via Verdi Cucina Rustica is known for its unfussy, rustic, and delicious Italian cuisine featuring house-made pastas and sauces helmed by partner Nicola Carro. Now, those same sauces and pastas, along with a selection of wines and other small batch, local items, will be available for home when La Bottega…
With Viva Mexico, the Magic City got a taste of authentic Mexican tacos and incomparable carnitas, but what about upscale Mexican food that still has a touch of homestyle cooking? And no, Rosa Mexicano doesn’t count. Enter Porfirio’s, SoFi’s newest addition from Grupo Anderson, the guys behind the popular fiesta…
About two minutes into speaking with Julia Ning, it becomes abundantly clear that her passion in life is feeding people. The Massachusetts-born Ning is no stranger to the restaurant business — her family emigrated from China in the 1920s and set up shop with an eatery in Harvard Square. Ning…
Panther Coffee is opening in Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove Grapevine posted an announcement and Leticia Pollock has confirmed the coffeehouse will open at 3407 Main Hwy., next door to Vinos in the Grove. The space already has a giant red panther logo on the windows, a clue that Panther is…
Shannon Castrec is the proverbial man behind the curtain at the Coral Gables French-themed eatery Frenchie’s Diner. Opened in 2013, this local hot spot has garnered significant praise around town for its homey take on classic French fare. Together with her husband, Gabriel, Shannon performs the herculean task of running…
After more than a dozen years serving pastrami to South Beach night owls, tourists, and locals alike, Jerry’s Famous Deli has closed. The restaurant shuttered its doors last weekend. See also: 100 Favorite Dishes: Matzo Ball Soup at Jerry’s Deli…
“Let them eat cake.” These immortal words supposedly spoken by Marie Antoinette still live on today, but now we can take them literally. On July 14, 1789, inspired by the American revolution, the French people finally rose up against King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, stormed the Bastille, and kicked…
So all that chow chow about Yardbird flying off to Vegas for a fling is true. 50 Eggs confirmed that Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is opening a location at the Venetian Las Vegas some time early 2015. The restaurant will share much of the same menu and Southern charm,…
Fireman Derek has opened a pie shop and caf� in the former Clive’s space at 2818 N. Miami Ave. “Fireman” Derek Kaplan tells Short Order that the opening of a combination baking facility, retail space, and caf� was inevitable. “I always knew I had to open a shop. People would…
Chef Ralph Pagano’s Ferris pop-up at the Sole on the Ocean in Sunny Isles launches this Saturday evening complete with a drum circle, fire dancers, a DJ, and a belly dancer. Before that show, there’s work to be done in the kitchen. Grape leaves must cook overnight, pita must be…
It happens every year. The minute your hangover subsides from New Year’s Eve, it’s already July. With half the year gone, we decided to look forward to some of the restaurants that are coming up — mostly in the fall. We’re not listing restaurants that don’t have a 2014 opening…
Picture this green-living dream: A marketplace where Miamians can buy locally grown produce and bulk goods, then carry them home in reusable containers; a kitchen where locals can learn to cook healthy, vegan meals for themselves and their families; a lush community garden where people can donate time in exchange…
Moist, marvelous mangoes. If the mere mention of them makes your mouth swoon, then get ready for this weekend when the 22nd annual International Mango Festival graces our palates. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden event will be held Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, because one day of mango…
A growing group of South Florida chefs offers wildly expensive, lengthy, creative meals to a new generation of Miami diners who demand sophistication and off-menu experiences. In doing so, chef Gregory Pugin of the Biltmore Hotel’s Palme d’Or, Michael Shikany of Wynwood’s Shikany, and others are moving Miami into a…
From buying buckets on the side of the road to snatching handfuls from a neighbor’s tree, this time of year makes Miami go a little mad for mangoes. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will celebrate these juicy fruits at the 22nd Annual International Mango Festival on July 12 and 13, but…
After a few years of owning a small chain of local sandwich shops, Tom Wills decided he needed more. So the longtime Redlands man started traveling to Georgia and South Carolina to learn barbecue. He bought a trailer, started smoking baby back ribs, briskets and chicken wings, and winning competitions…
