13. Robert Is Here: Family Affair for 50 Years

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

14. Bruce Ozga: School Pride Shines Through

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

Larios on the Beach: New Spin on Cuban Classics

The Estefans’ restaurant, Larios on the Beach, reopened on May 16 with a new look and a revamped menu and we were invited to stop in for lunch. Larios features traditional Cuban food, such as ropa vieja (shredded beef in a tomato-based sauce) and arroz con pollo (chicken with yellow…

The Cafe at Books & Books: Where to Find Vegan Fare on Lincoln Road

Let’s say you’re hot, tired, and ravenous after a long day of shopping for H&M sheath dresses and Victoria’s Secret thongs on Lincoln Road. But you’re vegan, and everywhere you look there are Cuban-inspired spots and pizza joints; tourist traps and overpriced meateries. What’s an herbivore to do? Thank the…

Pitaya: Step Aside Acai, There’s a New Superfood in Town

Acai berries and their frozen pulp counterpart have become one of the most popular superfoods in the country, despite its inscrutable pronunciation. For centuries, the indigenous tribes of the Amazon have consumed the berries for their medicinal properties, and ever since Rio became the summer boom town it is today,…

15. Shareef Malnik: The King of Wine and Beef

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

Taperia Raca Offers Easy-to-Enjoy Tapas in MiMo

In Miami, ordering tortilla española is like playing a game of Russian roulette. In kitchens from Kendall to South Beach, the humble dish begs comparison to versions cooked by mothers, abuelitas, the great chefs of Spain, and that country’s beloved tapas bars. Some argue the slices of potato should be…

Gyu-Kaku: Japanese BBQ Giant Opens in Brickell

Gyu-Kaku officially opens tonight in Brickell. The Japanese barbecue restaurant chain is huge, with 26 locations in the United States and Canada and more than 700 restaurants worldwide, but this is the first location in Florida. See also: Ten Best Brickell Restaurants…

Michelle Bernstein to Open Restaurant at Thompson Miami Beach Hotel

It seems that Michelle Bernstein has another project on her hands. The Miami chef who recently announced the temporary closing of her Upper Eastside Michy’s for a concept change and facelift, is also working on her first Miami Beach restaurant. Prior to this announcement, Bernstein had a small South Beach…

Iron Fork & Miami Spice Kickoff Returns: Pre-Sale Starts Today

Iron Fork, presented by Downtown Development Authority, returns! The event, which combines our awesome chefs’ competition with a preview of Miami Spice, is bigger and better than ever, with a new location, delicious food, and an epic battle between two of Miami’s finest chefs. See also: Giorgio Rapicavoli Wins Iron…

345 Caffe Italiano: Casual Italian Fare in Coral Gables

As seems to be the trend these days, 345 Caffe Italiano opened almost a year ago but celebrated its official “grand opening” last month. From the outside, it looks almost too manufactured to be decent. With the restaurant logo and pictures of food plastered across the red and white tables…

16. Jack Homes: King of Opa-Locka Barbecue

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

Taperia Raca Offers Rich, Easy-to-Enjoy Tapas in MiMo

In Miami, ordering tortilla espa�ola is like playing a game of Russian roulette. In kitchens from Kendall to South Beach, the humble dish begs comparison to versions cooked by mothers, abuelitas, the great chefs of Spain, and that country’s beloved tapas bars. Some argue the slices of potato should be…

17. Cindy Hutson: Jersey Girl Roots; Island Heart

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

DBGB Kitchen & Bar Brings Americana Menu to DB Bistro Moderne

Daniel Boulud is a man of many talents — and restaurants. At New York’s DBGB Kitchen & Bar, Boulud fuses French bistro with American gastropub. This summer the casual eatery will celebrate its fifth anniversary, as well an expansion to Washington, D.C. DGBG’s menu pays tribute to Americana, and in…

La Moon’s New Location Offers Delivery to Wynwood

La Moon last week quietly opened a second outpost on 20th Street across from the University of Miami’s Life Sciences Park, which means Wynwood, Overtown, and the surrounding areas can now have arepas, Supermoon perros, and salchipapas on demand. In one fell swoop, this humble, much-loved Colombian joint seems to…

18. Chef Jeremiah: Founder of Miami’s Food Truck Movement

New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue arrives June 19. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city…

Chef Aaron Brooks Talks Aussie Lamb, Aussie Roots

As we wrote last week, Australian lamb has invaded the Magic City. As part of Meat & Livestock Australia’s nationwide push of the protein, restaurants around Miami will serve their spin on lamb. Aussie chef Aaron Brooks of Edge Steak & Bar is at the helm of the event. On…

Cindy Hutson to Open Zest in Downtown Miami

Chef Cindy Hutson is expanding her Miami presence with the announcement of the opening of her latest concepts, Zest and Zest Mrkt. The restaurant, set to open this fall or winter, will be located inside Miami’s iconic Southeast Financial Center, at 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. The 1.225-million-square-foot building is Florida’s…