Miami has several good destinations for fried chicken, but nothing beats the hidden places. Maybe it’s because we can all walk into Publix and get a box of crisp golden breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks. So everything else better be tastier and have some sort of allure. If you’re already…
The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who think the fro-yo craze is over, and the rest of us, who crave guilt-free, cold, creamy goodness. Miami Beach is the perfect place for frozen yogurt places to thrive. After all, it’s a town obsessed with body culture. And…
We have good news for those who like to fight for marriage equality in Florida in the sweetest way possible. The Big Gay Ice Cream Social will return to Miami Beach during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Join celebrity chef Art Smith poolside for an afternoon of fun…
Michael Mina 74 might remind you of a nightclub. Lingering behind the ivory counter in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach lobby, a leggy hostess in a tiny red dress is the restaurant’s gatekeeper. She subtly eyes you and then escorts you downstairs, her black heels clacking on the marble steps. Inside…
When Carolina Moura worked long hours as an implementation consultant for restaurants, she would eat at Gigi — a lot. A regular at the bar, she quickly bonded with sous-chef Kris Hillborn. In fact, Moura even went so far as to tell him that the day she opened her own…
The first month of the new year included the opening of many anticipated restaurants including Cavalli Restaurant and Lounge, the chic Italian bistro by famed designer Roberto Cavalli, and Batch Gastropub, which features upscale takes on pub grub, like chili-glazed chicken wings with blue cheese espuma. Other openings include new…
To say Michael Mina knows good food is an understatement. Last year, the Egyptian-born chef was named to the James Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America. He owns 20 restaurants across the nation, including the Michelin-starred Michael Mina in San Francisco. His empire encompasses two spots…
One of the many arguments against a healthful, meatless diet is its cost-prohibitive nature. Being vegan means shopping exclusively at Whole Foods, right? Wrong. Believe it or not, veganism can be achieved even via Walmart. Author Ellen Jaffe Jones is all about showing folks how to maintain a heart-healthy, longevity-inspiring…
When Liza Meli closes one restaurant door, she doesn’t waste time opening another. The former owner of the now-defunct Ouzo’s Greek Island Taverna, Meli is now at Barmeli Miami, a wine shop that serves Mediterranean tapas on the Upper Eastside. Fans of Ouzo’s will be pleased to see many of…
Remember Beyonce’s controversial “Beysus” Instagram? During a recent visit to Miami, Mrs. Carter hopped onto Jugofresh’s Wynwood counter and snapped a photo in front of an Andy Warhol-inspired ‘Last Supper’ mural. And then the Internet exploded. “It’s been controversial for Beyonce, but it hasn’t been controversial for Jugofresh,” says owner…
The best place to sit at Blackbrick is certainly the kitchen bar. From there, you can watch the 63-year-old chef from Hong Kong stir-fry mustard greens in his red-hot wok. The way he works is soothing — how swiftly he moves and how intently he waits, hands behind his back,…
With all the glitz and glamor of celebrity chefs embracing Miami Beach for a weekend during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, some people might forget that the event is an annual blowout fundraiser for Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism. In fact, over a decade…
Athletes need protein. For most people, this translates into an overabundance of skinless chicken breast and broiled salmon. But Matt Frazier, the ultra-marathoner behind the No Meat Athlete blog and book, is schooling people on how a plant-based diet can fuel better results. Frazier, who made the transition from meat-eater…
If you happen to drive by the Honey Tree around lunch time on a weekday, you might ask yourself why a ton of people — including men and women in business attire — are coming in and out of a health food store. Well, here’s your answer: Despite the humble…
A new restaurant and lounge is set to open in downtown Miami, bringing an eclectic mix of healthful foods, juices, decadent meals, and clubbing to the former Mia space. Imperia, a two-story, 5,000-square-foot multi-use space, will open Friday, January 31, at 6 p.m. with a party featuring Fiat cars on…
Cruising on Biscayne Boulevard towards 163rd street in North Miami, Jerusalem Deli & Cafe is undetectable in its strip mall location. But once you discover this holy city-named cafe, you’ll be drawn to it forever. After our first encounter, we revisited three times that same week. Now we have plans…
The best place to sit at Blackbrick is certainly the kitchen bar. From there, you can watch the 63-year-old chef from Hong Kong stir-fry mustard greens in his red-hot wok. The way he works is soothing — how swiftly he moves and how intently he waits, hands behind his back,…
Just two weeks into its new brunch, the River Seafood & Oyster Bar has already made changes to its menu. Prices has been lowered, and dishes have been tailored to the mutable wants of hungry patrons. Short Order was invited to sample the revamped Sunday feast. Check out the pictures…
Coke and Pepsi are ingrained in the world’s diet. From the United States to the deepest reaches of Kenya, one thing is for certain: Wherever you’ll find civilization, you’ll find someone selling these caramel-hued refreshments. That caramel coloring, by the way, is so iconic that when Coke and Pepsi tried…
It’s no secret that I love the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. That weekend is my Super Bowl, a time when I can revel in all things food and wine and cocktails. I happily traipse around the sand during the day, swirling wine while the sun burns my nose…
We Miamiams love our Sunday brunch. It’s become a tradition — one we’re not willing to give up, and why would we? Brunch is a nice way to treat yourself after a long week of hustling and bustling. And now there’s another spot offering up this meal. To reward locals…
If you haven’t visited the breezy, artistic campus known as Miami Iron Side, you’re missing out on a lovely little respite from mainstream Miami. This creative mecca is home to a lineup of right-brained tenants, from architects to hair salons to, most recently, a wood-fired pizza joint. There’s no better…
