Pinkberry to Open Storefront on Ocean Drive in May

Yesterday we had a bit of an email brawl over the news that Pinkberry was opening a third location in Miami. The storefront is set to open May 10 at 1144 Ocean Dr., and some people around here were saying, “Get over it — the froyo fad is dead.” First…

27. Sam Gorenstein of My Ceviche

New Times’ Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up our top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county’s…

Acme Bakery & Coffee Is Closing

After only nine months in operation, Acme Bakery & Coffee is closing its doors this Sunday, April 28. The bakery with a vintage vibe specialized in sourdough loaves and jams. But the little shop had its share of trials.The 35-seat restaurant was hindered by high rent, and although there seemed…

Stanzione 87 Opens in Brickell: We Get a First Bite (Photos)

Vide Napole e’po umore translates to “See Naples and then die.” At Stanzione 87, this is the language. If you’ve been to Naples and had true Neapolitan pizza, you can die happy. Or at least owner Franco Stanzione believes so. The good news for locals is we don’t have to…

South Street Closes

South Street Restaurant & Bar, the Motown-inspired restaurant in the Design District, has closed. The restaurant’s Facebook page simply states, “South Street is closed… STAY TUNED FOR WHAT’S NEXT.” The phone at the restaurant went unanswered at 7:15 last night, and a call to sister restaurant Gigi yielded no further…

28. Danny Serfer of Blue Collar

New Times’ Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began with number 30 and will lead up to the county’s…

PB Steak in SoBe: The Pubbelly Trio Strikes Again

When the Pubbelly boys open restaurants, they call them concepts. Their strategies, though, are not about location. It’s not décor. Or cuisine. Or even target crowd. The concept, rather, is Pubbelly. The word describes not food or ambience, but brand. And PB Steak — the latest South Beach restaurant to…

29. Aaron Brooks of Edge Steak & Bar

New Times’ Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up the top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These people have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We began yesterday with number 30 and will lead up to the…

Tongue & Cheek: Cheeky Food, Playful Cocktails (Scrumptious Pictures)

It’s happy hour at Tongue & Cheek. Almost every stool is occupied as the bartender explains the specials, which include $4 craft beers, $8 specialty cocktails, and the daily $10 “family meal.” Before we get a chance to order, chef/partner Jamie DeRosa emerges from the kitchen wearing a gray utility shirt…

30. Allegra Angelo of 50 Eggs

New Times’ Best of Miami 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up our top 30 tastemakers in the 305. These are the people who we think have helped shape the Miami food scene into what it is today. We begin with number 30 and lead…

Burger Land Features Latin Burger and Taco on Travel Channel April 22

When burger aficionado George Motz ate at Miami’s Latin Burger and Taco about three years ago, the owner of the popular pink-and-black food truck, Jim Heins immediately recognized him. Motz, after all, is the man behind the documentary film Hamburger America and author of a book and blog of the…

Biscayne Tavern Opens Tomorrow: Free Craft Beer With Dinner

Whether you live or work in downtown Miami, you will have a new spot for burgers and beers when Biscayne Tavern officially opens tomorrow at the b2 Miami Downtown hotel.Decorated in modern dark brown tones and peppered with many, many flat screens, the tavern is an inviting place to watch…

Zen Sai at Essex House: Secret Sushi on SoBe

Literally hidden in plain sight, the terrace is tucked behind a wall of foilage, safeguarding this hidden gem from the cliches of Collins Avenue. Soft sounds and colored lights set a serene tone as you cross onto the veranda. Much like a child stumbling upon a secret garden, I knew…

Sandwich Qbano In SoBe: Great Garlic, Batman

Sandwich Qbano on First Street and Washington Avenue, is one of many. The Colombian chain serves casual fast food, namely sandwiches. Think of it as a Colombian deli. Then why is it called Sandwich Qbano, instead of oh, we don’t know, Sandwich Paisa maybe? Hell, if we know, but the…

Catch Miami: Cool Scene, Middling Cuisine

Hardy Hill is a man of many vests. They hide beneath his tailored suits, both lustrous and gray. He has a strong chin and coiffed George Clooney-colored hair. He favors vintage Porsches, was once listed among Extra’s Most Eligible Bachelors, and rose to momentary fame after appearing on the CBS…