Kokoriko Natural Rotisserie, a fast-casual restaurant, has opened in Brickell, bringing Colombian-style chicken and sides to Miami. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Kokoriko Chicken has been open in South Miami for years. Both restaurants are owned by the same parent company, by the way. The difference, we’re told,…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.48. Victoria Station at…
Juvia’s Cuisine Doesn’t Quite Equal the Setting, but the Vista Is Glorious
Juvia sits on the penthouse level of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed building at 1111 Lincoln Rd. like a sparkling jewel set in concrete. After a brief elevator ride, guests step into an open-air dining room with vertical gardens designed by Patrick Blanc. The rest of the space is defined…
Clayton and Valerie Chelley were looking for a location to open a second wine bar. After only 16 months in business, their first, Vinos on Duval in Key West, already had a loyal following of locals looking for an oasis of tranquility in one of America’s most famous party towns.”We…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.49. Oyster Pan Stew…
Angie Padilla wasn’t aware of the insane story about the confiscated cupcake-in-a-jar that dominated the news for a brief minute back in December. When the story broke about Rebecca Hains having her jarred cupcake confiscated by TSA officials in Las Vegas, Angie was too busy making her cake-in-a-jar as a…
Josh’s Delicatessen and Appetizing, in the old Chow Down Grill Surfside location, is just right for the spot.In an effort to bring the old Jewish-deli concept back where, surprisingly, there isn’t one like it, Josh Marcus and his second in command, Jason Suttmiller, offer all the favorites: pastrami, corned beef,…
Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York, and Kings County Pizza is located in North Miami Beach. The small slice of a restaurant is owned by a couple with roots in Queens and Long Island, but the pizza is touted as “Brooklyn’s Finest.” I’m not sure I’d go that…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.50. Gnocchi “Romana” at…
Mor, from Tel Aviv, opened his kosher sandwich shop at 19200 West Dixie Highway in Aventura about two months ago. There are some ten sandwiches on the menu that look like food you would find anywhere else — such as the “Italian” sub of dried salami, honey-glazed turkey breast, lettuce,…
If you’ve been waiting for the day a Dos Equis taco truck drives into your city, stay thirsty my friend. It’s coming soon. The “most interesting” food truck in the world is on a multi-city tour and coming here on Wednesday, partnering with Jefe’s food truck and chef Jack Garabedian…
This past weekend, the LA Times published an editorial suggesting pregnant women who adhere to a vegan diet and subsequently raise vegan children are irresponsible. The writer, Alexandra Le Tellier, was responding to the release of Vegan Is Love, a new children’s book that explains and advocates a vegan diet…
In the spirit of 4/20, Coral Gables’ newest pop-up, Eating House, assembled a stoner-friendly menu of munchies that had crowds lining up around the restaurant. Small bites were offered at only $4.20, including Funyum dip and chips, slow-roasted short ribs with nachos, mac n’ cheese that sold out in 30…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.51. Minuta at La…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.As one of South…
To enter Bianca, the Delano Hotel restaurant that arrived at January’s end, is to step back in time to South Beach during the heady ’90s. In those days, fine-dining establishments could charge what they wanted for whatever fussed-up fusion cuisine they felt like serving. They could provide negligent service and…
It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com53. Salted Lime Pie…
When I first read about Victoria Moran’s Main Street Vegan, I thought the book was beneath me. After all, it’s primarily a guidebook for aspiring vegans, and I’ve been on the vegan wagon for a few years now.In reading it, though, I learned some powerful new things about the ethics…
Technically speaking, Kone Temaki Sake Lounge does not serve fat sushi rolls/ But as the name suggests, it specializes in temaki, or sushi cones. Temaki looks like an ice cream cone, but is a little smaller — the nori serves as the “cone” and raw fish, rice, and whatever else…
The innocent reputation that has accompanied cupcakes since the dawn of the oven is about the get tarnished. Sweet & Tipsy is a local cupcake company that is going to help change all of that. Alcohol and all.Bakeries, of course, are not too keen on getting awarded liquor licenses, so…
