The International Association of Culinary Professionals has announced the nominees for its 2012 writing awards. These honors are handed out for all manner of food writing — newspapers, magazines, internet, blogs, television shows, cookbooks. It even gives nods to the most “Intriguing Use of New Technology” and best “Culinary Product…
Chefs are busy people. When the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival comes to town, many of them are even busier than usual. Poor, poor chefs: They’re either working so hard at the festival or working so hard because of all the extra foodies in town for the…
I’m effin’ pissed. Discovery News published an article yesterday titled “Organic Foods Can Be Loaded with Arsenic.” Lots of similar headlines soon popped up all over the Web.For the casual reader, this header could be translated as, “healthy foods poison you.” I know the first things I think of when I…
When Joe Allen closed its Miami Beach doors after more than a decade of serving New York ex-pats, patrons were devastated. Joe Allen, which served upscale versions of American comfort food — pizzas, burgers, stews, meatloaf, and decadent gigantic desserts, was more than a restaurant. It was a place where…
You might not recognize them yet, but their names should already be on your radar. These chefs are in the kitchen every day, building the culinary foundation for future success. They bring a newfound creativity to comfort foods that we traditionally consider less than great cuisine. Meatballs, spring rolls, cakes,…
Elevation Burger, a fast casual burger chain that features 100 percent USDA-certified, organic burgers made from 100 percent grass-fed, free-range cows, has opened a restaurant in Kendall, across from Dadeland Mall.Elevation Burger is gaining cult status in the states it’s in, with Yelpers in particular singing the praises of the…
It’s that time of year again 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. 92. Moqueca…
Behind closed doors, local chefs complain a little about the lack of exposure during the festival, which brings a slew of Food Network celebrities who do tend to overshadow in the overall scheme of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Now, they also acknowledge that the festival attracts much…
Tuyo: Miami culinary icon Norman Van Aken stays true to his New World vision
It’s that time of year again 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.93. Corvina at…
While exiting Eternity Coffee Roasters the other day, I noticed a fast-food type of place right next door called Asian Pan. A friendly manager behind the counter informed me that it had opened about two-and-a-half months ago, and that it wasn’t a chain. “Not yet,” he added.In fact, it isn’t…
After a brief elevator ride to the top floor of the new Miami Culinary Institute, diners entering Tuyo are instantly captivated by the sweeping view afforded by dramatically framed floor-to-ceiling windows. The breathtaking vista brings the illuminated Freedom Tower and American Airlines Arena front and center, with Biscayne Bay to…
It’s that time of year again 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.94. Spiked Frrrozen…
Here’s a dilemma for the ages: How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget without seeming cheap? The only answer is a romantic picnic. For some reason, putting food in a basket makes everything seem all classy and loving.The Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup, or BTTR, on Biscayne at 127th…
There’s been a bit of speculation about whether or not Halle Berry’s genetically gifted plus one, actor Olivier Martinez, is simply peddling a pet-project with his celebrity status, or creating a restaurant that will have more than a pretty face in front of it. Villa Azur (309 23rd Street, Miami…
There are only 66 American chefs certified by the American Culinary Federation (ACF), and now Miami-Dade finally has one with the appointment of chef Derin Moore at Turnberry Isle in Aventura. In the wide world of culinary talent and style, why are there so few chefs who can really say they…
Sustain Restaurant + Bar is known for its fresh foods, obtained from local farms and purveyors. Sustain’s managing partners, Brian Goldberg and Jonathan Lazar, believe in this concept so much they change the restaurant’s menu to serve that goal, working with produce and products as they are seasonally available.We figure…
It’s that time of year again 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.95. Egg Custard Tart…
The commercials were easily mistaken for Saturday Night Live skits, with their exaggerated enthusiasm, catchy jingle, and seemingly arbitrary products. Believe it or not, Chia Pets still exist, and the line has been expanded to include donkey, puppy, Shrek, and even President Obama planters.Who knew that while waiting for our…
It’s that time of year again 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.96. Soft Pretzels at…
Valentine’s Day is rearing its capitalistic head up, yet again. What to do? Where to celebrate? How much is dinner, drinks, flowers and chocolates going to cost? And frankly, will your main squeeze appreciate your efforts? Here’s some fun stuff that will make you fork up a few bucks but…
Mast Brothers Chocolate is a small boutique factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that makes artisan chocolate.The chocolate is made in small numbered batches from beans specially selected by the brothers who own the company, Rick and Michael Mast.Beans from New Guinea, the Dominican Republic and other exotic locales are brought to…
