We had another Bourdain sighting in town yesterday. Despite the 24 Hour Layover’s production team trying to hide filming locations, the Twitterverse exploded with Bourdain’s whereabouts. Seems as though Bourdain was on a boat yesterday, cruising over to Stiltsville for a little unique sightseeing (and maybe some fishing and a…
This week we review Haven, a South Beach gem. Here’s a quick sneak peek:Like the ambiance, the cuisine pulsates too. Haven flashes a bright young chef in Todd Erickson, whose gastronomic smarts are what make this more than just a kick-ass 21st-century psychedelic lounge. Erickson was formerly sous chef at…
No one will disagree that we’ve officially entered the unbearable phase of the Miami summer. With temperatures in the 90s and humidity in the same percentage, we need something frosty to eat. Clarabelle’s Cupcakes has come up with a line of “Say Cool in the Summer” cupcake flavors. The treats,…
The Muscle Milk Fitness Retreat recently made its South Florida stop at Nikki Beach. Miamians know the place doesn’t scream protein shakes and athleticism, but it does serve as an iconic South Beach backdrop. Muscle Milk’s event aligned with Swim Week by getting invitees in bikini bod shape. Sponsors enlisted…
Advice culled from a fast-food survey among Consumer Reports readers in the August issue: “Next time you have a craving for fast food, think twice about slowing down for Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s, or Taco Bell.”These big names fared quite poorly in the poll of 36,733 readers who rated 53 chains…
As mentioned yesterday, tomorrow is National Ice Cream day. And Cowabunga Ice Cream is offering online customers a 50 percent discount on product purchases. At $7.39 per pint and $13.99 per quart, these frozen treats could use a price cut. Simply enter promo code “luxurytaste6” at checkout.Cowabunga’s frosty stuff is…
Ahmet Karaca, has expanded and divested his food truck empire. His truck Happy Greek/Chef on 4 Wheels, which serves Greek favorites, has had so much success since its February start, he’s recently launched a new truck concept, Meatballs & Etc. Meatballs & Etc. features balls. Lots and lots of balls…
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 officially opens today and with it we say goodbye to Harry and his world, as we return to our little muggle lives. Stop by Sweetness Bake Shop in Pinecrest this weekend to bid a sweet farewell to Hogwarts with special cupcakes and…
Yesterday in part one we questioned local chefs about whether the old idea of the classic, French-trained chef is passé. Today we have a few other questions along the same lines. Pascal Oudin of Pascal’s On Ponce joins the conversation along with the returning toques: Alfred Portale of Gotham Steak;…
From Reaganomics, to the end of the Cold War, to Bedtime for Bonzo, President Ronald Reagan was either loved for his charming smile and love of chimpanzees, or hated for his ultra-conservative economic policies.As far as we’re concerned, his most important contribution to the good ol’ US of A was…
Banquet Chef de Cuisine Simon Bowker moved to the U.S. to take on the kitchen management of a massive event space at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. In the first part of our interview we got the lowdown on what it’s like to work in Dubai, and how he handled the…
When you hear the name Brianna Banana, you may be tempted to follow it with “bo banna.” Or maybe that’s just our juvenile tendencies. In any case, that wouldn’t be the first comment that Brianna Banana owners Kara and Lisa Trucchio have heard about the name they chose for their…
It was while watching the PBS show Point of View about the Un des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France pastry competition (Kings of Pastry) — in which classically-trained pastry chefs undergo intense training and pressure to vie for the honor of being one of France’s finest craftsmen in their field –…
If you’re a fan of the food trucks (and who in Miami isn’t), chances are you have a favorite. It could be the cheesy goodness of CheeseMe, Sugar Rush’s cupcakes or Jefe’s fish taco, but we know you have a special truck that gets your heart and tastebuds racing. If…
The Dining Room in SoBe is a dandy
Chef de Cuisine Simon Bowker technically has the biggest job at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. He oversees the banquet program, which encompasses more than 220,000 square feet of event space (and you thought your two thousand square foot apartment was impressive). He leads a team of 70 people including those who…
One of Miami’s favorite spots for brunch and chill-out moments, Morgans, is opening a second location at the former Joe Allen spot on Purdy Avenue in South Beach. According to Morgans owner Barclay Graebner, the target opening date is August 1. That assumes all the required permitting and transfer of…
In March, Short Order reported that although Myles Chefetz’s Nemo had closed, plans were in the works to turn the space into Prime Fish. In an email to Short Order, Chefetz said, “Nemo was my first Miami restaurant and after 15 years I’m excited to be developing a new concept…
Philippe, chef Philippe Chow’s high-end Chinese restaurant, has closed its Gansevoort Miami Beach location. Fans of Chef Chow’s lettuce wraps and Peking duck need not despair — the restaurant will reopen with two new locations in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood and Boca Raton. A call to the Miami Beach restaurant was…
Latin House Grill has two reasons to celebrate tonight. It’s the food truck’s first anniversary, and the owners are launching a second mobile, LH2. As with most birthdays, los grilleros are throwing a party and inviting everyone. At the Tropical Park food truck roundup tonight, you can munch to your…
Whoo boy. Another steakhouse. Yippee. That’s what we thought when we received the invitation from the new Kane Steakhouse’s public relations company to come in and chow down. Now we’re never ones to turn down a free meal but, really, a new steakhouse on South Beach? That ranked up there…
We pretty much have to be drunk to find ourselves eating hydrogenated oil and FD&C Blue #1-infused grub at fast food chains like Sonic or Burger King. But maybe that’s the strategy some greasy food peddlers are banking on: that lots of people are down to order triple-fried fries and…
