Tomorrow Night’s Art Walk Could Be Food Truck War

Wynwood gallery owners are concerned food trucks cause more harm than good during the Second Saturdays art walks at local galleries. They complain the monthly events are attracting people that are not necessarily serious art buyers.. And they complain of generator fumes and garbage. So they want to tone down…

Six Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Miami

Time again to get sloshed on green beer. St. Patrick’s Day is next Thursday, March 17 so don your best green outfit and head out to one of these Miami celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day Irish FestivalOn Saturday, March 12 get a taste of Irish culture. The South Florida Emerald Society…

Sneak Review: Wine Depot & Bistro 555

​A small sip of next week’s Cafe review:Slices of country bread with flour-dusted crust are brought to each table; try not to eat too many as you’ll want some to go along with just about any food you’re likely to order. Like, say, the charcuterie plate of prosciutto, chorizo, garlic…

Essensia’s Frank Jeannetti and His Naturally Wild Culinary Ride

​Frank Jeannetti’s name may not come up when people talk about the most recognizable chefs in Miami, but it should. One look over his resume would clue anyone in on the fact that this guy has really established himself here after big-time stints at Pacific Time, Biltmore, Pearl, and Nemo.This…

Brunch at The Forge: Bloody Marys and Buffets

The Forge, the iconic Miami Beach restaurant that reopened late last year, is serving Sunday brunch. Last Sunday was the inaugural event, and the dining room was packed and swung to the sounds of Sinatra and Buble. The brunch, which costs $55 for adults, $32 for kids 10 and under…

Two Truck Roundups Scheduled For Tonight

There are two truck roundup locations this evening, so you’re sure to find one convenient to you. Tonight’s features Harleys in Cutler  Ridge and Totally Truckin’ Thursday is at Midtown. Put the kids, the dog, your friends, your family, your significant other, your co-workers – even the crazy cat lady…

Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup: Photos of People, Food, and Fun

The Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup, or BTTR, is quite a spectacle! About thirty food trucks meet each Tuesday on the Johnson & Wales campus (127th and Biscayne Blvd.) bringing together all sorts of people in their love of mobile meals. There’s live music, plenty of space to pop a squat,…

76. Gouda Tater Tots at Meat Market

As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 76…

New Orleans Cooking in North Miami Beach at New Rumcake Factory

So are you getting set for a wild Miami-style Mardi Gras celebration this week? Neither am I. But I did spend some of Fat Tuesday enjoying delectable, homestyle New Orleans cooking in North Miami Beach. Yes, that’s right, there’s a place on NE 163rd Street cooking up jambalaya, po’boy sandwiches,…

77. Raspberry Flatcakes at Morgans

As we count down to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, see our other choices. 77. Raspberry Flatcakes at…

Central Beer Garden to Bring Tunes, Beer, and Grub to CocoWalk

CocoWalk looks to bring back “what the Grove is all about” when Central Beer Garden opens its doors next month. Located on the fourth floor, the restaurant-bar hopes to draw locals and visitors by bringing in local bands and other musical acts whose performances will be pumped through a state-of-the-art sound…

Tango Grill Debuts at Tonight’s Biscayne Triangle Truck Roundup

Some food truck roundups have been switched around so much they feel like a floating poker game, but the Biscayne Triangle Truckers Roundup, or BTTR, keeps going strong. Located at NE 127th Street and Biscayne Boulevard (adjacent to Johnson & Wales University), this roundup features plenty of free parking, live…

78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emeril’s Miami Beach

As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 78…

Camarena Food Truck Hits Miami Friday for WMC

​​Every March, Miami welcomes electronica-crazed masses eager to sweat and do drugs all over our Winter Music Conference. This year, Camarena Tequila will be feeding both the conference tourists, art walkers, and the food truck-crazed locals with tequila-infused tacos.You heard right. Tacos with tequila in them. The booze company’s food…

79. Croquetas at El Floridita

As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 79…

El Rey De Las Fritas Joins Food Truck Scene

Everyday a new truck, it seems. The latest restaurant to hop onto the food truck bandwagon is the popular El Rey de las Fritas, best known for its Cuban hamburgers — or fritas.”We’ve see how it’s been crazy with everyone doing a food truck,” co-owner Mercedes Gonzalez told Short Order…

Mac’n Vegetarian Food Truck Close to $ Goal

A couple weeks back, we introduced you to Francesca Lacuesta and and Mark Jennings, proprietors of the upcoming Mac’n Vegetarian Soul Food Truck. It’ll be the first totally meatless truck to hit the local mobile food scene. And with most menu items also available in vegan, and even vegan gluten-free,…

Carnaval On The Mile Has Food, Fun, Free Stuff

The party is in the Gables this weekend as the annual Carnaval On The Mile kicks into gear. The event on Miracle Mile features paintings, sculptures, photography and crafts. Live musical groups, , including jazz bands direct from New Orleans, perform nonstop on three stages to help celebrate Carnaval, the…