Square pizza, flat patties, watery, semi-green beans, and most importantly, chocolate milk cartons. School lunch probably hasn’t changed much since, well, ever, but here are two things you may not know.Breakfast is free at all Miami-Dade public schools.Your kid may qualify for the free or reduced price lunch program.Regular price…
Las Vegas airport has slot machines, Idaho airport more than likely sells potato sacks, California airports might as well sell weed in their vending machines. Miami International Airport has something they don’t. Cuban coffee, La Carreta style.Now, the county is looking to fill more food & beverage locations in the…
Sandwich Slingers and Zingers: La Sandwicherie and Chicago’s Bakery & Deli
Let’s face it. There are many reasons to love IKEA, and food is not one of them when you are a foodie. At the cafeteria, pre-made wraps and salads, plus desserts and a hot line straight from the freezer, hardly equal fuel for a day of combing through 293,000 square…
The Ritz Carlton South Beach’s DiLido Beach Club (One Lincoln Road) is an oceanfront restaurant that serves food inspired by South Mediterranean and North African cuisine. Top Chef Jeff McInnis runs the kitchen. He is shown above filling up on liquid nitrogen. What could he possibly need that for? Check…
Ever had a termite sandwich? The bread’s hard as wood and when you get done there are insect legs stuck in the cracks between your teeth. Here at Short Order we don’t wanna see that happen to anyone, unless that’s what you ordered. Here’s a roundup of recent violations from…
Shiso Miami Is So Cool
In light of our current economic turmoil going-green is rooting out the red tape as conscientous local governments realize the benefits of urban farms on public property. Today the AP released a story that details the explosive growth of community agriculture and volunteer farms that is occurring across urban areas…
It used to be that people rented a hotel room, ate dinner, got drunk and screwed. Now that people have gone back to doing that at home, it’s the hotels that are getting screwed.Morgans Hotel Group Co. owns or has an ownership interest in properties around the world including The…
How’s that Chipotle burrito taste? Is there enough possibility of slavery in it? Care for a side of exploitation? Need a little extra sub-poverty wages in that?Strange that Chipotle, a company whose corporate persona is built on their slogan of “food with integrity,” refuses to partner with the Florida farmworkers…
What’s teal and orange and goes down easy? No, unfortunately we’re not talking about the Dolphins cheerleaders, we’re talking about the new “Fins Roll” at Ra Sushi.It’s an eight-piece spicy lobster roll topped with fresh salmon and avocado, drizzled in spicy mayo sauce and it costs $12. Umm, that’s $1.50…
Bancroft Supper Club (1501 Collins Ave) is a culinary nightlife concept on South Beach. They have a full menu with organic elements created by well respected, high profile chef, Tim Andriola of TIMO in Sunny Isles, and a full scale night club open til 5 am. Andriola, a New Hampshire…
Summer is economic vampire season in Miami. That’s when the coffin dwelling business monsters rise up from the bottom line to stake their claim on losing ventures and feast on the blood of the restaurant industry. Sure Short Order is what society may deem “a week late” on reporting July’s…
Nothing says backstage lounge at a heavy metal show like booze and groupies right? Well amend that to add green tea mate, organic, single origin Sumtran coffee, puffed fruit, and premium chocolates. Miami company Explorer’s Bounty has struck a deal with Backstage Artist Lounge (aka payed them) to stock their…
Red the Steakhouse Serves Savory Meat in Miami Beach
Howl, hoot, holler, eat and drink like a coyote, not the kind that transports contraband, the kind you can find with their eyes to the sky. Tomorrow night is a full moon and that means the beach is one of the best places to enjoy it in South Florida. Sure…
The mafia’s got a way of referring to itself called “this thing of ours.” Chefs are the same, not a mob, but a network of bosses, underbosses, and soldiers who put in work to bring home the fattest envelopes and be recognized for their accomplishments. It’s no secret society, the…
Conrad Miami is no longer chefless. Executive Chef Jonathan McCann fills the four month void at its signature restaurant Atrio, since Michael Gilligan exited in the spring to join the W Hotel South Beach. McCann now oversees the Brickell luxury hotel’s in-room dining, business functions, The Bar, and Atrio, which…
Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its’ doors on Friday, July 10th, and is “gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August”. Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? The Los Angeles-based resto-lounge promises Contemporary American…
It was a deal owner Patrick Gleber (also of Tobacco Road) couldn’t refuse.Baruch Pletner, an Israeli entrepreneur, strolled into Jake’s last Tuesday and expressed interest in purchasing the newly renovated Jake’s. Fast forward to today, and Pletner is already making the place his own, in more ways than one…
Heavenly fish tacos have arrived on the stretch of Red Road between Bird and Flagler at Fish Shack Market. First, thick pieces of the daily Triple Tail catch are seasoned and seared a la plancha and land on crunchy strips of julienne green cabbage inside a flash fried corn tortilla. …
Mr. Chow, located in the W South Beach (2201 Collins Avenue), will begin to take reservations today, August 3rd, and open the doors tomorrow, Tuesday night. For reservations call 305-695-1699.Five Guys is at it again. John and Raquel Catalano, owners of the Five Guys franchise in Kendall, are opening one…
