Primo Trattoria Italiana in North Miami: Try the Homemade Gnocchi

The best neighborhood Italian restaurants offer good food, fresh pasta, reasonable prices, and a homey environment. Primo Trattoria Italiana in North Miami proffers all of these. It boasts a hefty menu featuring pizza, pasta, and main courses. You might notice the teenage boy pictured on the menu. He’s the son…

Bar Crudo Mingles New Age With Comfort

On this wind-lashed night, no one seems too worried about the weather. Palm trees rock like giant, spindly knitting needles outside Bar Crudo, a tiny restaurant in the condo-crammed South of Fifth neighborhood. Inside, the spunky bartender with a Buddhist tattoo on her back asks a couple for their first…

SuViche: Now Open in Wynwood (Photos)

Last Friday, SuViche’s third outpost opened in Wynwood. And in Miami, the pisco bar is the first of its kind. Short Order sampled some new drinks and menu items. Check out the pictures after the jump. See also: SuViche to Open in Wynwood on November 15…

Bar Crudo in SoFi Is Your New Favorite Date Spot

On this wind-lashed night, no one seems too worried about the weather. Palm trees rock like giant, spindly knitting needles outside Bar Crudo, a tiny restaurant in the condo-crammed South of Fifth neighborhood. Inside, the spunky bartender with a Buddhist tattoo on her back asks a couple for their first…

Michelle Bernstein to Launch Two Pop-Ups During Art Basel

Michelle Bernstein will be very busy during this year’s Art Basel. The James Beard Award-winning chef will not only operate two pop-ups at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, but she will also be the official caterer for Art Basel events. See also: Michael Schwartz to Open Pop-Up Caf� at Design Miami…

La Latina in Midtown: Try the Vegan Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Arepa

The sweet plantains are sliced, deep-fried, and then jammed inside an arepa alongside stewed black beans. The beans — simmered with onions, red peppers, and cilantro — are vegan. The corn cake? It’s also vegan. And those greasy, delicious maduros are vegan too. See also: Miami’s Top Ten Hidden Gems…

Bobby Flay to Attend Opening of Bobby’s Burger Palace at Dadeland Mall

Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP), celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s version of a classic burger joint from days gone by, will officially open at Dadeland Mall on Friday, December 6, after months of anticipation. BBP will be located in Dadeland’s new wing, on the second level (directly above the Microsoft store). Fans…

C’est Bon Serves Delicious Key Lime Pie in Coral Gables

Thanksgiving is approaching, which means Black Friday shopping hysteria is also upon us. The Village of Merrick Park might try to soothe you with holiday tunes and a decorated tree, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Before you pop a Xanax, know this: There’s a sweet spot at this fancy…

Sushi Maki Launches New Menu: We Get a First Bite (Photos)

Sushi Maki has been around for 13 years. Now the environmentally conscious restaurant chain is rolling out a new menu. Last night, Short Order attended a tasting party showcasing Sushi Maki’s novel eats. Pictures of everything we sampled are after the jump. See also: Miami’s Ten Best Soups…

Cavalli Restaurant & Lounge Opening in South Beach (Photos)

Fashion maven Roberto Cavalli is best known for his exotic prints and curve-hugging jeans, but the Florentine designer is also a restaurateur with restaurant/clubs in Milan and Dubai. Both locations offer glittering, Studio 54-esque experiences, Italian cuisine, and celebrity appearances by the likes of Mike Tyson and Paris Hilton. Miami…

Jungle Juice in Sunny Isles: Delicious Wraps and Carb-Free Lasagna

Eating at a juice bar can be risky. Most places master only one kitchen tool: the blender. But Jungle Juice in Sunny Isles thinks beyond the Vitamix. It offers healthful wraps, salads, pitas, sandwiches, and burgers. And on Thursdays, you can try their their carb-free lasagna special…

Mina’s Mediterraneo: Mixed and Modestly Priced

Mina’s Mediterraneo opened a few months ago but feels like it’s been around for years. You could credit the food, which features cozy dishes like mac ‘n’ cheese, coq au vin, and spaghetti Bolognese. Or perhaps it’s the setting — a refurbished Haitian church on the Upper Eastside’s NE 79th…

Pastry Chef Antonio Bachour’s Favorites Restaurants in Miami

Antonio Bachour is one of the best pastry chefs in Miami. At the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, he creates stunning desserts layered with tropical fruits, sorbets, crémeux, and mousse. Here, in his own words, are his favorite restaurants in town. 1. Makoto: “Every time I go, chef Makoto Okuwa…

Latin Burger & Taco Opening Restaurant in Coral Gables

Latin Burger and Taco, the hot pink-and-black roving burger joint, has finally found a permanent parking space after four years of driving around town. Oh, but don’t worry..the original truck will still be out and about. Latin Burger opening a brick and mortar space right on Miracle Mile in Coral…

Via Verdi Cucina Rustica: Rustic Italian Comes to Upper Eastside

Via Verde Cucina Rustica, a new restaurant by the twins behind Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, is set to open on Miami’s Upper Eastside. The place is a partnership between brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro and mixologist Cristiano Vezzoli. It is slated to open at the end of this month at the…