Restaurant Michael Schwartz: A Beach Bonanza

South Beach has never looked as good as it does this sun-drenched afternoon. You’re sitting beneath the sea grape tree at Restaurant Michael Schwartz and watching two dudes play catch with a foam football in the Raleigh Hotel pool. Children romp in the water and beg their parents for more…

Sam Gorenstein’s Top Five Restaurants

Sam Gorenstein sticks to what he knows. At My Ceviche, he serves pristine local fish in burritos, tacos, and even quinoa bowls. When he goes out to eat, the Colombian-born chef doesn’t venture too far from his roots. He clings to seafood and Latin American eats. Here, in his own…

Deliver Lean Is Your Gateway to Veganism

I’ve always wanted to try one of those meal plan services. After all, the thought of coming home to find something waiting that doesn’t have chemicals or tons of added sodium sounds extremely appealing. Trouble is that most of the meal plans out there involve eating beef and pork and…

Iron Chef Morimoto to Open Restaurant at Shelborne South Beach

After years of wishful rumors and hopeful murmurs, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is officially setting up shop in Miami. And, as with many new endeavors, the announcement was made surreptitiously via Craigslist. An ad posted to the site yesterday announces his new outpost at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand South Beach,…

Colette Little French Bistro Debuts on Lincoln Road (Photos)

Colette Little French Bistro opened over two weeks ago on Lincoln Road. Featuring woven chairs and a Parisian-inspired decor, its outdoor terrace feels more Champs-�lys�es than South Beach. Chef Frederick Bouldron, who worked in several Michelin-rated restaurants in France, previously served as chef de cuisine at Miami’s Tosca and Villa…

Go-Go Fresh Food Cafe: A Healthful, Affordable Option in South Beach

On a recent afternoon, we braved the construction on Alton Road to visit Go-Go Fresh Food Caf�. It’s a small, fast-casual restaurant where you order items from a menu laminated on the wall. Offerings include big salads, mini salads, soups, and the popular Go-Go pies (AKA empanadas). As much as…

Jugofresh Expands Food Menu: Try the Calorie-Free Kelp Noodles

Cold-pressed juices and booze-free shots aren’t always as satisfying as something you can chew on. That’s why when Jugofresh’s Matthew Sherman and Darren Laszlo (AKA Chef Paco) invited Short Order to try their new food menu paired with juices, we happily obliged. The 15-course meal featured flavorful, nostalgic dishes. They…

Sam Gorenstein’s Five Favorite Restaurants in Miami

Sam Gorenstein sticks to what he knows. At My Ceviche, he serves pristine local fish in burritos, tacos, and even quinoa bowls. When he goes out to eat, the Colombian-born chef doesn’t venture too far from his roots. He clings to seafood and Latin American eats. Here, in his own…

Trader Joe’s: Top Ten Vegetarian Finds

There are many wondrous finds on the shelves of Trader Joe’s: coconut-covered cashews, cookie butter, $2.99 wine. It’s a magical place — like Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for grownups. And unlike your average Publix, there are all kinds of vegetarian and vegan foods. Here are the top ten vegetarian finds at…

Lure Fishbar at Loews Miami Beach to Open in November

Lure Fishbar is scheduled to open this November in the former Emeril’s space at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel,. This is the second Lure Fishbar to open, with the New York flagship receiving praise for its innovative takes on classic seafood dishes, including a spot on Forbes’ 2010 All-Star Eateries…

Dinner Lab: Members-Only Supper Club to Debut in Miami

Dinner Lab, a self-proclaimed “social dining experiment” with outposts in nine major cities, is set to debut in Miami in early 2014. The members-only supper club hosts up to 80 dinners in each metropolis yearly. And these meals are never exactly the same. For each event, Dinner Lab changes its…

Critical Mass: Cycling Ice-Cream Chef to Offer Halloween Treats Tomorrow

Critical Mass, the monthly cycling frenzy with more than 2,000 participants, will take place tomorrow. And Aleric “AJ” Constantin, the chef who made headlines in July after police arrested him for selling ice cream without a license, will offer Halloween-inspired treats. See also: Critical Mass Miami: Charges Dropped Against Bike-Riding…

Choices Cafe: Travel + Leisure Names Among Best Vegetarian Restaurants

Miami’s not exactly rife with vegetarian options. There aren’t nearly enough, well, choices. But there’s an exception. Since 2011, Choices Cafe has been providing meatless eats for local herbivores. And now Travel + Leisure has recognized its merits. The national magazine has named the Brickell-area cafe among the top vegetarian…

OTC in Brickell: Forging a New Identity

It’s impossible to miss the mimosas at OTC, the year-old Brickell sensation. On a recent Sunday morning, they adorn every table on the porch like fizzy orange vases. The line of patrons is equally obvious. A young crowd clusters by the restaurant’s counter and forms a string of cool kids…

What the Heck Is a 63-Degree Egg?

You might have seen the 63-degree egg. It pops up on several menus around town — at OTC, MC Kitchen, and Eating House, among others. But what the hell is it exactly? “It’s an egg that’s cooked in its shell in a water bath,” explains Jacob Anaya, the executive chef…

Moreno’s Cuba to Open Inside Riviera South Beach Hotel

Latin Grammy-award winner Jorge Moreno is set to open a restaurant inside Miami Beach’s Riviera South Beach Hotel. Moreno’s Cuba, scheduled for a grand opening sometime before the year end, is a tandem effort by Rivera South Beach owner, Nathan Lieberman and Moreno. The two men have worked together previously…

Gordon Biersch to Close Brickell Location

Rumors were circulating that Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant might close its sole Miami location all through the summer, but until now they were shot down by the brewpub chain’s spokespeople. When we didn’t spot the restaurant at this past weekend’s Grovetoberfest, that should have been a dead giveaway. Yesterday,…

Michelle Bernstein Lists Her Five Favorite Restaurants in Miami

Michelle Bernstein will drive for food. The James Beard Award-winning chef of Michy’s ventures north to Lauderhill for Korean barbecue, down to South Miami for Middle Eastern fare, and east to Bal Harbour Shops for Japanese cuisine. Here, in her own words, are her favorite restaurants in town…