Swine Southern Table & Bar: Kenny Gilbert Spills the Beans on the Pork

When 50 Eggs Restaurant Group announced they would be opening Swine Southern Table and Bar in Coral Gables, we were excited to learn that Yardbird would have a pork-centric “sister”, with Top Chef Kenny Gilbert creating the menu.We spoke with chef Gilbert, who clearly has a thing for barbeque. Gilbert…

21. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro Moderne

New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.22. Warm Madeleines at DB Bistro ModerneProust went on and on about…

22. Pulpo a Feira at Barceloneta

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.22. Pulpo a Feira…

Dominique Bistro Brings High-End French Cuisine to Brickell

It’s a warm, humid day in May, and the Brickell area is buzzing. There are plenty of high-end dining options: Italian, Chinese, Cuban, and everything else — except French.Enter Dominique Bistro co-owners and brothers-in-law Jose Sigona and Gerardo Barrera. We know what you’re thinking — they’re not French — but…

Edge Steak & Bar: Haute Cuisine at an Affordable Price

One of two lamb chops on my plate at Edge Steak & Bar was overcooked; it was supposed to be medium-rare but was served medium. A side order of haricots verts with mixed mushrooms was bland and contained too many crushed walnuts. Minor errors like those usually aren’t noteworthy when…

23. Short Rib Robata With Truffle Miso at Makoto

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.23. Short Rib Robata…

Midtown’s Pasta Folie’s Offers a World of Noodles at 10 Percent Off

Pasta Folie’s opened quietly a few weeks ago in Midtown, adding to the multiple casual dining choices in the multi-use living/working/shopping area that’s become so much more that Target.The original Pasta Folie’s opened in 1999 in Cannes, France with a pastas-around-the-world theme. The owners, Cedric and Sandrine, decided to expand…

24. Grilled Octopus at Jean Paul’s House

New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.24. Grilled Octopus at Jean Paul’s HouseThe grilled octopus ($14) at Jean…

La Gloutonnerie Open For Business

Every evening, swarms of rich, hungry people roam the blocks south of Fifth Street in South Beach, looking for a place to plunk down big bucks for an upscale dinner.Or at least that seems to be the scenario envisioned by a couple of restaurateurs who recently moved into the neighborhood…

Seven Super Cheap, Healthy Vegan Foods

When adopting an organic plant-based diet, people fear the expense. But nutrient-rich, disease-preventing, obesity-fighting plant foods will save you money on medical bills in the long run (and make you feel better right away).Certainly, organic produce is more expensive than the standard type because it’s in short supply, more labor…

25. Peanut Butter Snickers Pie at Prime One Twelve

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.25. Peanut Butter Snickers…

Ben & Jerry’s Truck at Bayfront Now, Tweet for Free Frozen Yogurt

The Ben & Jerry’s truck is back in Miami now through June 16, offering free frozen treats in time for the unofficial start of summer. The truck will be traveling through Miami, giving away scoops of the new Greek frozen yogurt. The flavors being sampled include: Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberry Greek…

26. Balcarce at Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.26. Balcarce at Buenos…

The Meatball Joint Opens Today: Bernie Matz Does Beer & Balls

Restaurateur Bernie Matz provides the food at Miami’s mecca for literary cafe hounds, Books & Books. So, why is he doing meatballs? We asked this all important question, and the answer made sense. This 30-seater is “all about real, affordable food for locals.” The old King Kone place got new…

27. Green Prawns at Philippe by Philippe Chow

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.27. Green Prawns at…

28. Pork and Beans at Blue Collar

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.28. Pork and Beans…

Overtown Gospel Brunch Tomorrow: Worship, Music, and Red Velvet Waffles

On Saturday, musicians and community leaders will gather to celebrate one of Miami’s oldest and most historic communities, Overtown. It was once known as the “Harlem of the South,” a community filled with artists, writers, and musicians. There were many music clubs and ornate churches filled with song. But neighborhoods…

29. Taco Loco at T-Mex Tacos

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.29. Taco Loco at…