Dunkin’ Donuts Opens on Calle Ocho: Freebies and Salsa Dancing

Dunkin’ Donuts is probably one of the few fast food chains that still draws a crowd when one of their locations open. (Come on, when was the last time you cared about a McDonald’s grand opening?)Dunkin’ is celebrating its newest shop, located directly on Calle Ocho this Saturday, March 24…

Jugo Fresh Features Organic Juices, Opens Today in South Beach

​Jugo Fresh, an all-natural juice company that features live, organic juices, is opening its doors today in South Beach.The shop presses their own fully organic fruits and vegetables. These unpasteurized juices are nutrient-dense and alive, meaning once pressed they have a shelf life of only 96 hours. That makes maintaining…

Kangaroo Loin and Mini Yorkies for Aussie Dinner at Edge March 27

​Crikey!Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, Edge Steak & Bar comes up with a concept that blows our minds. Move over, Andrew Zimmern — Bizarre Foods has jack squat on Aussie Dinner night’s menu.The progressive steak house at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami will host this night down under…

Eating House Shows Rising Chef’s True Potential

So far, Miami has barely acknowledged the pop-up-dining movement that has captured many other cities’ imaginations. The concept is simple: A restaurant pops up in an unused space for a limited, specifically planned period of time. It allows chefs and restaurateurs to operate with far less financial pressure than in…

Hedy Goldsmith Talks James Beard, Cookbooks, and Tattoos

On Monday, the 2012 James Beard finalists were announced, leaving Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith the last hope of Miami taking home a coveted Beard award this year. Her boss, Michael’s chef/owner Michael Schwartz, received the Beard award for Best Chef South in 2010. Goldsmith spoke with…

Sra. Martinez Adds Menu Items, Cocktails to Brunch (Photos)

Chef Michelle Bernstein has upped the ante on her brunch at Sra. Martinez with more than a dozen new menu items, plus cocktails.Brunch is one of the few times people feel free to enjoy an alcoholic beverage before the sun goes down, but the choices are usually slim — bloody…

Giraffas’ Speedy Brazilian Fare Coming Soon to Midtown

In what can be only described as a love child between a churrasco and a fast food joint, Giraffas quicker alternative to Brazilian fare has a long, successful history in its motherland of Brazil. The flagship store here in the states, located at 1821 NE 123rd Street in North Miami,…

Veganism Is My Health Insurance

Going to the doctor is hardly an option for me. It hasn’t been since I left my last full-time job — and the health insurance it offered — about a year and a half ago, when I decided to pursue my writing career.As a freelancer, I’m lucky to enjoy a…

73. Creamy Tahini with Hummus at Broken Shaker

It’s that time of year again 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.73. Creamy Tahini…

74. Kobe Burger at CG Burgers

It’s that time of year again 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.com74. Kobe Burger…

T.H.R.I.V.E.’s $20 Three-Course, Raw Vegan Weekend Brunch

The typical South Beach Sunday brunch often includes a bloody Mary/mimosa budget that hovers around $25. Tack on some half-cooked eggs slathered in glorified mayonnaise and some breakfast rib eye or butter-soaked French toast, and you’ve got yourself a $50 to $75 tab that serves only to postpone your weekend…

First Bite: Villa Azur Brings the South of France to SoBe

Villa Azur is striking, though familiar. Sixteen foot high drapes, reminiscent of those at the Delano welcome guests as they stroll into the open white doors.  White leather couches meet French country touches in the lounge/bar area, complete with stylish fireplaces built into the walls. White French doors open into…

75. Brie Mozzarella Sticks at The Local

It’s that time of year again 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.com75. Brie Mozzarella…

76. Paleta de Elote at La Michoacana Paleteria

It’s that time of year again 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.76. Paleta de…

Huahua’s: Todd Erickson’s New Taqueria

Haven’s executive chef Todd Erickson and owner Mike Boles, feel that there is a serious need for real Mexican tacos, currently lacking in their neighborhood.”We know from being in this area, that there are not a lot of options for fast dining for all the businesses and people living here,”…

Barceloneta Gives Its Own Perspective on Spanish Cuisine

Not so long ago, the South Beach dining scene was one big tourist trap of overpriced and overhyped restaurants. But then came the enterprising team of chefs Jose Mendin and Sergio Navarro and managing partner Andreas Schreiner, a crew that has been single-handedly filling the trendy zip code with value-fueled,…

Charlotte Bistro Closes (Again), but Another Comeback Looms

Charlotte Bistro has been a favorite of ours since chef-owner Elida Villarroel first brought her talents to Miracle Mile in 2009. The French bistro fare was always elegant and sublime, the signature chocolate soup was fab, and the eclectic décor was charming and cool (Best Restaurant for Intimate Conversation, 2010)…