The first Sonic to ever open in Miami-Dade County received a huge welcome from hungry Homesteaders on Monday. Hundreds of people made lines to drive-thru, take-out, and eat-in. There were even orange traffic cones and Sonic employees directing cars to make sure everything went smoothly.Most people found themselves waiting between…
In the middle of downtown Miami’s usual assortment of fabric stores and cafeterias selling coladas and pastelitos is a smattering of new and funky shops and restaurants opening to the delight of young professionals living and working in the neighborhood. The most unique offering has to be Tutu & Spice…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 this week, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 9. Creamy Polenta at ScarpettaThe…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 11…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 June 16, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy’s…
Yesterday’s roundup listing was anemic, perhaps because all of those food trucks were resting their little tires and batteries for this weekend. Tonight through Sunday, there are nine roundups planned in South Florida — a roundup to suit every taste and neighborhood, so bring your appetite! Friday June 10 Grand…
There’s a reason that Willy Wonka still appeals to us: Candy is exciting, no matter your age. So when someone decides to take crazy candies and make them into milkshakes, you know they’ll be good. Make a Shake, which opened just a few weeks ago on the corner of Lincoln…
City Hall, the planned Biscayne Boulevard restaurant, missed its April opening date. Driving by yesterday, we saw a light on…so we parked the car and walked over to find the doors locked but none other than owner Steve Haas behind the bar. We knocked and he answered. We started with…
Hans Viertl owns a few breakfast/lunch restaurants around Miami that have a comfortable yet classy New York/Euro flare. In the first part of our interview, we spoke with him about getting home to his family for dinner and his former life with Club Med. In this, the second par of…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 next week, Short Order serves up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 14. Fried Green Tomatoes at…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 next week, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 15…
Two bits of food truck news for you, courtesy of the food truck grapevine.Chef Brian Aaron of Aaron’s Catering Express teamed up with fellow Miami chef, Andres Barrientos, to film an episode of Food Network’s 24 Hour Restaurant Battle. In 24 hours, chefs Aaron and Barrientos must conceptualize a pop-up…
We met former Club Med chef and restaurateur Hans Viertl at his lovely cafe, Sacha’s, which is tucked quietly around the side of an office building in downtown Coral Gables. Like his other businesses, Fountain Bistro, La Ficelle Cafe, and Fountain Deli, the New York/European style eatery is open only…
Makoto ranks with Asian greats
Hype about restaurants is overrated. As with women, sometimes those that receive the least buzz are the ones that deliver the goods.Last night, a pleasant surprise was discovered in a Kendall shopping center across the street from the Falls shopping mall. A few storefronts down from Little Hoolies, sits Ciro’s…
The synthetic sex hormone/industrial chemical, bisphenol A, or BPA, may be more harmful than scientists previously thought.In previous tests, researchers administered BPA to rats in single doses, but that did not mirror the way human beings are exposed to the chemical. In light of this realization, scientists at the University…
Immensely popular Midtown taqueria, Mercadito, expands its evolving empire by adding a new restaurant concept to the roster. Tavernita, a Spanish-style gastropub opening this summer in Chicago, will arrive on South Beach by the end of 2011. An eclectic mix of small plates will encourage sharing, as socialization is the…
Food truck burgers just got a little more interesting with the debut of Okay! Extreme Burgers at Cauley Square tonight. The truck features Colombian-style burgers and hot dogs, offering both ala carte and combo options. What really sets this truck apart is the gut-bomb Extreme Burger, a giant sandwich consisting…
, the southernmost outlet of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant empire, will permanently close on August 7, after its last dinner service. Opened in November 2003, Emeril’s is located at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The hotel has undergone renovations, with the restaurant space, located at the property’s St. Moritz building,…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 17…
Going to a food truck roundup is like visiting Disney World. Bright colors, hearty meals, and long lines amass in an almost euphoric flurry. The trucks seem to simply appear before your eyes, delivering mouth-watering goodness.Behind the scenes is Tania Ramirez, the diligent owner of Food Cart USA, whose customers…
Sushi Central Lounge, which recently opened on the third floor of Cocowalk, is part of the ongoing trend of new restaurants and lounges bringing life back to Coconut Grove. Sushi Central Lounge is located next door to the Paragon Grove 13 Movie Theatre, and diners can take advantage of a…
