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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 Scarpetta
The price seems steep, but the name says, “I’m worth it.” Scarpetta’s extremely creamy cornmeal ($16) is fluffy and rich, with a smooth consistency that doesn’t want for texture. Served with a “fricassee” of truffled up mushrooms on the side, the first step is spooning the mixture on top; the polenta takes on the exotic fragrance of the shroomy aroma very well. They use a variety of wild mushrooms — everything from chanterelles to shiitakes gets thrown into that little pot of condensed flavor. The gravy is neither too thick nor too thin, more like a mushroom jus with a beefy backbone. It’s a show stealer masquerading as a side dish.
100 Favorite Dishes:
10. Banana Pancakes at Jimmy’s East-Side Diner
11. A La Ranchera at Adelita’s Cafe
12. Gyro Sandwich at Stoupsy’s
13. Waffle Fries at Shuckers Bar and Grill
14. Fried Green Tomatoes at Whisk
16. Masas de Puerco From David’s Cafe
17. Sweet Soy Marinated Skirt Steak at China Grill
18. Duck, Duck, Quail at Haven Gastro-Lounge
20. Pineapple Fried Rice at Mr. Yum
21. Oyster Pie at Red Light Little River
22. Falafel at Romelia Restaurant & Deli
23. Quattro Formaggi Pizza at Andiamo
24. Vegan Curried “Chicken” Salad at Books & Books
25. Budín de Pollo at Rosa Mexicano South Beach
26. Mille Feuille at Sardinia Enoteca
27. New York Spicy Tuna Roll at Toni’s Sushi Bar
28. Banana Nutella Crepe at A La Folie
29. Fish and Chips at Churchill’s Pub
30. Crispy Rice Cake at Michael’s Genuine
31. Sweet Caroline at Mr. Good Stuff
32. Kurobata Pork Belly at Makoto
33. Shack Burger at Shake Shack
35. Crab Cake at La Bottega by Carmen Trigueros
36. Leek Dumplings at Tropical Chinese
37. Chicharrón at El Palacio de los Jugos
38. Baked Brie en Croute at Perricone’s Marketplace & Cafe
39. Local Farmer’s Delight at 1500 Degrees
41. Lifefood Gourmet’s Raw and Vegan Vegetable Pizza
42. Pulled Pork Sandwich at Sparky’s Roadside Barbecue
43. Fettuccini & Garden Mushrooms at Peacock Garden Cafe
44. Spinach Gnocchi at Cavatelli Italian Trattoria
45. Chicken and Rice Soup at Lemoni
46. Lasagna di Pesce at Mai Tardi
48. SoBe Vegetarian Pizza at Spartico
49. Samosas at Thali Indian & Thai Cuisine
50. Carnitas Taco at Orale Taqueria Mexicana
52. Portobello Burger at Latin Burger
53. Ravioli di Aragosta at Caffe da Vinci
54. Grouper Ceviche at Blue Door Fish
55.Fancy Bacon Cheddar Turkey Burger at Oneburger
57. Adult Grilled Cheese at Angelina’s Coffee & Yogurt
58. Country Beef Stew at Jimmy’z Kitchen
60. Raspberry Tart at Le Royal
61. Duck Confit at DB Bistro Moderne
62. Seared Scallops at Bistro One LR at Ritz-Carlton South Beach
64. Huevos Rancheros at Sra. Martinez
65. Apricot Tart at Essensia at the Palms
66. Vegetable Red Curry at Yuga
68. Herb-Crusted Salmon at Lulu
70. Queso de Cabra al Horno (Baked Goat Cheese with Tomatoes) at Tapas y Tintos
72. Mac ‘n’ Cheese Pancake at CheeseMe Mobile
73. Yum Yum and Earth Day Tacos at Nacho Bizness
74. Vegetarian-Smoked Duck at Shing Wang Chinese
75. Steamed Local Snapper In-A-Bag at The Forge
76. Gouda Tater Tots at Meat Market
77. Raspberry Flatcakes at Morgans
78. Barbecue Shrimp at Emeril’s Miami Beach
80. Chicken Salad at Manhattan Cafe
81. Organic Chicken and Sundried Tomato Panini at BLT Steak
84. Chicken Chili Con Queso at Deli Lane Cafe
85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice Box
86. Fig Pizza at Kokopo Fresh Kitchen
87. Poulet Rouge at Cecconi’s
88. Grilled Scallops with Pickled Plum at Zuma
89. Garnachos at Taqueria el Mexicano
90. Pancakes at Sky Grille in Miami Tower
91. Tuna Ceviche at Sushi Samba
92. BBQ Pork Roll at American Noodle Bar
94. Joe Allen’s Bourbon Bread Pudding
95. Lobster Roll at Joe’s Stone Crab Takeaway
96. Brussels Sprouts at Sakaya Kitchen
97. Gandules en Escabeche from Raaga Cart
99. Leek Soup at Buena Vista Deli
100. Dumplings at Chow Down Grill
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