Don’t let the scale of the two-story lavender house with the striped black-and-white awnings and large wrap-around terrace fool you. Inside Morgans, you’ll find only a small dining room that makes a statement with concrete floors, light wood tables and white Eames-style chairs…
Jackson’s has been serving soul food in Overtown, at one location or another, since 1946. Its current incarnation is as a large, bright, 100-plus seat breakfast joint on a redeveloped stretch of NW Third Ave. (open from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m.).The menu includes pancakes, waffles, and the like, as…
On a visit to Columbus, Ohio, this ice cream lover found the holy grail of all things frozen. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams shops is a small family owned business with big flavors. Using local fresh ingredients the seasonal flavors and toppings are a tribute to the Ohio countryside. Our favorites…
On a recent vacation to Israel, we went on the hunt for the tastiest hummus in the Holy Land. While Israel boasts some amazing hummus, that addictive chickpea concoction so beloved in You Don’t Mess With The Zohan, we found our winning dish in a tiny restaurant in Jerusalem’s bustling…
A quick bite from next weeks Cafe review of The Villa:Seared ahi tuna and beef carpaccio were each strikingly presented upon stunning plateware. Four purplish slices of the former were arranged upon a velvety red pepper puree (the peppers juiced, thickened, frozen, and placed on plate like a rectangle of…
Tonight, the first floor of The Webster boutique on Collins will transform into a surf shop. And along with debuting fashionable designs for the Surf The Webster kickoff event, the good people of the famed store will also be serving a fenom Modern Absinthe two piece cocktail. The drink combines…
Americans have potatoes. Cubans have yuca. So in Miami, you can find the root vegetable pretty much everywhere arroz y frijoles are sold. The starch can be boiled or fried but must be drenched in mojo (a sauce prepared with heavy amounts of garlic, olive oil and citrus juices) to…
Last night, Short Order restaurant hopped at the Fontainebleau sampling dishes from the Miami Spice menus that three of its restaurants will offer starting August 1. Having dined at Scarpetta and Hakkasan during Miami Spice last year, I noticed some welcome additions during our media tour.Our first stop was Scarpetta…
RA Sushi Bar of South Miami claims its Viva Las Vegas Roll as its most ordered plate. With such a variety of colors, textures, and tastes (Kani Kama Crab, Sliced Lotus Root), RA Sushi Bar is able to deliver the Strip’s flashy vitality in a sushi roll. RA Sushi Bar…
This episode of Top Chef marked the first of the show’s fauxmances, with the pairing off of Angelo and Tamesha in one corner, and Ed and Tiffany in another. Is it a sign of gamesmanship or true love? Or are these lusty chefs getting lonely in the Top Chef kitchen?…
This cookbook was published in 1989, on the 90th anniversary of the founding of the iconic Martha White Company (now Martha White Foods). The 200-plus page book encompasses, as the title suggests and intro informs, “a little bit of everything” concerning Southern baking and cooking — pies, cobblers, cookies, cakes,…
Racks Italian Kitchen: Topnotch pizza, casual fare, and cocktails
Have you ever dreamed of swimming in a tub of melted chocolate? While Barton G doesn’t provide a life-size chocolate spa for patrons to bathe in, it gets close to this with its Chocolate “G”-Cuzzi, a dark chocolate fondue into which diners can dip ice cream bites, fresh fruit, and…
With summer in full swing that can only mean that Miami Spice is around the corner. The foodie-friendly event commences on August 1, and runs through September 30 with discounts at the top restaurants in Miami. For the uninitiated, that means three-course meals at discounted prices; $22 at lunch and…
Ice cream socials mostly invoke thoughts of church gatherings and neighborhood get-togethers, but not when you’re eating your ice cream overlooking Biscayne Bay at Area 31. The restaurant will celebrate National Ice Cream Month by hosting Scoops for Success tomorrow from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Choose from one of…
The Mexican craze continues to sweep Miami and Agave Loco Pepper-Cured Tequila is just what you need to go with that late night taco run.Made from 100 percent agave, this reposado tequila from Jalisco, Mexico is infused with a blend of six peppers to give it just the right sweetness,…
Ode To Hedy Goldsmith’s Orange Creamsicle Pot d’Creme Doughnuts at Michael’s ($9):Giving in to Hedy’s doughnutsIs like surrendering to lust.You just must.Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink130 NE 40th St., Miami305-573-5550…
The Place: Catch of the Day1050 NW 42nd Ave., Miami (305) 446-4500www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com The Hours: daily, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Ninety cent draft beers, $2.99 for well drinks and wine by the glass and half off Mojitos and select cocktails. The Scene: Admittedly, when you’re looking for some fresh seafood and…
Misha’s Cupcakes was the first in South Miami to break into the cupcake scene a few years back. But today, her treats are becoming the Mickey D’s of the sweet set. Buttercream and Cupcakes Nouveau, two other cupcakeries, are finding their own niches in the same neighborhood…
In light of Spain’s victory in the World Cup, now is the ideal time to revel in Spanish culture. For such an experience, try tapas bar El Pimiento’s garbanzos fritos. This dish features fried garbanzo beans garnished with chorrizo Cantimpalo and parsley. Owner Mylo Gonzalez humbly declared to Short Order…
You asked. He delivered. Here’s the recipe for Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli’s savory, creamy, smoky, and yes, even slightly crunchy, pappardelle carbonara.Pappardelle CarbonaraServes 41 lb dried pappardelle pasta12-16 strips of thick cut bacon, cut into 1-inch cubes2 shallots, thinly sliced1 cup heavy cream1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano2 Tbs white truffle oil4…
Ray Hicks, owner of First & First Southern Baking Company in downtown Miami, is a nice Southern boy from West Virginia. He wants to share with South Floridians his love of good old-fashioned baked treats and Southern cooking. Soft-spoken and cheeful, he spent years in property management before opening the doors of…
