Today marks the official start of National Ice Cream Month (thank you, President Reagan, for acknowledging this frozen treat deserves not just a day, but four weeks’ worth of celebration), and the folks at La Marea gave us the chance to sample not one, not two, but more than two…
Miami Today reports this week that Southeast supermarket giant Publix is planning to open a new store in the Edgewater/Omni area at 1776 Biscayne Blvd. This is perhaps one of the most needed grocery stores in all of Miami-Dade. While the grocer has opened an excessive amount of stores in…
This is the first of what will be an ongoing series that looks at interesting cookbooks. Some will be new and familiar, chosen because we think they’re really good. Others will be highlighted as a means of introducing you to cookbooks you might not know about — due to being…
How can it be that a new falafel joint opened almost a year ago and nobody told me? I had to sniff it out myself while riding by last night on Washington Avenue. Crazee Olive Mediterranean Grill is actually more than just a falafel joint — it offers a pretty…
A.C.’s Icees at Kennedy Park are frosted to fight the heat
BK flame-grilled chicken on whole-grain ciabatta bun
Jack Frost on South Beach melts away
Cocktail culture at Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge for serious happy-hour drinkers
Flapjack Flip-Off X: Miami’s best pancakes
Soyka Restaurant brings in new chef
Philippe Chow and Mr. Chow are overrated
Most foodies turn up their noses when asked about dining in shopping centers. But every once in a while, when something is really worth it, they suck up their gourmet pride and dine within reach of Subways and dollar stores. La Crema de las Empanadas (7800 NW 25th St., Doral;…
Drexel Irish Pub coming to South Beach
Sra. Martinez serves barbecue for the summer
If you know Anthony Bourdain from No Reservations and nothing else, perhaps you’re under the impression he’s just some cuddly middle-aged curmudgeon. Newsflash: You’re wrong. Sure, he can be a friendly, engaging, and gracious dude. But for a full, uncensored view of Bourdain’s too-hot-for-TV alter ego, you need to read…
The place: Hurricane Bar & Grill 365 N. Royal Poinciana Blvd., Miami Springs305-884-5077The hours: Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m. The deals: $1 off everything at the bar and half off all appetizers. The scene: You can live your entire life in Miami and never go to Miami Springs,…
Sure, there’s that pesky oil spill dumping hundreds of millions of gallons of deadly crude into our fish basket. But when all the seafood is dead or infected, we can find sustenance in the industry that put us in this situation.Besides, gas station food is awesome at 3 a.m. or 3 p.m…
Plato Royale usually compares and critiques food. But in this edition, it’s all about sangria. The punch-like concoction is traditionally made with Spanish red wine from the Rioja region. But white wine sangria, sangria blanca, is a cool and crisp alternative. Restaurants throughout the area have their own spins on…
With all the hubbub over the Norman’s 180 debut, perhaps you missed the news that Fin, Jonathan Eismann’s local, sustainable seafood restaurant in the Design District, opened its doors last night. Last December, Short Order sampled some of Fin’s dishes, including a delectable Palm Beach Spanish mackerel with broccoli rabe (in photo)…
The Tenth Annual Mrs. Beeton Flapjack Flip-Off is here. Leading up to publication, Short Order each day has highlighted one of the five unwitting contestants. Today: THE WINNER!…
Talavera Cocina Mexicana is keeping secrets. The cilantro margarita may be wildly popular, but its recipe might as well have been developed by government intelligence.In reality, seasoned bartender Damien St. Lawrence conjured up the cocktail recipe ten years ago. He got the idea from a cilantro/lime-flavored sorbet at a gelato…
If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.They’ve been busy over at the Restaurant at the Setai, reworking the menu, adding a weekly “Summer at the Setai” prix fixe menu and wine specials, and gearing…
