Forget all about world hunger, poverty, genocide, war, torture, natural disasters, evil regimes, oil, terrorism, the environment, animal rights, and all that other stupid hippy crap, and let’s focus for just a minute on what’s really important: discontinued junk foods we wanna see back on the market. Here are our…
The great tomato price hike of 2010 is the direct result of the great Florida tomato freeze. But who is behind the freeze, and who stands to profit from it? Dr Evil, that’s who. By the time you read this message, tomato prices may already be at 100 billion dollars…
Make note: Next Sunday, March 14, is Daylight Savings Time. Because if you don’t make note, you might arrive at The Deauville Hotel at Collins Avenue for Big Band Sunday at what you believe is the precise starting time of 6 p.m., only to find that you’ve missed the first…
What it is: One flaky-crusted chorizo/onion empanada and two chicken croquetas. Plus a trio of unnamed exotic sauces. So the question is, Where it at? Give it your best shot in the comments section, and we’ll let you know when you’ve hit the jackpot…
Every year, there is a culinary event I refuse to attend. It’s called Feast With the Beasts and it is a fundraiser for Miami Metrozoo. As a rule, I’m not a fan of zoos or anywhere else animals are held in captivity. (Don’t get me started on the aquatic hellhole…
You may not be able to attend the 82nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday, but, at the very least, you can sup like the stars. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has released his tantalizing menu for the Governor’s Ball, where the likes of Sandra Bullock, Meryl Streep and George Clooney will…
They used to say that you could never find a grocery store on South Beach right? Wrong.Fresh Market plans a $7 million, 28,000 foot store primarily meant for walk-ins on West Avenue and 18th Street, Globe Street reported this morning. . The Herald has complained about a cost of $15…
Here’s Part Deux of our interview with Philippe Ruiz, executive chef of Palme d’Or at the Biltmore. Read the first part of the interview here. You often cook for celebrities and dignitaries. Who was the most impressive or the one who made you the most nervous?I think everybody is important. How…
As a countdown to New Times’ “Best of Miami” 2010, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. Send your nominations to cafe@miaminewtimes.com…
To go along with your Moët & Chandon cocktail, check out this recipe from the champagnemaker’s entertaining ambassador, Katie Lee.”I eat popcorn almost every night and I like to experiment with different flavors,” she says. Maybe that’s how she stays so thin. Consider whipping up a batch of this Chinese…
The Academy Awards are airing this Sunday night, so surely you’re planning a bash to celebrate, correct? Serve a cocktail for each category and by the time the hosts get to the Sound Mixing category (or by the time James Cameron gets through with another cringe-worthy acceptance speech–whichever comes first),…
Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill has received a lot of praise for its food since opening in Midtown Miami, but there’s also something to be said about its unique architecture. Designed by award-winning firm CetraRuddy, the 4,200-square-foot interior was inspired by South America’s colonial, Spanish-style architecture. We love the restored…
Do you like television, Top Chef, Project Runway? Skip this post if you do, having an idea might give you a headache.For everybody else — all five of you — here’s your opportunity to embarrass yourself on national TV. United Plates of America, a new show on NBC where one…
The Place: JB Kitchen & Bar1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami305-415-0070 / jbkitchenandbar.comThe Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.The Deal: $5 Moleca Lime Caipirinhas on Thursdays and $5 DonQ Mojitos on Fridays. There was no happy hour menu for food (orders were made off the appetizer’s menu.)The Digs: JB Kitchen…
While some of the top-name chefs manning kitchens in Miami are busy working on bacon-infused ice creams and three-pound slabs of steak, the Biltmore’s chef Philippe Ruiz continues to focus on making light, classic French dishes with a modern edge, often using just a few natural, high-quality ingredients. Thankfully the critics…
If each slave-picked Florida tomato you ate caused a tooth to fall out, you’d be reduced to bleeding gums in a matter of cheeseburgers.In the winter, most of America’s tomatoes come from Florida, especially the fields of Immokalee, close to Naples, in Collier County, just west of Dade.Unfortunately, the tradition…
If you like socializing on the scenic terrace of Smith & Wollensky while sampling unlimited sips from some 100 whites, reds, rosés, Ports, Moscatels and White Vinho Verdes, all from Portugal, at a very low price ($25) — well, this coming Monday, March 8, is your lucky day.The event is…
Kris Wessel talks James Beard and more
They say never trust a skinny chef, but we spotted several toques working up a sweat at the David Barton Gym at the Gansevoort South during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The number-one gym rat was Art Smith, who is best known as Oprah Winfrey’s chef. The Chicagoan…
Of all the promotional swag I collected during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, one was particularly handy. The magnet containing the recipe for Mercadito’s guacamole de mango was handed to me as we sampled the soon-to-be-open restaurant’s carnitas tacos during the Grand Tasting Village. Being a lover of…
Ready for culinary boot camp? Former One Ninety chef Alan Hughes will be teaching eight three-hour classes in his kitchen starting March 14. The classes, limited to five students, will cover a range of topics starting with the basics. In the first class, students will learn knife techniques, kitchen organization…
If you’ve eaten in the City of Miami in the past three months you may not want to read any farther.There’s a distinct possibility that ugly little roach legs, and furry little rat claws joined your romantic dinner, business lunch, or casual snack.The following list includes five restaurants who have…
