Creeping into 3rd quarter 2009 and things may be starting to look up for the economy, maybe even in Florida, possibly even Dade. Could be the thought of Summer’s heat subsiding, but the the streets are talking, and there’s optimism in the air. Recent South Florida food blog posts reflect…
Recipes passed down from generation to generation are special. That they stand the test of time is reason alone to love them — a generous helping of the past on a plate or in a casserole dish. Newly born dishes, shaped by chefs forging brave trails in restaurant kitchens, are…
Yesterday evening, I found myself in a shadowy corner of the Yard House, a warehouse-style chain restaurant and beer supermarket at Merrick Park. There’s a massive selection of 50-odd pale ales, dark ales, lagers, and more; it’s a garish scene, set to the nerve-squelching strains of so-called classic rock like “Nothing’s…
Chops, ribs, asado, or baked. A sandwich, tortilla, or layed on a plate.Holler lechon! And do what you do,here’s 15 bucks off from Short Order to you.(when you spend 50)That’s right folks, Short Order is here to deliver a digital handoff in savings for all you carnivores.La Esquina del Lechon…
Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub opens for business in Brickell today at 5 p.m. Dubbed Waxy’s On The River, the address is 690 NW 1st Court, on the river side of the Neo Vertika building.Starting tomorrow they will begin their regular operating hours of 11 a.m. to 5 a.m. Waxy’s On…
Wasup. Que bola. Que tal. Que onda. Wat they do. Sak pase. Sak ap fet. Comment allez vous. Konichiwa. Another week, another weekend. When will all the weeks end and leave us just the weekends? Thanks to the great American time conspiracy, probably never. Here’s what you might have missed…
Is there something in Brooklyn water that makes a bagel great and authentically New York-tasting? Steve Fassberg thinks so, but others find a hole in this theory, particularly our local bagel shops and some consumers and food bloggers who have tasted the goods. But in this edition of debunk-the-myth on…
Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District is getting another notch in its belt.The Urbanite Bistro (62 NE 14 St, across the street from The Vagabond), serving what a press release calls “eclectic bistro fare” is scheduled to open to the public September 10th.The press release says it’s an 83 seat…
Be Organic (click) are four chefs whose mission it is to spread the gospel of the organic lifestyle, its health, emotional, and monetary benefits.September 2nd they embark on a journey across the state of Florida, on bicycles, riding an average of 40 miles a day in 40 days and 40…
The question is not, is three Michelin star restaurant-experienced Chef Elida Villarroel ready for Coral Gables, but rather, is Coral Gables ready for her?Pensive and profound, yet uncomplicated. Calculated with a penchant for impulse. The mother of two and a half year old Andrea at home, whom she refused to…
Churchill’s Pub aka Churchill’s Hideaway is getting ready to celebrate 30 years in existence in Miami’s Little Haiti. There are a lot of old bars/live music venues in Dade, but what sets Churchill’s apart is that they’ll let anybody play there, which along with it being Dade County’s home of…
Ariston Restaurant, New Times’ 2009 winner for Best Greek Restaurant, has just premiered a new set menu that makes it the Least Expensive Greek Restaurant as well. Deal is $34.95 — for two! — for a three course meal that includes: Choice of Greek salad, dip of the day with…
Brunch Bonanza at the Biltmore in Coral Gables and the Four Seasons on Brickell
Books are like glasses, people think they make them look smart. South Beach’s version of reading is eating at a book store on Lincoln Road, hence the success of Books & Books Cafe (927 Lincoln Road), now in its fifth year.To celebrate they’re offering specials on lunch for $18.09 and…
A recent weekend roadtrip to Ginnie Springs in High Springs, Florida with a beautiful girl found Short Order investigating the “Free Orange Juice” billboards on the Florida Turnpike. Pictured above is Bill Koki, a worker at one of several Florida Citrus Centers where the free juice is distributed out of…
Burger King continues its quest for world domination, 4th quarter numbers are in, profits are up, revenues down. [Forbes] [BizJournals] [BKCorp]Miami Dade Water & Sewer Department launching advertising campaign to promote the benefits of tap water for your drinking pleasure. [Bnet] [FoodWaterWatch]Lime Fresh Mexican Grill names a former Starbucks exec…
Back-to-school doesn’t have to mean an end to fun. It’s time to play with your food, and we don’t mean spaghetti sculptures of Fluffy the poodle.Metrozoo and Crazy Pianos are both hosting one-time events for the kid in all of us.Metrozoo (12400 SW 152nd St; Flooded Forest Room at Amazon…
Howie’s Healthy Eating is on the A2 road at the turnoff to YS Falls, west of Treasure Beach on Jamaica’s Southwest coast. Truckers and tourists alike make sure to stop in at this institution for all manner of Jamaican food cooked in large pots over pimento wood fires — 24…
Asylum.com is running a poll to find America’s most macho man caves, and we’re weighing in — not that they asked or anything. Currently listed as Miami’s entry (via foodforthought.com,) is Kingdom, which was recently nominated by a certain local female food critic for best burger. Let’s do right by…
Kourtney Kardashian is naked, at her house, where she runs around all day with no clothes on, which is what she told media she likes to do. The reality television star of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami fame is also pregnant. Kourtney spent the summer hot and wet on Miami…
Aah vending machine, that great bastion of robot based snack-type commercial transactions. Frosted cakes, chocolate bars, sour candies, chips a plenty and sodas to go with em’, that’s the vending way. A South Florida company called Natural Choice Vending begs to differ. Two vegetarian raised sisters from Miami, Jennie and…
Bayside Marketplace, 1988, cocaine, gold chains, bikini broads, and look-at-me money. Happy hour at Bar Balu, pictured above, looks like a sardine tin packed full of Arnold Zimberg shirt wearing office clone mothafuckers, which is fitting, since he owned the place.A 1988 Nation’s Restaurant News article verifies Bruce and Arnold…
