The mafia’s got a way of referring to itself called “this thing of ours.” Chefs are the same, not a mob, but a network of bosses, underbosses, and soldiers who put in work to bring home the fattest envelopes and be recognized for their accomplishments. It’s no secret society, the…
Conrad Miami is no longer chefless. Executive Chef Jonathan McCann fills the four month void at its signature restaurant Atrio, since Michael Gilligan exited in the spring to join the W Hotel South Beach. McCann now oversees the Brickell luxury hotel’s in-room dining, business functions, The Bar, and Atrio, which…
As reported in June, owner Larry Chi was planning his flagship restaurant’s first major cosmetic makeover. The result was unveiled last week, and we’re pleased to report that it’s the same neighborhood spot we know, and menu we’ve grown to love, over the past 16 years. It’s just a little…
Apple Restaurant & Lounge (1437 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach) finally opened its’ doors on Friday, July 10th, and is “gearing up for the Grand Opening celebration towards the end of August”. Remember the good old days, when restaurants used to open only once? The Los Angeles-based resto-lounge promises Contemporary American…
You know that during Miami Spice more than 100 restaurants have reduced fixed prices for lunch and dinner. You may not know clubs, spas, and even hotels have a special deal too. It’s called the “443,” meaning that four people can get admission to a park, enjoy a dinner, or even spend…
It was a deal owner Patrick Gleber (also of Tobacco Road) couldn’t refuse.Baruch Pletner, an Israeli entrepreneur, strolled into Jake’s last Tuesday and expressed interest in purchasing the newly renovated Jake’s. Fast forward to today, and Pletner is already making the place his own, in more ways than one…
Gotta be honest with ya folks, wasn’t able to find out much of anything about Bobby C’s Sports Bar (2024 Collins Ave.), but damn if it don’t look like it may have been a cool place to hang out. Short Order wouldn’t be surprised if off duty police hung out…
One made carabales cheese and walnut empanadas with pear compote. Another, grilled Florida grouper with “bean escabeche” and buñuelos. There was barbeque quail salad with poached egg and passion fruit vinaigrette. Down Island French Toast with foie gras, brioche, and curaçao melted in mouths. The smoked Scottish salmon on warm…
I haven’t yet been to Cantina 71 Restaurant (216 71st Street, Miami Beach). If you haven’t been either, tonight (Tuesday, August 4th) might be the perfect time to try it out: A four-course dinner matched with eight wine tastings in all — for $30 (plus, as always, tax/tip). The starting…
Short Order recently overheard two line cooks trading stories in the kitchen of the Bancroft Supper Club. Cook 1 told the story of learning the careful what you touch after working with hot peppers lesson the hard way after a post chile trip to the bathroom left him burning for…
Heavenly fish tacos have arrived on the stretch of Red Road between Bird and Flagler at Fish Shack Market. First, thick pieces of the daily Triple Tail catch are seasoned and seared a la plancha and land on crunchy strips of julienne green cabbage inside a flash fried corn tortilla. …
Welcome to another edition of Weekend Blog Watch, where Short Order links to recent posts from other Miami food blogs. This week we present our roundup in a rhymeup, but to kick things off, here’s a food haiku:Some eat just to liveOthers simply live to eatMe, I photographHere’s the blogwatch:Pizza…
Mr. Chow, located in the W South Beach (2201 Collins Avenue), will begin to take reservations today, August 3rd, and open the doors tomorrow, Tuesday night. For reservations call 305-695-1699.Five Guys is at it again. John and Raquel Catalano, owners of the Five Guys franchise in Kendall, are opening one…
The New Orleans Supper Club, Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge (621 Washington Avenue), had its’ grand opening on Saturday night. Ahnvee promises upscale dining, live music performances, and lots of Swarovski Crystal pendants. “Our menu has all of the authentic New Orleans favorites like etouffé, jambalaya, gumbos, andouille sausage, red beans…
The dead horse with missing legs and a slit throat on the side of the road in Miami-Dade phenomenon has every pony, stud and stallion, ducking for cover. Apparently there’s enough of a market in underground horse meat that people have turned to a ruthless theft and slaughter combo to…
Chef Sean Brasel’s popular Lincoln Road restaurant Meat Market is launching a new $10 appetizer menu at their bar daily from 5 – 8 p.m. starting tomorrow. Short Order ran into Chef at Taste of the Nation and asked him about charity and hurricanes. Here’s the Q & A…
In a whirlwind of BBQ, BBQ, raw fish and more BBQ, Taste of the Nation was over, as it always is, too soon. Tons of money was raised for a good cause, so we can all go home feeling satisfied.Stand out dishes included the hosting Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne’s last…
Verbal exchange of the week: Last night at Taste The Nations charity event at the Ritz Carlton on Key Biscayne, toward the end of the event, 9:43 p.m., I approach Chef Cindy Hutson of Ortanique, she’s slidin’ off the wine in her drinkin’ glass. I mumble something about shooting the…
An attempt to meet up with a close friend for pints at Brickell Irish Pub on Tuesday ended in disappointment, aside from the company that is! Urban Daddy had reported the pub’s opening on July 15, more than two weeks ago. What a bummer to arrived and find locked doors,…
Back in April when we gave away free Chipotle burrito passes through Short Order we didn’t know they supported slave tomatoes.Chipotle is that company whose whole PR gimmick is “Food With Integrity.” However, they have thus far refused to partner with our favorite Florida farmworkers union, the Coalition of Immokalee…
The Capital Grille’s Master Wine Tasting Event runs through August 23rd and offers the public the opportunity to experience new wines as selected by the Capital Grille’s Master Sommelier, one of only 170 people in the world to hold the master sommelier title, George Miliotes. For $10 at lunch or…
Bengal Modern Indian Cuisine (2010 Biscayne Boulevard) serves up authentic Bangladeshi and North Indian cuisine with a modern twist 7 days a week. And from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. they have an all you can eat lunch buffet for $11.95. Short Order has been to it before, yesterday we…
