Obamas at Michael’s Genuine in Miami’s Design District?

Blue Hill is sposed to be some kind of local this, organic that, type of place, so Tanasychuk thinks that next time the Obama’s are in town they should eat at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in the Design District. Then he opens up the discussion to reader suggestions. Shouts…

Coalition Of Immokalee Workers Declare Tomato Pickers Victory in Florida

The Coalition Of Immokalee Workers, a Florida farmworkers union known for taking on the “big 4” fast food giants, winning, and garnering higher wages because of it, has just marked another milestone. Two Florida farms that specialize in growing and selling organic produce have agreed to participate in a deal with Austin,…

Chef Allen’s FREE Interactive Cooking Class

The legendary Chef Allen Susser, a James Beard Award recipient, South Florida culinary pioneer, originator of “New World Cuisine,” author of more cookbooks than you can shake a fish at, and longtime Aventura Restaurateur is cooking up a special event series built for hard times.This and every Friday until July…

How Macallan Single Malt Pairs With Miami Restaurant Fare

I received an invitation to meet over a dram or two of The Macallan, the heralded Highland single malt scotch whiskey, with Graeme Russell, the company’s Brand Ambassador. I immediately accepted, and then Googled single malt scotch to make sure I wasn’t being gypped out of double and triple malts…

Sandwich & Pie at Lemoni Cafe

Short Order introduced you to Lemoni Cafe back in December. They still make a mean sandwich, and a lot of interesting characters cycle through that place. The chicken sandwich pictured above costs close to, but under $8 bucks, a slice of gourmet key lime pie costs around $3, both together…

Paul Van Dyk Says Best Food In World Is At La Loggia In Miami

In a recent interview with international superstar DJ Paul Van Dyk, Metromix Los Angeles asked the DJ where the best food in the world can be found.His response; “I have to say, one of my favorite restaurants is in downtown Miami. It is, strangely enough, an Italian restaurant run by…

Meatless in Miami: Lifefood Gourmet Relocates With Tasty Results

Lifefood Gourmet, which moved a while ago to an airy new location on Coral Way, promises to be a mecca for healthy eaters, vegans and raw-foodists alike. Advertised as “the most sustainable cuisine on the planet,” Lifefood makes guilt-free dining easy with no dairy, wheat/gluten, soy, corn, chemicals, “strange proteins”…

Public Food Composting Pilot Project on Virginia Key

We can’t seem to get enough of the vermicomposting wormies here on Short Order… If you’ve got food waste to share or an urban garden that needs soiil, The only thing that might turn your stomach is that there may be a Bush involved.  And no, we’re not talking the lowercase…

Consumer Reports: Capital Grille Tops Steakhouse Chains

In the ongoing battle for best white table cloth beef, the dining public has spoken. Walletpop.com reports that Capital Grille is a cut above, ranking No. 1 over its national rivals in a recent survey of 70,403 Consumer Reports subscribers.Other results of the dining tour de force of more than…

Job Alert – Dine Magazine Looking For Bloggers

Hey times are tough, Short Order understands that, just giving you a heads up on the possibility of food related supplemental income. Don’t forget who told you.DineMag.net is hiring bloggers. We don’t know what the pay is, or if there is any, or even how to apply. The food and…

Burgers at The Standard on Miami Beach

Burgers at The Standard don’t come cheap, but the Bayside Grill’s waterfront, saltwater poolside locale is top notch Dade County lifestyles of the rich and famous type shit. A trio of sliders will run you $16.00. That means three charred grill burgers made from locally sourced beef, your choice of…

Rev Pedro Martinez Leads HOPE in Miami Beach, Feeds Homeless

Ever wondered why there aren’t more social events for homeless people? You know, like places where they can congregate, have a good meal, get some dental care, a new i.d. card, an AIDS test, and just hang out as an invited guest?Rev. Pedro A. Martinez, the founder and president of…

Glass Envy? Reach For PETG

If you covet those tumbler beauties at Fratelli Lyon like I do (thanks for rubbing it in, Lee,) listen up. A real case of shatterproof, reusable, recylceable — not to mention elegant — plastic dopplegangers awaits you, for $11.99 per 4 pack.  The picky people policing the New York Times home section seem to agree.  And can you really…

RIP Chocolate, Kobe Club, Akashi SoBe and More.

We’ve called up more than 250 restaurants in Miami, sniffing out closings over the past month and reporting them.  Combined with tips from friendly commenters, here’s a recap of what’s ‘unfolded’ in May.  So now the question is, who’s next on the list Sherlock? Coral GablesChocolate Restaurant – The lights at this restaurant…

20-Cent Chicken Wings At 8-Oz. Burger Bar

During the NBA Finals between the Orlando Magic and LA Kobes, 8 oz. Burger Bar’s Alton Road and Ocean Drive locations will be offering chicken wings for twenty cents apiece — and $3 draft beers. Seems as though 8-oz. may be suffering from some sort of Susan Boyle Syndrome –…

Behind The Line: 5300 Chop House for Sunbox Eleven Winery Dinner

Last week, Sunbox Eleven Winery held a dinner event at 5300 Chop House at The Blue in Doral. They graciously comped two meals (valued at $125 each) to a Short Order reader as part of a blog-dinner-giveaway. I went too, camera in hand.The event featured cooking from chef/winemaker Chef Superdave…

The Rush Limbaugh Diet, Before and After Pictures

Since when did Palm Beach County radio host Rush Limbaugh become a diet icon? Apparently, since yesterday. I like to think of the guy as a hard-drinking, meat-eating, pilled-out fat dude who smokes a lot. Yesterday, Google reported “Rush Limbaugh Diet” as one of the top 100 searches during the…