Chicken Kitchen Founder Named Entrepreneur of the Year

Chicken Kitchen founder and CEO Christian Mahe de Berdouare was named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in the Consumer Goods and Retail category. Each year, the award recognizes businesspeople who demonstrate extraordinary success in the areas of innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities…

Four Picks for Father’s Day in Miami

Who said brunch was reserved for Mother’s Day? On June 20, fathers can also enjoy unlimited mimosas bloody marys and lots of food at one of the local restaurants honoring dads with brunch.The Restaurant at The Setai is hosting an $85 jazz brunch for dads with noodles and dim sum…

Behind the Line: Imlee Indian Bistro

Imlee Indian Bistro’s commitment to traditional, authentic North Indian cuisine is proven daily on the palates of all who eat there. Brothers Manoj and Paresh Bhatti have owned the place since 2003. Manoj went to school in Switzerland for hospitality management; Paresh was an investment banker in Brickell, they grew…

Best of Miami 2010: Best Restaurant Comeback

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Solea at the W South Beach2201 Collins Ave.Miami Beach 33139305-938-3111starwoodhotels.comAll comebacks are impressive by dint of courage to change and the grit to make it work. But…

Best of Miami 2010: Best New Restaurant

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill3250 NE First Ave.Miami 33137786-369-0353sugarcanerawbargrill.comEach season yields a fresh crop of new restaurants. Sometimes they are highly anticipated due to a big-name chef. Other…

Naked Room Service on South Beach

Ever wonder what kind of crazy stuff hotel room service attendants see on South Beach? We did. So we asked around in the kitchen of a certain luxury inn where the tips are big and lips are shut.Five attendants were waiting to send condiments and comida up the elevator about…

Best of Miami 2010: Best Late-Night Dining

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.The AlibiLost Weekend218 Española WayMiami Beach 33139 305-672-1707Does a Philly cheesesteak sandwich — thinly sliced rib eye, grilled onions, and Cheez Whiz on an Amoroso roll imported…

Shake Shack Closer To Opening on South Beach

New York burger joint Shake Shack is getting closer to launching on South Beach. Short Order was invited to a tasting next Tuesday, as well as the Grand Opening the following Monday, June 21. We can only assume that they will be open to the public the next day.As someone…

Best of Miami 2010: Best New Restaurant Neighborhood

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at some of the winners.Midtown MiamiTo think that one year ago, this area had only Subway, Lime Mexican Grill, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, and a Starbucks counter inside a Target. Not…

Best of Miami 2010: Best Restaurateur

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one of the winners.Barton G. WeissOwner of Barton G. the Restaurant, Prelude by Barton G., and the Villa by Barton G. Don’t let the live giraffes, cryogenic nitro-martinis, and dumbfounding desserts…

World Cup 2010: Brits Unite at Waxy O’Connors

The World Cup kicks off today and for the next two weeks, soccer fans across the world will be cheering and screaming at the TV-screen like caged hyenas. The U.S. has now joined those ranks as homes and bars across South Florida gear up for the match up between the…

Best of Miami 2010: Best Chefs

In anticipation of the upcoming Best of Miami issue hitting newsstands June 17, here is a sneak peek at one category and its winner.Jonathan Eismann and Dewey LoSasso Past winners of our annual lifetime achievement type of award (where seniority counts!): Van Aken, Militello, Susser, Oudin, Ruiz, Bernstein, Schwartz, Rodriguez,…

Healthy Dad or Not, Granola is Where It’s At

Miami is full of health enthusiasts and Matt Pawlik, one of three founders of Mix My Granola, ​is no exception. An avid triathlete, granola is the fuel that keeps him going through his training and those grueling races. He even has his own blend appropriately called “Matty’s Let’s get Diesel…

Bready Is Ready: Good News For Gluten Intolerants

If you’re one of the 1-in-130 people who suffer from Celiac disease, or know someone who does, this is a positive development: The newly launched Bready Home Baking System produces tasty breads and cakes for those who cannot tolerate wheat, barley, rye or oats in their diet. Bready breads contain…

Cupcakes Nouveau to Star in Food Network’s Cupcake Wars

It seems like Miami will have a lot of talent to follow on TV this summer. We have Andrea Curto-Randazzo on Top Chef, Aria Kagan on The Next Food Network Star, and now the girls behind Cupcakes Nouveau will be starring in the new Food Network series, Cupcake Wars.You can…