If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here’s a taste of what you’re missing. Click here to subscribe.No question, Europeans know how to live. Late nights, later mornings. Long lunches, longer vacations. Good wine, good food; relax and enjoy life. Let someone else put his…
South Miami’s Alta Cocina is closed, closed, closed. [PowerRankings]Another report from Hakkasan: dim sum, words, and pictures. [Gagit]French Fry Fairy finds pretty good fries at Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth, Texas. [FFF]Michael’s local cabbage kimchi production in the Cayman Islands. [GenuineKitchen]Frodnesor goes Dante’s Kitchen in New Orleans. [FoodForThoughtMiami]Local chef’s version…
What it is: braised veal cheeks plated in exquisite fashion.But…Where it at?As usual, if a commenter guesses correctly, we’ll give credit below; otherwise, the answer comes later in the week…
The Shops at Midtown is phasing into architect Zyscovich’s vision for an urban-suburb as shops, renters, and restaurants move into the place.Another new joint, Sweet Times Gourmet & Cafe, is now open.They serve baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and starting next week, sushi.Their address is 451 NE First Avenue. They are…
If there’s one restaurant in Miami that immediately comes to mind for spectacular design, it’s Hakkasan at the Fontainebleau. The French firm behind it, Gilles & Boissier, is also responsible for other inspired designs that include Maison Boulud, Daniel Bouloud’s restaurant in Beijing, and the W Hotel in Shanghai. Dark-stained…
Luis Padilla, the executive chef behind The Grill on the Alley in Aventura, was once sous chef at Bruschetta & Co., before honing his culinary expertise at various South Florida eateries, most notably Mark’s Las Olas and Seasons 52. But Padilla remembers the day when his skills weren’t so, well,…
Every week is full of so much Short Order that we though we’d break down some posts for you from throughout the week. Morton’s Steakhouse dinner deal for two. [click] Really? More Burger Bash tickets? [click] What you talkin bout Willis? Chef Loughhead talks Miami vs. New York kitchens, dining…
A snippet of the New Times restaurant review for next week. Ownership evidently recognized the need to lower prices a tad, and has likewise added all sorts of supplemental deals: Each night a three course meal (with choices) of “Chef Oliveira’s personal signature dishes” is offered for $19.95. Wednesday evenings…
This weekend, Kris Wessel will be serving a Haitian-inspired menu at his Red Light Little River restaurant in MiMo. Chou chou blanc and calaloo are just a couple of the regional specialties being cooked up. But more heartwarming than these hearty dishes is that 25% of all proceeds will go…
Brazil is bad-ass. So much so, the world decided to name a total crotch-waxing process — the Brazilian — after the country’s citizens. It’s also the land that gave us Pelé and a thousand other soccer phenoms, Rio’s O Cristo Redentor statue, Bob Burnquist, Bonde do Rolê, and sex celebrity…
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…
Tap Tap (819 Fifth St., Miami Beach), Short Order’s favorite South Beach Haitian joint, is raising funds for earthquake relief on the island. The money will go to Partners in Health, an organization that offers free health care to the poor. Manno Charlemagne & the Tap Tap Band will kick…
Small dinners will again take place at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Some intriguing ones will be at the Setai, where chef Jonathan Wright will team with chef Ming Tsai, chef David Munoz Rosillo of DiverXo in Madrid, chef Tim Cushman of O Ya in Boston, and…
Taikun is an ancient Japanese term of respect from which the English word tycoon is derived.At the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the sushi at its Japanese lobby bar, Taikun, didn’t live up to its name or make for a remarkable meal by discerning standards, but it filled a void left from flight…
Too early to be planning Valentine’s Day, you say? Ha! You must be a beginner. Nothing feels better than the peaceful satisfaction of knowing that your romantic setting is secured, your gift is purchased, your champagne is on ice. People are liking pink champagne these days, one of the most…
Grapes mean business.We introduced you to Sunbox Eleven Winery in May and June last year, and we’re glad to say Miami’s own limited-production, boutique California winery is stronger than ever and looking forward to greater expansion.We recently spoke with Sunbox Eleven Winery co-owner Sunny Fraser about her and her partner chef…
Beginning our countdown to sexy, salacious beverages that are sure to turn even innocent Cupid into a binge drinker by Valentine’s Day is the creamy French kiss, available only at RA Sushi Bar Restaurants from Monday, February 8, through Sunday, February 14. This classy concoction, served in a chocolate-drizzled martini…
Prelude by Barton G. at the Arsht Center is tops
So it’s pasta. Dressed simply with tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. What’s the big deal? I’ll tell you. It’s comforting, easy to make and relatively inexpensive. It never fails in those “I could care less for cooking” moments. Which typically occur on a weekday night when all you want is…
Gallery Deli, Haiti earthquake
SUSHISAMBA dromo is hosting the first nationwide “meet and tweet” — aka Tweet Up — next Wednesday, January 20, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This informal social event will allow folks who usually only tweet among themselves to actually meet and mingle in the flesh. Wow — radical idea!…
Log on to biltmorehotel.com/valentines to enter a giveaway for a Saturday, February 13 dinner at Fontana, a one night stay in a luxury suite, and a Sunday champagne brunch on Valentine’s Day. Winner will be announced February 8…
