It’s Friday night in Sunny Isles Beach, and at the top of the glass stairs leading to the Ferris pop-up at Sole on the Ocean, I am greeted by a lovely young woman dressed in an elaborate Brazilian samba costume. See also: Ralph Pagano’s Ferris Pops-Up This Saturday: We Get…
Downtown Miami’s first Juan Valdez Cafe opens this Wednesday at 101 NE Second Ave. The coffee shop, which stars the fictional coffee grower in pictures and emblazoned on coffee mugs, features both blended and single origin coffees prepared in a variety of ways. The cafe, one of which is located…
Summer in Miami means long sun-scorching days and humid nights. Most of us hibernate in our air conditioned dens, coming out to brave the elements only for something essential — like freshly made, authentic Italian gelato made with organic ingredients. Bianco Gelato, opening today in Coconut Grove, is providing a…
My Ceviche opens its third location today. The restaurant, which features freshly made ceviche from wild-caught seafood in a casual setting by an award-winning chef, comes to South Miami, with dine-in, take-out, and catering services. The 1,600-square-foot location, decorated in friendly citrus colors, seats 70 guests, including 26 seats on…
Argentines, Cubans, and Colombians, please accept my apologies. Your empanadas pale in comparison to Venezuela’s beef-, bean-, and sweet-plantain-filled empanadas de pabell�n. Yes, your empanadas are delicious. Their flaky crusts, either baked or fried, are tantalizing. The savory fillings — from Cuban picadillo to the cream, chicken, and walnuts in…
Loba is Spanish for she-wolf, which is exactly what Jessica Sanchez is. “The name came to me in a moment in my life where I felt like I evolved into what my definition of a loba is,” says the 28-year-old restaurant owner. “Someone who just fights and hunts for what…
Everyone knows that Miami is a coffee-lover’s paradise. You can get a solid cafecito in just about any neighborhood. What Miami really lacks is a solid tea presence — with the exception of Teavana, there aren’t a ton of places in South Florida that focus exclusively on tea. European founders…
After a successful debut in Winter Park earlier this year, Juice Lab will soon expand its cold-pressed juice bar concept to South Florida this fall. Juice Lab will feature seasonal menus of farm-to-bottle beverage blends made from local harvests picked at the peak of freshness. Celebrities like Demi Moore and…
At AQ by Acqualina, the Sunny Isles Beach restaurant helmed by famed chef Dewey LoSasso, the two-page menu is constantly being adjusted. Surprisingly, few items on the seafood-centric bill of fare crest the $30 mark. There’s the clever Spaghetti “O” With a Kick and grilled salmon with horseradish mashed potatoes…
Just in time for an early start to the weekend, Shuckers Waterfront Grill will open tomorrow at noon. The iconic waterfront bar and grill that saw so many Miamians beat the heat with a cold beer and a breeze over the water, opens its new patio Thursday, July 24, at…
On Thursday, July 31, New Times’ Iron Fork Miami Spice Kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, will take place at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami, and you don’t want to miss all the excitement. There’s much to do at Iron Fork. Of course, there will be lots…
If you’ve ventured to Latin House Burger & Taco Bar, we hope you’ve ordered the sangria. Since January 2013, Latin House has been the proud sole purveyor of Sangria Don Chu, a tasty libation made weekly by Maria Rita Rivera. Originally a “stalker” of chef Michell Sanchez’s Latin House food…
Lokal is one of the busiest neighborhood joints for a burger and a brew in Miami, but even hard-core fans of Matt Kuscher’s locally driven joint might opt for eggs and a mimosa on a weekend morning. Which is precisely the reason for Lokal’s “Before One Brunch,” served Saturday and…
After leading Miami’s desegregation in the ’60s, surviving the race riots of the ’80s, and persevering despite a pickup truck slamming through its front and killing two customers in 2012, the legendary Liberty City soul food spot Jumbo’s will close its doors Wednesday. Bobby Flam, who took over the restaurant…
What do you know about Belgian cuisine? Chances are not much. Well, with the opening of Bistro BE in Brickell last Friday, you’ll be able to eat your way through the country well known for its waffles. Short Order was invited to check out Bistro BE’s 100 percent Belgian fare…
You know you’re in Miami when “Abuela Maria” (vanilla blended with Maria cookies, guava, and cream cheese) is the most popular flavor in an ice-cream shop. And while there’s a sprinkling of shops that have been experimenting with local flavors for a while, none of them has embraced Latino/Caribbean culture…
Seems like Miami is hungry for high-end Mexican food. At least that’s what the folks behind Cantina La Veinte think. Part of Cinbersol Group, which has opened more than 30 concepts in Mexico, this location is Cantina La Veinte’s first U.S. outpost (the other three are all in Mexico City)…
The countdown is on. Though Florida’s own Bonefish Grill will debut its new menu July 29, this past Saturday, Short Order was invited on a boat with a bunch of Bravo-lebrities and Mario Lopez to taste-test new menu items. The new menu has a handful of new items sprinkled into…
Prior to joining the Broken Shaker last November, James Seyba got his tutelage under Michael Schwartz while working as a sous-chef at Michael’s Genuine before moving to New Orleans as chef de partie at Asian bistro Lucky Rooster. Seyba has shaken up (pun intended) the menu twice since settling in…
Last month’s announcement that Choices Cafe’s Brickell location is closing has left plant eaters across South Florida crying into their quinoa. But it’s not all sad-face emojis. The vegan eatery is planning a celebratory sendoff. Fans and friends will gather Saturday, July 26, to say so long to three years…
Brickell is turning into one big beer and sausagefest with the opening of Prost Wurstgrill and Bierhouse. The restaurant was opened by a group of German investors, led by Michael Sponaugle, last week with a limited “soft opening” menu. Prost is now open daily for dinner and will open for…
SoFi just got way more luxurious with Il Mulino, the popular Italian New York outpost, opening its doors today. You might be thinking “but there’s an Il Mulino in Sunny Isles at Acqualina,” and you’re right. But not having to trek to indulge in an overabundance of Italian delights is…
