Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers is nothing new to Miami. The yellow-and-orange surfer-themed truck that features “vatos making tacos” has been on the scene since in 2010. The truck is still rolling, but it now has a brick-and-mortar eatery in North Miami. Located at 12581 Biscayne Blvd. in a…
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” That quote is just one of the details at Loba, a new joint opening in MiMo this Friday. It’s one of Jessica Sanchez’s favorite quotes, and one that exemplifies her well. The 28-year-old realtor-turned-restaurateur…
There are so many wonderful aspects of the Harry Potter universe — duh, there’s magic! — but one of the most satisfying things is the food. Throughout the novels, author J.K. Rowling fabricates her fair share of magical creatures as well as delectable wizarding food. We can’t naturally concoct any…
Nutella. The mere mention of the creamy hazelnut spread that works in sandwiches, on apples, in recipes, and just straight out of the jar, brings most into a state of nirvana. So, how can you improve perfection? By making it into ice cream! Ferrero, the makers of Nutella, have teamed…
The South Beach outpost of L.A.’s Umami Burger closed over the weekend. A restaurant spokeswoman cited that dusty Alton Road construction made it impossible to continue operating. “We are thankful for our Umami fans in Miami, and we look forward to announcing a new location soon,” Umami’s Veronica Rathbourn wrote…
My Ceviche has acquired Latin Burger & Taco restaurants. My Ceviche’s Sam Gorenstein and Roger Duarte finalized a deal Monday with Latin Burger & Taco’s Jim Heins to purchase the Latin Burger restaurant in Coral Gables. The purchase, for an undisclosed amount, does not at this time affect the pink-and-black…
The unmistakable snapping of rice in a superheated stone bowl hints at what’s to come. The heavy gray-and-white-flecked basin typical of Japanese eateries seems misplaced at first in a Peruvian restaurant. But the nutty, charred scent of crisping grains soon dispenses any concerns about eating a Korean-Japanese mashup of sweet…
The Daily Creative Food Co., a Biscayne Boulevard mainstay for sandwiches and people-watching, will open a second location, on South Beach, sometime in the late fall or early winter. Owner Adam Meltzer and partner Alan Benjamini, who run the day-to-day operations at the existing location, have leased three adjacent spots…
For all its body worship, Miami isn’t exactly the healthiest city. Maybe it’s our penchant for partying into the next day or our lust for pork, but Miami was ranked 26th on the 2014 American Fitness Index of Top 50 fittest cities (behind Chicago and Pittsburgh). So maybe it’s time…
Authentic Neapolitan cuisine is heading to South Miami with the opening of Centolire. The restaurant, named for the Italian coin, will open in the former Emilio’s Toscana space at 1569 Sunset Dr. and will feature homemade pastas and specialty dishes, including many from the island of Sicily. The trattoria is…
Shuckers, the beloved waterfront grill, is set to reopen as early as next month. The restaurant was forced to close last year after its deck collapsed during an NBA playoffs game, sending dozens of patrons into Biscayne Bay. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Capt. Eugene Germain Jr., at least two…
Albie, also known as Alberto Ruiz, knows subs. For more than a decade, he worked at his family’s business Subs on the Run. He has recently broken free and created a sub factory all his own. On a recent visit to Albie’s Sub Factory, the six-week-old deli right where a…
Everyone loves bacon. Well, except pigs. And people who like pigs. Some of us prefer our swine alive and snorting. For those who love the taste of bacon, but not so much what it’s made of, there haven’t been too many tasty alternatives. But now there’s Coconut Bacon, a product…
Kris Wessel’s new South Beach restaurant, Oolite, is open and we stopped in for a peek and a cocktail. Large signs outside the restaurant, located in the former Cooper Avenue space just off Lincoln Road, give a June 19 opening date, but the bar is open now at 6 p.m…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city a…
Panther Coffee is opening its third location, in Little Haiti. Leticia Pollock just confirmed the news that Panther Coffee will open a combination roaster, training facility, and coffee shop at the former Cecibon Pikliz bakery on the corner of NW 59th Terrace and Second Ave., saying, “We just got the…
Most people know Ralph Pagano from his restaurants and his rich stories that recall his Italian-American roots. But there’s a second side to chef Pagano that he is seeking to explore through food. Pagano is opening Ferris, a summer pop-up at the Sole on the Ocean hotel that features cuisine…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city a…
When push comes to shove, the food is the number one reason many people head to the fair. Offering giant elephant ears, footlong corn dogs, and even those barbecued meat parfaits, these annual events are the perfect excuse to throw caloric cares out the window and indulge. Now, what if…
The New Times Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, has just announced the two Miami chefs brave enough to face each other in a battle of skill, fire, and sharp objects. So which two chefs have accepted this year’s epic challenge in which only won…
Benchwarmers, the midtown sports bar by Cesar Morales, the owner of Wynwood’s Wood Tavern, is open. The informal bar opened Saturday, just in time for World Cup fever, and I stopped in for a beer and some fries. See also: Benchwarmers: Wood Tavern’s Owner to Open Sports Bar; Hiring Staff…
New Times’ Best of Miami 2014 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is paying tribute to Miami’s culinary all-stars. These people forged our city’s food scene into what it is today — a thriving amalgam of tastes and cultures. Through their insight and talent, they’ve given the city a…
