See also: Milos Estiatorio to Open in SoFi, Taverna Opa to Move to Brickell. After almost a year hiatus, Taverna Opa has finally reopened its doors. This Monday, the former South Beach spot officially relocated to Mary Brickell Village bringing along ouzo, belly dancing, napkin throwing and plate smashing. A grand…
When it comes to hot party spots in Miami, there are seemingly endless choices. LIV, Set, Mansion, Space, and Nikki Beach all rank in the top 25 nightclubs in the US, according to Clubplanet.com.These clubs are each a little different, but there are a few fundamental truths that apply to…
At its best, ceviche is just fresh-raw-fish, citric juice, and vegetables, herbs, and spices mixed together and topped with something crunchy.It’s served throughout Latin America and right here in Miami too.But this city is just as likely to serve you frozen Vietnamese swai fish in your ceviche as a snapper,…
Demetrio Urt practices mixed martial arts nearly every day at the Fight Sports MMA gym in Wynwood. But when he isn’t triangle-choking his opponent into submission, he builds food trucks. Born in Rio de Janero, Urt moved to Miami in 1994 with his family. Four years later, the Urts started…
Ocean Drive’s newest tenant, Miami Beach Caffe & Restaurant, is a chic-looking addition to the famous beachside strip. With modern white décor and bold red touches, the unoriginally named European-style restaurant opened its doors this month to SoBe tourists and denizens. When Short Order visited recently, we watched passersby light…
Flapjack Flip-Off XII: Miami’s Best Chocolate Chip Pancakes 2012
Look’s like our hunch about River Shack was right.”It was short, but not so sweet” said Liza Meoli who says the River Shack project was dropped and the location is no longer going to be sold. Instead, she has decided to bring back her old restaurant, Ouzo’s, who won the…
Miami Spice begins August 1. Like New York’s Restaurant Week, it lets diners indulge in prix-fixe menus at the city’s best restaurants at deeply discounted prices. We Miamians are actually even luckier than our friends up north, because our opportunity to “Spice” up our diets on a budget lasts not just…
Marcus Samuelsson to promote new book at Michael’s Genuine. Marcus Samuelsson’s memoir, Yes, Chef, tells the tale of a man who went from the humblest of beginnings in Ethopia to cooking for the President of the United States. Currently number 15 on The New York Times Best Seller list, the…
Eating House shows rising chef’s true potential.When Giorgio Rapicavoli and Alex Casanova opened Eating House six months ago, sharing space with a café on the border of Coral Gables and Little Havana, the duo hoped customers would patronize the pop-up restaurant that seats just under 50 people. They weren’t, however,…
I have conversations about plant-based diets every single day. Most people I chat with recognize the value of moving to a diet that includes a higher concentration of nutrient-rich plant foods. Many express a desire or even a resolve to eat more fruits and vegetables, and then the discussion moves…
David’s Cafe II to Close: One Last Cafecito For the RoadDavid’s Cafe II is closing its doors for good on Monday. The 24-hour cafe was never just a place to get something to eat. It was a meeting ground for everyone in Miami Beach — from City Hall officials who…
See also Julie Frans’s San Diego roots.Given our recent strides as a culinary destination, scores of outsider talent has been making its way to our burgeoning backyard. Transplanted from the kitchens of New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Paris and elsewhere, talented folk are creating a host of new…
A fit, well-dressed man entered Jugofresh, the organic, unpasteurized, raw juice bar in South Beach, and eagerly approached the store’s owner, Matthew Sherman.”Can you recommend something for me today?” he pleaded. He then tapped his hand on his belly and continued to explain, “I went to The Bazaar at SLS…
La Gloutonnerie: Expensive, Expertly Precise French Cuisine in South Beach
Johnson & Wales University announced yesterday a long-term collaboration with the Tulane University School of Medicine to improve the nation’s health through the unity of chefs and doctors in a culinary health curriculum.This may be the first time a leading medical and culinary institution have combined forces to battle the…
“Stay invisible unless you’re going to shine,” is just one piece of kitchen advice from Marcus Samuelsson in his new memoir, “Yes, Chef.” Samuelsson has always shined in restaurants, most notably at Aquavit in Manhattan. While cooking there he became the youngest chef to receive a three-star rating from The…
David’s Cafe II likely to leave Lincoln Road.Time to get one last cafecito for the road, because David’s Café II will close its doors at the end of the week.Owner Adrian Gonzalez told Short Order that the iconic Lincoln Road fixture, which serves much-needed shots of liquid adrenaline along with…
See also “Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill Brings Key West to Key Biscayne.”There’s an entire backstory to Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill, the new food-and-beverage compound that opened in the old Rickenbacker Fish Company location at the marina on Key Biscayne.According to Marty Duffany, partier in chief (yes, that’s really…
Florida restaurant inspectors cited Natural Chicken Grill at 95 NW First St. in downtown Miami after rodents were observed. They also whacked El Toro Taco in Homestead for roach activity. Both restaurants received orders to shut down after an unannounced July 10 inspection, but were allowed to reopen the next…
Burger King has seen 105% fan growth on Facebook since January. McDonald’s follower growth on Twitter has seen a 118% growth in the same period. Mickey Dee’s also responds quickest to tweets than any other chain — an average of 29 minutes.Compare that to Burger King, which takes over 60…
Anthea Ponsetti, the owner and cookie maker of Om Nom Nom Cookies, was recently tapped to be the new dessert chef at the Corner.The queen of vegan cookies started about a month ago and now slings cookies, cakes, pies, ice cream, and other confections for late-night indulgence at the downtown…
