It happens to us all the time: you’re at the supermarket deli counter, waiting in what seems to be an endless line of people getting out of work, you look at the number on your little green ticket stub and it says 62. But the number in brightly lit red…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.68. Corn Bread…
The beauty of Juvia was months in the making; we’re not sure of how long it took botanist Patrick Blanc to create that rainforest wall, or to build out the gorgeous open kitchen, shining in the back of the restaurant like a food beacon. There was lots of buzz prior…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.69. Truffle Artichoke…
Somewhere between the new tax-payer-funded stadium, Romero Britto drama, and the ridiculous sculpture with somersaulting marlins, we mustered up the curiosity to see what the Marlins Park kitchens will be whipping out.So throw on those rose-colored glasses, folks. The Miami Marlins, who open their season April 4 against the St…
The outside of Annette Larkins’s pastel-pink Kendall home looks like it belongs to a grown-up Barbie doll.In a way, that’s not far from the truth. Her curvaceous chest-to-waist-to-hip ratio must be close to that of America’s favorite doll. One big difference, though, is there’s no plastic on this all-natural 70-year-old…
Walk through the Palms Hotel lobby and you’ll find two large double doors at the end. They open onto a vast dining terrace belonging to the restaurant Essensia. Walk down some stone steps, onto a pebble-covered pathway, and stroll past loads of lush foliage peppered with tropical flowers and parrot cages…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.70. Portobello Mushroom…
Spam is the gold standard for food imperishability. The expiration date on cans says two years, but Phil Minerich, vice president of research at Hormel, claims they write that “to help the customer move it through. We don’t want it to be sitting on the shelf for 12, 15 years.”The…
Just another day in the life at Miami New Times. Editorial meeting, a little writing, beautiful girls pole-dancing in the parking lot.Are you jealous yet? Yesterday at lunchtime, the staff at New Times was treated to a little ice-cream party. We know, we know, big deal. Lots of offices have…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.71. Grilled Wings…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.72. Turkey and…
Dunkin’ Donuts is probably one of the few fast food chains that still draws a crowd when one of their locations open. (Come on, when was the last time you cared about a McDonald’s grand opening?)Dunkin’ is celebrating its newest shop, located directly on Calle Ocho this Saturday, March 24…
Jugo Fresh, an all-natural juice company that features live, organic juices, is opening its doors today in South Beach.The shop presses their own fully organic fruits and vegetables. These unpasteurized juices are nutrient-dense and alive, meaning once pressed they have a shelf life of only 96 hours. That makes maintaining…
Crikey!Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, Edge Steak & Bar comes up with a concept that blows our minds. Move over, Andrew Zimmern — Bizarre Foods has jack squat on Aussie Dinner night’s menu.The progressive steak house at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami will host this night down under…
Eating House review: Pop in at this pop-up restaurant in Coral Gables
So far, Miami has barely acknowledged the pop-up-dining movement that has captured many other cities’ imaginations. The concept is simple: A restaurant pops up in an unused space for a limited, specifically planned period of time. It allows chefs and restaurateurs to operate with far less financial pressure than in…
On Monday, the 2012 James Beard finalists were announced, leaving Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith the last hope of Miami taking home a coveted Beard award this year. Her boss, Michael’s chef/owner Michael Schwartz, received the Beard award for Best Chef South in 2010. Goldsmith spoke with…
Chef Michelle Bernstein has upped the ante on her brunch at Sra. Martinez with more than a dozen new menu items, plus cocktails.Brunch is one of the few times people feel free to enjoy an alcoholic beverage before the sun goes down, but the choices are usually slim — bloody…
In what can be only described as a love child between a churrasco and a fast food joint, Giraffas quicker alternative to Brazilian fare has a long, successful history in its motherland of Brazil. The flagship store here in the states, located at 1821 NE 123rd Street in North Miami,…
Going to the doctor is hardly an option for me. It hasn’t been since I left my last full-time job — and the health insurance it offered — about a year and a half ago, when I decided to pursue my writing career.As a freelancer, I’m lucky to enjoy a…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.73. Creamy Tahini…
