Lower Beach-dom welcomes the addition of Mexican food today with the opening of Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar, in the space previously occupied by Nemo. It’s a branch of the existing Lolitas in Boston and Greenwich, Connecticut, two fairly conservative areas we would not necessarily peg as fans of a…
Laszlo and Anna Boros came up with a good idea. Why not introduce one of their favorite pastries from Hungary to South Floridians?Kurtos kalacs are sometimes called cinnamon horns or chimney cakes (“kurto” in Hungarian means chimney). This ancient Transylvanian treat dates back to the 15th century. Traditionally the cakes…
Blue Collar on Biscayne Boulevard opens its doors tomorrow, and we dropped by for a visit to sample the food. The room’s decor lives up to the blue collar name. Old metal lunch pails (the kind that steel workers take their meals in, not the ones with pictures of Scooby…
Midtown mornings are about to get a little easier to take when Moloko, opens tomorrow, January 13th at the Shops at Midtown Miami.The fast-casual restaurant will feature sweet and savory crepes, as well as international and local coffee drinks. Coffee choices include espresso, cappuccino, cafe mocha, cafe cubano, and Thai…
Crazy About You: Brickell hot spot has great plates at reasonable prices
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Philippe by Phillippe Chow at the south end of Ocean Drive, reminds me of Lewis Carroll’s Alice and Wonderland. There are white chairs with the funky, violin-like curves and elbow-patch like black padding, reminiscent of something the Mad Hatter would have happily rested his rump on. The bright reds and…
Plenty of popular new restaurant concepts — small plates, food trucks, boutique burgers — have recently popped up around Miami. The team at Spanish Grupo La Misión, owner of Brickell mainstay Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita, have pioneered the notion of grabbing attention with a goofy, nonfood-related name…
If you love Dunkin Donuts more than a cafe con leche from the local bodega, then you really need to come out to the Dunkin Donuts casting call tomorrow.Dunkin Donuts is conducting a search for the ultimate “hispanic Dunkin’ Donuts coffee fan to appear in one of the brand’s Hispanic…
Forget about that restaurant known as Ago at the Shore Club on 19th and Collins. It’s gone. Now you’ll find Terrazza, another Italian eatery featuring the chophouse styles of executive chef Stefano Riccioletti. Walking into the Shore Club, you’re greeted with a pleasant smell of potpourri — or something that…
Who wants $40 tiny dishes and formalities in fancy upscale eateries? Not chef Daniel Serfer, who will open Blue Collar this Friday in the space formerly occupied by short-lived American Noodle Bar.A true working man’s joint,it will focus a menu on contemporary American dishes from Serfer’s experience in New York City, although…
The classic Shelborne Resort in Miami Beach has a modern vibe now. It’s a whole new show. In addition to glam brasserie Vesper and Lucy’s taco shack out back, Bar Tanaka brings sushi to the lineup. Modern American, Mexican, and Japanese — all restaurant bases are covered. The menu comes courtesy…
On a past episode of Food Network’s Chopped, Ronnie Vincent lost a closely matched dessert round. The executive sous chef at Joe’s Stone Crab comes from Overtown. Despite the loss, his appearance has since brought him many accolades.Raised by a single father who worked three jobs to support his family,…
Here at Short Order, we take readers behind the scenes into kitchens, restaurants yet to open, and even farms and markets. But we don’t talk much about the servers and front-of-house staff who really drive a restaurant’s day-to-day operations.So for the past few months, I went behind the scenes, working…
Chef Ze Carlos Jimenez was behind the burner last evening as we walked into The MexZican Gourmet in South Miami last evening around 9 p.m.Still too cold to sit at one of the outside tables, we walked inside. The small, candlelit space is painted in citrus color and decorated with…
Our hearts were hopeful as we searched through our freezer praying to find just one last box of Thin Mints. But, alas, we were left cookie-less; those crumbly Chips Ahoy and stale Oreos with the red filling were worthless.When would those freakin’ Girl Scout cookies be on sale again? A…
Francophiles delight! George-Eric Farge is bringing his bistro concept to Midtown (3404 N. Miami Avenue), and although opening day is a bit far off (June), we’re already looking forward to drinking copious amount of red wine upstairs. You see, this restaurant is going to be two stories, the upstairs “Loft”…
If you like lots of dining options, Miami is your kinda place. Whether you crave International deliciousness or vegan, low-fat or sugar-free fare, it’s all right here. Or so it would seem. Because there’s one option noticeably missing from this metro melting pot: gluten-free.Even so, there are a growing number…
Miami isn’t immune from cold snaps like the one hanging out for the past three days, but folks aren’t falling out of palm trees, stunned by the arctic blast. Instead, people rolling in from the frozen tropical tundra on a cold day gather and socialize at La Palma restaurant on…
Delicious vegan cookies? You say impossible! Well, now that Miami has Om Nom Nom cookies, no one will be able to question the tastiness of a vegan treat.Spotted by Short Order at Panther Coffee, these desserts lack animal products, but they lose nothing in flavor. Panther has an impressive selection…
Tapas and Tintos in midtown: Shaky service undermines some tasty plates at this outpost of a SoBe favorite
Why is it that so many waiters insist on memorizing orders instead of writing them down? This often requires diners to repeat themselves until the waiter gets it right or, worse, delivery of the wrong food. Both occurred during a recent visit to Tapas & Tintos in Midtown Miami. You’d…
Take note, Pious Pig Restaurant Group patrons! Aniece Meinhold, Cesar Zapata, and Alejandro Ortiz have officially announced the opening of the Federal Food Drink & Provisions in mid-January. That means food, beer, and a good time are all soon to come for the location at NE 51st Street and Biscayne Boulevard.The…
