On Saturday, May 21st at about 6:00 pm, the world is going to end. At least that’s what 89-year old radio evangelist Harold Camping says (hell, when you’re 89 every day might just be your last). We’re betting we’ll wake up on Sunday morning to a slight hangover from some…
Where do love and crash dieting intersect? If you’re a typical guy, this question may sound like jibberish. If you’re one of the five women in the country who can eat half a strawberry cheesecake at three in the morning and never gain an ounce, it may confound you, too…
The early bird catches the free coffee at this bright and airy new addition to the midtown Miami scene: Arrive between 8 am and 10 am, and a cuppa basic American joe is complimentary. Of course once the bird lands in front of Sweet Point’s pastry display case, chances are…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 31…
Eating at a diner located inside of a drugstore is an American tradition. Unfortunately, Miami isn’t big on American traditions unless you count destroying beautiful architecture to put mini-malls up in their place.But we digress. Speaking of the dime store or drugstore diner, we only know of two such throwbacks…
Pop Burger Love/Chocolate Love is a new truck on the Miami scene. Hoping to capture both the savory and sweet markets, this two-fold truck has two serving windows – one for the burgers, another for the sweets and coffee. Looking like something Hello Kitty would drive, Pop Burger’s menu sounds…
Il Corso Trattoria, a restaurant promising to bring authentic Italian cuisine to the Gables, recently opened for lunch and dinner. Trattoria is headed by Executive Chef LeRoy Bautista (previously of the nearby Angelique Euro Cafe) and is located in the former Archie’s Pizza space (166 Giralda Avenue). The restaurant is…
Sparky’s Roadside Barbecue smokes downtown Miami
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 32…
A quick recap: I went vegetarian in ’94 and over the years phased out eating gelatin, buying leather, and cut way down on eggs and dairy. Toward the end of 2009 I decided to stop making excuses to myself and just go vegan. Never imagined I’d do it, but it’s…
For months, people in Broward and Palm Beach counties have been complaining that they have to drive to Miami-Dade for their food truck fix. While many owners actually make their base in Broward and Palm Beach (Slow Food Truck and Nacho Bizness are both headquartered in Broward and Rolling Stove…
Earlier today, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners passed a new food truck ordinance by a vote of 7-1. It will affect about half the truck gatherings, including those in Kendall, Cutler Bay, and other parts of the county. Roundups in North Miami and Miami — including Wynwood — will…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 33…
The food truck craze that has taken over the United States may have well started in Puerto Rico. On La Isla del Encanto, food trucks are everywhere. “Food trucks have been in Puerto Rico for at least ten years,” my travel companion explained.El Churry, in the city of Rio Piedra,…
At today’s meeting, the Board of County Commissioners will hear almost two dozen agenda items, ranging from re-naming streets to issuing bonds. What’s on the minds of the dozens of food truck owners in Miami-Dade? Agenda Item 5(D), “ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING; AMENDING SECTIONS 33-1 AND 33-13 OF THE CODE…
Along a lonely strip of downtown that still bears signs of economic duress, comes Bryan In The Kitchen. Owner Bryan Underwood is a former model who has traded in protein shakes for real food. He preaches diet moderation, while turning out a seriously addictive cupcake.He’s tall, he’s thin, and making…
Airport delays and security nightmares get increasingly stressful. But the Ice Box Cafe is doing its part in helping ease some travel pains with the new Express Lunch box offerings.Robert Siegmann, owner of the long-time Lincoln Road establishment Ice Box Cafe, has a kitchen staff that has been with him…
Scott Fredel, executive chef and owner of Pilar, gave us a rundown on his feelings on sustainable fishing, what you’re getting on your plate when you eat at his restaurant, and how expensive it is to commercially fish. Read the first part of the interview for the full story.New Times:…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 34…
The recent proliferation of burger joints has left a remarkable trail of options, so does Miami really need yet another burger chain? Last week Damn Good Burger opened with a burger give-a-way, and now CG’s attempts to win fans with a similar bribe. Opening day is tomorrow, and from 11…
On a visit to that New York-born burger joint on Lincoln Road, Shake Shack, I ordered a double dip sundae ($4.70) with chocolate truffle cookie dough, but received an underwhelming serving of vanilla frozen custard covered with a mound of cookie dough underneath a mountain of whipped cream.So I returned…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 35…
