“Towards the internationalization of Peruvian cuisine” is the unofficial motto of the first Taste of Perú Gastronomic Festival being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center this week.”We want to show our diversity,” says Julio Rodriguez Mendizábal when asked what he hoped to achieve with the event. Julio is President…
Stone crab season is underway and Floridians are embracing the season one claw at a time. Restaurants across the city are serving up these succulent sea creatures, and 14Thirty-Five at the Four Seasons Hotel on Brickell just added a $65 all-you-can-eat stone crab dinner to the Tuesday night menu.Executive Chef…
View photos from Iron Fork 2010 at Grand Central here.De Rodriguez Cuba’s Jose Luis Flores won the 2010 Iron Fork title last night in a battle against defending champ John Critchley of Area 31. The chefs were given 45 minutes to prepare one appetizer and one entree using stone crab…
As part of its varied menu, Two Sisters Restaurant inside the Coral Gables Hyatt presents a light, refreshing, and delicious appetizer: spiced sugar cane shrimp. Most of the flavor in this dish speaks for itself — that is, it comes from the fresh, natural ingredients used.Manager Fernando Dalborgo says, “The…
In a recent Short Order post, we couldn’t help but notice that Brickell’s been pimping sushi lately, but who is the Sushi “O.G” in that neighborhood? The answer is Seiji Ikemizu — who now just goes by “Ike”. He opened Mi-kan in what is now the Chase Building in Brickell…
Yesterday, our very own Christina Staalstrom shared a sneak peek at the new eats available at the American Airlines Arena, so today we thought we’d introduce you to Chef Eric Chopin, the man behind the meals.Chef Chopin was born in Brittany, France, and began his culinary career at 14 years…
After opening in Mary Brickell Village back in July, Burger & Beer Joint is putting the final touches on a new sports bar located next door. Tonight starting at 6 p.m., B&B is “Giving Late Night Back to the Locals.” The event will feature a mini-car show, live entertainment, and…
The Water Club in North Miami Beach gets a wet start
Once upon a time, there was a seafood restaurant on Douglas Road and Flagler Street. People came from all around to sample its fresh and delectable seafood dishes. Then one day, the wicked stepmother put a curse on the lovable owner of Fico Key West Seafood making him move his…
We’ve been looking forward to this one more than most. For one thing, Vino e Olio is a beauty. The 5,600-square-foot space looks very cool with glass-lit walls and all, plus there are 200 seats on a 2,500-square-foot outdoor terrace too. As owner Alessandro Cecconi says, “Life is too short…
My father is Mexican and I grew up traveling extensively throughout the country, so I’m pretty demanding when it comes to that cuisine. I’ve eaten it from the furthest corners of Homestead to the most gleaming tables of South Beach nouveau-Mexican eateries, all in search of anything that will take…
Miami’s own Lime Fresh Mexican Grill may be the nation’s fastest growing chain. Just last week, a new place opened down by the Miami Courthouse. Another new place opens this week In Orlando. And the firm just inked a a deal with lagging Ruby Tuesday’s chain to open 200 new…
Part two of our interview with Chef Paula DaSilva at the new 1500º can be read below. Read part one here.New Times: Are your prices at 1500º going to reflect the additional costs of sourcing?Paula DaSilva: We want to drive the prices down because we don’t want to be competing…
The flagship Aventura store, which opened in 2003, is still going strong. But La Estancia Argentina has called it quits in the Gables. We called the Aventura locale to speak with somebody about why the shop closed, but Dolores, the main store manager, wasn’t on the premises at any time today,…
David SamayoaFriday was the grand opening celebration for Douglas Rodriguez’s new restaurant at the Hilton Bentley Hotel in South Beach. Party-goers gathered around the poolside terrace. Douglas Rodriguez doppelgangers, clad smartly in beige and black hats, served mojitos and platters of appetizer samples from the Ocean menu…
As a lad, I worked as a bagelmeister in Queens, New York, a large operation that provided bagels wholesale to various markets and restaurants around the city. This experience gives me an insight into bagels that many people don’t possess. Like, for instance, you.Okay, now that my credibility has been…
John ZurSakeShabu-shabu is a Japanese variation of hot pot in which thinly sliced beef and vegetables are cooked in hot water. In restaurants that serve it, the guest is provided the mise en place to cook at the table. While the dish is common on the West Coast, it has…
Iron Fork is less than a week away, and we have a sweet deal for those who’ve been slacking on getting their tickets.Until midnight today, Short Order readers can buy general admission tickets for $20 (that means you save $15 off the regular price). Before we give you the details…
Despite the economy, new restaurants continue to enter the Miami market. CRAVE, part of a chain built on an American dining concept with Mediterranean and Asian influences, will open this November at the Village of Merrick Park.The Minnesota-based firm has seen rapid expansion. The Coral Gables outlet is the sixth…
Two days before the opening of 1500º at the Eden Roc, chef Paula DaSilva and her crew were feverishly prepping a dozen hors d’oeuvres for a Friends of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival event. Her custom broiler still hadn’t arrived, and her sous chef, Ben Walanka (a former…
photo by billwisserphoto.comQ is no more.It’s hard to keep up with all the eateries that come and go, but last month, Miami had some notable losses. There were also some good additions. Here’s our restaurant roll call for September.*ClosingsCape Cod Room, 5937 Collins Ave., Miami Beach Luna Corner Pizza, 6815…
Norman’s 180: Good, not best
