Tagliatelle to Debut South of Fifth Street Next Month

Details are sketchy, but Short Order has learned that Tagliatelle, a new Italian restaurant, is opening at the end of next month at the bottom of the former Prive space. Owner Daniel Mineo has several eateries in Monte Carlo, but decided to branch out to South Beach when his son…

Frozen Custard at Jack Frost on Miami Beach

Newcomer Jack Frost popped up on Alton Road two weeks ago. This frozen custard shop is perfect for the hot weather we are having. In case you’re wondering, frozen custard is closer to gelato than ice cream, with more cream and richness than the latter. Jack Frost boasts over 50…

Pastelitos 101: Cuban “Capuchino” From La Gran Via Bakery

Welcome to Pastelitos 101, a noob’s eye view on Latin American pastries.This morning we visited La Gran Via Bakery, a 24-hour joint on Calle Ocho in Little Havana.Inside the bakery display shelf, among various frosted, drizzled, and flaky crusted items, some burnt-end yellow cones caught our eye.They are called “Capuchinos,”…

Chef Sean Bernal of The Oceanaire Seafood Room: Interview, Part One

Locals would be hard-pressed to find anyone more downright passionate about seafood. Ask executive chef/operating partner Sean Bernal from The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Mary Brickell Village about anything with scales, fins, or claws and he has an encyclopedic knowledge. And he makes sure to get the freshest, most amazing selection…

Wine Depot & Bistro Coming to South Beach

Wine Depot & Bistro 555 will be moving into South Beach at 555 Jefferson Ave., just up the block from the Meridian Market. The huge, 6,700 square foot area (Wine Depot) will be divided into a private cellar, wine racks, a lounge & bar, and a small market; the outdoor…

Urbanite Bistro Closes Its Doors

Back in November New Times’ own Riki Altman asked whether Miami was ready for Urbanite. Well, it turns out the answer is “not yet.” Because as of Saturday night the bistro known as Urbanite is no more Altman also asked whether or not Urbanite was ready for Miami. But without…

Xixón Cafe to Reopen on May 15

If you ever visited Xixón, the Spanish tapas restaurant on Coral Way, chances are you went through a little bit of withdrawal when it closed to move into a newer, bigger space. But the wait is almost over. Xixon will hold an opening party for friends and family May 14…

Rosa Mexicano Set to Open in South Beach Next Year

Cinco de Mayo may be over, but Short Order is not too hungover from margaritas and tacos to be excited about the news that Rosa Mexicano is heading to South Beach next year. While the popular, upscale Mexican restaurant chain already has a presence at Mary Brickell Village in Miami,…

Sneak Review: Emeril’s

So Emeril’s lost its head chef — who knew? Truth be told, the problem isn’t just the chef. But you’ll see in next week’s Cafe review. For now, just a small bite:There are two ways to go with this fare: Serve traditionally prepared dishes at modest prices, or up the…

Red Light Treats Moms to One Very Sweet Deal

In last week’s Mother’s Day roundup, I picked Red Light as one of five places to take mom this Sunday. Well, chef Kris Wessel has put together a prix fixe menu for the occasion that is almost too good to be true.For $17.95 per person plus tax and gratuity (yes,…

Recipe For Sun Life Stadium Cheese Arepas

No longer any need to rush out to Sun Life Stadium for the delicious food behind the concession stands. Centerplate executive chef Orlando Morales, with whom we just completed a two-part interview with (a-one-and-a-two), has been kind enough to share a recipe for the official Sun Life Stadium cheese arepas…

Target Stores Start Offering Fresh Produce

If you’ve been to Target in North Miami in the past week or two, you may have noticed something different: fresh foods. Bananas, apples, pineapple, meat, salad mixes and other fresh foods now hold a prominent spot in the food section of the store under a sign that reads “fresh…

Cooking Channel is the Food Network Minus the Annoying TV Hosts

You’ve seen it, the commercial on Comcast or DirecTV announcing the launch of the Cooking Channel May 31. First thought that probably ran through your head is we already have a cooking channel called Food Network. Don’t worry then, this channel doesn’t seem like its going to cater to you.In…

Talking Marlins Ballpark Food With Chef Morales: Part Two

In part one of yesterday’s interview with Centerplate Sun Life Stadium Executive Chef Orlando Morales, we went over some of the logistics of providing food to tens of thousands of hungry Marlins fans. Today the chef describes some of the specific new foods — like paella!New Times: There are all…

Talking Marlins Ballpark Food With The Chef Who Makes It, Part One

I recently poked fun at a perceived lack of improvements in Centerplate’s concession stand food at Sun Life Stadium. In spite of this, Sun Life’s executive chef Orlando R. Morales was good natured enough to answer some questions regarding the culinary options at Florida Marlins home games. Morales grew up…