Steamed Pork Butt Buns at Sakaya Kitchen Are a Lovely Mess

This is wet-nap food. You know, the kind best consumed bent over so the juices don’t Jackson Pollock your pants. You eat it with your hands, because it tastes better that way, and you relish licking every last drop of sauce from your fingers.Midtown’s Sakaya Kitchen provides wet naps next to…

Behind the Line: The Grill at the Setai

“Why use oil if you’re using Serrano ham?” asks chef Jonathan Wright. He’s referring to taking advantage of the natural fat of what many foodies consider the finest ham in the world, and that philosophy extends to all the dishes at the Grill, where the best ingredients are flown in for use…

The Simpsons Super Bowl Coke Ad

Hello, evil tooth-rotting, sugar-bombing, heart-starving, blood-sludging, junkie-making, fat-promoting, cancer-juicing, world-dominating multinational corporation. Thanks for this excellent Simpsons Super Bowl advertisement. Just kidding, Coke. We love ya.We used to be billionaires too. Then, one day, the bank showed up and seized all of our assets. No more mansion. No more Learjet…

Interview: Marc Vidal Gets the 10

Ah, Marc Vidal. The very mention of his name makes us locals drool for his Spanish-style creations. If you became a member of the Vidal fan club after tasting his famous fried eggs with potato crisps and Serrano ham at Por Fin, fret no more–he’s been executive chef at Solea…

Who Dat? Exclusive Emeril Lagasse Interview

The ultimate Who Dat, Emeril Lagasse is in Miami Beach for Super Bowl weekend to cheer on his hometown Saints, whip up New Orleans-themed snacks at his eponymous restaurant and hang out with famous friends like Mario Batali and Archie Manning. His eatery, Emeril’s Miami Beach, has turned into the…

First Taste of JB Kitchen & Bar

According to the PR rep, Badrutt’s wasn’t attracting enough of a moneymaking crowd in the wee hours so they gave it a new name — JB Kitchen & Bar — changed over the concept, gave it a facelift, and brought in two chefs. Yep, two: one Peruvian and one classic…

Sneak Review: D. Rodriguez Cuba

A taste of next week’s Cafe Review:Rodriguez’ ceviches were once seen as radical departures from the lime/onion/cilantro norm. Nowadays you’re as likely to encounter a creamed herring ceviche with bagel croutons as you are a traditional rendition, but D-Rod remains the master of marinated raw fish (and credit to executive…

Red Light Is Super Bowl Central for New Orleans Fans

Chef Kris Wessel already has a lot of friends and family in town from his hometown, New Orleans, for the Super Bowl. And more fans will start trickling in on Thursday, he told us. To rise to the occasion, he’s bringing New Orleans to Miami at Red Light.Festivities kick off…

Where to Eat in Miami This Valentine’s Day

If you ask us, showing off your culinary skills for your loved one is much more romantic than a dinner out, but we understand it’s not always easy. If you’re looking for where to eat out this Valentine’s Day, here are some options. Area 31 at the Epic Hotel Your…

Behind the Scenes at Chef Michael Schwartz’s Cookbook Photo Shoot

I arrived at the Wynwood studio of Miami artist Betty Rosado shortly after lunch one afternoon last week. The beautiful two-story home with wood floors, high ceilings, and lots of sunlight was the site of the weeklong photo shoot for chef Michael Schwartz’s cookbook, due out in 2011.Upstairs, Chef Schwartz…

Top 10 Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes: Bacon Edition

Super Bowl time is here again, and that means parties, food, and beer, preferably at a friend’s house where they have a big screen, someone else cooking, and endless beer. Most people are not that lucky, though, so we’re hooking you up with our Top 10 Super Bowl Appetizer Recipes:…

Interview: Michael Psilakis of Eos Gets the 10

Think you’re all that in the kitchen? Take off that apron screened with “I Cut the Cheese” and learn from the real deal, Michael Psilakis from Eos. This guy has been labeled Food & Wine’s Best New Chef in 2008 and earned Bon Appétit’s and Esquire’s Chef of the Year…