At AQ by Acqualina, the Sunny Isles Beach restaurant helmed by famed chef Dewey LoSasso, the two-page menu is constantly being adjusted. Surprisingly, few items on the seafood-centric bill of fare crest the $30 mark. There’s the clever Spaghetti “O” With a Kick and grilled salmon with horseradish mashed potatoes…
Just in time for an early start to the weekend, Shuckers Waterfront Grill will open tomorrow at noon. The iconic waterfront bar and grill that saw so many Miamians beat the heat with a cold beer and a breeze over the water, opens its new patio Thursday, July 24, at…
On Thursday, July 31, New Times’ Iron Fork Miami Spice Kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority, will take place at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami, and you don’t want to miss all the excitement. There’s much to do at Iron Fork. Of course, there will be lots…
If you’ve ventured to Latin House Burger & Taco Bar, we hope you’ve ordered the sangria. Since January 2013, Latin House has been the proud sole purveyor of Sangria Don Chu, a tasty libation made weekly by Maria Rita Rivera. Originally a “stalker” of chef Michell Sanchez’s Latin House food…
Lokal is one of the busiest neighborhood joints for a burger and a brew in Miami, but even hard-core fans of Matt Kuscher’s locally driven joint might opt for eggs and a mimosa on a weekend morning. Which is precisely the reason for Lokal’s “Before One Brunch,” served Saturday and…
After leading Miami’s desegregation in the ’60s, surviving the race riots of the ’80s, and persevering despite a pickup truck slamming through its front and killing two customers in 2012, the legendary Liberty City soul food spot Jumbo’s will close its doors Wednesday. Bobby Flam, who took over the restaurant…
What do you know about Belgian cuisine? Chances are not much. Well, with the opening of Bistro BE in Brickell last Friday, you’ll be able to eat your way through the country well known for its waffles. Short Order was invited to check out Bistro BE’s 100 percent Belgian fare…
You know you’re in Miami when “Abuela Maria” (vanilla blended with Maria cookies, guava, and cream cheese) is the most popular flavor in an ice-cream shop. And while there’s a sprinkling of shops that have been experimenting with local flavors for a while, none of them has embraced Latino/Caribbean culture…
Seems like Miami is hungry for high-end Mexican food. At least that’s what the folks behind Cantina La Veinte think. Part of Cinbersol Group, which has opened more than 30 concepts in Mexico, this location is Cantina La Veinte’s first U.S. outpost (the other three are all in Mexico City)…
The countdown is on. Though Florida’s own Bonefish Grill will debut its new menu July 29, this past Saturday, Short Order was invited on a boat with a bunch of Bravo-lebrities and Mario Lopez to taste-test new menu items. The new menu has a handful of new items sprinkled into…
Prior to joining the Broken Shaker last November, James Seyba got his tutelage under Michael Schwartz while working as a sous-chef at Michael’s Genuine before moving to New Orleans as chef de partie at Asian bistro Lucky Rooster. Seyba has shaken up (pun intended) the menu twice since settling in…
Last month’s announcement that Choices Cafe’s Brickell location is closing has left plant eaters across South Florida crying into their quinoa. But it’s not all sad-face emojis. The vegan eatery is planning a celebratory sendoff. Fans and friends will gather Saturday, July 26, to say so long to three years…
Brickell is turning into one big beer and sausagefest with the opening of Prost Wurstgrill and Bierhouse. The restaurant was opened by a group of German investors, led by Michael Sponaugle, last week with a limited “soft opening” menu. Prost is now open daily for dinner and will open for…
SoFi just got way more luxurious with Il Mulino, the popular Italian New York outpost, opening its doors today. You might be thinking “but there’s an Il Mulino in Sunny Isles at Acqualina,” and you’re right. But not having to trek to indulge in an overabundance of Italian delights is…
On a steamy July day, nothing says summer vacation like an impossibly creamy chocolate milkshake. Like a mouthful of memories, these rich, icy treats are the stuff our childhood dreams were made of. Thanks to Alton Road’s Milk Gone Nuts, Miamians can opt into this summer throwback, no dairy necessary…
As Miami’s brunch evolves into a sea of bottomless options and dozens of eggs being cooked in different and inventive ways, restaurants are looking to take the Sunday feast to the next level: A day to revel and give into the week-long battle with gluttony, Sunday is undoubtedly meant for…
Drunken Dragon opened just a few weeks ago, but already it’s one of the buzziest places in town. Located in a strip mall on a patch of Alton Road that more resembles a war-torn town than South Beach, the small restaurant is unassuming from the street. In fact, the only…
Welcome to the South Florida Brew Bus. The five-month-old beer tourism operation takes craft-beer-loving citizens on journeys to five local breweries to sample 12 to 16 ounces of beer at each stop, as well as however much they can drink on the bus. The minicoach has its own line of…
When Melbourne transplants Teresa and Nick Sharp arrived in Miami, they soon discovered a culinary void. While Cuban tostadas, French croissants, and New York bagels run rampant, authentic Aussie eats are hard to come by. The couple decided to blend their native city’s coffee philosophy with fresh food to hatch…
When Gigi Alibhai was a child growing up in Cuba, life wasn’t too sweet. Her mother, who was a political prisoner for a time, worked at a candy factory to make ends meet for her family. Alibhai says her family was so poor she didn’t have shoes, let alone toys…
Kris Wessel is known in Miami for his �ber-local cuisine made personal by his family’s long relationship with Miami and its terra. In fact, Wessel’s new restaurant, Oolite, is named after the very foundation our city is built upon. But, though born in Miami, Wessel was raised in New Orleans,…
On Thursday, July 31, chef Aaron Brooks (Edge Steak & Bar) will face off against chef Todd Erickson (Huahua’s Taqueria and Haven) at New Times’ Iron Fork/Miami Spice kickoff, presented by the Miami Downtown Development Authority. It all goes down at the Hyatt Regency Miami, where the two toques will…
