Last Friday, SuViche’s third outpost opened in Wynwood. And in Miami, the pisco bar is the first of its kind. Short Order sampled some new drinks and menu items. Check out the pictures after the jump. See also: SuViche to Open in Wynwood on November 15…
On this wind-lashed night, no one seems too worried about the weather. Palm trees rock like giant, spindly knitting needles outside Bar Crudo, a tiny restaurant in the condo-crammed South of Fifth neighborhood. Inside, the spunky bartender with a Buddhist tattoo on her back asks a couple for their first…
Michelle Bernstein will be very busy during this year’s Art Basel. The James Beard Award-winning chef will not only operate two pop-ups at Miami Beach Botanical Garden, but she will also be the official caterer for Art Basel events. See also: Michael Schwartz to Open Pop-Up Caf� at Design Miami…
Don’t you just love it when chefs team up and host collaborative dinners? That’s the premise behind Tongue & Cheek’s Kitchen Collab series. Past events have showcased Clay Conley and Lindsay Autry, who joined Tongue & Cheek’s Jamie DeRosa in cooking multi-course meals. This Wednesday marks the end of the…
The sweet plantains are sliced, deep-fried, and then jammed inside an arepa alongside stewed black beans. The beans — simmered with onions, red peppers, and cilantro — are vegan. The corn cake? It’s also vegan. And those greasy, delicious maduros are vegan too. See also: Miami’s Top Ten Hidden Gems…
Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP), celebrity chef Bobby Flay’s version of a classic burger joint from days gone by, will officially open at Dadeland Mall on Friday, December 6, after months of anticipation. BBP will be located in Dadeland’s new wing, on the second level (directly above the Microsoft store). Fans…
Thanksgiving is approaching, which means Black Friday shopping hysteria is also upon us. The Village of Merrick Park might try to soothe you with holiday tunes and a decorated tree, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Before you pop a Xanax, know this: There’s a sweet spot at this fancy…
Located on a quiet street in Coral Gables, Francesco Restaurant is known for its pristine Peruvian dishes. It has outposts in two other countries: Peru and Argentina. And in Lima, it’s an institution. If you want to try a beautiful dish, try Francesco’s squid ink risotto with shrimp and aj�…
Sushi Maki has been around for 13 years. Now the environmentally conscious restaurant chain is rolling out a new menu. Last night, Short Order attended a tasting party showcasing Sushi Maki’s novel eats. Pictures of everything we sampled are after the jump. See also: Miami’s Ten Best Soups…
Fashion maven Roberto Cavalli is best known for his exotic prints and curve-hugging jeans, but the Florentine designer is also a restaurateur with restaurant/clubs in Milan and Dubai. Both locations offer glittering, Studio 54-esque experiences, Italian cuisine, and celebrity appearances by the likes of Mike Tyson and Paris Hilton. Miami…
During a recent visit to Palatino Jamaican Restaurant, my entr�e took longer to make it to the table than it took Food Network’s Sandra Lee, Anne Burrell, and Melissa D’Arabian to cook full meals onscreen. At this small Jamaican restaurant, there was more than an hour wait for lunch. During…
DB Bistro Moderne, the downtown restaurant owned by famed chef Daniel Boulud, is known for its lovely views, $34 burger, and delectable French dishes. But recently, something changed. In October, Jason Pringle — previously of the Michelin-starred Caf� Boulud in New York — took the reins as DB Bistro’s new…
Eating at a juice bar can be risky. Most places master only one kitchen tool: the blender. But Jungle Juice in Sunny Isles thinks beyond the Vitamix. It offers healthful wraps, salads, pitas, sandwiches, and burgers. And on Thursdays, you can try their their carb-free lasagna special…
Mina’s Mediterraneo opened a few months ago but feels like it’s been around for years. You could credit the food, which features cozy dishes like mac ‘n’ cheese, coq au vin, and spaghetti Bolognese. Or perhaps it’s the setting — a refurbished Haitian church on the Upper Eastside’s NE 79th…
Antonio Bachour is one of the best pastry chefs in Miami. At the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, he creates stunning desserts layered with tropical fruits, sorbets, crémeux, and mousse. Here, in his own words, are his favorite restaurants in town. 1. Makoto: “Every time I go, chef Makoto Okuwa…
Latin Burger and Taco, the hot pink-and-black roving burger joint, has finally found a permanent parking space after four years of driving around town. Oh, but don’t worry..the original truck will still be out and about. Latin Burger opening a brick and mortar space right on Miracle Mile in Coral…
Via Verde Cucina Rustica, a new restaurant by the twins behind Quattro Gastronomia Italiana, is set to open on Miami’s Upper Eastside. The place is a partnership between brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro and mixologist Cristiano Vezzoli. It is slated to open at the end of this month at the…
Since OTC opened in Brickell last year, it has become one of Miami’s most popular gastropubs, known for its craft beers and eclectic food selections. There’s no question that owner Michael Sullivan has a hit on his hands. In November, Sullivan brought in a new chef to helm the kitchen…
Vega’s, the North Miami restaurant formerly known as Flip Burger Bar, offers plenty of burgers and beers. But it’s their starters that really get us revved up — particularly the chili and mac and cheese…
Lorenzo, chef Tony Mantuano’s casual-classic Italian restaurant opens for dinner today at the soon-to-open Redbury hotel on South Beach. Mantuano is the chef/partner of Chicago’s Michelin-starred Spiaggia restaurant, along with restaurateur Larry Levy. The team has partnered again with Lorenzo. The restaurant is located in the lobby of the Redbury…
Brickell Key is home to Naoe, one of the city’s most elusive eateries. And although the Japanese restaurant serves delicious food, it doesn’t exactly scream neighborhood joint. The Island Bistro is hoping to fill that gap. The restaurant opened in September, offering Panther Coffee and freshly-baked goods. But now it…
Ice cream trucks are so 1983. Today’s kids need interactive entertainment, especially if you want to hold their attention for more than 30 seconds. Enter Kona Ice, a tropical, tiki-themed shaved ice truck that’s now rolling around the streets of Miami. Shaved ice, for the sadly uninformed, is like a…
