A transfusion of new blood is being pumped into the Design District with the opening of several new restaurants, including MC Kitchen.Partners Dena Marino and Brandy Coleta have been working on the former Fratelli Lyon space for about six months, renovating from the ground up and installing a large wood-burning…
Step up to the counter and order a burger or slider and perhaps a side salad or some charcuterie. Grab a craft beer and a seat, and your food arrives on oversize wooden cutting boards. This is Over the Counter, or OTC for short. Father-and-son team John and Michael Sullivan…
Most people seek restaurants that feature a city’s unique cuisine. New Orleans has restaurants known for their gumbo and po’boys, Rome has cafés where you can get a fresh bowl of pasta, Texas has barbecue joints, and Maine has seafood shacks shilling lobster right off the boat. But how many…
Feverish Ice Cream and Gourmet Pops are opening a shop in midtown (3252 NE First St., Miami). The ice-cream and gourmet pop manufacturer, which began selling ice pops out of a neon-green Scion a few years ago, is finally setting up a permanent spot.Read also:- Feverish Ice Cream Heads to…
Among a myriad of other things we love and cherish, Asia has given us sushi, kung fu and most likely, alcohol (thanks, Mesopotamians!). Isn’t about time we started to repay this monumental debt of gratitude? Read also: – Eating House Opens This Weekend – Pao Town: A Different Asian Concept…
For all who would like to go vegan but who don’t know where to begin, there’s now a comprehensive multimedia guide that breaks it down day by day. The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, created by vegan chef and author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, is a guide that includes audio, video, and written resources…
Fast food gets old about as quickly as it’s cooked up. Despite the greasy charm of burgers, burritos and nuggets, we can only eat so many. But with the arrival of PastaBoxin Mary Brickell Village – quick and easy is getting a little more interesting. This fast food Italian outpost…
Fans of Eating House should pace themselves on Thanksgiving in order to leave room for the opening of the permanent edition of Eating House, opening the same location as the previous pop-up incarnation.Read also:- Giorgio Rapicavoli: Unpoppable ChefThere are some key changes to Eating House. The popular pop-up by Georgio…
It was past dusk this last Thursday, and Wynwood’s Awarehouse was lit up in shades of scarlet. A line had formed outside, and the crowd was trickling into the expansive building. They creeped into the warehouse, anxious for a glimpse of Nadia Giosia, the host of Cooking Channel’s Bitchin’ Kitchen…
When you hear the word “Thanksgiving,” no doubt the first image that comes to mind is a big fat glistening roast bird. But if you think about it, most of the stuff that usually surrounds that slab of turkey on your Thanksgiving plate is plant-based. Traditional mashed potato, green bean,…
The love of cheese is without a doubt the most common excuse vegetarians offer for not going whole-hog vegan. There’s nothing mysterious about this; their cheese-clinging is rooted in chemical addiction. Mother nature installed an opioid substance in cow’s milk to inspire the rightful drinkers of dairy — baby cows…
The James Beard Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2013 awards and the only thing you need to do to qualify to nominate your favorite chef is to be an opinionated diner.Read also:- Hedy Goldsmith is a 2012 James Beard Finalist- James Beard Semifinalists Announced: Miami Gets Several NodsAnyone…
Short Order knows that when it comes to dining out, few people are pickier than a professional chef. We talk to some of Miami’s top chefs to learn about their favorite restaurants in town and the dishes they recommend at each. Timon Balloo, closing in on his third anniversary as…
Ever wonder what a room filled with people who have consumed 1500 martinis looks like? Well, you’re in luck. Bar Louie is celebrating its grand opening in the Midtown shopping center by giving away all-you-can-drink martinis and one free appetizer per patron from 6 to 9 p.m. all weekend. The…
Hostess Brands, makers of Twinkies, Wonder Bread, HoHo’s Sno Balls, and other childhood favorites, may shut down all operations and liquidate as early as Tuesday after a failed attempt to settle a bakers strike.According to the Wall Street Journal, the company, which filed for bankruptcy in January 2012, has requested…
MB Brewhouse has closed after being open only about a month and never having an “official” grand opening, Eater Miami has reported.The lounge and game room was reworked into a fun “date night” concept by co-owner and chef Josh Marcus from his Chow Down Grill after Marcus found too much…
Underneath a blinking digital sign that reads “Reggae Tacos – Jammin With Flavor” is a little Jamaican spot that the busy downtown lunch scene will be glad to find. It’s not fancy. Walk up to the counter, place your order, give your name, and listen to Ice Cube’s “We Be…
Hiro’s Yakko-San: From the Deep Fryer to the Sushi Bar
Photos: A Closer Look at Yakko-San
Short Order recently published part one of our interview with Bill Marler, attorney, blogger, and food safety advocate. He discussed food safety concerns and foodborne illness.We wrap up our interview today with Marler discussing his most difficult cases and lobbying Congress to pass the Food Modernization Act.Follow the jump for…
Bits of bok choy hit a tub of sizzling soybean oil. Their ivory stems become tender; their edges turn a sudden golden hue. The jade leaves of the Chinese cabbage quickly begin to crisp. Pulled out of the deep fryer, the greens still glisten with remnants of luscious fat. The…
As Miamians, this time of year can be a little tough. Thanks to our balmy weather and eternal sunshine, seasonal spirit can be hard to come by. So like good little elves, locals flock to Santa’s Enchanted Forest to bask in some semblance of holiday cheer. Dubbed the world’s largest…
Mariana Cortez, owner and founder of Bunnie Cakes, began selling vegan baked goods from her home in 2009. Since then, she has expanded to a production facility on NE 59th Street. It’s there that she offers treats by special orders to clients. She also sells wholesale to many of Miami’s…
