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…
Just when cows were breathing a sigh of relief over the pork craze created by Pubbelly comes bad news for bovines…but good news for us!Pubbelly partners Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro, and Jose Mendin have just announced the opening of PB Steak in the former Joe Allen space on Purdy Avenue…
We live in Miami, so you’d think it would be easy to get fresh seafood. No, that’s just not how this crazy world works. But for locals who love pescado, Paco Fernando’s Blue Runner Seafood truck — parked on the side of Biscayne Boulevard just north of Miami Shores –…
Oftentimes, we regard food and the art of eating in such high esteem that we forget the basics. The basics being the simple pleasures of eating a good meal, around a sturdy table, with good people and good wine. This is the French attitude — the attitude that Adam Gopnik,…
Like a pair of frisky rabbits, the 100 Montaditos chain is rapidly reproducing. This week, the South Florida empire officially expanded to Brickell, taking the total of local outposts to a whopping ten in less than two years. That’s some Duggar-speed baby-making. Read also: – 100 Montaditos Opens In Downtown…
MPP Brickell opened on November 3 on the first floor of the Neo Vertika building on SW Seventh Street. The location, which was once occupied by the Mediterranean eatery, Andu, underwent some significant renovations. The space kept Andu’s basic layout, but the decor is less futuristic and more classic contemporary…
Haven Gastro-Lounge has launched a new fall menu, adding some items to take advantage of the Florida growing season and deleting some items that executive chef Todd Erickson felt didn’t fit into his global small plates vision.Read Also: Best Gastropub 2012: Haven LoungeErickson explained to Short Order, “Global small plates…
Dena Marino and partner Brandy Coletta have been working on MC Kitchen for about six months now. The Design District restaurant in the former Fratelli Lyon space, featuring modern Italian cuisine, has been completely reworked from the ground up, as evidenced by the restaurant’s “demolition” photo gallery on its Facebook…
For years, Short Order and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival have had a symbiotic relationship — they throw some killer parties and we eat, drink, and write about them.See also:- South Beach Wine & Food: 2013 Lineup- SoBe Wine & Food Fest Tickets on SaleBut, as in every…
