What does a chef do before opening a new restaurant in a luxury South Beach hotel?If you guessed taking his daughters on an extended road trip, you might have gotten the same email we did from Kris Wessel. If you speak with Wessel for more than 30 seconds, you’ll learn…
In about a month, the Ham and Eggery, the kitschy, barnlike breakfast spot open 24 hours inNorth Miami Beach will close its doors after 47 years. New Times named it the best breakfast joint in 1992, and not much has changed since. There are nearly two dozen omelet options, and…
While some large companies like Subway, which launched a new line of vegan sandwiches in select stores this summer, are taking strides to accommodate the growing number of vegan consumers, it would seem that America’s coffee giant has been taking subtle steps backward in vegan-friendliness this year.This spring, in an…
Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi’s first restaurant made a splash in Studio City, California, in 1997. Nine years later, when he teamed up with Parisian design powerhouse Philippe Starck, it was a match made in heaven — or at least in Brentwood, the tony L.A. hood where they opened up…
Lee & Marie’s Cakery Company — a hybrid bakery, restaurant and coffee shop — opened up a few weeks ago with a perfectly crafted concept. It serves Panther Coffee, sources fresh ingredients from local farmers, and even benefits a great cause. The eatery proudly supports adults with autism spectrum disorder…
Alton Road’s Chow Down Grill will be closing up shop within a month. But owner and chef, Josh Marcus, has plans to keep the space for a new concept called Brewhouse. The concept shift will center around an extensive beer selection and a gastropub-style menu. Half of the restaurant’s tables…
Breads and pastries of the more savory variety (think cheddar scones and cheese danish) are my Achilles heel and (I’m sure) the only thing that stands between me and a career as a Victoria’s Secret swimsuit model. Read Also: Acme Bakery & Coffee Promises Great Bread Starting September 14.So, when the…
Katsuya by Starck Miami Review: This Chic Sushi Spot Fits SoBe Like Wasabi on Fish
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Aloha, Pinecrest! Trader Joe’s is coming your way!The neighborhood grocery store with an adventurer’s heart has signed a lease to open its first southeast Florida location in Pinecrest. The new store will be located at 9205 South Dixie Highway, formerly home to Borders Bookstore. Curbed Miami first reported the rumored…
Updated: It has been confirmed that Trader Joe’s is opening in Pinecrest. Read: Trader Joe’s is Coming to Pinecrest.Trader Joe’s, the grocer that features cheap wine, employees in Hawaiian shirts, and a crazed fan base, might be coming to Pinecrest.Read Also: Trader Joe’s Replies to Palm Beach Gardens RumorsAccording to Curbed,…
For more than 20 years, Karen Lim and her sister Emily have run the Mary Ann Bakery on 163rd Street in North Miami. Yes, for two decades, they’ve been turning out sweet and savory Chinese treats, Hong Kong-style. Miami has a dearth of Chinese restaurants, as well as places that…
It’s still unclear whether Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez closed his country’s consulate in Miami or whether developer Tibor Hollo simply evicted Venezuelan diplomats from 1101 Brickell Ave. Either way, there’s been an influx of Venezuelan restaurants to the Brickell area, and that’s a good thing. For a long time, at least…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has announced their 2013 lineup — and it’s going to be a hell of a party.The festival takes over South Beach February 21-24, 2013 with a mind-boggling array of parties, tastings, dinners — even a concert with Ziggy Marley!…
We celebrate brunch in all it’s awesomeness. After all, it’s the one part of the week where drinking before noon is encouraged. That’s why we’re looking forward to The Local Craft Food & Drink’s craft cocktail brunch this Sunday, September 16 at 1 p.m. Chef Vince Tien and bartender/GM Chase…
See also: Acme Bakery & Coffee to Open in Midtown, Will Serve Panther Coffee, Pastry Chef Cindy Kruse Out of Acme Bakery & Coffee. Miami needs a good bakery. In fact, Miami just needs good bread. Before you start naming an endless array of mediocre bakeries in the comments section…
In a report published by the Florida Department of Business and professional Regulation for the week ending September 8, two of eight restaurants in the state closed due to health violations were in Miami. Roach activity, which is the leading cause of restaurant closures in Florida, was observed at Cine…
The Dome Restaurant Review: Caviar, Eclectic Global Fare in an Eco-Chic Environment
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It’s a tough battle overcoming the bulge — especially when you can’t quite overcome the binge. A new study published yesterday by the Journal of Consumer Research suggests that individuals trying to diet should pay attention to the unhealthy foods they eat, not the healthy stuff…
The Freedom Flask is a wearable liquid-dispensing invention for sneaking liquor into sporting events.We took it into the streets of Miami to test it, but replaced the vodka with water so Alex Rodriguez wouldn’t get arrested.From the sands of South Beach to Lincoln Road to the Wynwood art walk, the…
See also: The Dining Room Closes, Re-Opens Tomorrow As “Pop-Up at Vesper”, and August 2012 Restaurant Openings & Closings. Horacio Rivadero has moved around a lot lately — more than usual, anyway. In the past, Rivadero split his time as Executive Chef at both OLA at the Sanctuary Hotel and…
Sushi Maki owner Abe Ng opened his latest project, Pao Town, to much fanfare last week, and Short Order was there to taste some of the first dishes coming out of the kitchen. The short menu is divided into four sections: mains, salads, buns, and sides. It’s a survey of…
What do a pre-butterfly caterpillar, a day at the hair salon, and adolescence tell us? You have to go through an awkward (or even ugly) stage before you emerge a beauty.The same happens with restaurants. Before opening to the public, they go through many months of sawdust-covered floors, sawhorses covered…
