Billed as “the nation’s fastest growing ‘better burger’ restaurant”, Smashburger is unveiling its first Miami location (14730 Biscayne Blvd.) on Saturday, December 31 (a last-minute switch from next Wednesday, December 21). The popular chain has well over 100 venues across the country, including Florida branches in Coral Springs and Neptune Beach (and…
Even though, or maybe because, I was always a really really tall girl, I’ve always gravitated toward tiny things. I love miniature doll furniture, pocket-sized notebooks, glitter, and as a child of the ’80s, Shrinky Dinks.So does vegan baker Mariana Cortez, who at 29, is the exact same age as…
There’s a lot of chatter surrounding the Rusty Pelican, the Key Biscayne landmark that finally reopens today after a multimillion-dollar restoration, and its salty chef, Michael Gilligan.Inquiring minds wanted to know why the heck he flew the coop after serving as executive chef at the W for ages. And, of course,…
Vietnamese pop-up Phuc Yea has received an extension on its death sentence. The little restaurant that could was originally scheduled to close last night.But by popular demand, Phuc Yea will stay open for the weekend, closing Saturday. The restaurant’s two last dinner services are tonight and tomorrow from 5:30 to…
A few days ago, we announced that CheeseMe was acquired by Latin Burger. According to owner Jim Heins, the CheeseMe truck was in the process of a makeover and that it would be back on the streets by the end of the week.The truck’s logos and wrap were redesigned by…
As I stood in line at a Taco Bell on NE 36th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, I was not comfortable or hopeful. It had been a long time since I’d been in a fast food joint, and the proximity of all the nutritionally bankrupt white flour tortillas, preservative-packed foodstuffs, and…
Still got Basel fever and need some sort of festival to go to this weekend? Fever no more because Pinecrest Gardens is hosting the Latin Spice Festival tomorrow, December 10, from 6 until 10 p.m.Entry is just $5 before 8 p.m., $25 after that to watch the evening concert with…
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping, good cheer, and year-end reviews. In fact, a barrage of back-looking Best-Ofs are being banged out around copy tables across the nation as we speak. Food Arts’ (“At The Restaurant And Hotel Forefront”) annual summation is one of the better ones, so we’ve combed…
Cat’s out of the bag, folks. Phuc Yea! partners Aniece Meinhold, Cesar Zapata, and newcomer Manuel Ortiz have accidentally (or not so accidentally) leaked the news of their new food baby.The new place, called the Federal Food Drink & Provisions, will be located on NE 51st Street and Biscayne Boulevard,…
A new the Fresh Market opened last Wednesday in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood of South Beach. Publix premiered a glossy new SoBe supermarket in the past year (to go with two in the area already), and the Whole Foods Market on Alton Road has a renovated exterior (replete with rooftop…
SushiSamba Dromo offers more Peruvian/Japanese/Brazilian substance than meets the eye
Sakaya Kitchen’s second location, in downtown Miami, is set to open Monday, December 12.Chef/owner Richard Hales has been carefully monitoring downtown, looking for the right place and time to expand Sakaya Kitchen. He told Short Order he’s bullish on the new venture. “I feel like we are moving into downtown…
Walking into the Lucky Clover in Brickell is a little like visiting an Ireland section of Disney’s Epcot. It’s an Irish pub on steroids. Old signs for beer, spirits, and cheese hang on green wooden walls that look well-worn by decades of use. Stools festooned with the bar’s name in…
The Romans used to call the Mediterranean Mare Nostrum (Latin for “our sea”), so it makes sense that most of the menu at this new restaurant in Brickell is inspired by the coastal regional cuisines of Italy, France and Spain. Mare Nostrum (1111 SW First Ave.) which opens to the…
In this series, the Beet Reporter aims to see whether Miami’s tastiest restaurants are prepared to feed vegans something more than boring garden salads.Escopazzo, chef Giancarla Bodoni’s elegant little organic Italian nook, has a solid rep. There are high-quality ingredients and prices to match. Less discussed is the extensive selection…
There is only one place you’ll be able to enjoy a little vino, a little food, and a thoroughbred or three. Gulftstream Park and The Village at Gulfstream Park are hosting Wine Walk for Retired Thoroughbreds tomorrow, beginning at 6 p.m. Says David Joseph, Wine Walk rep, “We’re hoping to make…
Philippe by Philippe Chow opened their SoFi location on Friday, just in time to reap the benefits of the hungry Art Basel crowd.The free-standing Philippe is more intimate than the former Gansevoort location. The signature black, white and red decor remains, but added touches at this location include a retractable…
Art Basel opened the flood gates to the public yesterday and all eyes are on Miami Beach. But what happens once you’re inside the Convention Center and feeling a little peckish? You get slammed with inflated prices for food and drink..For those of us not holding VIP or press passes,…
Lil’ Anthony’s Restaurant and Pizzeria, the pizza staple for Miami lawyers, judges and police known for its Italian menu of pizzas, sandwiches is closing for good. Its last day is Friday.Strategically-placed across the street from the Stephen P. Clark Government Center and one block from the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, this…
You can’t tell at first glance, but if you’re a local to South Pointe, then you might have noticed that Sho Room has been open for the last three weeks.This little bordello-style joint with black onyx bars and red hue coloring was formerly known as Cozy Piano Bar–with the same…
Burger King recently announced its new Chef’s Choice burger to much hype. The official press release describes the meat sandwich in flowery and loving terminology. “Superior from every angle, this 5.5 ounce flame-grilled burger is made with seasoned ground chuck and is topped with thick-cut bacon, American cheese, crisp red…
I recently ordered a hamburger, banh-mi burger, half & half of curly fries/onion rings, side of cole slaw, and a chocolate shake at Damn Good Burger. Here’s the lowdown and highlights:…
