For over 30 years, Islas Canarias has been serving authentic and well-priced Cuban fare to the people of Miami. Somewhat of an institution, Islas Canarias is bright, loud and perpetually busy. Now, Islas Canarias has added a food truck to their original restaurant and the newer bakery/cafe, bringing their croquetas…
The folks at Egg & Dart want you to know it is a “rustic Greek” restaurant. Those words are on the website, the menus, and the door when you walk in. They also want you to know the digs are “hip” and “modern,” which was stated several times on the press…
Looking to give a new farmers’ market a try? Check out the Yellow Green Farmers Market, open Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hollywood.This 100,000-square-foot market has several features that make it worth the drive: free parking, alcoholic drinks, and, most important on a hot summer day,…
Everyone loves to hear the stories of a hardened chef — the behind-the-scenes escapades, long hours, and crazy people. But it’s rare to hear the story of the recently graduated chef, the one working in the trenches 12 hours a day, six days a week. You hear the stories after…
Ever since Burger King dethroned their totally-creepy mascot, we’ve been wondering what’s the next move for the Miami-based fast-food giant. Here’s a, like, totally rad hint at the totally cool sandwich that BK is featuring, starting Monday — the California Whopper.According to an article in USA Today, the commercial launch…
Walking a block from the car to lunch yesterday, we were hit with a furnace of hot air. Back in the car, the thermometer hit 100 degrees. It’s August and it’s muy caliente in Miami. If you’re like us, you need something to cool you down. Luckily, there are a…
The restaurant industry has always been male-dominated, and the Miami food truck scene is no different. Luckily for all you guys hitting the next food truck meetup, there are some industrious females to distract you from your meal. Their businesses come in all shapes and sizes, from the simple candy-covered…
Since opening Sakaya Kitchen in December 2009, chef/entrepreneur Richard Hales has made quite a name for himself. The restaurant won numerous awards and accolades including Best Healthful Fast Food by New Times and one of the “Top six places to try new Asian fusion” by Bon Appétit.When the food truck…
In the summer of ’09, the husband/wife team of chef Martin and pastry chef Charo Villacorta fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Martini 28. For their location, they chose what is called “the Village,” a quaint outdoor minimall of restaurants across the street from the Miami Tower in downtown Miami.The…
On a recent hunger-filled and cranky drive to Pinecrest for a day of shopping, we passed EVOS’s little green storefront on U.S. 1 and gave it a try. EVOS is clean, with cute Lichtensteinesque posters decorating the walls. On a Saturday afternoon, practically every table was filled with families consisting…
Five Napkin Burger versus BGR the Burger Joint
Food Cart USA is sponsoring a food truck fundraising event at Westland Mall tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. to benefit a local boy fighting Stage Three Burkett’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.Orly Salvat, 7, was diagnosed with Lymphoma back in May at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and is…
Crepe Outdoors indulges both your sweet and savory sides with fresh, warm crepes filled with a variety of ingredients.If the truck or the owners look familiar, you’ve seen them around before. Crepes Outdoor is the former Wing Commander. Owners Bill and Allison Cosens changed the truck’s concept from wings to…
Hedy Goldsmith, the executive pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, brings new meaning to the term “take on the day.” Goldsmith recently took time out of her busy schedule to chat with Short Order about her new book, her inspirations and aspirations. If you missed part one, you…
The hardest part of interviewing Hedy Goldsmith, the executive pastry chef at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, is getting her to break away from the kitchen for a few minutes. She’s a perpetual motion machine. Then again, she has to be, because Goldsmith is at the restaurant long before the chefs…
Rosa Mexicano is celebrating the dog days of summer with a festival dedicated to everyone’s favorite melty treat, now through September 4. They’ve even reincarnated the famous guacamole in ice cream form. Strawberries replace peppers, chopped mint instead of cilantro — and it’s prepared table-side, just like the original. Since…
Fairchild Tropical Garden, the 83 -acre oasis of plants, butterflies and art, is offering free admission (normally $25 for adults) this Sunday and every remaining Sunday in August. What does this have to do with food? A lot, actually.The Lakeside Cafe is a calming place to indulge in breakfast or…
The number one reason people give for not eating healthy is, “Healthy food tastes like dog poop.” I’ll admit that I got this data from surveying 9-10 year olds in front of my home waiting in line at the ice cream truck (I figure if I annoy them enough, they’ll…
In Philadelphia, cheesesteaks are serious business. People have their favorite cheesesteak palaces, most of which are open 24 hours. An hourlong wait is not uncommon at rival cheesesteak emporiums Pat’s and Geno’s — both taking up entire city blocks across the street from each other. Your options are simple: a…
Doraku, home to everyone’s favorite happy hour, is opening a second Florida location in Mary Brickell Village.According to the manager of the SoBe location, the lease was just signed this week and not much information is available aside from the fact that Doraku will occupy the former Abokado space.The new…
The Local Craft Food and Drink boasts well-crafted beers and bar snacks
Gator Grill’s new owners Sal and Elsa DeVito have taken the grease out of the menu — and off a few window panes as well.At the end of June, the DeVito’s took over the Homestead establishment after the Bronx-bred chef Nino took off. The couple changed the name of the…
