Dear Decemberists, Congratulations, The King is Dead is a remarkable album. We can’t wait to hear it live. Actually, on second thought, we probably won’t hear it live because the awful reality is that your tour’s not stopping in Miami. Hell, it’s not even tickling Florida’s Panhandle. But that’s what…
If you live in Miami, you might have forgotten what it was like when you first moved here. You did, you know, tourist things such as enjoying a night out at Mango’s Tropical Café. The Ocean Drive institution is known for its colorful cast of character patrons, shows, and scantily-clad…
Andy Slater hosts the popular “Andy Slater Show” from noon to 3 p.m. weekdays on 640AM WFTL Radio, where he’s known for interviewing giants in sports. Andy has spoken with some of the greats, including Don King, Andre Dawson, Frank Robinson, Carlos Delgado, Adam Dunn, Frank Francisco and even O.J…
We know you’re gearing up for the big game this Sunday. Maybe you’re actually washing your Ben Rapistburger jersey for the first time all season, or polishing your cherished wedge of cheesehead. Whatever you’re doing, you’re getting pumped for Super Bowl Sunday. And we are too. Hell, why else would…
On Monday, we wrote a letter to Fleet Foxes about their upcoming tour. We assured them that Miami’s music scene is on the up-and-come, and promised that if they came down here, we’d willingly fork over the price of admission for a night of culturally relevant indie rock. The band…
Once again, it’s that magical time of year … Super Bowl! Hell, even people who could give a damn seem to get into the spirit. Like Jews shopping for Christmas gifts at Aventura Mall in mid-December, they’ll gather ’round the TV somewhere this Sunday with friends and loved ones, not…
How many margaritas is too many margaritas? Well, when you start falling face first off the freaking stage in the middle of burping your way through “Magaritaville,” it’s probably time to pack up your shaker of salt. Yesterday, Jimmy Buffett took a dangerous dive during a concert at Sydney, Australia’s…
MTV’s latest series Skins aired its first episode last week (and its second last night) to the tune of a whole lot of controversy. From CNN to MSNBC to the friggin’ Today Show, comparisons likening the show to “child pornography” and claiming it’s “like peer pressure on steroids” have been…
Dear Shakira:I heard about your split with long-time boyfriend Antonio de la Rua this week, and I just wanted to say how sorry I am. I know you two were together for a number of years. But believe me when I say you’re better off without him. After all, what…
…and National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day on Friday. No, I am not making this up. I’ve given you the designations for January 12, 13, and 14. January 15 is Strawberry Ice Cream Day, the 16th is National Fig Newton Day and International Hot & Spicy Day. January 17 is Hot…
There are a lot of things we expect to encounter when going to Tropical Park in west Miami-Dade for Santa’s Enchanted Forest: chongas, carnies, awesome carnival food. But we definitely don’t expect to see a superstar DJ.Nevertheless, we spotted Tiësto there just the other day. Of course, not in person…
Every year come Christmas EveIt’s no secret where we goTo take our holiday reprieve –Yes, that’s right, Sam Wo.Crispy noodles, fluorescent dipWonton soup for Jews to sip.There are no trees with blinking lightsOr roaring fireplaceBut Sam Wo’s Cantonese delightsDo more than take their place…
When I grew up, Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes were as synonymous with Christmas tradition as hanging lights and trimming the tree. I looked forward to trips to the grocery store so that I could get my hands on the colorful box sooner. But i recent years, my appetite has waned…
Here at Short Order, we’ve spent the last week expounding upon our Christmas wishes, but what about local chefs? Here’s what four told us was on their Christmas wish list. Surprisingly — or maybe not — most of them have little to do with food. “A line cook who lasts…
Frozen peas served in a dish at the famed Catalonian restaurant El Bulli? Apparently so. In an interview with Lisa Abend, author of the upcoming book “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice: A Season in the Kitchen of Ferran Adria’s El Bulli,” Miami chef Jeremiah Bullfrog talks about the frozen peas and more…
Fries. Cupcakes. Cocktails. You won’t find that trio at any chain restaurant, be it fast food, fast casual, or whatever the latest corporate cookie cutter term for frozen food is these days. China Grill Management isn’t interested in covering such eclectic territory, nor is Houston’s, Morton’s, STK, KFC, Burger King,…
Who doesn’t like to receive sweet treats in their Christmas stockings? They should taste right and embody Christmas cheer…
According to tradition, bad kids receive coal in their Christmas stocking. But what’s worse? How about these five items?NutsNo message from Santa quite communicates that you’re a lousy lad better than a bag of nuts: almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and chestnuts. Hard as rock and inedible…
It seems like the cold snap got Fairmont Turnberry Isle pastry chef Chelsey Hawks into the Christmas spirit. She spent 150 hours building not a gingerbread house (like last year), but a whole village complete with an elf pub. Hic! We wonder how long it’ll be before someone tries to…
Some of the bloggers at Short Order are creating a holiday wish list for Miami’s food scene. Also on the list is better service and a good deli.Querido Niño Dios, I’m going to make it easy on you. What I’d really like this Christmas is for an Ethiopian restaurant to…
Some of the bloggers at Short Order are creating a holiday wish list for Miami’s food scene. Click here to read some of our other wishes.Dear Hanukkah Harry,I realize yesterday was the last night of Hanukkah but I forgot about my most sincere wish! Please, please deliver me a local…
Starting today, some of the bloggers at Short Order are creating a holiday wish list for Miami’s food scene. Click here to read more of our holiday wishes. Dear Santa,Anyone who’s known me longer than a week gets to hear me crow about how much better things are in Chicago,…
