Since before Jaws used the Jersey shore as an all-you-can-eat buffet, sharks have had a reputation as the monsters of the sea. But no matter how intimidating they appear, the water-bound predators still fall below humans on the food chain. In fact, shark meat is legally sold at certain retailers,…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival is over. We’re ten pounds heavier, severely hungover, and crazy depressed about going back to work. But just think: It’s only four weeks till Winter Music Conference. In the meantime, there’s plenty of stuff to keep you occupied for the coming week. And…
Robert Irvine is kind of a bad ass. In addition to his buffed up bod (which we’ve been lucky enough to see shirtless at last year’s SoBeWFF), he’s got the vast array of knowledge to school many an amateur (and pro) chef. Last night, he was on hand to help…
The party follows Tony Abou-Ganim. One hour with the modern mixologist, and we felt like we’d signed up for grown-up spring break. As he himself said, “it’s no coincidence negroni rhymes with Tony.” And in fact, we learned more from yesterday’s “Stocking and Tending Your Home Bar” seminar than we…
Anthony Bourdain and Nigella Lawson might be the hottest culinary duo since bacon met the frying pan. And yesterday, the Taste stars took the stage together at the SoBeWFF. Lounging on a couch, the two talked significant others, guilty pleasures and Christoper Walken. Oh, and drank beer. Seriously, PBR has…
Wine and cheese are a match made in heaven. But wine and mac and cheese? A match made in the heaven where all the gluttonous sinners go. ‘Cuz let’s be real, that’s where we want to end up. Yesterday’s Mac & Cheese seminar with cookbook author Laura Werlin was a…
Mason jar, can, funnel: prevailing wisdom has generally dictated that almost any vessel is good enough for beer. But times they are a changin’. And as beer evolves from college dorm endeavor to serious palate pursuit – glassware is evolving right along with it. Yesterday, Spiegelau hosted a seminar entitled,…
While the festival may have “wine” in its moniker, cocktails have a prominent place in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival (SoBeWFF), particularly this year. In fact, Miami’s mixology scene has become so significant that Garden to Glass was born. The event, hosted at the lush Miami Beach Botanical…
Today is National Margarita Day. But instead of loading up on gallons of Cuervo and sour mix, why not up the posh factor and sip some premium tequila instead? It’s a classier way to pay homage to agave. Bertha Gonzalez, co-founder of Casa Dragones tequila (a premium, 100% blue agave…
For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times’ Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. The Whole Foods Grand Tasting Village is like the open bar at a wedding reception. It’s where everyone wants to be. And when 70,000 foodies gather en masse, you…
Yesterday, the hordes invaded Miami Beach for 96 hours of drinking, eating, and schmoozing their way across the sand. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SoBeWFF) has finally arrived. And Short Order will be there to clue you in on the craziest, drunkest, most gluttonous moments of the weekend…
Hold on to your panties, folks, ‘cuz you’re about to get all kinds of aroused. Next Tuesday, Trojan, condom hawkers extraordinaire, will be passing out thousands of free vibrators to Miami Beach-goers. You heard right. THOUSANDS OF FREE VIBRATORS. Like your friendly neighborhood hot dog cart (only even more blatantly…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 100 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling those honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
While Miami restaurants may get overlooked more often than we’d like, there are a few illustrious local outposts we can always count on to garner national attention. In the latest nod to Miami’s culinary achievements, Yardbird, Michael’s Genuine, and Joe’s Stone Crab have all made the Daily Meal’s list of the…
While you’re undoubtedly stoked about today’s kickoff of the annual bacchanalia known as the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SoBeWFF), you’re probably less excited about the logistics. Namely, parking. Unless you live in South Beach, parking for the fest can be a nightmare. But no worries. We’re SoBeWFF vets…
For more on the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, check out New Times’ Taste guide, hitting newsstands Thursday, February 21. Anne Burrell is the Food Network’s bubbly, blond ambassador of good times and great eats. A frequent face on the network, she’s taken turns on Iron Chef America and…
For foodies, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is like Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, and the Oscars, all rolled into one 96-hour binge-eating/drinking/swagging soiree. From Paula Deen and Anthony Bourdain to Tyler Florence and Bobby Flay, the biggest names in celebrity chefdom will hit our beach with cocktails in one…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 100 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling those honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
There are only a few days remaining before the hordes invade for the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Everybody and their brother, cousin, and neighbor twice removed will flock to the streets of SoBe to eat, get hammered, and generally make merry. Unsurprisingly, the cheery, heavily caffeinated face…
Art enhances any neighborhood, no doubt about it. And it ain’t bad for the appetite either. In keeping with the concept of area enhancement, Buena Vista Deli (BVD) owner Cory Finot has helped to craft a unique corner of artistic development outside the popular French bakery. During Art Basel, artist…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 100 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling those honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
With our fast-paced, stress-inducing, materialistic Miami lifestyles, we could all use a little more new-agey influence in our lives. Om, namaste, and all that jazz. Lucky for us, the Artecology Festival is about to bring some good vibes to our sunny shores. On Saturday, March 9, Miamians can embrace inner…
