Khong River House Opens December 17: Menu Preview (Photos)

Khong River House, the new Asian concept from 50 Eggs, opens on Meridian, just off Lincoln Road on December 17, after teasing the public with drips of information and black and white murals for months.Read also:Lincoln Road’s Intriguing Signage: The Art of Coming SoonThe restaurant, named after the Mekong (nicknamed…

South Beach Wine & Food Festival Announces 2013 Food Truck Lineup

Now that Art Basel is over, it’s time to start focusing on the imminent arrival of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, which takes over our fair city February 21-24, 2013.One of our favorite events last year was Trucks on the Beach, hosted by Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern. Last…

Florida Announces Food Code and Restaurant Inspection Updates

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the state agency that’s in charge of inspecting all Florida restaurants for cleanliness and food safety, announced updates to the statewide Food Code.The  new code, which goes into effect January 1, 2013, will improve the inspection process for restaurant operators and addresses…

Norman Van Aken Cooks at Whole Foods Coral Gables Tonight

Norman Van Aken wears many “toques”. He’s been coined the father of New World cuisine and was one of the “Mango Gang”, a group of chefs including Douglas Rodriguez, Allen Susser, and Mark Militello who turned Miami’s culinary vista from diners and early bird specials into an interesting and culturally…

Ten Foodie Gifts For Under $10

The holidays are upon us once again, you’re broke, and you’ve just picked Bob in the office grab bag. He’s the guy who lives to Instagram every single meal — from bread to dessert.Read also:Bacon Stocking Stuffers: Ten Gifts Under $20Don’t fret, our poor yet fabulous friends, because the Short…

Art Basel: The Most Artistic Cocktails in Miami

About now you’ve driven around for miles looking for some parking spot under $50, walked miles in shoes that hurt, downed your fair share of cheese cubes, and pondered both art and the throngs of “interesting” fairgoers. Read also:- Art Basel Eats: From a Phuc Yea!Pop-Up to a Basel Biergarten- Art Basel: Where…

The Whopper Turns 55: Five Outrageous Moments in BK History

It’s hard to believe that the Whopper, Burger King’s gigantic meat sandwich, turns 55 in December.The sandwich made its debut back in 1957 with the same beef patty, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo and ketchup that the classic edition features today The only change was the addition of sesame seeds…

The Broken Shaker Opens

The Miami cocktail scene has just gotten a little more interesting with the opening of the permanent edition of the Broken Shaker. Read also:- Best Pop-Up Bar: Broken Shaker- Best Bartender: Gabriel OrtaBar Lab’s Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi opened Miami’s first pop-up cocktail lounge last January. It quickly became…

Cooper Avenue Opens The Counter and The Garage For Basel

The Garage opens today for late-night dining, cocktails, music, and, yes, games.Read also:- First Trust: Free Cocktails at Pop-Up Lounge During Art Basel- Art Basel on the Beach: Where to Eat on Lincoln Road- Art Basel in Midtown: Where to Eat, See, and be Seen- Art Basel Eats: From a…

First Trust: Free Cocktails at Pop-Up Lounge During Art Basel

Art Basel is just starting and Short Order is making plans for the closing night’s festivities. We suggest you do the same, especially when it entails a pop-up lounge and four different cocktails — and everything’s free.First Trust is a new cocktail lounge scheduled to open in downtown Miami in…

SambaPop: SushiSamba Pops Up In Midtown for Art Basel

SushiSamba Dromo is bringing its Brazilian/Japanese sexiness to Midtown for an Art Basel pop-up.Read also:- Art Basel on the Beach: Where to Eat on Lincoln Road- Art Basel in Midtown: Where to Eat, See, and be Seen- Art Basel Eats: From a Phuc Yea! Pop-Up to a Basel BiergardenSambaPop starts…

Art Basel in Wynwood: Where to Eat Near The Galleries

Art Basel wouldn’t be complete without a trip around the galleries in Wynwood. To tackle all of these spaces, jammed into every nook and alleyway, you’re going to need comfortable shoes (that means screw the Jimmy Choos, wear some Keds and call yourself a real artist) and some food and…

Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover: In The City of Brotherly Love

Philadelphia. So close to New York City, it’s considered by some to be a less cosmopolitan half-sibling to its glam big sister.  In my 20’s, a steady boyfriend decided to get an MBA at Wharton, leaving me no choice but to take the train from New York for visits. What…

Two Miami Burger Kings Targeted For Armed Robbery

Two Miami Burger Kings were targeted by an armed robber late last night, using the drive-thru windows as a point of entry. According to CBS Miami, two different Burger Kings within three miles of each other were targeted for robbery. Though the robberies seem identical, Miami police have not yet…