61. Spicy Scallop Roll at Toni’s Sushi Bar

It’s that time of year when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com61. Spicy Scallop Roll…

Jonathan Waxman’s Mexican Passover at Rosa Mexicano

Is Jonathan Waxman’s haroset better than Bubbi’s? Find out for yourself at Rosa Mexicano’s with a Mexican-themed Passover menu that covers gefilte fish and beef brisket for a true taste of home (sounds super Koshereth). This is the restaurant’s 10th annual celebration of the holiday, launching Friday, April 6, and…

Cecconi’s: New Brunch Buffet This Sunday

Cecconi’s is launching a brunch “feast” this Sunday, and although you will have to go get your own food (the spread is being served buffet style) the booze will come to you. The suddenly popular “Bloody Mary cart” (also on offer at Tudor House’s brunch) will be roving, and the…

Juvia: Foodtastic or Just a Pretty Penthouse?

The beauty of Juvia was months in the making; we’re not sure of how long it took botanist Patrick Blanc to create that rainforest wall, or to build out the gorgeous open kitchen, shining in the back of the restaurant like a food beacon. There was lots of buzz prior…

69. Truffle Artichoke Soup at Villa Mayfair

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.69. Truffle Artichoke…

Miami’s Ten Best Bakeries: Calling All Carb-Hounds

Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Hunting down fresh baked goods worth the calorie intake is a feat requiring carbohydrate perseverance. Most often, we hear complaints from…

73. Creamy Tahini with Hummus at Broken Shaker

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.73. Creamy Tahini…

Huahua’s: Todd Erickson’s New Taqueria

Haven’s executive chef Todd Erickson and owner Mike Boles, feel that there is a serious need for real Mexican tacos, currently lacking in their neighborhood.”We know from being in this area, that there are not a lot of options for fast dining for all the businesses and people living here,”…

79. Pork Rillettes at Buena Vista Deli

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.79. Pork Rillettes…

The Federal Swaps Lunch For Brunch

The Federal Food Drink & Provisions has decided to shutter lunch service and instead focus all of their attention on creating a spectacular Sunday brunch. Beginning next Sunday, March 18, you can get your duck eggs topped with crispy pig ears (just in time for soothing St. Patty’s Day hangovers).So…

Chef Suvir Saran Serves Up Healthy Indian at Cafe Sambal

We just love it when chefs are imported from afar to bring a taste of something special to the table. Now through Sunday, chef Suvir Saran of NYC’s Dévi (the first ever Michelin-rated Indian restaurant stateside) is offering a special menu at Cafe Sambal, inspired by his recently published cookbook,…

Pagano’s Pressure Cook Goes National

Ralph Pagano’s perpetual road trip is now going to reach a national audience with the Travel Channel’s recent acquisition of Pressure Cook for syndication. It’s been a big year for him; since leaving STK behind, he has taken over as the executive chef and EVP of hospitality for Gulfstream Park,…

81. Bacon & Egg Udon at Gigi

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.81. Bacon &…

83. Grilled Tiger Prawns at Mare Nostrum

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.83. Grilled Tiger…

85. Porchetta Sandwich at Salumeria 104

It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.85. Porchetta Sandwich…

SoBeWFF: Why We Heart Symon’s BBQ & The Blues

The grub and the booze lasted all night long, and that’s why we loved Thrillist’s BBQ & The Blues last night. There was no line to get in, simply present your ticket and boom, welcome to the party (Burger Bash snaked around for what seemed like miles, a pissed out…

SoBeWFF Burger Bash: Michael Symon’s Three-Peat

View photos of Burger Bash at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach here.Although we had grand dreams that a local chef would take the prize, Symon’s B Spot Burgers claimed the People’s Choice Award yet again this year at last night’s Burger Bash (that’s a third consecutive win for him). Fellow Iron…

SoBeWFF Grand Tasting Village: Where To Find The Good Booze

The “Winebow Wine Pavilion” requires a powerful lesson in self-directed navigation (okay, the whole “village” is sort of a booze and food maze of confusion, see more for help on that here), but you don’t want to miss out on international array of winemakers who are bringing their bottles to…

Rosa Mexicano Debuts Jonathan Waxman’s Take On Mexican

Jonathan Waxman’s Mexican food roots lead us on a winding road from Chez Panisse to Rosa Mexicano. Growing up in El Cerrito, California, apparently influenced his choice in “go-to comfort food,” Last night we got a first taste of what it means to be Rosa Mexicano’s “Culinary Advisor” with the…