Video Bite: Shrimp Tiradito with Michelle Bernstein
Posted on 12 November, 2008 by trina
For this Video Bite, Michelle Bernstein gracefully carved out time in between three weeks in Spain and a book tour. This is one busy lady. Bernstein won the James Beard Award for best chef in the South this year. She hosts the PBS show, Check, Please! In addition to Michy’s, Bernstein is chef-owner of Michelle’s [...] » Read more..

Vote today! Some Election Day tips, free food, and parties
Posted on 4 November, 2008 by trina
Rations are definitely in order for those of you who still need to vote. Snacks, water, and perhaps even a lawn chair and some reading are all recommended. I’m a firm believer in always having snacks, no matter how fast you think it’s going to go. Once you get in line, you may not [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Slow Food Dinner features Navajo-Churro Lamb
Posted on 20 October, 2008 by trina
* * * Bayside Grill at the Standard Hotel * * * If you enjoy lamb or Mediterranean cuisine, Wednesday night’s Slow Food dinner is for you. Chef Mark Zeitouni of the Lido at the Standard Hotel presides over this menu, which will prominently feature the Navajo-Churro lamb. Slow Food USA promotes and features rare varieties [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Rosa Mexicano’s Chocolate Festival and Chocolate Cooking Class
Posted on 10 September, 2008 by trina
Rosa Mexicano continues their year-long “Flavors of Mexico” special menu series. They are currently offering a special menu as part of their “chocolate adventure”. This menu is for the hardcore chocolate fan who wants to explore both the sweet and savory aspects of cacao. I’m excited to try the guisado de pato, a roasted [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Wine, Women, and Song
Posted on 7 September, 2008 by trina
* * *Cynthia Betancourt pours wine at a WWS class.* * * Cynthia Betancourt is the sommelier at Azul at Mandarin Oriental. This summer, she launched a semi-regular wine class for women at the Mandarin called “Wine, Women, and Song.” Ladies quaffed wine, made friends, tried samples from Clay Conley’s kitchen, and listened as Betancourt expounded [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Slow Food Miami Exotic Fruit Brunch
Posted on 24 August, 2008 by trina
I’m so excited about this brunch, especially because of my recent curiosity about exotic tropical fruit. Just reading the menu inspires me to cook more with these crazy fruits we are lucky enough to have in South Florida. Here is the menu: Amuse Bouche: “a shot” Avocado, “a shake” of Mamey; Tropical Fruit Spritzers; Baked Banana French Toast [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Limoncello + Popsicles = Happy Summer!
Posted on 1 August, 2008 by trina
Miami Dish loves a limoncello. We may have to send our John diRocco to The Tides Hotel to see if he approves of this unorthodox use of the yellow elixir. Chef Pietro Rota, of Tides’ restaurant La Marea, makes his own stash, which he uses for the genius invention of limoncello popsicles. The popsicles garnish [...] » Read more..

Food Events: Battle of the Chefs, Brosia Demo, and Endless Pours of Wine
Posted on 25 July, 2008 by trina
Last year’s Battle of the Chefs between Cindy Hutson and Jesse Souza Last year’s Battle of the Chefs was novel and entertaining. Advice: You might want to hit one of those Miami Spice preview restaurants afterwards, because all of that fine cuisine made me hungry, and the crudités available to audience members just didn’t cut it. [...] » Read more..

A Chain Letter You Want to Open: Cheap Cheesecake and Sort of Cheap Steak
Posted on 23 July, 2008 by trina
$1.50 a Slice! If you think Cheesecake Factory is crowded, wait until their 30th birthday. On July 30th, Cheesecake Factory will offer slices of their pies for $1.50, with a limit of one per customer (awww…). This was the original price when the first restaurant opened in 1978. Get there early to for [...] » Read more..

Food Events: A School Lunch You’ll Love to Eat
Posted on 26 May, 2008 by trina
FIU Hospitality School is a local, somewhat hidden, gem. The school is largely responsible for the South Beach Food & Wine Festival and is a highly regarded hospitality school. The hospitality students hone their craft at a working on-campus restaurant which is open to the public weekly throughout the academic year. They take turns working [...] » Read more..
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