Email AuthorEmily Codik
Labor Day Indoor Grilling: Tips From Aniece Meinhold of The Federal Food Drink & Provisions
September 03, 2012 in Short Order
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Giancarla Bodoni of Escopazzo: How to Master Risotto
August 17, 2012 in Short Order
All photos by Emily CodikRisotto, prepared with tips by Giancarla BodoniIf making perfect risotto were a race, it would be a marathon, not a sprint. The cooking process is all...
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Executive Chef Steven Zobel is Said to Be Leaving East End Brasserie
August 08, 2012 in Clean Plate Charlie
CandaceWest.comSteven Zobel is leaving East End BrasserieWhen East End Brasserie opened at the Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale about a year ago, its menu pages featured French-inspired dishes...
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The Perfect Roast Chicken: Tips From Andrew Carmellini, Jeff McInnis and Michael Schwartz
August 06, 2012 in Short Order
Emily CodikThe perfect roast chickenA roast chicken is a lot like a chocolate chip cookie. Both are obviously prepared in an oven, but aside from that, both are one of...
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Toscana Divino: Tuscany Is the Star at This Brickell Eatery
August 01, 2012 in Short Order
Photo by billwisserphoto.comPesce spada. View more photos of Toscana Divino.When diners enter Toscana Divino, they're greeted with a rehearsed welcome from behind a sleek hostess stand, as the staff bellows,...
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Bistro Mezzaluna Moved to a Space Four Times Its Old Size: Smart Move?
August 01, 2012 in Clean Plate Charlie
Candace WestThis week, I reviewed Bistro Mezzaluna, a restaurant that's beating the odds in the face of an economic downturn. Many eateries are currently shuttering their doors or barely holding...
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Jugofresh: Buy Into a Healthier Lifestyle
July 19, 2012 in Short Order
All photos by Emily CodikJugofresh's Thai Rico: Pineapple, avocado, basil, coconut water, vanilla extract and agaveA fit, well-dressed man entered Jugofresh, the organic, unpasteurized, raw juice bar in South Beach,...
Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic: A Local's Guide (Part Two)
July 12, 2012 in Short Order
Scenic Beaches, Dirt Roads, Fresh Fish and Coconuts: A Local's Guide to Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic (Part One)
July 10, 2012 in Short Order
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Farm Tropical Offers South Florida Fruits Nationwide
June 28, 2012 in Short Order
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Local Fruit: The Secret Ingredient For a Perfect Batido
June 06, 2012 in Short Order
All photos by Emily CodikBatido de mamey from Los PinareosI've had my share of batidos. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, my mother would always whip up thick shakes with...
Best Fats for Baking Pies: Butter, Shortening & Coconut Oil Battle It Out
May 16, 2012 in Short Order
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Trans Fats: New York Bans It, Florida Lets Anybody Use It
May 15, 2012 in Short Order
Flickr CCInnocent cupcake, or trans fat ridden confection?Shoppers entering the Fresh Market in Coconut Grove are greeted with vibrant flowers, elegant wooden fixtures and mellow classical music.The bakery section features...
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Panther Coffee's Tips on Making Mom a Classic Cappuccino for Mother's Day (No Fancy Equipment Required)
May 10, 2012 in Short Order
All photos by Emily CodikThe perfect gift for mom, a homemade cappuccinoBring out your inner barista this Mother's Day, and skip those dull gifts of flowers, cards and balloons. They...
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Local Food in Miami: Phonies, Freeloaders, and the Real Deal
May 07, 2012 in Short Order
Flickr CCJeff McInnis grew up in a family of farmers. As the chef and partner at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, he strongly advocates a farm-to-table ethic."People should know where...
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Publix Seafood Practices Rank 19 of 20 Stores Analyzed, Greenpeace Says
May 03, 2012 in Short Order
Wikimedia CCPublix seafood practices score a failing grade of 2.7 out of 10, according to the environmental group Greenpeace. A study by the organization's Carting Away the Oceans project (CATO)...
Pink Slime and Now Mad Cow? Skip the Beef, Opt for a Homemade Veggie Burger Instead
April 27, 2012 in Short Order
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Sustain, Gotham Steak, City Hall, and Others: Misleading Salmon Descriptions
April 27, 2012 in Short Order
via Flickr CCSustain Restaurant + Bar has developed a brand synonymous with greener eating. Deconstructed branches line its walls and lamps in natural shapes light up its vast open space,...
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Horacio Rivadero's Tips on Cooking Like an Inspired Restaurant Chef
April 25, 2012 in Short Order
All photos by Emily CodikChef Horacio Rivadero of The Dining RoomSick and tired of those dull, home-cooked dinners of buttered pasta? Instead, try following the advice of Horacio Rivadero, executive...
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Sam Gorenstein's Tips on Fresh Fish, Part Two: Learn to Fillet with Finesse
April 19, 2012 in Short Order
Filleted Spanish mackerelFilleting fish has become borderline pass among home cooks. The practice is commonly viewed as a forgotten technique that is reserved solely for restaurant kitchens, guided by master...
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Sam Gorenstein's Tips on Fresh Fish, Part One: Shop for Guts, Slime, and Bloodlines
April 18, 2012 in Short Order
Photo Courtesy of My CevicheThe phrase "catch of the day" might evoke thoughts of family-run fishing boats, quaint coastal towns and early morning markets. Add a couple of seagulls, a...
Top Five Local Tropical Fruits in Season Now
April 16, 2012 in Short Order
From Back Yard to Table: Williams-Sonoma Now Sells Chicken Coops and Edible Gardens
April 10, 2012 in Short Order
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New Downtown Miami Publix: Does It Deserve Being Ranked Third in the Nation?
April 04, 2012 in Short Order
Emily CodikHipsters and dog owners in midtown and downtown can now rejoice. Publix has finally opened a convenient location in the Omni area. No longer will denizens have to visit...
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Publix Ranks Third Among National Supermarket Chains
April 03, 2012 in Short Order
Wikimedia CCLooks like the South has something else to boast about besides voting for Rick Santorum. The cover story in the May 2012 issue of Consumer Reports ranks Publix third...
