Courtesy of Sergio's

Sergio's Restaurant, the old guard for Cuban comfort food in Miami, is adding to its skinny selections by adding craft beer and tapas to their menu.

Known as one of the neighborhood bastions of Cuban eats in Miami for almost four decades, the place hasn't changed much over the years. But Sergio's vice president Carlos Gazitua thought it was about time to appeal to the foodies as well as the "beeries."

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Carla Torres

After three months of speculation and hearing a few uncertain words from a Japanese waitress at Momi, we've finally uncovered just what the owners of Momi Ramen in Brickell have cooking.

Next to the authentic brick building that resembles a home and arguably serves the best ramen in town is a similar house with an equally distinctive design. A sign in Japanese hangs outside, and cardboard taped on the railings displays the address, which, unlike the sign, we can read and understand.

It's the address (21 SW 11th St.) of Momi's younger sibling, Sumi.

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VooDoo BBQ & Grill

Kendall is falling under a VooDoo spell.

VooDoo BBQ & Grill is bringing a bit of the Big Easy to Kendall. The fast-casual restaurant with a Cajun vibe, is expanding its South Florida presence with its first Miami-area restaurant at the Palms at Town & Country. A Pembroke Pines restaurant opened this past January.

VooDoo opens Sunday, May 26, at 11 a.m., and to celebrate, it's giving away free barbecue for a year to the first 99 customers. Each winner will receive 52 vouchers, each good for a free meal of their choice (up to $10). That's more than enough to enjoy a full meal, since the restaurant's prices are reasonable.

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Courtesy Tongue & Cheek

Tongue & Cheek opened in April.

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also brought a lot of restaurant openings and closings to Miami -- some of them surprising, some expected.

Two long-awaited restaurants opened on Miami Beach. Restaurant Michael Schwartz at the Raleigh Hotel, in the works for over a year, finally opened; and Tongue & Cheek, from the combined talents of Jamie DeRosa and Michael Reginbogin began serving.

Unfortunately, April also brought many closings. South Street abruptly shuttered its doors, though its Facebook page asked us to "STAY TUNED FOR WHAT'S NEXT"; and Acme Bakery & Coffee closed, citing high rents as one of the reasons why it couldn't make a go of it.

Coming up in May, look forward to smart cocktails at Cipriani Downtown Miami and California craze Umami Burger to hit SoBe.

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Get one last piece of Key lime pie in this weekend.

When Oprah Winfrey calls your product the "best cake in America" you know that you're in for a swarm of people.

So when Oprah's pal Gayle King visited Icebox Cafe on Lincoln Road in 2006, magical things happened for the little bakery and cafe that specializes in serving cake and coffee (and champagne), in addition to an entire savory menu.

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Carla Torres

"It's not just pizza, it's an art," says Franco Stanzione, the ambitious 23-year-old who's opening Miami's first truly "authentic" Neapolitan pizza shop. "It's so easy to mess up. It only takes a minute."

That's because the pizza at this soon-to-open place takes only 30 seconds to a minute to cook. But that's not all that makes it special. At Stanzione 87, Franco and girlfriend Ashley Lopez follow a code. "We've got rules to follow." Rules for this 40-seat pizzeria are set by the Neapolitan Pizza Association, which certified Franco.

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via TripAdvisor

There's nothing worse than walking to Enriqueta's Café ready to down a scrumptious pan con bistec than to find the place closed and a smoky stench.

That's right. Tragedy struck the neighborhood favorite last night.

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Joshua Marcus

Housemade donuts at Josh's Deli: Key lime pie, chicken 'n waffles, and rocher ferrero

Josh's Deli received the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant from Miami-Dade county yesterday. The grant, which provides financial assistance to for-profit small businesses, awards different sums to each grantee. The Surfside deli, known for its house-cured meats and homespun eats, was granted $2,500.

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"The Mom and Pop grant is given to about forty small businesses -- with under seven employees -- a year. We receive support from Miami-Dade county to fix or improve our business," says owner Joshua Marcus. "The grant helps small spots like mine continue to be part of the community."

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Courtesy Ms. Cheezious

Ms. Cheezious opening a restaurant.

If the siren song of grilled cheese calls to you but you're not a fan of tracking down Ms. Cheezious on Twitter when you're craving some melty goodness for lunch, we have some major news for you.

It's opening a restaurant.

That's right! A brick-and-mortar, nonmobile version of the sexy little truck with the pin-up girl on the outside and molten dairy products on the inside.

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All photos by Hannah Sentenac

Pork belly. Candied bacon. Pig's feet. It seems no one can get enough of Porky Pig these days, from tip to tail. Such is the premise behind Cochon 555, the annual competition that pits notable local chefs against each other in a piggy battle royale.

During the battle, chefs must use every last inch of a Heritage porker to create culinary masterpieces. (Note: Heritage piggies come from long bloodlines and are sustainably raised on family farms. Basically, they're the best of the best.) April 21 marks the event's second incarnation in Miami.

Yesterday, Short Order got to spend some time with Cochon competitor Chef Timon Balloo of Sugarcane Raw Bar and Grill, and we scored a sneak peek at his big plans. Check out the insider info after the jump.

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- Cochon 555 Announces 2013 Miami Tour Dates, Pre-Sale Begins

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