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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- Momi in Brickell: Good Noodles Out of the Gate
- Momi To Open 24 Hours and Open New Location...Maybe.

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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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Icebox Cafe

Icebox Cafe is now open in Sunset Harbour.

If you were jonesing for Oprah's favorite cake and felt a little left out in the cold for the past few weeks, fret no more. After a short transitional period when the flagship location off Lincoln Road closed, Icebox Cafe is reopening at its new home at 1855 Purdy Avenue in Sunset Harbour today.

After 15 years right off Lincoln Road, owner Robert Siegmann has taken his signature cakes and cafe items to a larger 2,700-square-foot location. The new cafe updates its
industrial chic" look, combining whitewashed tones and antiques to the glowing blue neon and catwalk suspended above the lounge area. The cafe boasts indoor seating for 100 (including lots of cozy banquettes) and outdoor seating for 20. An adjoining city parking lot offers 400 spaces at reasonable rates.

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John Lennon famously sang that love is all you need -- but it's so much better when food and wine are part of the package. Coral Gables newest eatery, Love Is Blind Food & Wine, will be offering up all three.

The new spot is the latest endeavor by the owners of Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita and Crazy About You -- and they're serving up steak, seafood and vino at affordable prices.

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- Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita's Desserts as Yummy as Cheap and Sweet Can Be
- Swine Southern Table & Bar Opens: We Get a First Bite (Photos)

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Scott Stewart Photography

Umami Burger's Adam Fleishman dishes on Umami Burger.

Umami Burger opens its Miami Beach location (and first-ever) East Coast restaurant today.

The California-based burger chain, featuring a "secret" formula that brings out the savory, meaty "umami" flavor (the fifth and most elusive of our basic tastes), is a favorite among celebrities like Ashton Kutcher, Apollo Ohno, and Kendall Jenner, who often are photographed chowing down on burgers or tweeting about their cravings.

But don't think Umami Burger is all smoke-and-mirrors. The burgers all start with house-ground, hand-formed patties, which are then infused with "Umami Master Sauce." The patty is placed on a toasted, slightly sweet bun (to compliment the savoriness of the meat), and fresh house-made toppings are added. Umami also boasts a full bar.

In a sea of burger joints, what sets Umami Burger apart from the others? Short Order went to the source, asking founder and CEO Adam Fleischman what we should expect when we walk through the doors for the very first time.

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- Umami Burger to Open This Friday

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Courtesy Pinkberry

Post a pic, win a free fro yo party. Have friends love you forever.

In case you haven't noticed, the weather here in Miami is heating up. That means we're in for some blazing days that call for something cool and creamy to cool down our internal core body temperature before we spontaneously self-combust.

Luckily for all mankind, Pinkberry's Ocean Drive shop opens tomorrow at 11 a.m., bringing cool, creamy relief from the South Florida sun in the form of 15 rotating varieties of frozen yogurt, including a Greek variety of nonfat yogurt that contains 15 grams of protein per five-ounce serving with no added sugar.

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All photos by Laine Doss

Cipriani Downtown Miami: Dining with a view.

Miami is about to get a dose of classic style when Cipriani Downtown Miami opens tomorrow, Friday, May 10.

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All photos by Hannah Sentenac

Small businesses make Miami special. After all, what's better than knowing your hard-earned dollars are supporting your fellow 305'ers, versus soulless corporations and their fat cat CEOs? This city wouldn't be what it is without Panther Coffee, Whisk Gourmet and Abraxas Lounge.

So the Unemployed Chef in Coral Gables is a welcome addition. The only problem? Not nearly enough people know they're there. This sister-owned outpost serves home-cooked breakfast and lunch, and they're earning rave reviews from those in the neighborhood. So why the hell haven't you eaten there yet?

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- Panther Coffee's Miami Beach Shop Near Opening
- Scratch Bakery Downtown: Free Pizza, Cupcakes, and Ice Cream Tomorrow

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Umami Burger

Umami Burger's South Beach exclusive Cubano Burger.

Umami Burger, the California chain with an impassioned fan base, is opening the doors to its first Miami Beach location at 1080 Alton Road this Friday, May 10 at 11 a.m.

This Umami will not only be the first in South Florida, it will also be the first Umami on the east coast.

Umami was voted "Burger of the Year" by GQ magazine and is a favorite with celebrities.

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All photos by Laine Doss

Dancing waitstaff and plate breaking in the Grove.

Walk into Acropolis Greek Taverna and you might swear you've just become an extra in the comedy favorite "My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

The small Tampa-based restaurant chain, which has locations in New Tampa; Ybor City; Riverview; and St. Petersburg, has just opened in Coconut Grove, serving a dose of authentic Greek cuisine (with some very non-authentic choices thrown into the mix), complete with dancing wait staff, bouzouki player, and plate breaking.

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