​It's been a hard week. The kids were a mess, the wife's been nagging, the husband's been lazy - it's finally Friday and you need another reason to drink.

Short Order and Coconut Grove have your back (but, not your liver).

Tonight we'll be giving Coconut Grove its plaque for winning our Snackdown competition -- which thousands cast votes for Miami-Dade's best dining neighborhood.

We've teamed up with GreenStreet Cafe and from 6 to 8 p.m. we welcome you to join us for a Short Order Snackdown Happy Hour.
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​A few weeks ago we announced that Coconut Grove, the little village known for mango trees, boaters, and outdoor bistros, had won our Snackdown, which pitted Miami's neighborhoods against each other for your votes and foodie love.

Though Coconut Grove won by a mere seven votes (and Coral Gables is demanding a rematch), we say leave the big-time politics to the Presidential election because whether or not you agree with the outcome, one thing's for certain -- it's a great excuse for a party!

This Friday, March 30, come celebrate at Coconut Grove's most iconic eatery - GreenStreet Café. From 6 - 8 p.m.


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​Late in the day yesterday, we received an email from the president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.

The subject line: We Demand a Rematch!

The email read, "While our folks were out dining the evening the poll closed, it appears that the Grove was busy going from computer to computer and voting. So, with less than .35 percent separating our two neighborhoods -- it is time for a real challenge, a rematch, a decisive contest."

There's no question Coconut Grove took the title. But the Gables wants another shot. What do you think?

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​Coconut Grove defeated Coral Gables by a mere seven votes of almost 2,000 cast in our first Snackdown, which ended last night at midnight.

A neighborhood that has prided itself on weird ever since it was settled in 1825, decades before Miami became a city, the Grove fell behind, then clawed its way back during the week of voting. It unexpectedly demolished South Beach in the first round.of voting and never looked back.

Coral Gables, which few expected to make the final round, led for much of the last week.

Both areas have great dining scenes. Highbrow types, like our own Lee Klein, might poo-poo the scene there, but the people have spoken.

A party is planned in the next couple of weeks to present the winning neighborhood with a plaque. Stay tuned!

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​With just a day and a half left in voting,. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove are in a dead heat for the Snackdown title as the best dining area in Miami-Dade County. By this morning at 8, it was Coral Gables 365 votes, and. Coconut Grove 364. Both chambers of commerce have taken up the cause, and several restaurants are considering parties to end the shindig -- but only if their community wins.

It is a damn barn burner! So before Tuesday night at midnight, when the voting ends, cast your ballot.

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​Over the last few weeks, Short Order has been pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown." This is the finals entry. Today pits Coconut Grove against Coral Gables. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?

Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if you don't like it. Comment if you love it. Do whatever it takes to rep your epicurean mecca.

It's D-Day.

Last night, hundreds of you decided that Midtown/Design District/Wynwood does not have what it takes to be crowned the Short Order Snackdown champion. The people of Coral Gables and loyal patrons alike harnessed 69.69 percent of the vote (did you guys plan that?).

Who's the favorite and who's the underdog in this race? At this point it doesn't matter. The point is there will only be one winner.
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​For the last two weeks Short Order has been paring down a group of eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown." This is the first finals round-up. We are awaiting results for Coral Gables vs. Midtown/Design District/Wynwood, which will be finished Tuesday, (Guess which wealthy neighborhood is winning.)

Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if you don't like it. Comment if you love it. Do whatever it takes to rep your epicurean mecca.

In a swashbuckling fight to the end, Coconut Grove snatched a place in the finals from Downtown. Nearing 270 of you voted. It was a barn burner.The Grove grabbed a spot in the final two with just 52 percent of the vote.
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​Over the next few weeks, Short Order will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown." This is the second semi-finals entry. Today pits Coral Gables against Midtown/Design District/Wynwood. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?

Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if you don't like it. Comment if you love it. Do whatever it takes to rep your epicurean mecca.
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​Over the next few weeks, Short Order will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown." This is the first semi-finals entry. Today pits Coconut Grove against Downtown Miami. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?

Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if you don't like it. Comment if you love it. Do whatever it takes to rep your epicurean mecca.

For north of the county line, visit our sister blog, Clean Plate Charlie, and vote for your favorites during its Food Town Throwdown.
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​Over the next few weeks, Short Order will pair eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a "Snackdown". This is the first semi-final round-up. This afternoon we'll pit Coconut Grove against Downtown Miami. Which one is the better neighborhood for dining?

Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment.

For north of the county line, visit our sister blog, Clean Plate Charlie, and vote for your favorites during its Food Town Throwdown.

More power to ya, Miami. You really hit us with a curveball for the first three semi-finalists. A combined 1,083 votes named Coconut Grove, Downtown and Coral Gables our first Snackdown semi-finalists (still pending results for Aventura/North Miami Beach vs. Midtown/Design District). At 1 p.m. this afternoon, we'll pit The Grove and Downtown. Don't forget to vote! Whoever wins will battle in the finals.
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