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Bacon Off Orlando 2012: Big Wheel Truck vs. C&S Brisket Bus
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Oh Bacon, how do I love thee. And Dad….you’re pretty cool too!
On Father’s Day Sunday June 17th from 12PM – 4PM will be the inaugural Bacon Off featuring a battle of epic proportions between Big Wheel Truck and C&S Brisket Bus. What started “off as playful Twitter banter between the two trucks on whose bacon is best” has grown into a full blown epic event.
Attendees will pick the winner after receiving a sampler plate from each food truck and voting in 5 different categories: Best Original Bacon, Best Novelty Bacon, Best Bacon Side, Best Bacon Product, Bacon Grand Champion. The winning truck gets “Bacon Bragging Rights”. I wouldn’t want to lose this battle.
The $30 ticket gets you a sampler platter from each truck as well as a beer. Tickets are available now at www.baconofforlando.com or directly from the Big Wheel Truck and C&S Brisket Bus.
This will be my first foray in producing an event in Orlando along with my friends at the The Daily City and Droolius. I hope to see you see there but make sure to get your tickets now as they are limited and sure to sell out.
Eat Bacon on Father’s Day:
Bacon Off Orlando 2012
Facebook: Bacon Off
Twitter: @BaconOffOrlando
When: Father’s Day Sunday June 17th
Time: 12PM – 4PM
Where: East End Market - 3201 Corrine Drive Orlando, FL 32789
Tickets: Limited but AVAILABLE NOW
Will the REAL CheeseMe Mobile Please Stand Up
Posted by: | CommentsOn November 4th, 2010 CheeseMe Mobile debuted in the parking lot behind Gigi’s. I missed them on that night but the next morning for lunch I was first in line to try their food. Andrew Kaplan who was running the truck and former GM at Prime 112 created a menu that showcased some really comfort food grilled cheese goodies. I instantly fell in love with the Short Rib grilled which is still to this day one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had.
JA Uncorked’s Burger Battle Alley Preview
Posted by: | CommentsOn Saturday January 21st at JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College (from 6:30PM – 10:30PM) I’ll be hosting Riverwalk Trust’s Burger Battle Alley at JA World Uncorked. There will be 6 different burger joints from across South Florida who hope to be a part of the May’s 3rd Annual Burger Battle by making a great showing at this event. The six restos are Burger Bar by Chef Allen, Charm City Burger Company, Elevation Burger, Georgie’s Alibi, and ROK:BRGR.
There’s a bunch of other food things going including my pal John Linn aka the Baron of Beer Happenings hosting the Craft Beers area. For more information about the event and to buy tickets check out their site: JA Uncorked.
Sakaya Kitchen Downtown opens Monday December 12th
Posted by: | CommentsIf you’re driving in Downtown Miami it’s gonna be a little difficult to miss a giant Neon Pig.
Sakaya Kitchen Downtown Neon Sign
Sakaya Kitchen Downtown - The New Digs
The doors officially open this Monday December 12th at 11AM. The Sakaya Kitchen downtown outpost’s hours will be Monday – Friday from 11AM – 9PM and Saturday 12PM – 9PM. The menu has all of your favorites from the Orange Ribs and Pork Buns to the 2 time Burgie Award Winner for Best Non Traditional Burger, the Bulgogi Burger.
Orange Ribs
Pork Bun
Sakaya Downtown also features desserts from Chef Richard Hales’ new Baketress concept as well as Panther Coffee and a large selection of craft beers with a few on tap.
Bacon Chocolate Donut
Chunk'd Donut Hole
Sakaya Kitchen Downtown Beer Selection
Since I’m a giant cola fan it’s great to hear that Sakaya Kitchen will be carrying a full line sugar cane colas soon. Til then, see you in downtown for a rib and a donut.
Visit:
Sakaya Kitchen – Downtown Location
Facebook: Sakaya Kitchen
Twitter: SK2Downtown
Address: 125 SE 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33131
Latin Spice is this Saturday at Pinecrest Gardens
Posted by: | CommentsPinecrest Gardens is one of the most extraordinary settings in South Florida. This Saturday December 10, 2011 from 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m. they’ll be hosting the Latin Spice Festival that ends with the lighting of their Holiday Tree. The idea behind the festival is that it will celebrate all of Latin culture via food, music and artists from Central & South America, Caribbean Countries, Portugal and Spain. You will be able to also vote on your favorite food as will some judges including Laine Doss from the Miami New Times. Afterwards there will be a Dance Show and Concert by Grammy Award Winner–Chino Nunez and his Orchestra.
Just some points about Latin Spice:
-Fare, Wine and Spirits from Latin American and the Caribbean
-Artisan Market Place
-Live Music
-Dancing
-Domino Tournament
-Restaurant Best Dish Competition
-Amateur Cooking Competition
-Cigar Rolling
-Evening Concert featuring Grammy Award Winner: Chino Nuñez
-Festival Admission is $5
-Evening Concert is $25 (including festival and dance show admissions)
The Details:
Latin Spice at Pincrest Gardens
Date: Saturday December 10th
Festival Time: 12PM – 6PM
Dance Show Time: 6:30PM
Concert Time: 8PM – 10PM
Location: 11000 S Red Rd, Miami, FL 33156
The MexZican Gourmet Restaurant Opens This Month
Posted by: | CommentsAs a giant fan of the MexZican Gourmet Food Truck I can’t tell you the excitement I felt when I heard he was opening a restaurant. Over the course of the last 11 months I’ve tried a variety of specials on the truck that I’m hoping will find their way into the resto’s regular menu like the Cochinita Pibil.
Legacy Taco
In addition to his food, The MexZican Gourmet will feature selected wines, imported beers and signature micheladas. With seating of approximately 70 there’s enough room to fit even the most of extended families. It will be open Monday through Saturday but I’m looking forward to the Sunday Brunch that will eventually be added. Opening date has not been chosen but I’ll keep up to date on that info or check out the MexZican Gourmet website.
The Burgie Awards 2011 Nominations
Posted by: | CommentsThe 2011 Burgie Awards are just around the bend and the nominations are in. Online Voting on BurgerBeast.Com begins on Wednesday September 7th! All the winners will be announced at the Burgies 2011 Event in early November.
Nominations:
Best Burger:
Betty’s Burgers
Big Pink
Bourbon Steak
Burger & Beer Joint
Charm City Burger Company
Cheeseburger Baby
Chuck Burger Joint
CineBistro
Friar Tuck’s Burgers & Tots
Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill
Hillstone’s
Hole In the Wall Pub
JR’s Gourmet Burgers
LeTub
Pincho Factory
Shake Shack
Sparky’s Roadside Barbecue
Sport’s Grille
Sustain
Taurus
Town Kitchen & Bar
Whisk Gourmet
Best Specialty Burger: (a Burger that is Not on the “Regular” Menu)
4×4 – Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
Big Fat Greek Burger – Charm City
Big Sloppy – Charm City
The Foreman – Pincho Factory
French Muffin Top – Latin House Grill
Friday Burger – Whisk in South Miami
Fritanga Burger – Pincho Factory
The Hangover – Chuck Burger Joint
Jr’s N.A.G. (Not A Girl’s) Burger – Jr’s Gourmet Burgers
Mac ‘n Cheeseburger – Friar Tuck’s Burgers & Tots
M.O.A.B. – Quickie’s Burgers & Wings of Hollywood
Pastel Burger – Pincho Factory
Patty Melt – Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
The Reubenish – Chuck Burger Joint
Stomach Stuffer – Charm City Burger Company
Triple Piggy – Miso Hungry
The Wellington – BGR Burger Joint
Best Non-Traditional Burger: (is Not just Your Regular Run of the Mill Burger)
Banh Mi Burger – Charm City
Big Kahuna Slider – The Flying Saucer
Black and Blues – Purple People Eatery
Bori Burger – El Rincon Del Coqui
Bulgogi Burger – Sakaya Kitchen/Dim Ssam a Gogo
Energy Bison Burger – Energy Kitchen
Guava Slider – Latin House Grill
Latin Macho – Latin Burger & Taco
Miso Burger – Miso Hungry
Paradise by the Dashboard Light -The Meatball Burger- Friar Tuck’s Burgers & Tots
Perros Express Burger
Rock Lobster – Burger & Beer Joint
Sushi Tuna Burger – Charm City
Western Muffin Top – Latin House Grill
Wig Burger – Normans 180
Best BBQ Joint:
Blue Willy’s
Bulldog BBQ
Kitchen Kabab
Mama Lucy’s
Shivers
Sonny’s
Sparky’s Roadside
Tom Jenkins
Best Bistec ala Milanesa:
La Carreta
Che Grill
Havana Harry’s
Islas Canarias
Luis Galindo’s Latin American
Best Croqueta:
Brazo Fuerte
Islas Canarias/CUBANCUBE
Luis Galindo’s Latin American
Michy’s
El Palacio De Los Jugos
Ricky Bakery
Sergio’s
Best Dessert:
90 Miles To Go
City Hall
Clarabelle’s Cupcakes
Cold Stone Creamery
CUBANCUBE
Dolci Peccati
El Jefe Luchador
Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen
Ms. Cheezious
Misha’s
Nunzio’s
Latin House Grill
The Real Chill
El Rey De La Paella
Rio Cristal
Sugarcane Raw Bar
Sugar Rush/Sweetness Bakeshop
Best Food Truck:
90 Miles To Go
B.C. Tacos
Che Grill
CUBANCUBE
Dim Ssam a Gogo
Dolci Peccati
The Fish Box
The Flying Saucer
Frita Man
Grill Master
gastroPod
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
Kens Weenie Wagon
Latin Burger & Taco
Latin House Grill
Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen
Miso Hungry
Mr. Good Stuff
Ms. Cheezious
Mucho Nacho
Purple People Eatery
The Pork Shop
The Red Koi
El Rincon Del Coqui
The Rolling Stove
Sakaya Kitchen
Sugar Rush
Slow Food Truck
Yellow Submarine
Best Food Truck Burger:
Che Grill
Dim Ssam a GoGo
The Flying Saucer
gastroPod
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
Latin Burger & Taco
Latin House Grill
Miso Hungry
Monster Burgers
Purple People Eatery
El Rincon Del Coqui
The Rolling Stove
Yellow Submarine
Best Fries:
Bourbon Steak
Capital Grille
Charm City Burger Company
Chuck Burger Joint
The Filling Station
Five Guys
Friar Tucks’s Burgers n Tots
George’s
Grill Master Cafe
Irish Times
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burger
Latin Burger & Taco
Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen
McDonald’s
Mr. Good Stuff
Pincho Factory
Purple People Eatery
Rio Crystal
The Rolling Stove
Sakaya Kitchen/Dim Ssam a Gogo
Slow Food Truck
Taurus
Yellow Submarine
Best Frita:
Frita Domino
Frita Man
El Mago De Las Fritas
El Rey De Las Fritas
Morro Castle
Sergio’s
Best Hot Dog:
Arbetter’s
Betty’s Best Burger
Charm City Burger Company
Chuck Burger Joint
Burger & Beer Joint
Dog Eat Dog
Dogma Grill
gastroPod
Ken’s Weenie Wagon
Mr. Good Stuff
Los Perros Aqui
Perros Express
Pincho Factory
Prime 112
PS561
Yellow Submarine
Best Mac n’ Cheese:
Bar-B-Q Jack’s
Bourbon Steak
Capital Grille
CheeseMe Mobile
Chef on Wheels
Kane Steakhouse
Lulu in the Grove
Mac’N Food Truck
Mama Lucy’s
Prime 112
Purple People Eatery
Best Onion Rings:
Betty’s Burgers
Burger & Beer Joint
Charm City Burger Company
Keg South
Miso Hungry
Shorty’s
Smokey Bones
Tony Roma’s
Best Pasteles:
El Brazo Fuerte
La Carreta
Karla Bakery
Pastlemania
Ricky Bakery
Party Cake Bakery
La Rosa Bakery
Sunset Bakery
Best Pincho:
Daddy’s Grill
Grill Master Cafe
La Estancia Argentina
Pardo’s Grill Cafe
Pincho Factory
Pincho Man
Best Pizza:
Andiamo’s
Anthony’s Coal Fired
Cannoli Kitchen
The Big Tomato
D’Angelo Pizza Tapas Wine Bar
Grazianos
Little Venice
Mario The Baker
Miami’s Best Pizza
Michael’s Genuine
Mike’s Pizza
Nick’s New Haven-Style
Sir Pizza
Steve’s West
That Pizza Place on Coral Way
Best Sandwich:
Blue & Bacon Grilled Cheese – Ms. Cheezious
Carne Asada Sandwich – Bernie’s LA Cafe
Catfish Po-Boy – Rumcake Factory
Chicken & Waffle Melt -Ms. Cheezious
Chicken Crisper – The Rolling Stove
Churrasco Sandwich – El Rincon De Coqui
Crabby Cheese Melt – Ms. Cheezious
Cuban Sandwich – Luis Galindo’s Latin American
Cuban Sandwich – Sarrussi
D’Pilgrim at D’Best Sandwich Shop
Dolphin Sandwich – Hole in the Wall Pub
Goat & Prosciutto Grilled Cheese – Ms. Cheezious
Grilled Harvest – Ms. Cheezious
Jerk Chicken Sandwich – The Rolling Stove
Lobster Sandwich – La Camaronera/The Fish Box
Lomito Sandwich – Che Grill
Mangia Ball Smasher – Mangia Mia Italian Kitchen
Minuta Sandwich – La Camaronera/The Fish Box
The Original – Sarussi
Pan con Lechon – 90 Miles To Go
Philly Cheese Steak – Grill Master Cafe
Pastrami Rachel – Roasters ‘n’ Toasters
Pulled Pork Jackfruit Sandwich – Mac’N Food Truck
Saucisson Sec & Camembert with everything – La Sandwicherie
Sandwich Special (Pan con Bistec meets Cuban Sandwich) – 90 Miles To Go
Short Rib Grilled Cheese – CheeseMe Mobile
Short Rib Sandwich – Slow Food Truck
Shrimp Sandwich – La Camaronera/The Fish Box
Steak Bomb – Tamiami Subs
Tripleta – El Rincon Del Coqui
Turkey Terrific – Friar Tuck’s Burgers & Tots
Best Taco:
B.C. Tacos
Casita De Tejas
Don Burrito
Dim Saam a GoGo
gastroPod
Jefe’s Original Fish Taco & Burgers
El Jefe Luchador
Latin Burger & Taco Truck
Latin House Grill
The Mexzican Gourmet
Mi Rinconcito Mexicano
Mucho Nacho
Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill
Orale!
Purple People Eatery
Tacos Al Carbon
Taqueria Morelia
El Taquito
Burger Brunch at Sakaya Kitchen for National Hamburger Month
Posted by: | CommentsIt really didn’t take a whole bunch of convincing to get Chef Richard Hales to a do a Burger Brunch Buffet for National Hamburger Month. He’s going to put that Sakaya twist on a menu with breakfast and burger offerings (maybe even a Frita). The $35 tickets are limited for this event and there is only one seating. I would snap them up with the quickness. I have a feeling we’re going to be having the Burger Brunch Buffet of a lifetime.
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Chef Hales has announced one of the dishes, Burger Beast Skillet: Spicy Tots, Cover’d in Cheese, Smother’d with Onions and Chunk’d up with Bulgogi Burger, Bacon, Hotdog & Kimchi Scrambled Eggs
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Doorway to Deliciousness
EVENT IS SOLD OUT
The Details:
Burger Brunch Buffet
at Sakaya Kitchen
Sunday May 22nd
12PM Seating
Buena Vista Avenue at the Shops of Midtown
Miami, FL 33127
305-576-8096
