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1950's - Shorty's Famous Bar-B-Q Ranch on US 1 south of Miami

South of Miami, Florida


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Raymond 15-Jun-2017 00:26
I requested the regular ribs and short ribs, got the worst ribs in 20 years. they were not short ribs at all. Never plan to go back after 20 years, when complained was told that I should have complained to the waiter which we did. They gave us thick tasteless vertebrae's instead of short ribs very dissatisfied with food and service.
Don Boyd24-Apr-2013 21:06
Shorty passed away on April 21, 2013, at the age of 104. Here is his obituary from The Miami Herald:

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Edward Louis "Shorty" Allen
Obituary

ALLEN, Edward Louis "Shorty", 104, died on April 21, 2013 at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Florida. Born in Macon, Georgia, Mr. Allen had previously lived in Miami, Florida and Key Colony Beach in Marathon, FL before moving to the Stuart area 13 years ago. He was the founder and owner of Shorty's BBQ in Miami, Florida for 31 years.

Mr. Allen was a mason for 70 years and of Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Allen of Stuart, FL; daughter, Melanie Gross of Overland Park, KS; son, Duane Bales of Springfield, MO; son, Aaron Bales and his wife, Sandra of Springfield, MO; brother, Richard Clewis and his wife, Cathleen of Slidell, LA; ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Allen was predeceased by his first wife of 50 years, Dorothy Irene, and his son, E.L. Allen, Jr.

A private service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made in his honor to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997. Condolences may be offered at www.aycockfuneralhome.net Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.

Published in Miami Herald on April 24, 2013

Read more here:http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/herald/obituary.aspx?n=edward-louis-allen-shorty&pid=164430775&fhid=10593#storylink=cpy

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Rest In Peach, Shorty!

Don
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J McD25-Mar-2011 15:16
Remember going there around 58 to 61. Pork sandwich, fries and a Pepsi in a glass bottle,
all for 99 cents. Food now is not quite as good as then, but still the best around. Always return
there to eat whenever I'm back in Miami.
Mel 18-Jan-2011 11:23
Raised five blocks west of Orange Bowl, 40's,50's and 60's. Shorty's was the Best. No A/C
William "Bill" Cotton 04-Aug-2010 01:15
I used to work at this Shorty's. Before it burned down. Bill Cotton
Marge 03-Apr-2010 05:01
I was born and raised in Maimi from 1944 to 1975 when we left and never went back. But I remember Shortys when it was out in the middle of No- where (so was "The Serpentarium") and my parents would take me there to eat. Great BBQ and I loved the corn on the cob!
Paul Dimbath 22-Feb-2010 20:04
Paul Dimbath

I lived in Miami from 1949 to 64 when I graduated from Southwest Miami Sr Hi. I was in Perrine from 1947 to 49. I ate at Shortys' often. The founder of Shortys lived on Sunset Drvie, and my brother delivered the Miami Herald to him. Whenever I go back to Miami (not very often) I eat a minimum of one meal at Shortys'. I have eaten there five times in three days. I ate many more times there prior to the fire than after. It burned while I was at the University of Florida.
Bob Jones 31-Oct-2009 17:56
I worked at the Dealership the day Shorty's burnt down,,I mean down!!!
The Fire was so hot, My father and I stood across the street and watched as many others did...
Burger King was full that day,,,We missed Shorty's for a long time,,,So happy when they re-built. The food is always Great,, but the restraunt was never as good in atmosphere as the original "Shorty's"!
BJ
Renee (Keller) Gold 12-Feb-2009 14:11
Grew up in West Miami and Coral Gables with Shorty's as the "go to" place. The sauce was unique and perfect and the cole slaw was divine. Friends, husband & I have wonderful memories and return whenever we are in Miami!!
Dale Reed 02-Feb-2009 22:40
Shorty’s was in the middle between Perrine and Miami. In other words it was in the middle of nowhere at the time. Yet when opened I lived where 8000 SW 152nd St. is now. Back in the day the address was RR2 Box 544. My grandmother‘s phone number was 32903, that was it. There was no such thing as a private phone line and you were lucky if you were able to get a three party line.
Shorty’s burned down twice so far as I know. I was there when it opened and so far as I know it is stilled owned by the family. Shorty used to fly with my dad as one of his many Co Pilots. As I remember his wife was dot or dotty. Many of the waitresses were there for decades all the old ones have passed on now. I still sit in my usual place and hardly anywhere else. The sauce was messed with a little in the past but everyone complained and it currently seems close to the original. As a Chef I wish I knew how to do it although I have my own masterpiece. The business has expanded last count they have I think 5 locations plus the catering location off 117th Ave. just north of 128th St. that location likely serves the branch locations. The original location near the Metrorail still cooks everything from scratch on site so far as I can tell. Excellent Smoke Ring on the meat it may be a little tougher than some others but it is never par boiled and has excellent flavor. The price point is good, especially the lunch specials during the week. The original sauce is special the sweet sauce you can get from Kraft. Not half bad either, lots of restaurants consider it the gold standard. I can barbecue with the best of them, but once a month or so I need my Shorty’s fix. It brings back memories of days long gone when my parents and family were all together, besides my broker lives right next door too.
I just wonder how long they can hold out against the encroaching high rises property value and county taxes. It would be a shame to loose it.
Harvey 21-Jan-2009 01:58
In college, in 50's, when we went south on US1 to Shortys, we thought we were lost. Seemed like the end of the world. That's when someone would say "Just another mile or so". It was worth the trip. Now, when old college friends visit, the first thing they want to visit is Shortys. Shortys burned down, was rebuilt, sold but is still great.