What better place to welcome 2013 than the sands of South Beach? The Miami Beach fireworks show kicks off at midnight, and revelers can gather on the beach at Eighth Street and Ocean Drive for a clear view. Grab a to-go cup from Wet Willie’s and join the crowd. Viewing…
What’s more Miami-esque than spending NYE on a boat? If you don’t have any friends at the yacht club, book a seat with Island Queen Cruises. From champagne sails to full-dinner cruises, there are lots of options, and all rides let you get up-close and personal with downtown’s fireworks display…
La Gran Naranja is about as South Floridian as New Year’s Eve gets. Recently renamed in honor of Ponce de Leon’s anniversary, the Big Orange will make its annual descent down the side of the InterContinental Miami (100 Chopin Plaza, Miami) to mark the new year. The 35-foot citrus fruit…
For fans of the epic, enduring stage spectacular Les Miserables, a movie version worth watching has been a long time coming. And because of the play’s enduring popularity, the movie’s all-star cast and the preemptive Oscar buzz – the hype for its Christmas Day opening was undeniably huge. But realistically,…
Miami’s Mexican food fanatics have one more place to feed their cravings without hightailing it to Homestead. The fast casual Salsa Fiesta chain (and winner of our Best Taco 2012 award) opened an Aventura location earlier this month. The expanding enterprise launched locations in Miami and Pembroke Pines in 2009…
Arguably, 2012 was the year that flavored vodka jumped the shark. Once limited to simple, (semi) natural flavors like cherry, vanilla and citrus, this year the industry made inroads into liquid flavors we never thought possible. From salted caramel and chocolate covered cherry to Fruit Loops and PB&J – some…
Since we first talked to Tatu Baby, AKA Katherine Flores, a whole hell of a lot has happened. Namely, she landed on the cover our People issue, became a worldwide Twitter trending topic, and generally rocked season two of Spike TV’s Ink Master. In fact, Flores captured America’s interest so…
In America, going to the movies on Christmas day is a tradition right up there with hanging stockings, drunken family fights and tryptophan comas. After all, what else is there to do when the inevitable post-presents boredom sets in? This year, the pickings are particularly alluring, with Les Miserables, Django…
As a general rule, we’re big fans of the holidays. Why? Because they involve eating gut-busting quantities of homemade food, scoring paid time off from work and drinking what would generally be unacceptable amounts of booze. But let’s be honest – there are certain things about the holiday season that…
Beneath the surface of even the squeakiest clean chick is a dirty girl waiting to get out. And with opportunities to unleash our inner Ke$ha so few and far between, the Dirty Girl Mud Run is screaming for women everywhere to get their dirt on. According to the founders, this…
The Christmas countdown is reaching its grand finale. With mere hours left to shop, you better make with the hustle to avoid being empty-handed on the big day. And if you’re looking for something to satisfy a fellow foodie, Short Order has partnered with the South Beach Wine and Food…
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to look forward to the holidays (vacation time; copious amounts of food; presents) – seasonal beers add an extra bit of holiday cheer. (In part thanks to a healthy buzz they inspire, but we digress.) Since we’re such huge beer lovers here at…
If you love bikinis, basketball, or women who get into both, Christmas has come early for you this year. The Miami Spice Bikini Basketball team has chosen its roster, and we’re serving up photos and interviews of 12 of its newly named members. Consider it our Christmas gift to you…
Fans of Pubbelly and Pubbelly Sushi rejoice – the empire is about to introduce its newest endeavor: PB Steak. Andreas Schreiner, Sergio Navarro and Jose Mendin, the trio who’ve created a whopping five concepts since 2010, are the brains behind a meaty new eatery. The newest concept will open its…
If you love bikinis, basketball, or women who get into both, Christmas has come early for you this year. The Miami Spice Bikini Basketball team has chosen its roster, and we’re serving up photos and interviews of 12 of its newly named members. Consider it our Christmas gift to you…
When it comes to fast food, pink slime nuggets and American cheese are more likely candidates than Serrano ham and Manchego. But for the exponentially expanding fast casual 100 Montaditos chain — high-quality products and local job creation are top of mind. The Spanish chain, which made its way to…
While matzah balls are usually served solely with chicken soup, the term has taken on a new meaning for Jewish singles looking for a little entertainment on Christmas eve. This annual “MatzoBall” treats partygoers to old school tunes and a smorgasboard of potential matches. See also: Free Events This Week:…
It might seem a little tough to get into the Christmas spirit when it’s 80 degrees and oh-so-sunny outside. But if you’re lacking in cheer this year, just head to Coconut Grove’s Candy Cane Village, where Santa’s little helpers will beat the Scrooge right out of you with metaphorical fists…
What better way for the world to end than in an orgy of food-truck deliciousness? That’s the inspiration behind Food Truckalypse, a pre-zombie apocalypse event kicking off at Amelia Earhart Park (401 East 65th St., Hialeah) this Friday, AKA doomsday. Think of it as your last meal. At this foodie…
In news that’s bound to make the budding Mario Batalis of the world giddy with anticipation, Hasbro announced yesterday that they’re planning to release a gender neutral version of their Easy-Bake Oven. The changes to the classic toy were prompted by 13-year-old McKenna Pope’s Change.org petition. After catching her four-year-old…
If you love bikinis, basketball, or women who get into both, Christmas has come early for you this year. The Miami Spice Bikini Basketball team has chosen its roster, and we’re serving up photos and interviews of 12 of its newly named members. Consider it our Christmas gift to you…
If you love bikinis, basketball, or women who get into both, Christmas has come early for you this year. The Miami Spice Bikini Basketball team has chosen its roster, and we’re serving up photos and interviews of 12 of its newly named members. Consider it our Christmas gift to you…
