Short Order has been posting a cornucopia (pun intended) of Thanksgiving-related stories the past few days. It’s our way of giving a bit back to you (also, it’s our job). And to make life a little easier, we’ve compiled all of our recipes and guides here — from Danny Serfer’s…
Hurricane Sandy isn’t expected to make landfall in Florida, but the storm will still be annoying as the outer bands hit the southeastern part of the state throughout the day.Miami-Dade is under a tropical storm warning, meaning a lot of rain and wind are expected. The conditions are forecasted to…
Where would Miami be without Beached Miami? Well, we’re not entirely sure, but it would definitely be poorer without it.Created and nurtured by Jordan Melnick and Robby Campbell, the blog has become a great source and insight into Miami’s local music and cultural scenes.”We had a feeling that the assumptions…
We’ve spent the past few weeks scoping out South Florida’s social media landscape in search of the best of the web. Our eyes are a bit bleary from staring at our computer screens and iPhones, but here it is: our first annual South Florida Web Awards. From the apps you…
The words pork-free seem to be the only thing people remember when Short Order broke the news of South Street’s arrival at the former Sra. Martinez space. Not that we blame you. How can you make delicious soul food — or in South Street’s case neo soul food — without…
Amir Ben-Zion’s long-awaited eatery, Cooper Avenue, finally opens today. What started as Gigi Village has now morphed into a new concept that features New American cuisine — contemporary dishes with a few twists.Last night, we were invited to the friends and family preview, which allowed us to scope out the…
M83 Wednesday, September 26 Fillmore Miami Beach Better Than: Dreaming … IRL. A “nightmare” is the word Anthony Gonzalez used last night at the Fillmore Miami Beach to describe M83’s disastrous appearance at Ultra Music Festival in March. But if Ultra was a nightmare, than the band’s performance at the…
M83 at Fillmore Miami Beach September 26
See also “M83 at Ultra Music Festival 2012: Technical Issues Ruin Live Performance” and “M83 on Ruined Ultra Performance: Our Deepest Apologies.'” When M83 was announced as part of 2012’s Ultra Music Festival, it wasn’t unexpected. The band, led by Frenchman Anthony Gonzalez, was coming off a stellar year with…
Electric Pickle has just announced that it will be closed for at least the next two weeks. The reason given in the official statement released by the venue is “to undergo official renovations for the upcoming season.” But what about all those scheduled events? Not to worry. They will go…
Some people felt a little underwhelmed when we here at Crossfade revealed that Kanye West, The Offspring, Keane, Cocoon Heroes, Lou Reed, Erick Morillo, and Bob Sinclar had been tapped to perform at the first-ever UR1 Festival at Bayfront Park during Art Basel Miami Beach week. Well, another nine names…
Ten Best Miami Bands of All Time
There have been a few delays in announcing the lineup for the UR1 Festival, happening the weekend of Art Basel Miami Beach at Bayfront Park. But we here at Crossfade have finally received details about some of the acts slated to perform. Who else better to headline a music festival…
If you’re like us at Riptide, your eyes have been rolling all morning watching NBC 6, CBS 4, Local 10, and WSVN make fools of themselves reporting on the “awful” conditions brought by Tropical Storm Isaac. Yeah, there’s been some rain and wind, and Miami even experienced some brownouts last night,…
It’s happening, people! Southern Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys are under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Isaac keeps moving northwest at 17 mph. The northern part of the county remains under a hurricane warning.The latest NOAA update has the storm making landfall in Cuba with max sustained winds at…
Rokbar Miami Reopens on South Beach
When Sra. Martinez bowed out of of the Design District back in July, we knew it wouldn’t be long before the space would reopen with a new concept.Amir Ben-Zion, the man behind Gigi, Bardot, Cooper Avenue, and formerly Sra. Martinez, will be opening up South Street Restaurant & Bar, a…
See also “Rokbar Closes After Seven Years.” When iconic South Beach party spot Rokbar closed in 2011, the time was right. It had enjoyed a seven-year run — an eternity by SoBe nightclub standards — with plenty of noteworthy moments. So perhaps that’s why news of the Rokbar’s reopening came…
See also “WMC is back with Ultra but still needs a makeover” and “WMC and Ultra’s complicated breakup.” We’ll admit, we’ve let Winter Music Conference’s organizers have it the last few years. But it’s not because we are choosing sides. We really hope they wake up and realize they need…
See also “Vagabond Owner Carmel Ophir Rumored to Be Opening Barfly, New Club in Old Bar Space.” Perhaps the worst-kept secret in Miami’s nightlife scene was what was happening to the space formerly occupied by Bar and PS14. Shortly after the decision had been made, local nightlife sources told us…
Eric Prydz at Identity Festival 2012 at Klipsch Amphitheater August 4
See also “Six South Florida Athletes To Keep Tabs On During the Games,” “Introducing Your Florida Athletes,” “London 2012 Olympics: South Florida Athletes (Photos)”The bad news for Team USA so far seems to be Michael Phelps’ embarrassing start at the London 2012 Olympics. But the good news is Florida athletes…
