When French electro-pop outfit Yelle last visited Miami in 2008, it gave the city a one-two punch, performing at the Polish American Club and then returning barely two months later to peform at Art Basel Miami Beach’s Art Loves Music event.Does Yelle have a little crush on the Magic City?…
Still feeling bummed about Bar closing? Get over it already!But if you are feeling truly inconsolable, Grand Central has some good news: It’s acquired Bar’s iconic pool table. Of course, the table been around since 28 NE 14th Street was PS14. But Bar made it a star when it routinely…
For many, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, AKA Swim Week, is just another week for the haves to enjoy, while the have-nots watch from the sidelines. That’s somewhat true: the tents at the Raleigh only hosts VIPs and buyers (and the savvy scenester who managed to score a pass), while SwimShow,…
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economyLocal chef and James Beard Award-winner Michael Schwartz was on NBC’s Today to plug in his cookbook and show America how to prepare a caramelized onion dip with thick-cut potato chips. Of course, if you a Schwartz fan you…
If you haven’t noticed yet, a Tower Records has popped up on North Miami Avenue and 14th Street. But before you head over hoping to by the new Britney Spears album, we have some bad news. It’s a fake. A little bit of movie magic has transformed the 14th Street…
How is it possible that someone can be blessed with such good looks and talent? Jealous as we might be of Tamara Sky’s dual threat, we have to respect someone who puts this much work into her craft. Whether it’s her recent Playboy spread that showed her channeling her inner…
Another big show announcement: Vocoder-obsessed duo Chromeo announced they’ll be performing at the Fillmore Miami Beach on September 20 as part of the LG Ones to Watch Tour.Oddly enough, they’ve been “ones to watch” basically since their first release, 2004’s She’s In Control. Their latest album, Business Casual, featured club…
While Australian electro-rockers Cut Copy technically “kicked off” the tour for their latest album, Zonoscope, at this year’s Ultra Music Festival, rest assured they are coming back to give Miami a proper show in a non-festival setting. On September 30, the band returns to South Florida to rock Grand Central…
Two giveaways in one week, we know, but this one was just too good to pass up.On July 7, Taste of the Nation brings together Miami’s most talented chefs for a good cause — feeding South Florida’s hungry children. Around 40 restaurants will participate this year, including Michy’s, Sugarcane Raw…
That’s it. NE 14th Street’s Bar has closed up shop for good. That means Sunday’s Jacuzzi Boys performance and Monday’s Locals Only party, the de facto closing bash, aren’t happening. Bar tweeted last night, “As of this afternoon, BAR on 14th Street has permanently shut down.”At this point, it’s unclear…
Sometimes a woman needs to just show a man how to get it done. That’s why we appreciate California transplant and proud Jamaican Jahneen Leslie, AKA Mommy Warbuck$, and her Sugar Free event that takes place Saturday at Eve. Not content playing second string in a man’s world, Sugar Free…
Nobody is going to argue that underage sex trafficking is a good thing, but what happens when media panic spreads false information? Does it really help the cause? As part of Village Voice Media’s investigative series on The Truth Behind Sex Trafficking, “Real Men Get Their Facts Straight” takes…
Isn’t America great? Our forefathers fought for our freedom… to drink beer, grill various meats, and blow stuff up. So the only real way to celebrate America’s birthday is to do all three activities in one sitting, and, GASP!, Seminole Hard Rock and New Times are helping you achieve that…
Lately, it seems Miami Beach restaurants are venturing into new territory on the other side causeway. Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Primo Pizza, La Sandwicherie, Half Moon Empanadas, Miss Yip, and Jimmy’z Kitchen are just a few of those who have migrated west.Joining the group is Española Way mainstay, Tapas y Tintos…
Over the last year and a half, few Miami venues have impacted the local scene as significantly as 14th Street’s Bar. After taking over the space formerly occupied by PS14 and setting up a replica of New York City bar Max Fish for a successful week-long run during Art Basel…
Crossfade has received word that Best of Miami 2011 Readers’ Poll winner Bar will be closing after July 4. The news comes as a shock, even though there have been previous rumors of the venue’s closure.Sources tell us that it wasn’t OHWOW’s choice to close. In fact, it was hoping…
See photos from the Johnny’s Miami Grand Opening. For as long as Crossfade’s been partaking in Miami’s nightlife, NE 14th Street has always been dominated by hipster venues: I/O Lounge, PS 14, and White Room and later the Vagabond, Bar, and Eve. Well, the neighborhood is welcoming a new tenant…
If you didn’t already know it, Crossfade loves pretty much anything local act Panic Bomber produces. We’ve adored him ever since he dropped his demo, Calling in Threats, in 2008. And even though the Bomber, real name Richard Haig, admitted early on that the demo was a response to Miami’s…
Check out all the photos from “Enter the Nineties” at Miami-Dade Main Library here.Remember the zine? It was the DIY magazine for the aspiring teenage artist, rock ‘n’ rock journalist, and literary writer. With a bit of imagination, a copier, and staples, you had your very own publication. You almost…
No wacky costumes. No crazy concepts. No iconic dance moves. Lady Gaga’s new video for “Edge of Glory” is an anomaly in her kooky visual catalog. Germanotta hasn’t looked this “regular” since her “Just Dance” days.And while her little monsters seemed pissed off they didn’t get a video of epic…
If there is something any self-respecting hipster wants — other than not being referred to as a hipster — it’s a cool, low-key watering hole to call his or her own. A place that doesn’t try to be cool but just is. A place that seems just dangerous enough to…
BRAAAAAAIIIIIIINSSS! Er, excuse us. We meant to say the wait is finally over. Best of Miami 2011 is finally here. Winners were chosen by the New Times editorial board in 345 categories such as Best New Restaurant, Best Dance Club, Best Art Museum, Best Tattoo Shop, and others.If you are waiting…
