Tuesday is no longer the most boring day of the week at Amadeus Bar, in the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove (3300 SW 27th Ave, Coconut Grove; 305-644-4680). Starting at 9:00 p.m. Monica Llobet gives dance lessons ($10 for an hour), then hosts a milonga (tango party) till the wee hours. The…
Kudos to the Critic He likes you, he really likes you: Brandon K. Thorp is not only the best theater critic in South Florida, but I challenge anyone to find such insightful, truthful, and imaginative writing from any American theater critic. Finally someone who is not afraid to tell people…
The bars and streets of Coconut Grove looked like a poor man’s Abercrombie & Fitch ad one recent Saturday night. Hoards of fresh-faced college students in backward baseball caps and Birkenstocks posed with beer bottles in their hands and an inebriated glaze in their eyes. The revelers, the majority of…
For most people, an exciting Friday night does not involve toting around dirty socks and waiting for your clothes to dry. But the proprietors of Laundry Bar (721 N Lincoln Ln, Miami Beach, 305-531-7700, www.laundrybarmiami.com) have added a new twist to a dull chore by throwing in a splash of…
Offensive Justice These guys have nothing to lose: Regarding Isaiah Thompson’s “Swept Under the Bridge” (March 8): This is nothing short of horrifying from humanitarian, correctional, and public safety perspectives. These are not people who easily garner our sympathy; they have sexually abused children and deserved their jail time. Many…
Things Aren’t What They Seem Follow the law: I am writing this as a rebuttal to your outrageous, prejudicial, and negatively spun article “South Beach Menace” by Francisco Alvarado (March 8). It is unfortunate that you have such a skewed perception of the criminal justice system. Yes, I would agree…
Shoes are important for a night on the town, as both style and comfort are crucial (if generally mutually exclusive) considerations. Heres a tip for northsiders: When venturing to Ivy Aventura (19004 NE 29th Ave, Aventura; 305-932-1416, www.ivyaventura.com) on a weekend night, opt for comfort, as youll most likely be…
Spoiled Surprise Rookie mistake: I am not writing this to criticize Brandon K. Thorp’s review, “Genocide is Boring” (March 1). I believe he has some valid points, and I am far too close to the production to offer an objective opinion. What I do take issue with is Mr. Thorp’s…
Those Sensitive Cruise People Dan was de man!: Thank you to Tamara Lush for your article, “The Ship’s Shape” (February 22). My son Daniel was lost from Mariner of the Seas on May 15, 2006. Thanks for showing how the atmosphere is very conducive to drinking and partying. The first…
Fat Chance Don’t think of eating the stuff: While admiring the honesty of Miami-Dade Commissioners Bruno Barreiro and Javier Souto commenting about their consumption of foods containing trans fat in Tamara Lush’s “Fat City” (February 15), I would expect our government representatives to be more responsible with the message they…
Gee, Thanks Not so open and shut: Thank you to Tamara Lush for forwarding the article “The G-Man and the Snitch” (February 8) to my attention. I thought you took a well-balanced approach, without engaging in advocacy one way or another. Given your position, this is the best presentation one…
Bust that Reporter He must have beaten his cat or something!: Regarding Francisco Alvarado’s “Wicked, Part 2” (February 1). How is it that Miami-Dade Commissioner Natacha Seijas can unleash the hounds on anyone who dares to run against her or dares to try to recall her, but not one agency…
Pitbull’s Mom Speaks And she wants Tancredo’s ear: Regarding “Immigrant Song” (January 18) by José Davila: I am Pitbull’s mother. I live in Kendall, and I just want you to know I’ve been in the United States since 1962, and his father came here in 1961. My son was conceived…
Back to School Learn your lesson: Thanks for the objective and comprehensive coverage in Rob Jordan’s “The Missionary” (January 4). The issues, efforts to address them, and challenges to addressing them were well represented. I would like to comment on teacher Judy Brown’s statement, “If your scores aren’t good, you…
Cops hauled away my next-door neighbor last week. They say he molested four boys. When one kid was eleven years old, the physician “fondled his penis, masturbating him until ejaculation,” according to a police report. That was at a 1999 sleepover. The doctor repeated the perversion two years later, officers…
Phone-y He put a bug in our ear: Regarding Our Woman in Havana’s story, “Press Time” (January 11): In her previous article about waiting for Fidel to go, she wrote about how cell phones, and indeed even regular phones, were impossible for regular Cuban citizens to get. That being the…
He’s on a Mission This guy’s not a missionary: Great article about Shawn Beightol, “The Missionary” (January 4) by Rob Jordan, but there are other candidates for leader of the United Teachers of Dade who deserve to be covered in the same depth. Ron Beasley created the Spotlight Caucus, which…
Hit List Indy indeed: Regarding Dave Herrera’s “Independence Day” (December 28): I thought his list was great. (I especially liked the inclusion of the Arctic Monkeys and Band of Horses.) I couldn’t help but notice how much his intro echoed the discussion in my book in the chapter “What Is…
Angelic Discourse He deserved it: Emily Witt’s article “Executing Angel” (December 14) was very good. Excellent journalism! Great storytelling! Considering Angel Diaz’s background, I think he deserved to be executed. Normally I’m not a real fan of capital punishment. However, Angel proved to be beyond rehabilitation to function in our…
Which Witch The Hialeah one, of course: In reference to “Wicked” (December 14) by Francisco Alvarado: I am one of the “activists” who seeks to remove Seijas from office. She has repeatedly demonstrated gross incompetence. Consider, for example, articles related to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Authority, over which she maintained…
Anyway, You Have Some Nerve My boyfriend is on his way over: I read Brandon K. Thorp’s stage review “Road to Self-Satisfaction” (December 7), and I must say it sounds like it was written by a guy who could barely graduate from a community college. I cannot believe you have…
So Art Basel is finally over, leaving in its book-fair-fatigued, film-festivaled wake a gasp of air before Winter Music Conference lethargy sets in. Barely a single installation, gallery, or wine-and-cheese reception was devoid of condescending hipster irony. In Miami Beach, limos did their regular thing, filling three parking spots and…
