Email Author Ily Goyanes

2013 Stories by Ily Goyanes

• That’s Amore

  published May 2, 2013

  When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, they say it’s love. But the feeling you get when you come across a vintage pair of... More >>

• Let Them Eat Cupcakes

  published April 18, 2013

  Cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes. Who doesn’t enjoy those adorably moist morsels of rich, sweet goodness? Most of us are better at scarfing them... More >>

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  Shorty's Bar-B-Q Owner, Edward Louis Allen, Dies at 104

  published Apr 25, 2013

  If you grew up in Miami, chances are you've eaten at Shorty's Bar-B-Q. Edward Louis "Shorty" Allen, who built the restaurant from a barbecue stand to a multilocation chain, died April 21 at the age of... More >>

• Send In The Clowns

  published April 11, 2013

  People say that clowns, and in effect comedians, are all crying on the inside. Audiences really don’t care as long as they’re given... More >>

• Coca-Cola to Face Criticism for Food Stamp Lobbying

  published Apr 24, 2013

  Ready for a shockerr American taxpayers subsidize the purchase of approximately $4 billion worth of soda products annually through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as ... More >>

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  James Franco on His New Gay Sex Film and a Freaks and Geeks Reunion: "Sure, I'd Love To"

  published Apr 24, 2013

  You can say a lot of things about James Franco, but you can't say he likes to play it safe. Franco is once again pushing buttons with his latest project, Interior. Leather Bar, a fictional story of t... More >>

• Authentically EATalian Restaurants Weekend Features Twelve Popular Local Eateries

  published Apr 23, 2013

  Authentically EATalian Restaurants Weekend takes place this weekend -- Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28 -- and features 12 popular Miami restaurants. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce w... More >>

• Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Fest: Movies That Go Beyond Coming Out

  published April 25, 2013

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• Sarah Silverman at the South Beach Comedy Festival: Smart But Underwhelming

  published Apr 22, 2013

  Some of the best comedians infuse truth and intellect into their act, which can put off those looking for a night of laughter without thinking. (Ahem, Seth MacFarlane fans.) For those expecting Sara... More >>

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  Sarah Silverman on Basketball, Bedwetting, and Getting Naked with Louis CK

  published Apr 19, 2013

  As part of the South Beach Comedy Festival, taking place on South Beach now through April 21, the smart, silly, sassy, and somewhat controversial Sarah Silverman will take the stage at the Fillmore Mi... More >>

• Sandwich Qbano In SoBe: Great Garlic, Batman

  published Apr 16, 2013

  Sandwich Qbano on First Street and Washington Avenue, is one of many. The Colombian chain serves casual fast food, namely sandwiches. Think of it as a Colombian deli. Then why is it called Sandwich Q... More >>

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  Unhappy Meal: 91 Percent of Kids' Plates Unhealthy

  published Apr 16, 2013

  The nutritional content of children's food at restaurants should be government-regulated. As I've said before, I believe there's no need to give in to "your whiny brat's tirade." The National Restaura... More >>

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  The 12 Gayest Outfits at the Miami Beach Pride Parade

  published Apr 15, 2013

  If you were one of the tens of thousands of revelers at the Miami Beach Pride Parade and Festival yesterday, you know just how many fierce and faaah-bulous boys, girls, and in-between were there. We ... More >>

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  The Great Taste of the Grove 2013: Rain But Tasty Food (Photos)

  published Apr 15, 2013

  Those who attended the Taste of the Grove last year in Peacock Park, know that you can sometimes expect to see masses of people chowing and guzzling to their hearts' content at this event. Unfortunate... More >>

• Bravo! Encore!

  published April 4, 2013

  Everybody knows Andy Cohen. He’s like the male version of Ellen DeGeneres — a gay whom everybody likes. But this gay boy... More >>

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  Miami's First Dishcrawl Next Wednesday In Brickell

  published Apr 12, 2013

  Four restaurants in one nightr Miami residents might be familiar with the pub crawl, a night of organized drinking in which participants walk from bar to bar and are offered drink specials and usually... More >>

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  Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival 2013: Eight Must-Attend Events

  published Apr 10, 2013

  We know you're looking forward to Pride this weekend (Thursday, April 11 - Sunday, April 14). Free parties, kick-ass DJs, Adam Lambert, an excuse to drink -- what's not to liker To help you maximize ... More >>

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  Eric Kroll's "Fantasies of Fetish" Kinks Out the World Erotic Art Museum (NSFW)

  published Apr 09, 2013

  "The role of fetishes in some people's sex life is greatly unknown and also misunderstood," says Naomi Wilzig, owner of the World Erotic Art Museum (WEAM) in South Beach. "They are varied and personal... More >>

• East Side Pizza Claims "Biggest Slice In Miami," but Is It Truer

  published Apr 09, 2013

  East Side Pizza on NE 79th Street claims in green, yellow, and white paint on one of its windows that it serves the "Biggest Slice in Miami." How true is that statementr There is no denyin... More >>

• Serafina at Dream South Beach: Where Kim Kardashian Goes to Brunch

  published Apr 08, 2013

  If Kim Kardashian enjoys eating at Serafina at the Dream South Beach Hotel, who are we to arguer We went for brunch yesterday and were pleased. The service was fantastic, as was the ambiance and the... More >>

• Obama's Wrong: Eliminate Food Aid Til the Economy's Back On Track

  published Apr 05, 2013

  As distressed as our economy is, the United States continues to spend about $1.4 billion per year on sending food aid to other countries.President Obama is proposing a major change to the foreign food... More >>

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  Miami Beach Gay Pride 2013: Adam Lambert Headlines This Year's Pride Beach Party

  published Apr 05, 2013

  The Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade & Festival is right around the corner. And this year's performers range from queens to Idols to club music legends. Pride is more than just a parade. It's a festival ... More >>

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  Five Cannibal Recipes In Honor of Hannibal Premiere Tonight On NBC

  published Apr 04, 2013

  Tonight is the premiere of the much anticipated new television series, Hannibal, based on the "Hannibal the Cannibal" character from Thomas Harris' Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal novel... More >>

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  SlutWalk Protestors Take Over Florida International University (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

  published Apr 04, 2013

  Florida International University students, faculty, and women's rights supporters collectively popped Miami's cherry yesterday with the city's first ever SlutWalk, informing Magic City residents that ... More >>

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  The Federal's Crawdaddy Tuesday: Locals Come Out En Masse (Photos)

  published Apr 03, 2013

  Last night, it seemed as if The Federal, that trendy Biscayne strip-mall eatery, was feeding an actual army. Crawdaddy Tuesday may just be the worst thing that's ever happened to crawfish. The specia... More >>