Email Author Ily Goyanes

2013 Stories by Ily Goyanes

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  The Federal Presents Crawdaddy Tuesday and Chicken Fry Wednesday

  published Apr 02, 2013

  In many ways, Miami feels as if it has seceded from the South, but the Federal's new Crawdaddy Tuesday and Chicken Fry Wednesday might make us feel a bit down-home again. Crawdaddy Tuesday began last... More >>

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  SlutWalk in Miami: FIU Students March to Reclaim the Term "Slut"

  published Apr 02, 2013

  Members of Florida International University's National Organization of Women (NOW) are mad as hell, and they aren't going to take it anymore. The group, along with other student organizations, has org... More >>

• Food Stamp Debacle: Meet the One Governor Who Botched Public Aid Worse Than Rick Scott

  published Apr 01, 2013

  Ah, government. It protects and serves. Floridians spent last year lamenting Gov. Rick Scott's bright idea for welfare recipients: a ludicrous plan to drug-test every single person on state aid. (The ... More >>

• Fight the Patriarchal Power

  published March 21, 2013

  Black woman, lesbian, militant feminist, librarian, poet, mother, warrior, cog in the radical machine of the late ’60s and early ’70s... More >>

• Florida's Five Greatest Urban Legends: From Love Bugs to Skunk Apes

  published Mar 29, 2013

  Florida is known for being, let's say, somewhat off. Lots of weird going on here -- unexplainable things. Hard to explain phenomena like giant rattlesnakes (true), bath salt zombies (not true), and Le... More >>

• Casablanca on the Bay: Stunning Views, Underwhelming Dishes

  published Mar 29, 2013

  Casablanca Seafood Bar & Grill on the Miami River has been highly successful for more than 20 years, so it's almost surprising it took this long to open another location. Now the Doubletree Hilton... More >>

• A Long Way, Bab

  published March 21, 2013

  It’s hard to believe the SWAN Spoken Soul Festival is already in its sixth year. Founder and director Deborah Magdalena, an actress,... More >>

• Ceviche House, Florida's First Peruvian Restaurant, Still Around After 30 Years

  published Mar 27, 2013

  Ceviche House sits inside the longstanding Miller Square plaza on 137th Avenue and Miller Road. Serving up tallarin saltado, aji de gallina, chilcano, and of course, ceviche for over thirty years, own... More >>

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  Kosher Food Is the Latest Gourmet Trend

  published Mar 26, 2013

  According to the Christian Science Monitor, "kosher" is the new "artisan." Jews and non-Jews alike are flocking to kosher bakeries, delis, and markets to take part in what has become the latest food t... More >>

• Larry King Visits North Miami: Five Miamians He Could Marry Next

  published Mar 25, 2013

  Florida International University has scored a major coup for its journalism students. Larry King, the Elizabeth Taylor of broadcast news, will be speaking at the Biscayne Bay Campus as part of the 201... More >>

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  Packaged Food Kills: Too Much Sodium From Infancy to Adulthood

  published Mar 22, 2013

  At a meeting of the American Heart Association yesterday, data was presented that indicates there are high levels of sodium in packaged food made for toddlers. I've gotten flack about this column fo... More >>

• Red Restaurant in Kendall Serves "Fast Food"

  published Mar 22, 2013

  When you think of fast food, you usually think of burgers, fries, hot dogs, pizza, and tacos. Red in Kendall carries most of those items, but it also serves a wide array of options for all types of ap... More >>

• Skinny Jeans Not Skinny Enoughr American Eagle Introduces Spray-On Skinnies

  published Mar 21, 2013

  You might have heard of Lululemon brand yoga pants, recalled this week for being too sheer. What stiffneck initiated that recallr Well, fortunately for us, American Eagle has no qualms about selling... More >>

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  Premium Blend's Chocolate Wine, 24 Percent Wine-Based Rum Substitute

  published Mar 21, 2013

  Hialeah-based Premium Blend produces standard wine products, such as Santos Sangria, Choco Noir (its chocolate wine), and V'Nilla Noir, as well as wine-based products geared toward making restaurateur... More >>

• Dairy Industry Aims to Use Aspartame Secretly

  published Mar 19, 2013

  The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation want to be able to use aspartame without having to include it on product labels, as is currently required by... More >>

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  Alex Trebek Is Leaving Jeopardyr Top Five Miamians to Replace Him

  published Mar 18, 2013

  Alex Trebek's contract expires in 2016, and rumor has it he'll step down as host of Jeopardy! He's been running that shop for so long it's hard to imagine someone else treating geniuses like morons. ... More >>

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  U.S. Government Spends Your Tax Dollars Advertising Food Stamps In Mexico

  published Mar 15, 2013

  The Daily Caller this morning reports that the U.S. government has been spending money advertising our food stamp program in other countries. "Contrary to sound policy, the United States is spending ... More >>

• Moore Haring, Please

  published February 28, 2013

  During the early ’80s, New York was a cultural incubator of sorts. The city cultivated the likes of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and... More >>

• Thrills, Not Chills

  published March 7, 2013

  We all know that Florida doesn’t experience winter, at least not by the definition of most other states in the union. But Miami offers... More >>

• Inaugural Beer, Bites & Babes Pleases Attendees at The Federal (Photos)

  published Mar 14, 2013

  Last night, the Federal's patio was transformed into a "ladies liquid lounge" for the inaugural Spirited Sirens tasting, "Beer, Bites & Babes". Jennifer Massolo, "Chief Imbiber" of the Liquid Projec... More >>

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  DB Bistro Moderne: Smoked Pigeon and Sazerac on New Menu Tonight

  published Mar 13, 2013

  Unfortunately, people don't just stumble into DB Bistro Moderne. We say "unfortunately" because aside from the sleek yet simple Mad Men-esque decor, the Michael Mann view, and the engaging and knowled... More >>

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  Winter Party Festival's Annual Women's Brunch Is No Tea Party

  published Mar 11, 2013

  Women gathered at the Shore Club in South Beach from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. yesterday for the Winter Party Festival's annual Women's Brunch. WPF celebrates LGBT culture while raising funds for the Nati... More >>

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  Sprung! Beer Fest in the Grove: Locals Flock To Peacock Park For Suds (Video)

  published Mar 11, 2013

  From ubiquitous suds such as Sam Adams to lesser known and locally produced craft beers like a maple bacon beer presented by Makers Warehouse, the Sprung! Beer Festival definitely brought the beer to ... More >>

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  Sgt. Pepper's Subs: Upscale Digs, Old-School Subs, Hosts Sub Contest Sunday

  published Mar 08, 2013

  With its grand-opening party this Sunday, Sgt. Pepper's Subs is announcing to the world that it is here to stay. Owner Nelson Couso originally opened his shop on SW 183rd Street and remained at that l... More >>

• Newton’s Law of Nudity

  published January 3, 2013

  Fashionistas, erotic-art enthusiasts, and photophiliacs can delight in the fact that the World Erotic Art Museum (1205 Washington Ave., Miami... More >>