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Holy Smoke

Deep in the heart of Little Havana, El Credito's expatriate artisans quietly go about the business of hand-rolling the creme de la creme of Cuban cigars

Red Carpet Rollups

The search for America’s next top cigar roller heats up.

Book Clubs Are Not Dead

The search for America’s next top cigar roller heats up.

Hecho en Miami

They look, smell and smoke like Cubans. So why not sell 'em that way?

Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Slick Rick

They look, smell and smoke like Cubans. So why not sell 'em that way?

Best Lawyers

Stanley and Susan Rosenblatt

Riptide

Someone's out to get counterfeit Cubans

Get Your Foreign Butts Out of Our Convenience Stores!

Want to make Big Tobacco really mad? Just try importing export-only cigarettes

South Miami Sleaze

Alex IzaguirreLaz Parking is a local firm that contracts with the City of South Miami to issue parking tickets and operate meters. That means nobody likes 'em. And if you believe a recently canned meter maid (meter butler? meter macho?) named Michael Perdomo, that contempt is deserved. The 27-yea ... More >>

Parking in South Miami Just Got More Interesting

Got a Ticket? Don't worry. That is, if you wore a wire for the feds.

Sweat Records Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With Sweatstock This Saturday

Got a Ticket? Don't worry. That is, if you wore a wire for the feds.

New Miami-based Internet radio station Da One hopes to fill in gaps left by the death of 103.5 the Beat

Got a Ticket? Don't worry. That is, if you wore a wire for the feds.

New Charlie's Angels TV Pilot to Film in Miami

​In a blow to those who prefer Hollywood churn out an original idea every once in a while but a possible boon to the Miami film industry, ABC is said to be working on a pilot for a TV reboot of the well worn Charlie's Angels franchise. Deadline Hollywood reports that ABC has already ordered a pilo ... More >>

November is Sticky Peanut Butter Month

​November is national peanut butter lover's month. Even with peanut allergies on the rise, peanut butter is found in about 75 percent of all American homes.This American pantry staple dates back to the Incas who created a paste-like substance from peanuts. The first American commercial peanut crop ... More >>

For the Floor

​November is national peanut butter lover's month. Even with peanut allergies on the rise, peanut butter is found in about 75 percent of all American homes.This American pantry staple dates back to the Incas who created a paste-like substance from peanuts. The first American commercial peanut crop ... More >>

Derrick Burts, Model at Center of HIV Porn Scare, Says He Was Infected During Gay Shoot in Florida

​Twenty-four-year-old Derrick Burts has revealed himself as "patient Zeta" -- the porn actor who tested positive for HIV and set of a scare earlier this year in California's adult entertainment industry. Burts, who was only active in porn for a few months, occupied an interesting place in the ind ... More >>

Carols on Steroids

​Twenty-four-year-old Derrick Burts has revealed himself as "patient Zeta" -- the porn actor who tested positive for HIV and set of a scare earlier this year in California's adult entertainment industry. Burts, who was only active in porn for a few months, occupied an interesting place in the ind ... More >>

No Age, Best Coast, and Sonny & the Sunsets Hit SoBe for eMusic Road Show February 4 to 8

Best Coast in Miami?! Well, kinda.​Now wait a second before you shit your hipster pants 'cause this blog's headline is somewhat misleading. In case you got the wrong idea, those awesomely amazing bands we just namedropped won't be performing live in concert at your favorite SoBe hangout this week ... More >>

Miami is America's Fourth Most Fast Food Loving City

​The Daily Beast opens up its latest little listicle with this supposedly stunning little factoid: "In Miami, there are twice as many Burger King locations than tanning salons." Of course, Miami is home to both the corporate headquarters of BK and the unofficial US capitol of natural sunshine, so ... More >>

Non-Shocker: Porn Being Filmed in Semi-Public All Over Miami-Dade

Captain Stabbin himself, apparently. ​This morning, readers of The Miami Herald awoke to learn what any guy with an internet connection has known for years: sometimes people make porno movies in semi-public spots in South Florida. Though, this specific porn was shot on Monument Island near the Fla ... More >>

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings at the Fillmore Miami Beach March 20

Captain Stabbin himself, apparently. ​This morning, readers of The Miami Herald awoke to learn what any guy with an internet connection has known for years: sometimes people make porno movies in semi-public spots in South Florida. Though, this specific porn was shot on Monument Island near the Fla ... More >>

Bon Voyage

Captain Stabbin himself, apparently. ​This morning, readers of The Miami Herald awoke to learn what any guy with an internet connection has known for years: sometimes people make porno movies in semi-public spots in South Florida. Though, this specific porn was shot on Monument Island near the Fla ... More >>

Nanotechnology: "The Next Big Controversy in Food"

Michael Passoff, activist and one of 2009's "100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics."​What is nanotechnology? Michael Passoff, a senior strategist with shareholder activist group As You Sow, recently wrote an article about nanotechnology and its use in food manufacturing. "Nanotech is alre ... More >>

Full Event Schedule for Billboard Latin Music Awards and Conference 2011

Pitbull's gonna drop it on the floor at the Billboard Latin Awards.​We're now officially entering the final week of the Last Chance registration phase for this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards and Conference. The absolute deadline is April 25. So all you wannnabe música Latina superstars and ... More >>

Dom Perignon Winemaker Vincent Chaperon Guarded Cork in the Military

Laine Doss Vincent Chaperon, wine maker for Dom Perignon.​Even though Vincent Chaperon is only 34, he has about a dozen years of experience in the world of Champagne. He's also the winemaker for iconic brand Dom Perignon, which is located in the heart of France's Champagne region. The hands ... More >>

Jeff McInnis to Open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in South Beach

Jeff McInnis is coming back to South Beach​Jeff McInnis, the cute Top Chef who left Gigi to the consternation of many Miamians, is set to open Yardbird Southern Table & Bar in Miami Beach. According to Melissa Trimp, marketing and public relations manager at 50 Eggs Restaurant Group in ... More >>

Ben & Jerry's Truck Hits Miami Streets Today: Tweet for Free Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's The Ben & Jerry's Scoop Truck is in Miami for a six-week tour.​Ben & Jerry's, the Vermont-based ice-cream company that features flavors named for hippies, rock stars, and talk-show hosts, is bringing its ice-cream truck to Miami for a six-week tour. Beginning today ... More >>

Six lies about the Marlins stadium

Ben & Jerry's The Ben & Jerry's Scoop Truck is in Miami for a six-week tour.​Ben & Jerry's, the Vermont-based ice-cream company that features flavors named for hippies, rock stars, and talk-show hosts, is bringing its ice-cream truck to Miami for a six-week tour. Beginning today ... More >>

Miami Herald Home Sold: Time for the Kids to Go to College

​The McClatchy Co. announced this morning that it has sold one of Miami's most iconic buildings to a Malaysian resort and gambling company.The company's chairman, Gary Pruitt, said it was no longer the era for a newspaper to be located on the bay. That says something about daily newspapers.The goo ... More >>

Miamians Shop Online More Than Any Other City

​You might not know it from trying to find parking at Aventura Mall, but apparently Miamians love to do a good bulk of their shopping online. More than residents in any other major city in America, actually, and by a large margin.

So Sound Recordings Drops Free Label Sampler Mix

So So Recordings founder Fabian "Jazzy Eyewear" Giannattasio.​Last month, we here at Crossfade highlighted Miami's five best electronic music labels, including a small local imprint, So Sound Recordings, boasting some heavy duty sonic ammunition. The brainchild of DJ-producer Fabian Giannattasio ... More >>

Get Your Faces Melted! Free Tom Cruise Rock of Ages Concert at Sun Life Stadium Today

Photo by David James/Warner Bros.Tom Cruise as Rock of Ages' Stacee Jaxx.​Wanna go hang out with Tom Cruise, the Rock of Ages crew, and thousands of sweaty, unpaid extras? Perfect. 'Cause today at 1 p.m., the New Line Cinema movie musical is hosting a "concert" at Sun Life Stadium, wherein Cruis ... More >>

Capital Grille's Generous Pour Offers Custom Wine Tasting Experience

It's wine time at Capital Grille​The Capital Grille's Generous Pour promotion, which runs through September 4th, offers patrons the opportunity to sample up to nine wines picked by master sommelier, George Miliotes, especially for the event They include the Tarima Hill Monastrell, which is o ... More >>

Barack Obama Can't Afford to Let Fox News Fold

Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke goes to bat for Fox News.Rupert Murdoch is reaping what he sowed. The media magnate's American-based cable network, Fox News ... More >>

Raleigh Hotel to Undergo $20-Million Makeover

​The Raleigh Hotel already has an air of unfussy chic that's unique in South Beach, but in this town everyone needs an occasional nip and tuck to stay looking good. Signaling yet another financial move to indicate tourism is back in business after a recession-blamed bump, the hotel has secured a $ ... More >>

Rupert Murdoch is dangerous

​The Raleigh Hotel already has an air of unfussy chic that's unique in South Beach, but in this town everyone needs an occasional nip and tuck to stay looking good. Signaling yet another financial move to indicate tourism is back in business after a recession-blamed bump, the hotel has secured a $ ... More >>

Plum TV: Large Layoffs and Major Restructuring UPDATED

​Just days after the resignation of CEO Jerry Powers, it seems Plum TV is headed for an uncertain future. Plum airs luxury lifestyle coverage on cable networks in a few high-end markets across America, including Miami Beach, Nantucket and Aspen, and recently launched magazines in Miami and the Ham ... More >>

Miami Marlins to Host 2012 MLB Season Opener at New Stadium

​This year's Major League Baseball season isn't over, but for the Florida Marlins, it pretty much is.In fact, the Florida Marlins are technically pretty much over. Next year, they'll be in that new stadium with a new name, and the MLB has announced that the team will play the very first game of th ... More >>

One Million Moms Don't Like Schweddy Balls, But I Do

​One Million Moms has an issue with Schweddy Balls.Moms, an online branch of  right-wing, conservative, pro-life American Family Association, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, has taken umbrage with Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream. On their website they claim: "Ben & Jerry's ann ... More >>

Three Miami mayors block Genting casino

​One Million Moms has an issue with Schweddy Balls.Moms, an online branch of  right-wing, conservative, pro-life American Family Association, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, has taken umbrage with Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream. On their website they claim: "Ben & Jerry's ann ... More >>

Fishy Swan Song

​One Million Moms has an issue with Schweddy Balls.Moms, an online branch of  right-wing, conservative, pro-life American Family Association, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, has taken umbrage with Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls Ice Cream. On their website they claim: "Ben & Jerry's ann ... More >>

Bill Would Allow Three New Mega-Casinos in South Florida

Genting's Resorts World Miami may have the most concrete and eye popping plans, but if the Florida legislature approves resort-style casinos don't expect it to be the only mega gambling venue to pop up in our community. Two South Florida Republicans are preparing to unveil their gambling b ... More >>

Government Backs Off the Food Industry

​Anti-obesity lobbyists and children activists have been trying for years to get food companies to stop marketing high sugar, high sodium, and overall unhealthy foods to children.Food companies, such as McDonald's, General Mills, and others, create advertising campaigns that include cartoon charac ... More >>

Wine Dinner Line-Up: DB, The Setai and Meat Market's Last Stand

db Bistro ModerneChef Verbiak's "pressee" of poultry and foie gras.​There seems to be an abundance of wine pairing dinners happening both on and off the beach, providing a glorious opportunity to do a little high-end boozing. Sure, these prix-fixe gatherings can get a little expensive, but since t ... More >>

Sorry Heat Fans: NBA Season on Verge of Cancellation, Big Three's Contracts Could Become Void

​Will we have to wait until 2013 to see if LeBron James can make good on his promise of bringing back the NBA Championship to Miami? It's looking more and more like that may be the case.Today, the NBA Players Union have rejected NBA Commissioner David Stern's latest offering and have made plans to ... More >>

Florida Beer Company Says Bud Light Stole Their Blue Bottle Idea

​Now that craft beer has firmly established itself as more than a market niche, beer giants are looking to microbreweries for their next edge. To wit:Anheuser-Busch Inbev is going bottle to bottle with South Florida's Florida Beer Company and FBC is not too excited about it.Next month the bee ... More >>

Greater Miami Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Destination Casino Resorts

Barry Johnson, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce President​Yesterday, Miami's largest business organization put its support behind destination casino resorts, which should please its new landlord. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution to back the proposed state casino bill that ... More >>

Mickey Mouse vs. Micky Arison: Disney Bringing Cruises to Port of Miami

​Micky Arison's Carnival Cruise Lines has another Mickey with a cruise empire about to encroach on its turf. Mickey Mouse that is. Disney Cruise Line has announced that beginning later this year, it will be sail ships out of the Port of Miami for the first time.

Rollin Soles, Top Oregon Vintner, Dishes On Argyle Wine, Nuthouses, and His Kinky Neighbor

Rollin Soles, the man some say put Oregon on the winemaking map.​From the time Rollin Soles first laid eyes on Willamette (rhymes with dammit) Valley in 1979, he "fell totally in love with the place." By 1987, "feeling like one lucky cowboy," the Texan-bred Soles started Argyle Winery (joined soon ... More >>