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April 8, 2012
China Grill Moving From South Beach to Brickell
The restaurant that in 1995 ushered in the contemporary era of South Beach dining, is closing its doors on Saturday, April 28th.China Grill Management and Jeffrey Chodorow announced that the shuttering of the iconic establishment will be a prelude to the opening of China Grill Brickell "in the fourt ... More >>
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January 18, 2012
Five Video Games That Are Definitely Not Making You Smarter
Like a lot of kids, I nursed a healthy addiction to video games in prep school, trafficking kilos of cocaine across state lines on a graphing calculator from a desk in advanced Algebra. And according to gamer evangelists like James Paul Gee, this actually made me smarter -- it helped me create mo ... More >>
Culture
January 5, 2012
From Marcel Duchamp to the Negro League: Notable Miami art shows in January 2012
Like a lot of kids, I nursed a healthy addiction to video games in prep school, trafficking kilos of cocaine across state lines on a graphing calculator from a desk in advanced Algebra. And according to gamer evangelists like James Paul Gee, this actually made me smarter -- it helped me create mo ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Dharma111's "Funk-Dark" Duds
Fashion Breakdown: Adidas long sleeve shirt bought in Tokyo, patched pants co-designed with girlfriend, Alife shoes from Barnes in New York, ;messenger hat from Bates, cyber mask-mic (with blinking lights) from Cyber Cog in London.
Culture
December 1, 2011
The Red Thread at the Playground Theatre Through December 18
Fashion Breakdown: Adidas long sleeve shirt bought in Tokyo, patched pants co-designed with girlfriend, Alife shoes from Barnes in New York, ;messenger hat from Bates, cyber mask-mic (with blinking lights) from Cyber Cog in London.
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December 1, 2011
Hookers, Catholics, and DJs
Fashion Breakdown: Adidas long sleeve shirt bought in Tokyo, patched pants co-designed with girlfriend, Alife shoes from Barnes in New York, ;messenger hat from Bates, cyber mask-mic (with blinking lights) from Cyber Cog in London.
Culture
November 17, 2011
The Red Thread at the PlayGround Theatre through December 18
Fashion Breakdown: Adidas long sleeve shirt bought in Tokyo, patched pants co-designed with girlfriend, Alife shoes from Barnes in New York, ;messenger hat from Bates, cyber mask-mic (with blinking lights) from Cyber Cog in London.
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November 17, 2011
Chinese Drama
Fashion Breakdown: Adidas long sleeve shirt bought in Tokyo, patched pants co-designed with girlfriend, Alife shoes from Barnes in New York, ;messenger hat from Bates, cyber mask-mic (with blinking lights) from Cyber Cog in London.
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November 14, 2011
Common Threads Benefit: Exclusive Menu Preview
Michelle Bernstein will host the World Festival to benefit Common ThreadsCoconut Grove's Cruz Building (in the old Christabelle's Quarter space) will turn into the United Nations for the second annual World Festival Miami tomorrow, November 15 to benefit Common Threads.Chef Michelle Bernstein wil ... More >>
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November 11, 2011
Drive Thru Sushi in North Miami Gone: Tokyo Bowl Closes
At the beginning of this week Tokyo Bowl closed in North Miami. A sign on the door reads "Thanks for your patronage." The drive-thru window is what made this sushi place unique. It was a savior for rumbling stomachs in search of fast sushi on the busy intersection of NE 123rd Street and Biscayne ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
From China With Love
At the beginning of this week Tokyo Bowl closed in North Miami. A sign on the door reads "Thanks for your patronage." The drive-thru window is what made this sushi place unique. It was a savior for rumbling stomachs in search of fast sushi on the busy intersection of NE 123rd Street and Biscayne ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Florida Lost 115,000 Jobs to China Between 2001 and 2010
It's not news that Americans love buying cheap Chinese-made goods, but the disparity between how much we import from China and how much we export to the country has resulted in about 2.8 million American jobs being displaced to China between 2001 and 2010. Florida has been particularly hard hit, ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Britney, Jessica & W.: Five Dumbest Celebrity Food Quotes
Lady Gaga loves Japanese foodWhile in Japan for a benefit concert recently, Lady Gaga told the Associated Press that she's going to enjoy Tokyo and its food, and that her fans should do the same. "The most important thing, and the best thing, we could do for Japan right now is to boost tour ... More >>
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June 23, 2011
LeBron James Accidentally Finds Himself in Middle of Taiwan and China Struggle
LeBron James will be taking his talents to the Far East in August in what Nike was calling a tour of China. Problem is his schedule starts in Taiwan, and that government really, really doesn't like even the slightest implication that it's actually part of China. So now officials are threatening t ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
Empire Strikes Back
LeBron James will be taking his talents to the Far East in August in what Nike was calling a tour of China. Problem is his schedule starts in Taiwan, and that government really, really doesn't like even the slightest implication that it's actually part of China. So now officials are threatening t ... More >>
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April 27, 2011
Shame on China: Top Chinese Food Scandals
via Flickr kyle simourdSwine flu is the least of China's worries.We Americans are a whiny, complaining bunch. If our spinach is contaminated with E. coli, we raise our flabby arms to the sky and demand that all those yucky greens be recalled. What we don't understand, and what Republicans have be ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Burger King's Japanese Meat Monster Whopper Takes Miami Beach
Photos by Laine Doss Carla from Orlando contemplates the BK Meat Monster.Forget nuclear death. Japan has something to smile about this week with the Miami-based Burger King Corp.'s promotion of the new "Meat Monster," a Godzilla-size sandwich available only in the land of the Rising Sun. I ... More >>
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April 12, 2011
Hope For Japan Fundraiser Tonight at Segafredo Miami
Just one month ago, Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. The country continues to be rocked by aftershocks, slowing relief efforts. Show your support by attending the Hope For Japan fundraiser tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Segafredo Brickell. The suggested contribution of ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
South Florida DJs Love Japan at North Hollywood Beach Park This Sunday
We don't need to remind you of the terrible ordeals currently facing the nation of Japan. The March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami destroyed large sections of the island's northeastern coast, leaving tens of thousands dead or missing. And as if that wasn't catastrophic enough, workers are s ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Pop-Up Fundraiser For Japan Features Food Trucks, Open Bar
Tokyo in happier timesMiami's first pop-up fundraiser, "For Japan: A Donation Rally" at the Moore Building will feature food, entertainment and an open bar. All monies raised will benefit the American Red Cross International Relief Fund's efforts in Japan. The event is tomorrow, March 31, f ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Susser Leads Charity Dinners For Japan
The charitable Chef SusserChef Allen Susser is rallying chefs to come together for a series of fund-raising dinners to help those in Japan."Calling ourselves 'Culinary Messengers' we've banded together to raise money for Japan and hope that you'll join us," writes Susser in an email to fellow cul ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
Eat at Sushi Samba and Help the Japan Relief Efforts
Sushi Samba has announced a unique way to contribute to the Japan relief efforts following last Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami. When you purchase a special Japan relief sushi roll for $12, all the proceeds with be donated to those affected by what has been recorded as the largest-mag ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
"Tamtampamela" Thanks God for Japanese Tragedy, Hopes America is Next
The internet helped swiftly spread news of the tragedy in Japan, but along with it came a heap of dumb Americans making stupid comments. No, it was not caused by Godzilla. No, it was not karmic retribution for Pearl Harbor (you know that we dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan for that, right?). No ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Tell Us Your Dining Horror Story and Win a $50 China Grill Gift Card
We at Short Order take a lot from the community. Now we want to give you something in return. But, not so fast. You are going to have to do something for us if you want to win a $50 gift card to China Grill.We want to hear about your worst dining experience ever. You don't have to mention restaur ... More >>
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January 19, 2011
Starbucks Trenta Inspires Taiwanese Animation
Starbucks' unveiling of Trenta, the 31-ounce iced coffee, iced tea, and iced tea lemonade option that debuted in 14 states yesterday, has generated plenty of buzz. It was a trending topic on Twitter, the envy of 36 states, and the inspiration for Taiwan's Next Media Animation's (NMA) "Starbucks Supe ... More >>
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December 6, 2010
Burger King Gives 2,688 Kinects, Who Says the K Ain't Santa?
via Flickr tedmurphyLast month, Burger King gave away 2,688 Xbox Kinect packages. Why such an odd number? The company was delivering one prize package every fifteen minutes throughout November.When purchasing select products, you'd be given a code which you would then enter online. And presto! If yo ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
Cold-Blooded Race
via Flickr tedmurphyLast month, Burger King gave away 2,688 Xbox Kinect packages. Why such an odd number? The company was delivering one prize package every fifteen minutes throughout November.When purchasing select products, you'd be given a code which you would then enter online. And presto! If yo ... More >>
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September 14, 2010
China Grill, Prime One Twelve Latest to Be Sued by Ex-Employees for Tip Skimming
China Grill in South Beach is in hot water over a recent lawsuitWhen we head to most South Beach restaurants, we customers expect to get fleeced: $200 steaks, $50 sushi rolls, $15 mineral water. But the employees? According to two lawsuits filed earlier this summer, fancy South Beach restaurants ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2010
Small Plates, Miami Spice, and Let's Switch Fin With Dragon
*Miami Spice is gearing up for another run. As always, there will be restaurants where the Spice price represents real value, and restaurants where you'd be better off dining à la carte. It will run from August 1 through the end of September, and tickets have just gone on sale for the July 31 ki ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
China Grill: 50 Percent Off All Drinks & Sushi - Tonight Only
Lee KleinChina Grill is running a New Times Facebook/Twitter exclusive promo: 50 percent off of all drinks, including cocktails and beer. Also half-off all sushi. Deal runs from 5 p.m. to closing time. All you need to do is mention you saw the deal on China Grill's Twitter or Facebook pages -- or ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Dead Men Talking
Lee KleinChina Grill is running a New Times Facebook/Twitter exclusive promo: 50 percent off of all drinks, including cocktails and beer. Also half-off all sushi. Deal runs from 5 p.m. to closing time. All you need to do is mention you saw the deal on China Grill's Twitter or Facebook pages -- or ... More >>
Culture
April 29, 2010
Art this week: Fanged demons and fried pork rinds
Lee KleinChina Grill is running a New Times Facebook/Twitter exclusive promo: 50 percent off of all drinks, including cocktails and beer. Also half-off all sushi. Deal runs from 5 p.m. to closing time. All you need to do is mention you saw the deal on China Grill's Twitter or Facebook pages -- or ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
Izakaya Ten: Japanese Pub Food in New York City
Photos by Jacquelynn D. PowersDeep-fried tofu in bonito broth.Japanese pub food is the big trend in Tokyo. Recently, this tapas-inspired way of eating has spread from Tokyo to New York and Los Angeles. On vacation in New York, I popped into Izakaya Ten in Chelsea. This atmospheric eatery features ... More >>
Culture
April 22, 2010
Miami local art shows
Photos by Jacquelynn D. PowersDeep-fried tofu in bonito broth.Japanese pub food is the big trend in Tokyo. Recently, this tapas-inspired way of eating has spread from Tokyo to New York and Los Angeles. On vacation in New York, I popped into Izakaya Ten in Chelsea. This atmospheric eatery features ... More >>
Culture
April 1, 2010
Art capsules
Photos by Jacquelynn D. PowersDeep-fried tofu in bonito broth.Japanese pub food is the big trend in Tokyo. Recently, this tapas-inspired way of eating has spread from Tokyo to New York and Los Angeles. On vacation in New York, I popped into Izakaya Ten in Chelsea. This atmospheric eatery features ... More >>
Culture
March 18, 2010
Art capsules
Photos by Jacquelynn D. PowersDeep-fried tofu in bonito broth.Japanese pub food is the big trend in Tokyo. Recently, this tapas-inspired way of eating has spread from Tokyo to New York and Los Angeles. On vacation in New York, I popped into Izakaya Ten in Chelsea. This atmospheric eatery features ... More >>
Blogs
February 4, 2010
Local Playwright Sandra Riley Presents Hour of the Tiger at New Theatre
Kim Ehly and Gwendolyn Lai lead the cast of TigerAlmost 38 years ago, the playwright and Miami native Sandra Riley took a job teaching and directing drama at a US Army Base in Japan. Immersed in the history and culture of a strange new land, she became fascinated by the emperors, samurai, and gei ... More >>
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January 28, 2010
Ancient Rituals in a Modern World
Kim Ehly and Gwendolyn Lai lead the cast of TigerAlmost 38 years ago, the playwright and Miami native Sandra Riley took a job teaching and directing drama at a US Army Base in Japan. Immersed in the history and culture of a strange new land, she became fascinated by the emperors, samurai, and gei ... More >>
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July 9, 2009
Otaku Haiku Ryu
Kim Ehly and Gwendolyn Lai lead the cast of TigerAlmost 38 years ago, the playwright and Miami native Sandra Riley took a job teaching and directing drama at a US Army Base in Japan. Immersed in the history and culture of a strange new land, she became fascinated by the emperors, samurai, and gei ... More >>
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June 11, 2009
A New Edition to Your Weekend
Kim Ehly and Gwendolyn Lai lead the cast of TigerAlmost 38 years ago, the playwright and Miami native Sandra Riley took a job teaching and directing drama at a US Army Base in Japan. Immersed in the history and culture of a strange new land, she became fascinated by the emperors, samurai, and gei ... More >>
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April 2, 2009
Woodblock Party
Japanese Art Comes to Coconut Grove
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March 12, 2009
Back to Bass-ics
Japanese Art Comes to Coconut Grove
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January 22, 2009
The Ox Deserves a Party
Ring in the Chinese New Year.
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November 13, 2008
Cosplay’s Terrible Twos
You don’t have to be Gwen Stefani to party.
Dining
June 12, 2008
Kobe Raises the Steaks
This is the steak house of Marilyn Manson's dreams.
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September 13, 2007
Chi Under the Sun
Discover an ancient Chinese secret on Virginia Key
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June 14, 2007
Meet the Szechuanosaurus
Dinosaurs of China take over the science museum
Dining
October 5, 2006
Where's the Fresh?
Lackluster Chinatown sit-downs turn their backs on their own markets
Dining
September 15, 2005
The Price of Luxury
Lackluster Chinatown sit-downs turn their backs on their own markets
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