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Putting the "Wee!" in Halloween

Haunted Attractions: From House of Horror to Fright Nights

Stripped: The Show Brings Bulging Dong Slings Dangerously Close to Your Eyes on August 29

Sometimes, it seems as though half of the people we here at Crossfade meet are dudes. And yet very few of them are oiled-up studs, shaking their bulging dong slings in our face. Chin up, though. Because Stripped: The Show is coming to the Martini Bar at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. And the ... More >>

Ralph Pagano To Open Alba at Sole on the Ocean

When Ralph Pagano left STK Miami to head food and beverage operations at Gulfstream Park, it seemed like a match made in heaven. At the time, Pagano told out sister blog, Clean Plate Charlie, that he only moved to south Florida for the racetrack.But a gambling man can never turn down a good bet. And ... More >>

Taste of the Nation Miami 2012 in Pictures

There was one happy crowd at Taste of the Nation Miami on Thursday night, where philanthropists gathered to support the national child hunger-fighting organization Share Our Strength. And with the best restaurants in the city catering the event, how in the world couldn't the atmosphere be happy? Th ... More >>

Kentucky Derby This Weekend: At Bourbon Steak, Make Your Own Mint Julep

Bourbon Steak wants to be your Kentucky Derby headquarters, so it's plying you with promises of cheap booze and free food (works for us). From 5 to 7 p.m. on Derby Day (Saturday, May 5), plant yourself bar-side, where $5 mint juleps will be featured among an array of drink specials, including reduce ... More >>

Aventura Mall is America's Second Most Visited Mall

​We don't need to tell anyone who's attempted to park at Aventura Mall that the place is busy. It's so busy, in fact, that it's actually America's second most visited shopping mall. The only mall more crowded than it actually has an indoor amusement park, so there's no shame in coming in second.

Pagano's Pressure Cook Goes National

​Ralph Pagano's perpetual road trip is now going to reach a national audience with the Travel Channel's recent acquisition of Pressure Cook for syndication. It's been a big year for him; since leaving STK behind, he has taken over as the executive chef and EVP of hospitality for Gulfstream Park, w ... More >>

Wine Walk for Retired Thoroughbreds at Gulfstream Tomorrow

Gulfstream via FacebookThere is only one place you'll be able to enjoy a little vino, a little food, and a thoroughbred or three. Gulftstream Park and The Village at Gulfstream Park are hosting Wine Walk for Retired Thoroughbreds tomorrow, beginning at 6 p.m. â€‹Says David Joseph, Wine Walk rep ... More >>

Short Order Presents Foodstock, One Night of Peas and Music

​Break out your love beads and appetite because Short Order is bringing you Foodstock: One Night of Peas and Music in the Wynwood Arts District on November 12.Be prepared to rock out to live bands and DJs, shop for vintage clothing and arts and crafts and eat from 30 food trucks. Foodstock also co ... 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 >>

Palate Party Food Truck Owner in Accident; Weekend Truck Tracker

Palate PartyPalate Party owner and chef Robyn Almodovar was airlifted to Broward General Hospital, then Jackson Memorial Hospital after an accident on her Palate Party truck left her with burns to her face.​We spoke with chef Almodovar, who was released from the hospital yesterday evening. " ... More >>

Super Summer Kegger Bash at Tobacco Road; Weekend Truck Tracker

Super Summer Kegger Bash is Saturday. Togas optional, beer mandatory.​Tobacco Road is holding a Super Summer Kegger Bash tomorrow night. Miami's oldest bar will turn into what sounds like a giant frat party for grownups with live music, DJs, food trucks and beer, beer and more beer.Over a dozen fo ... More >>

Gulfstream, Calder & Bourbon Steak: Kentucky Derby Watch Parties

​Women in big hats, tiny men wearing pink and cocktails full of leaves... it must be time for the Kentucky Derby!To experience all the action of Church Hill Downs in Florida, Gulfstream Park is about as close as you can get. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, to prepare for the first ... More >>

Esteban Bovo: The New Natacha Seijas

​Thought the recall election would change things at county hall? Think again. If campaign money is any indication, former state Rep. Esteban Bovo is a shoo-in for the Miami-Dade Commission seat representing northwestern parts of the county vacated by Natacha Seijas. And he is beholden to a lo ... More >>

Skateboard Marathon Saturday: Rare Chance to Kick New Times' Ass at Athletics

longtreksonskatedecks.comCan you go the distance? We can't either, but we're trying.​We are a sickly lot here at the New Times. Our desks are covered with asthma inhalers and antibacterial gel. We are still wearing surgical masks 16 months after swine flu ended. Hell, we even have to bathe in SPF ... More >>

DonQ Screamer: The Perfect Cocktail for Fright Night

​Halloween is right around the corner and we can smell fear around us. Whether it's because of the psychotic neighbor who's decided to reenact SAW in his front yard, or the girlfriend who convinced you that Ken and Barbie is a great couples costume, sometimes you need a string drink on Halloween.S ... More >>

Juke and King Bee Kick Off New Times and Gulfstream Park's Rocktober Tonight

Juke and Rocktober bring big fun.​For some people, the month of October means beer and brats. Others get amped for jack-o-lanterns full of candy and firecrackers. And while we here at New Times totally dig booze, encased meats, lollipops, and low explosives, we want more! In fact, we think the ten ... More >>

Good News For Casinos and Deadbeat Gamblers, High-Stakes Poker Arrives in South Florida

Jenny McCarthy also likes poker​At the stroke of midnight on Thursday night, South Florida's new gambling laws came into effect, lowering the tax on slots, expanding gaming hours, and opening a gusher of cash for Magic City Casino, Calder Race Course, Gulfstream Park, and several other Broward cas ... More >>

Breaking: Club MI-VI Closed Down, Allegedly by Gulfstream Management

Photo by Anthony JordonGerry Kelly (right) at his June 12th birthday party at MI-VI. ​MI-VI, Gerry Kelly's vaunted megaclub at Gulfstream Park, has closed its doors indefinitely. The news began trickling in last week, when the club's much-publicized South Florida Facebook Bash was moved to the ... More >>

Scoop on Doug Rodriguez's Ocean Coming in Waves

Two sources have confirmed that Chef Doug Rodriguez, AKA D-Rod, AKA the "Godfather of Nuevo Latino cuisine," is planning on another Miami restaurant opening in the wake of his new D. Rodriguez Cuba in Miami Beach and OLA Cuba, coming soon to the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. W ... More >>

Lamborghini's Caffé Corsa Cruises Into Gulfstream Park

Photo by Lee Klein​Tonino Lamborghini, whose father Ferruccio brought us that dream of a sports car, has opened Tonino Lamborghini's Caffé Corsa at the new Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallendale. Italian-born executive chef Paolo Del Papa, besides having the best name of any Italian chef in tow ... More >>

MI-IV: The Biggest Thing to Hit Miami Nightlife Might Be ... in Broward

​Yes, you read that line correctly. We're talking about MI-VI (pronounced M.I. 6) at the newly revamped Gulfstream Park & Casino in Hallandale. Yes, Hallandale. Before the mind wanders too far, flashback to how everyone had the same question marks in their head surrounding opening anything in ... More >>

Woodstock Promoter Michael Lang Started Out A Miami Dude

  The above video is from an 8mm film transfer shot by a fifteen year old South Florida kid on May 18, 1968. The images come from the Miami Pop Festival, which featured The Mothers Of Invention (Frank Zappa's band), Chuck Berry, Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and more ... More >>

Cocaine and Free Gambling at Gulfstream Park

The biggest game at the racetrack was trading gambling money for drugs, investigators say.

The Autobahn Comes to Hallandale

Bet Five on Dirty Sanchez

Afrobeta Win New Times' Groove On Battle Of The Bands

The New Times Groove On Battle Of The Bands has been decided and the winner's been announced. Wait, no it hasn't, that's my job. Let me start over. Afrobeta, winners of this years New Times Groove On Battle Of The Bands are getting a free trip to New York City with hotel accomodations and a show at ... More >>

To the Victor Go the Spoils

Finalists Announced for New Times' Langerado Battle of the Bands

As Crossfade announced last month, New Times is partnering with Gulfstream Park in a Battle of the Bands; the winner gets to play at the upcoming Langerado music festival. Nine finalists have been chosen. They'll square off, four and five at a time, respectively, on February 7 and February 13. A win ... More >>

Enter the New Times Battle of the Bands For a Slot at Langerado 2009!

Listen up: With all of the hush-hush hullabaloo around Langerado's revamped location and lineup in 2009, there's going to be a lot of attention on the festival and its new incarnation. So wouldn't you, member of a fledgling local band, want to get in on the action? Of course you would. And you have ... More >>

Syesha Mercado Welcome Home Party

The Party Crasher - Matt Damon at Gulfstream; Fat Joe, Chris Tucker, D Wade and more at Soul Kitchen

Wait, Let Me Change Hats

Senator Geller does costly deals but shuns the L word.

The Party Crasher - Halloween Edition - Rodman, Pistons, Ciara and More

WTF! Indeed. Welcome to Dennis Rodman's World

Hey Jealousy

Remember the Nineties with the Gin Blossoms

Basketball Jones

We believe you can fly. Now prove it.

Letters from the Issue of November 24, 2005

Horse shmorse: That Savin fellow ain’t too sabio

Home Made

Artists rise to the occasion in Wynwood

Utter Trash

Cult film: Sick, twisted, divine

Old New World

Tammerlin tunes you in

Sexless Beast

Celibate celebrity stays south for the season

The Last Pony Show, Part 2

Hialeah Park loses by a nose in Tallahassee, the nose belonging to Mario Diaz-Balart

The Last Pony Show

Owner John Brunetti is determined to save Hialeah Park, but market pressures may spell doom after 76 years of racing

He Got Derby

Rockin' Horses

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