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Brother Jimmy's BBQ to Open in South Miami

Brother Jimmy's BBQ is opening its second Miami location at the Shops at Sunset Place. The restaurant, scheduled to begin operation in the fall, will be located on the first floor of the shopping and dining center. The 6,540-square-foot location will feature the same sports bar-meets-barbecue joint ... More >>

Actor Brady Corbet Explains How a Nice Guy Became Simon Killer

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Ten Rums You Probably Haven't Tried Yet

This year's Miami Rum Renaissance Festival was bigger than ever. In its new home at the Miami Airport Convention Center at the Doubletree by Hilton, there was ample room for rum exhibitors, seminars, and even on outdoor cigar lounge where attendees could enjoy a spirited smoke. Tasting our way thr ... More >>

Ultra 2013: Boys Noize, Crystal Castles, and Nicolas Jaar Live!

We're going to be honest with you. When Ultra Music Festival announced its entire 2013 live stage lineup, we were underwhelmed. The scope of the roster was perfect, but it seemed to lack the kind of anchor act that sets the standard for everyone else. Last year, Ultra had Kraftwerk, Miike Snow, DJ ... More >>

Thanksgiving 2012: Miami Restaurant Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner Guide

While the rest of Miami hurries to Publix and Fresh Market for last minute shopping lists, the smart people of this good city will stare good and hard at this list -- and with just a quick phone call (or click of the mouse), Thanksgiving dinner will be taken care of without so much as breaking a swe ... More >>

Michael Schwartz's Harry's Pizzeria Presents a "Modern Twist on Classic Soul"

Think you got soul? Then get ready for the second annual Soul Fest this weekend at the Stage (Best New Venue for Live Music by New Times last year).Soul Fest takes place this Friday and Saturday in celebration of an era "when soul music prevailed." The music alone is enough motivation to attend, but ... More >>

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Ten New Rums You Haven't Tried Yet

View photos from Miami Rum Renaissance Festival 2012 at Deauville Beach Resort here.The Miami Rum Renaissance Festival at the Deauville Resort concluded last evening with a 6:45 p.m. "last call", prompting event goers to rush to their favorite rum booth for one last mojito or shot of the elixir favo ... More >>

The Grind Burgers Announced

​The Grind, Miami's home town burger competition, is this Saturday and we're finally counting down to burger madness.On March 31 at 7 p.m., 30 local restaurants will compete with their meat at Wynwood's Miami Entertainment Complex. Tickets are still available for $75 in advance, $85 at the door. V ... More >>

Miguel Esquilin Dropped His Own Mugshot While Robbing Store, Cops Say

​Florida is not known for its criminal brilliance. Just in the last past month, the Sunshine State has seen a meth addict accidentally burn down the state's oldest tree, a drunk driver rear-end another car while wearing a butt plug, and a man arrested for masturbating while making monkey sounds on ... More >>

Michael Allman Talks the Allman Bros, Drinkin', Fightin', and Groupies

​The Allman Brothers are legends of Southern rock. And they rep Georgia hard. But their Florida roots are stronger than a Daytona chrome pipe. Michael Allman, son of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and guitar god Gregg Allman, tours all over America spreading his family's blend of roots, rock, and bl ... More >>

Ships Ahoy! Celebrity Cruises Culinary Boat Rides to Set Sail

The Millennium's Grand Buffet​Foodies, rejoice! Miami-based Celebrity Cruises is rolling out a series of culinary-inspired boat rides set to begin in March.Celebrity Cruises' lifestyle cookbook, Excite the Senses, was the inspiration for the new food-and-wine-themed luxury cruise series aptly name ... More >>

The Rapture's U.S. Tour Stops at Grand Central October 17

​When we last saw the Rapture, it was at Nocturnal, of all places, alongside the Miami Heat's DJ Irie and electro icon Felix Da Housecat. Odd lineup? Definitely. It was one of those liquor-sponsored events that took over the 11th Street nightclub on a weekday for the sole purpose of creating "br ... More >>

Ke$ha, LMFAO, and Spank Rock at Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park August 7

Miami's top ten hardcore punk bands

Uncle Scotchy Talks Split Personalities, Dirty Blues, and Boozing Better Than Your Daddy

​The man might be the worst possible role model. He tells filthy jokes. He sings twisted songs. He empties entire bottles. But whatever his personal defects, Uncle Scotchy is a good fucking time. Well, until things go bad. He will get you, your mama, and your dog drunk. He'll smile, wink, and wr ... More >>

Punk Ain't Dead! Miami's Top Ten Hardcore Punk Bands

Churchill's, home to all Miami's punks.​One day soon, a flood may come and drown all of Miami in the Biscayne Bay, but for now, the city stinks, God is broke, and the youth are getting restless. The politicians hate the workers and the poor, the pigs take every opportunity to slam your face in the ... More >>

Elastic Bond, Performing Two Shows in New York for LAMC Next Week

​You may have noticed quite a bit of coverage for this LAMC thing on Crossfade lately. Like this, this and this. But we've got a good reason. Going strong for over a decade now, the Latin Alternative Music Conference is the biggest of its kind, a sort of mecca for the indie scene's&nbs ... More >>

Bongos and Tatu at Hard Rock Offer Industry Nights

via Bongos Cuban CafeBongos' Sky Lounge​Calling all bartenders, servers, bussers, managers, chefs, and cooks! Those "in the biz" are invited to enjoy the ambiance, and most importantly, discounted food and beverage, at Bongos Cuban Cafe and Tatu, two heavyweight restaurants at Seminole Hard Rock H ... More >>

Five Questions With Joe Basick of the Basicks, Reuniting at Churchill's This Saturday

​I've known Joe (or Joey as he was then) since the salad days of Cheers. Those were fun days that got even funner when we found out he frequented my friend's mother's liquor store in Kendall. For many years, there was a running joke that he owed me twenty bucks, so much so, that I even believe ... More >>

Shakira at the American Airlines Arena, September 27

Christina Mendenhall​View photos of Shakira at American Airlines Arena here.Shakira American Airlines Arena Monday, September 27, 2009 Better Than: Driving to Palm Beach for a show, or Palm Beach in general. I'd be lying if I told you I'm familiar with the Shakira brand. Sure, I had heard some o ... More >>

University of Miami's party school rep drops

Q&A with DJ EFN; Charity Event with ¡Mayday! at Transit Lounge Tonight

​¡Mayday! has a monthly gig at Transit Lounge where they host the night for one Friday each month. Well, that Friday is tonight. But this particular night at Transit will be extra special as the event will double up as a charity drive in support of Miami's homeless population. Live music featurin ... More >>

Tatiana Furry, Killed in Mysterious Miccosukee Crash, Had Blood Alcohol Content of .32

Tatiana FurryTwenty months after a mysterious car accident near Miccosukee Indian land claimed the life of Coconut Grove woman Tatiana Furry, the State Atorney's Office has concluded its investigation and released a shocker. According to an autopsy report, Furry had a blood alcohol content (B ... More >>

Romero Britto's parking meters mess with Miami bums' beer fund

Miami Bums Sound Off on Britto Meters

Britto is tapping into the homeless' beer fund.​Pop artist Romero Britto's work has infected Miami like a great open sore pulsing red, yellow, and blue. When future archeologists unearth our city, they'll think we worshiped squinting kitty-cats and butterflies--and that our artistic ability fell o ... More >>

Dean Martin, Cocaine, Strippers, Groupies, and the Rat Pack Now

via ratpacktributeshownow.comDean, Frank, and Sammy together again.​Rat Pack Now are a South Florida-based music and comedy tribute act featuring a Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator. They perform around the country for corporate events, trade shows, country clubs, and ar ... More >>

Concert Review: Julieta Venegas at Dolce Ultra Lounge, April 21

​Julieta VenegasWednesday, April 21, 2010Dolce Ultra Lounge, Miami Beach(Even) Better than: The last time I saw her, at the Gibson Showroom in 2008, actually.Julieta Venegas is something of a shape shifter. Her sound has remained in a state of perpetual motion throughout her career. Hers has been ... More >>

WMC 2010 Thursday Night Recap: Afro Kumbe at Transit and Palenke Soultribe at Bardot, Last Night

Afro KumbePalenke - Not actually from last night.​Transit Lounge, MiamiandPalenke SoultribeBardot, MiamiThursday, March 25, 2010Better Than: Any of my wife's early-morning suggestions to fill this line.The Review: You might be wondering if my covering two shows in one review is kosher. And strictl ... More >>

Concert Review: Slip and the Spinouts at the Monterey Club, January 16

via slipandthespinouts.comFrontman Slip​Slip and the SpinoutsThe Monterey Club, Fort LauderdaleSaturday, January 16, 2010The Review:The new Fort Lauderdale bar the Monterey Club is rockabilly through and through. There are hot rods parked out front, a flaming sacred heart painted on the wall behin ... More >>

MP3 of the Day: "Alocatel" by Mexican Institute of Sound, Playing Ecco Lounge This Friday

​Despite its seemingly official, compendious name, the Mexican Institute of Sound is not some sprawling, south-of-the-border government entity all about the science of airwaves and eardrums. In fact, the Institute's only got one member -- Mexico City cratedigger-slash-EMI exec Camilo Lara -- and h ... More >>

Renegade Road

A woman perishes in a collision with an Indian leader's kin. Her family cries coverup.

Last Night: The Academy Is... and Gym Class Heroes at the Clevelander

Logan FazioGym Class Heroes performing at the re-opening of the Clevelander in South Beach. Click here to view the full slide show.The Academy Is... and Gym Class HeroesThursday, April 30, 2009
Clevelander, Miami BeachLife doesn't get any better than this, really. Thursday night, ground zero for a ... More >>

A Cut Above

Climate and clientele meld into one dizzying, effervescently sexy scene.

Concert Review: David Allan Coe Brings Ghosts to the Culture Room

Heedless in the Topless City

Miami's strip clubs can be a yawn, or a stretch

Megamedia Mangler

A fired Herald columnist chatters anew

Metal Magic

Loud rock music, sleight of hand, and life in a trailer. What a combo!

The Art of Urban

Wynwood galleries reflect the hood they live in

Family Value

Eddie Griffin shows the world how he manages to wring laughs from his DysFunKtional kin

Bang to the Hype

At SXSW, it's all about the buzz, not the Buzz Band

Prayer Ribs

Letters

Rotations

City Sickos

In the Swim

Isle Be Loving You

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The Seven Deadly Fins

Corrosive Substance

Blackboard Jungle