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April 12, 2012
Kirin's Soft-Serve Beer Tap: A Perfect Head
The Kirin Brewing Company in Japan has developed a new beer tap that turns beer into a frozen sorbet. No, this isn't a beer-flavored ice cream, it's a machine that chills and freezes the head to 23 degrees Fahrenheit using the frozen lid to keep the underlying beer cold for up to 30 minutes, And it ... 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 >>
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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.
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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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November 7, 2011
Burger King's Muffaletta-Sized Burger and Rude Call Center Operators
Miami-based Burger King is once again living up to its name, "The King." Last week the company announced it will release a giant pizza-sized burger in Japan over the holidays as an alternative to Christmas dinner that will get people saying, "Merii Kurisumasu."Giant, Mexican-style burgers for Chr ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
Morgan Hartman Shares Sake Tips and Talks United Way's Sake at Sundown
The obvious complement to a taco isn't sake, unless, that is, you're sampling dishes under the tutelage of Miami's own sake expert Morgan Olivia Hartman. She is leading the spirits discussion at the United Way Miami Wine and Food Festival's Sake at Sundown this Thursday at Wynwood Kitchen ... More >>
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July 25, 2011
Britney Spears, Arnold Schwarzenegger Sell Out for Yen: Five Japanese Commercials
Britney Spears sells candy, not Starbucks and Doritos, in Japan.Typically the life cycle of a celebrity is pretty predictable. Before becoming famous, there's the usual batch of embarrassing commercials in order to break into show business and pay the rent without resorting to prostitution, ... 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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May 26, 2011
Empire Strikes Back
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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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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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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November 25, 2010
Hey There, Kitty
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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November 25, 2010
Void Where Exhibited
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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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 >>
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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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September 24, 2009
The Next Big Thing
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 >>
Music
September 3, 2009
Local Motion
More recent South Florida releases.
Blogs
August 21, 2009
Benihana Teppanyaki Announces Renewal, Better Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and More Japan
image via wwworks flickrEver been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>
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August 21, 2009
Benihana Teppanyaki Announces Renewal, Better Shrimp, Beef, Chicken and More Japan
image via wwworks flickrEver been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>
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August 6, 2009
Two for You
image via wwworks flickrEver been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>
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July 9, 2009
Otaku Haiku Ryu
image via wwworks flickrEver been to Benihana Teppanyaki and bemoaned the "lack of Japan" in the place? The company is addressing your concerns on that point and others. Miami headquartered Benihana Inc., which operates 65 Benihana teppanyaki restaurants, 25 RA Sushi Bars, and 9 Haru sushi r ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2009
Sushi Deli Doing Omakase and Summer Hiatus
Chef Michio Kushi of Sushi Deli is going on vacation to Japan for three weeks this summer, from June 16 to July 6, but beforehand he's at your service -- omakase-style."Some customers come in and now ask for 'chef's choice'," chats Kushi. "It's like little tastes, like tapas-style. I lik ... More >>
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May 14, 2009
Rollin’ with the Homies
Chef Michio Kushi of Sushi Deli is going on vacation to Japan for three weeks this summer, from June 16 to July 6, but beforehand he's at your service -- omakase-style."Some customers come in and now ask for 'chef's choice'," chats Kushi. "It's like little tastes, like tapas-style. I lik ... 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
Blogs
December 1, 2008
Kimbo Slice Headed to Japan
Kimbo Slice, like many stars before him, is retreating to Japan to milk out a little bit more money before his career quietly fades out. While there we imagine him shooting a commercial for some whiskey, appearing on a whackey game show, and then meeting the pretty but neglected wife of a young phot ... More >>
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November 13, 2008
Cosplay’s Terrible Twos
You don’t have to be Gwen Stefani to party.
Blogs
February 28, 2008
Why Bother With Real-Life Singers...
You don’t have to be Gwen Stefani to party.
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May 10, 2007
Free Your Booty
And your mind will follow
News
March 16, 2006
Koi Crazy
It's expensive, exotic, hard to breed, and here
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May 12, 2005
Sumo Logic
It's expensive, exotic, hard to breed, and here
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January 8, 2004
This Week's Day by Day Picks
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August 21, 2003
This Week's Day by Day Picks
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Dining
August 16, 2001
Crouching Tilapia
Chung Hing Oriental Mart
Dining
May 24, 2001
So Good Shoji
Shoji Sushi
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March 9, 2000
Nippon All Around
Japan Week 2000
Music
December 23, 1999
Post-Pokémon Pop
Japan is the new capital of disposable tunes
Film
September 9, 1999
Staging a Crisis
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April 22, 1999
Turning Japanese
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February 27, 1997
Speaking Freely
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May 9, 1996
Presidents' Daze
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June 23, 1993
Violence Is Golden
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