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Labor Day

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Memorial Day Weekend in Miami: Try These James Beard-Certified Dishes

    Rain is forecast this Memorial Day weekend, so you might want to rethink those beach plans. Have a wonderful meal at one of Miami's best restaurants.As an incentive, seven Miami establishments are participating in Serving Up James Beard. Participating restaurants feature a signature dish, with one d ... More >>

  • Music

    May 10, 2012

    Ne-Yo at Fontainebleau Miami Beach May 11

    Rain is forecast this Memorial Day weekend, so you might want to rethink those beach plans. Have a wonderful meal at one of Miami's best restaurants.As an incentive, seven Miami establishments are participating in Serving Up James Beard. Participating restaurants feature a signature dish, with one d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2012

    Great Find: Winter White Skinnies at Nikki's Beachhouse Boutique

    ​Miami may be one of the vainest cities in the country -- but at least we look good doing it. In that spirit, we're indulging our love of the superficial by spotlighting fashion finds in the 305.The Find: A pair of white skinnies with an exposed zipper peeping out of the pocket. Billed as "dress p ... More >>

  • Music

    November 24, 2011

    BleauLive Presents Ricky Martin at Fontainebleau Miami Beach November 24 to 27

    ​Miami may be one of the vainest cities in the country -- but at least we look good doing it. In that spirit, we're indulging our love of the superficial by spotlighting fashion finds in the 305.The Find: A pair of white skinnies with an exposed zipper peeping out of the pocket. Billed as "dress p ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2011

    Winter Whiteout

    ​Miami may be one of the vainest cities in the country -- but at least we look good doing it. In that spirit, we're indulging our love of the superficial by spotlighting fashion finds in the 305.The Find: A pair of white skinnies with an exposed zipper peeping out of the pocket. Billed as "dress p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Disney Visitors Stuck on Pirates of the Caribbean Ride for Two Hours

    ​Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me. Oh sure, an occasional ride on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disney World is fun, but imagine having ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2011

    Miami Hurricanes Fall to Renaissance Fair Jesters

    ​Never mind the embarrassment caused by the Nevin Shapiro scandal. Forget the suspensions. Put aside the looming thoughts of further NCAA sanctions. Let us be glad as Miami Hurricane fans that our team will never, ever face the humility of taking to the field dressed in something either looking li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2011

    Miami Hurricanes vs. Maryland Terrapins: Well, It Could Be Worse

    ​As we all know college football is purely an amateur sport. The kind of mere amateur sport, of course, where a broadcast powerhouse can look at its TV schedule, realize it has a Labor Day hole, and coerce a team that historically guarantees good ratings to change its schedule so everyone can make ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2011

    Easy Vegan Barbecue: A Labor (Day) of Love

    Camille LambThis Labor Day, leave the killin', keep the grillin'.​Labor Day, the holiday with the name that never fails to confuse scads of recent immigrants, is upon us yet again. So kick off your shoes, enjoy not working, and celebrate.If you're a human, that is. For cows, chickens and pigs ever ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Electric Pickle Closed for Labor Day Weekend by Fire Department; Moves Guy Gerber, James Holden, Reboot to Cafeina

    ​Yesterday afternoon, we here at Crossfade got word that DJ Benton Galgay's Eclectic Electric party with Möthersky and Snakehole (originally scheduled for last night) was going to be postponed till October. Why? The Electric Pickle had been suddenly (though temporarily) shut down by the City of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Pay $399 to Spend Labor Day With Pitbull, Gettin' Drunk Off Voli Vodka at Fontainebleau

    Buy a night with Pit.​Ever fantasized about hiring Pitbull to be your friend for a weekend? Well, dreams come true! And all you gotta do is pay $399 per night. If your holiday weekend is still a giant gaping three-day block of nothing, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach is offering three very special ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    Happy Belated B-Day, Gloria Estefan! Crossfade Writes a Love Note to Our Favorite Cubanita

    We love you, Gloria.​Dear Gloria, Mama, que pena. We forgot your birthday, and that's unforgivable. And can you believe we even set a reminder on our iPhone? Anyhow, we were shocked to learn you turned 54 yesterday. You still look like that sexy Cubanita from the "Dr. Beat" video. In fact, we th ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2011

    Finnegan's Music Festival at Finnegan's River September 2

    We love you, Gloria.​Dear Gloria, Mama, que pena. We forgot your birthday, and that's unforgivable. And can you believe we even set a reminder on our iPhone? Anyhow, we were shocked to learn you turned 54 yesterday. You still look like that sexy Cubanita from the "Dr. Beat" video. In fact, we th ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2011

    Miami's best Labor Day 2011 parties: Young Money, Uncle Luke, Gucci Mane, and the King of Diamonds

    We love you, Gloria.​Dear Gloria, Mama, que pena. We forgot your birthday, and that's unforgivable. And can you believe we even set a reminder on our iPhone? Anyhow, we were shocked to learn you turned 54 yesterday. You still look like that sexy Cubanita from the "Dr. Beat" video. In fact, we th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Spencer Whipple Is the Canes' First String QB Heading Into Spring Training

    So everyone expected a big quarterback controversy for the Hurricanes this off-season between rising senior Jacory Harris and sophomore Stephen Morris. Well, Al Golden released his spring training depth chart today, and the first-string quarterback as of right now is, uh, Spencer Whipple. Yes, the k ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2011

    Randy Shannon Declines Maryland's Offer

    ​With ESPN scheduling Miami's season opener against Maryland for its sweet Labor Day night spot, it seemed the drama would be that former Hurricanes head coach Randy Shannon would be on the opposite sideline coordinating the Terrapin's defense. Now, according to the Baltimore Sun though an agreeme ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Tea Party Group Sponsoring Presidential Primary Debate in Florida

    ​Last time around, presidential hopefuls of both parties came down to the University of Miami to participate in the nation's first primary debates broadcast in Spanish. In 2012, the Republicans will return to Florida for a primary debate, but this one is being sponsored by a group called the "Tea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    305 Live: Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, and Gil Green are BET Hip Hop Awards nominated, plus DJ Obscene, Pitbull, and more

    Photo by David "Dro" Rosario​This week BET announced the nominees for its annual Hip Hop Awards, which air on Tuesday October 12th and is hosted by the always hilarious Mike Epps. We had a few Miamians score some nominations, like usual suspects Rick Ross and DJ Khaled, each picking up four noms i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Miami's Own DJ Ideal Talks His Newly Released Andre 3000 Mixtape and Future Collaborations

    Photo via DJ Ideal​Last week we posted DJ Ideal's Andre Benjamin Is mixtape here on Crossfade, and the internet has responded to its release with overall praise. Perfectly crafted and executed, the mixtape has seemingly made all the Andre 3000 and Outkast fans realize how much they really miss tha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Photos: Labor Day Weekend at Louis, Grand Central, Electric Pickle, Mokai, and More

    Photo by Daniel De Las CasasSteve Aoki at Mansion Wednesday night.​If you aren't checking out Clubchaser.com, New Times' slutty alter-ego, you are missing out on the regular documentation of Miami's nightlife. Over the Labor Day weekend, our photographers caught all the action on both sides of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2010

    Labor Day Libations: Brambleberry Mash

    ​Fire up the grill...It's that time again, Labor Day is upon us. The last, long weekend of summer vacation marking the time that kids go back to school and it's time to get busy at work again. With hammies and ribs on the coals already, that distinct smell of burning embers wafts through the air a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Labor Day Bonus: Ten Recipes From Finalists in $100,000 Burger Contest

    Hey Burger Beast, how 'bout some blueberry mustard on that?​Sutter Home is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Build a Better Burger contest by holding its high-stakes burger cook-off on September 23, at Collins Park in South Beach. The prize money this year has doubled to $100,000 for the mos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    DJ Stevie J Talks About This Weekend's Festivities, Including a Free Show with Ne-Yo at Club Play Tonight

    Photo courtesy of FLFM/ Club PlayDj Stevie J with Diddy​DJ Stevie J first got his start with legendary Miami-based promoters Headliner Market Group, and he's still rolling along with them five years later. He's been at the the forefront of many of Miami's hottest parties over the past couple of ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Beer-Can Chicken Recipe for Labor Day

    via about.com​Have you ever made beer-can chicken? If you haven't, you're missing out on the juiciest grilled chicken you've ever tasted and on a few good laughs from looking at your bird perched atop a beer can on the grill. It's also incredibly easy to make, which makes it the perfect dish for t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    The Weekly Wrap-Up: Labor Day Weekend Edition

    Paula NiñoDaydreaming ...​Are you desperately waiting for the clock to strike five so you can get your Labor Day weekend on? Kill some time by reading what you missed this week on Short Order.Bring back the McRib!Looking for restaurants to try? How about Joumou, Sawadee or Gigi?We talk to the man ... More >>

  • Music

    September 2, 2010

    Club Space closing parties

    Paula NiñoDaydreaming ...​Are you desperately waiting for the clock to strike five so you can get your Labor Day weekend on? Kill some time by reading what you missed this week on Short Order.Bring back the McRib!Looking for restaurants to try? How about Joumou, Sawadee or Gigi?We talk to the man ... More >>

  • Music

    September 2, 2010

    Robbie Rivera rocks the Gansevoort

    Catch him poolside Sunday, September 5.

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2010

    Lil Jon Talks Chris Brown, Kicking Out That Labor Day Crunk

    ​When it comes to having a crunk-ass time, there are only a few people who really kill it. Maybe Jack Daniels? Perhaps David Hasselhoff? Another dude on that list is your boy Lil Jon (real name Jonathan Mortimer Smith -- who knew, right?). He's man who's never seen without his pimp cup and he's tu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Spam Allstars, Playing Alba Lounge This Friday

    ​Spam...it's not just for breakfast anymore. And, really, if ever you've eaten it, you know you're not missing much in the canned foods department. Spam for your ears, however, is a whole other ballgame. And this Friday, the new Sunny Isles boutique hotel Solé On the Ocean is serving it up hot at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Cookbook: Latin Chic Recipe For Labor Day

    ​Publishers don't generally send me cookbooks, but once in awhile one ends up in my mailbox. That's how I came upon Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass in 2005. The book, co-authored by Carolina Buia and Isabel C. Gonzalez, is bright with colors and photos, and stocked with all sorts of p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Marijuana Food and Drink To Heighten Your Day

    Now comes the news that the U.S. Senate has voted to double penalties for mixing controlled substances with sweets. It's still not a law yet. Short Order believes this is a pot o' shit. Not only is a food-inspired high cleaner and clearer, it lasts longer. According to The Marijuana Food Handbook "s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    STK Steak: DJ Obscene Dinner Tunes

    ​You're at STK Steakhouse on the Beach grooving to the music. The waiter brings out your bone-in rib steak, done medium rare, just the way you like it.  You sit down to dig in when you hear your favorite 80's tune and then you're on your feet again, dancing, the steak waiting for the music to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2010

    Bend It Like Langdon

    ​You're at STK Steakhouse on the Beach grooving to the music. The waiter brings out your bone-in rib steak, done medium rare, just the way you like it.  You sit down to dig in when you hear your favorite 80's tune and then you're on your feet again, dancing, the steak waiting for the music to ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 26, 2010

    Pork, Brew, and Blues

    ​You're at STK Steakhouse on the Beach grooving to the music. The waiter brings out your bone-in rib steak, done medium rare, just the way you like it.  You sit down to dig in when you hear your favorite 80's tune and then you're on your feet again, dancing, the steak waiting for the music to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Swedish House Mafia Bring Masquerade Motel to Miami October 30

    Two-thirds of the Swedish House Mafia: Steven Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso.​Perhaps the biggest name in dance music right now, the Swedish House Mafia (Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso) returns to Miami October 30 after headlining Ultra Music Festival back in March. The Masquerade M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2010

    Breaking: Club Space Closing Indefinitely After Labor Day Weekend

    ​Club Space will close its doors after Labor Day Weekend for renovations. The   infamous land of early - morning fist - pumping will be using the holiday weekend to host two "Closing Parties" before an indefinite hiatus. Space's web site announced the closing with a newspaper-style ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Electric Zoo Festival: Full Final Lineup Announced

    ​The Electric Zoo festival, which launched just last year, is New York City's somewhat latecoming answer to Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival and Miami's own Ultra -- better late than never, right? 2009's successful inaugural event at Randall's Island Park in Manhattan summoned over 26, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 10, 2009

    The Upward Dog

    ​The Electric Zoo festival, which launched just last year, is New York City's somewhat latecoming answer to Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival and Miami's own Ultra -- better late than never, right? 2009's successful inaugural event at Randall's Island Park in Manhattan summoned over 26, ... More >>

  • News

    September 3, 2009

    Work Stinks: Happy Labor Day!

    Clean up other people's bodily fluids and get stiffed. It's your freakin' job.

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Meet Us on the Sand

    Clean up other people's bodily fluids and get stiffed. It's your freakin' job.

  • Calendar

    August 28, 2008

    Laughs for the Working Stiff

    Because you deserve to cackle till your sides ache.

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    The Homeowner’s Last Hurrah

    If you can’t sell it, renovate it

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    Flights of Frugality

    Even the parrots got the day off today

  • Calendar

    April 19, 2007

    Not-yet-too-damn-Hotlanta

    The Braves visit while we’re still awake

  • Dining

    August 24, 2006

    South Miami Goes to Town

    Chef Stefano LaCava’s contemporary American menu is pop music for the palate

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2004

    Foreign Affairs

    Chef Stefano LaCava’s contemporary American menu is pop music for the palate

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