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  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Miami Beach Misses Out on Hosting Miss USA

    ​Miss USA was hosted in Miami Beach for over decade between 1960 and 1971, but America's second most important beauty pageant won't be coming back to this year even after a strong push from the city's tourism and cultural development. Looks like we'll have to make do with all the non-competing you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    Mitt Romney Takes Slumlord Money While Newt Gingrinch Is Propped Up By Casino Under Federal Probe

    ​In the race for the White House, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich don't seem to have a problem taking money from corporate pirates accused of breaking the law to maximize their profits. Romney has collected at least $100,000 from a Miami-based investment fund that owns run down apartment buildings i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    A Printer That Can Print Cupcakes?

    ​Using a printer to bake cupcakes sounds as crazy as using a jigsaw to cut a meatloaf, but the technology is out there and could provide the answer to your laziness. One of the many techie-foodie goodies recently unveiled at the Consumer and Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the Imagine 3D printer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Lenny Kravitz Announces First US Tour in Five Years, (Funk) Rocks Miami Beach February 25

    ​Christmas came early indeed. According to a press release sent moments ago to Crossfade, Lenny Kravitz "is pleased to announce dates for his first American tour in five years!" Best of all, dude's got a gig in the Big Mango. The "nearly 20-city tour" kicks off at New York City's Radio City Mu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 11, 2011

    Delano Closing Blue Door Fish and the Florida Room

    Photo by Michael McElroyBye-bye, Blue Door Fish.​The Delano isn't keeping its food and beverage relaunch on the down-low, despite the fact its signature eatery got an overhaul barely a year ago. They'll close Blue Door Fish -- yes, the very place that won our Best Seafood on the Beach award t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Las Vegas Sands Looking Into Possibility of Rival Casino Plans in Downtown

    Las Vegas Sands, a casino resort company that counts Las Vegas's giant Venetian resort as its crown jewel, for years has been trying to butter up the Florida Legislature to allow gambling. The company was none too pleased when arch-rival Genting came into downtown Miami and announced a massive ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2011

    Serendipity 3 Plans To Open In South Beach

    Serendipity 3 plans to bring its over-the-top treats to SoBe.​Iconic Manhattan ice cream restaurant and celebrity hotspot Serendipity 3 plans to open in South Beach, bringing Frrrozen Hot Chocolate and sundaes priced like mortgage payments to the rich and beautiful of South Florida.Serendipity 3 h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    Couple Commits Suicide Outside Florida Church They Married in 40 Years Ago

    via Daily Mail​Forty years ago, Patricia and Bruce Wright promised to love each other until death do them part at the Friendship United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. In a tragic tale, the couple, who had most recently lived in Las Vegas, returned to the church on Sunday and killed them ... More >>

  • News

    July 7, 2011

    Trying to bet on Jack McKeon's mortality

    via Daily Mail​Forty years ago, Patricia and Bruce Wright promised to love each other until death do them part at the Friendship United Methodist Church in Punta Gorda, Florida. In a tragic tale, the couple, who had most recently lived in Las Vegas, returned to the church on Sunday and killed them ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Acqua to Close at Four Seasons; Last Brunch This Sunday

    Last oink this Sunday ​Acqua will be serving a "Farewell Brunch" at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami this Sunday, July 14. It's your last chance to indulge in the expansive buffet that includes a whole roasted pig, a sprawling raw bar, and a dessert display overflowing with 30-plus types of mini ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    Did LeBron James Spend $171,000 at a Las Vegas Nightclub?

    ​Hot on the hells of an alleged $189,000 receipt racked up during a Cinco de Mayo party at the Tryst nightclub in the Wynn resort in Las Vegas comes rumors that LeBron James once racked up an even bigger bill at XS, one of the Wynn's other nightclub. $171,973 to be exact, and that's before a tip, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    Epicure for The Exorcist

    Love Bites is a regular column on Short Order. Find other installments here.In any relationship, there comes a time when one half of a couple is victimized for a few low-down, embarrassing, horrific, pitiful, flat-out disgusting days. You just want to die. Some people call it the flu. I call it The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Las Vegas Nightlife Superior to Miami's, Says Las Vegas Weekly

    Welcome to Las Vegas, the supposed EDM capital of the United States.​Maybe it's the heat that has Las Vegas Weekly's Sarah Gianetto claiming that Las Vegas' nightlife scene is vastly superior to Miami's.Excuse us. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Oh, sweet baby Jesus. We haven't read something that fun ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 18, 2010

    High-Class Gluttony

    Welcome to Las Vegas, the supposed EDM capital of the United States.​Maybe it's the heat that has Las Vegas Weekly's Sarah Gianetto claiming that Las Vegas' nightlife scene is vastly superior to Miami's.Excuse us. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! Oh, sweet baby Jesus. We haven't read something that fun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant's Most Ordered Dish

    Courtesy of Stacia Schacherer/RA Sushi Bar & RestaurantRA's Viva Las Vegas Roll​RA Sushi Bar of South Miami claims its Viva Las Vegas Roll as its most ordered plate. With such a variety of colors, textures, and tastes (Kani Kama Crab, Sliced Lotus Root), RA Sushi Bar is able to deliver the Str ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    944 Magazine Files for Bankruptcy; Publishes Listacle About How Sexy Chapter 11 Is

    Lady Gaga on a recent cover of 944​944 Media basically publishes the same magazine in ten different cities, tweaks them a bit, and calls them local editions -- one of which is distributed here in Miami. Now the company has filed for bankruptcy, though the company plans to keep publishing."The whol ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2010

    Rumors: Miami Clubs Won't Host Chris Brown's Birthday Party

    ​Chris Brown isn't even 21 and he's already seen his career go down the drain. That's what happens when you let your fists do the thinking and get convicted of assaulting your now ex-girlfriend and one of the biggest recording stars in the world.Page Six reports today that Breezy is having a hard ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 10, 2010

    Happy Hour Hunt: RA Sushi

    The Place: RA Sushi5829 SW 73rd Street, South Miami305-341-0092/ rasushi.com ​ The Hours: Monday-Saturday from 3-7 p.m. and Sunday from 8-11 p.m.The Deal: RA offers a lot of options, including half off thirteen different sushi rolls and fifteen appetizers. Drink specials include $1 Sake, $2 Buds, ... More >>

  • News

    February 18, 2010

    The Stripper Mobile rolled into Miami Super Bowl weekend, and no one noticed

    The Place: RA Sushi5829 SW 73rd Street, South Miami305-341-0092/ rasushi.com ​ The Hours: Monday-Saturday from 3-7 p.m. and Sunday from 8-11 p.m.The Deal: RA offers a lot of options, including half off thirteen different sushi rolls and fifteen appetizers. Drink specials include $1 Sake, $2 Buds, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2010

    Video: Peek Inside the Stripper Mobile, Where It's Safe to Say Nobody Is Reading Nietzsche

    This week, New Times plays the role of the roadie in a story about a bus full of jiggling ladies called the Stripper Mobile. Part obnoxious stunt, part genius advertising gimmick, the contraption was booted from Las Vegas and shut down in New Orleans. Inside is a hotbox of sex, drama, and tricks of ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2010

    Magic Wands and Dirty Jokes

    This week, New Times plays the role of the roadie in a story about a bus full of jiggling ladies called the Stripper Mobile. Part obnoxious stunt, part genius advertising gimmick, the contraption was booted from Las Vegas and shut down in New Orleans. Inside is a hotbox of sex, drama, and tricks of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2010

    Meet and Tweet at SUSHISAMBA

    SUSHISAMBA dromo is hosting the first nationwide "meet and tweet" -- aka Tweet Up -- next Wednesday, January 20, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. This informal social event will allow folks who usually only tweet among themselves to actually meet and mingle in the flesh. Wow -- radical idea! The virtual fun g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    News Roundup: Gonzalez Makes a Deal, Timoney Feels Good

    Commissioner Angel Gonzalez will resign Friday as part of an agreement with prosecutors, after setting his daughter up with a no-show job. He'll now face only misdemeanor charges. [CBS4]In his first public comments since resigning, John Timoney says he's pleased and proud with the job he's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2009

    Joey Chestnut Eats 50 Martorano Meatballs To Win Championship

    Young American makes $1,500 for all the balls he put in his mouth. Meatballs that is.World champion professional competitive eater Joey Chestnut has just won the first ever Martorano's Masters Meatball Eating Competition in Las Vegas.Steve Martorano is a South Florida restaurateur with a namesake j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    Miami Food Rankings for Travel Leisure America's Favorite Cities Poll

    Image via travelandleisure.com​America's Favorite Cities is an annual Travel Leisure reader's poll. The 2009 results are in and Miami is ranked number one for hottest people and number 29 (out of 30) for intelligent ones. As far as food and dining goes, we ranked eighth for Big Name Restaurants, s ... More >>

  • Music

    October 1, 2009

    The Killers' Day & Age tour hits the American Airlines Arena

    Image via travelandleisure.com​America's Favorite Cities is an annual Travel Leisure reader's poll. The 2009 results are in and Miami is ranked number one for hottest people and number 29 (out of 30) for intelligent ones. As far as food and dining goes, we ranked eighth for Big Name Restaurants, s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Slot Machines at Our Airport?

    via Iotea's flickrSometimes Miami-Dade County Hall reminds me of that guy who's always dreaming up wacky get-rich-quick schemes and shady money-making ideas ("Dude, I just bought that book from the guy who wears question-mark-print suits..." "If I hit up every sperm bank in the tri-county area once ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Hooray? Miami Named 7th Sweatiest City of All Time

    It is summer in Miami, and you're either wet because of the rain or because the humidity and heat have conspired to drench you in sweat. Which means right now deodorant is your best friend. Well Old Spice has gone ahead and named the top 20 "Sweatiest Cities of All Time" in America, and we ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Living Legend Tom Jones to play the Fillmore Miami Beach on April 25

    via www.tomjones.comYou'd be hard pressed to find a human being on the planet with more "cool" than Tom Jones. Countless hip hop artists claim to have the lock-down on the swagger, but each of them must bow their heads in reverence to Mr. Jones. There's not a person alive who can be mentioned in th ... More >>

  • Music

    January 22, 2009

    Celine Dion

    via www.tomjones.comYou'd be hard pressed to find a human being on the planet with more "cool" than Tom Jones. Countless hip hop artists claim to have the lock-down on the swagger, but each of them must bow their heads in reverence to Mr. Jones. There's not a person alive who can be mentioned in th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 23, 2008

    The Gamblers

    The Miami Poker Society knows when to hold ’em.

  • Calendar

    September 11, 2008

    Under the Influence

    Mike will Mesmer“Eyes” you at the Improv.

  • Music

    August 28, 2008

    Roger Sanchez

    Mike will Mesmer“Eyes” you at the Improv.

  • Calendar

    November 1, 2007

    Cirque du Homestead

    No lions, tigers, or bears. Plenty of “oh my!”

  • Calendar

    September 6, 2007

    Raise the Roof, Pass the Dramamine

    No lions, tigers, or bears. Plenty of “oh my!”

  • Calendar

    September 6, 2007

    Shake What Your Mama Gave Ya

    Aspiring dancers have been “Waiting for Tonight” forever

  • Calendar

    March 22, 2007

    Your Epidermis is Showing

    You need to moisturize your situation

  • Calendar

    March 1, 2007

    A Swish Best Served Cold

    Will the Heat get sweet revenge?

  • Music

    February 2, 2006

    Planeside

    Will the Heat get sweet revenge?

  • Music

    May 15, 2003

    Baby Anne

    Mixed Live: Las Vegas (Moonshine)

  • News

    August 1, 2002

    Requiem for a Lightweight Nightclub

    Billboardlive is still blaming Sept. 11 for its many troubles

  • Dining

    June 13, 2002

    Going, Going, Gone

    China Grill dismantles its empire

  • Film

    April 26, 2001

    Not Leaving Las Vegas

    A fresh debut from a young director, though the scene needs changing

  • Dining

    August 26, 1999
  • News

    October 19, 1995

    Havana Does Not Believe in Tears

    Prize-winning author Roberto Uria landed in hot water in Cuba. Granted refugee status in the U.S., he must now sink or swim.

  • News

    March 30, 1995

    When the Chips Are Down

    Prize-winning author Roberto Uria landed in hot water in Cuba. Granted refugee status in the U.S., he must now sink or swim.

  • Dining

    December 30, 1992

    Chain, Chain, Chain

    Prize-winning author Roberto Uria landed in hot water in Cuba. Granted refugee status in the U.S., he must now sink or swim.

  • Film

    July 22, 1992

    Adam's Crib

    Prize-winning author Roberto Uria landed in hot water in Cuba. Granted refugee status in the U.S., he must now sink or swim.

  • Film

    December 18, 1991

    Kiss Me Deadly

    Prize-winning author Roberto Uria landed in hot water in Cuba. Granted refugee status in the U.S., he must now sink or swim.

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