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Las Vegas

  • News

    May 10, 2012
  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Serendipity 3's Cocktails: Penis-Shaped Candy, Warhol, and Now Miami

    Serendipity 3 has long been known as the ice cream parlor to the stars.  The decadent restaurant was opened in 1954 in a New York City brownstone and quickly became the place to see, be seen and eat ice cream.  Andy Warhol traded art for food, Jackie Kennedy Onassis tried (unsuccessfully) ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    Def Leppard Announce Summer Tour with Poison, 1.8 Million People Are Thrilled

    WTF, 1.8 Million people "like" Def Leppard on Facebook? And holy shit, another 800,000 dig Poison? No wonder these two glam metal giants are hitting the road together again; it'll be the biggest tour ever! That's right, MILFS, "Great Britain's premiere arena rock band" and Rock of Love heartth ... More >>

  • News

    March 1, 2012

    Online poker players want justice after feds crush $2.5 billion industry

    WTF, 1.8 Million people "like" Def Leppard on Facebook? And holy shit, another 800,000 dig Poison? No wonder these two glam metal giants are hitting the road together again; it'll be the biggest tour ever! That's right, MILFS, "Great Britain's premiere arena rock band" and Rock of Love heartth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Casino Bill Dies in Florida House

    ​If you were a betting man, hopefully you were betting that a bill to bring three full-service, Las Vegas-style casinos to South Florida wouldn't pass this year. You'd be cashing in right now.The bill has died in the Florida House, after Rep. Erik Fresen, the Republican from Miami who is sponsorin ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 8, 2011
  • Blogs

    November 11, 2011

    Pitbull and Marc Anthony Make It Rain at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards

    ​The average rainfall in Las Vegas is about 4.5 inches a year, the equivalent of an average afternoon in Miami. However, that number doubles when Marc Anthony and Pitbull team up for a performance at the 12th Annual Latin Grammy Awards show. During last night's telecast, those two bros performed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    Co-Owner Matthew Glazier Dishes on Kane Steakhouse Changes

    Photo by Laine Doss​What was the impetus behind the departure of executive chef Daniel Ganem from Kane Steakhouse in South Beach? Matthew Glazier, president of The Glazier Group and co-owner of Kane, candidly told Short Order, "We weren't happy with what was coming out of the kitchen. We saw the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 16, 2011

    Jay-Z and Kanye Announce The Throne Tour Stop in Miami November 15

    ​There's no doubt that Jay-Z -- even as hip-hop's retired-unretired elder statesman -- still balls like the best of 'em. Just last night Hova was makin' it rain at the Fountainebleau's LIV in Miami Beach, dropping more $100,000 on a single bottle of champagne in celebration of the release of his n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Latin Recording Academy Announces the Late Joe Arroyo as Special Awards Recipient

    ​The Latin Recording Academy announced its intended special awards recipients for this year's ceremonies yesterday. And late salsa heavyweight Joe Arroyo was among those named to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The announcement came just hours after Arroyo's wife, in a call to Colo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Trying to Bet On Marlins Manager Jack McKeon Living Through The Season

    McKeon managing the Wilson Tobs during the Kennedy administration.​The Florida Marlins. Man. What a June. A streak of 19 losses in 20 games, an entire starting lineup batting below .280 for the month, a drop to dead last in the majors for runs scored. Oh, and the manager was replaced by a guy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Chris Bosh's Bachelor Party Had Guns and Magic, But No James and Wade

    ​Despite the fact he may have already gotten legally married, Chris Bosh is officially walking down the aisle with Adrienne Williams next month. Like any respectable sports star, Bosh had to have one hell of a bachelor party. A four-day trip to Las Vegas that Bosh dubbed "The Hangover 3" included ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2011

    Punch Drunk-Glove

    ​Despite the fact he may have already gotten legally married, Chris Bosh is officially walking down the aisle with Adrienne Williams next month. Like any respectable sports star, Bosh had to have one hell of a bachelor party. A four-day trip to Las Vegas that Bosh dubbed "The Hangover 3" included ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 28, 2011

    Amateur Ambush

    ​Despite the fact he may have already gotten legally married, Chris Bosh is officially walking down the aisle with Adrienne Williams next month. Like any respectable sports star, Bosh had to have one hell of a bachelor party. A four-day trip to Las Vegas that Bosh dubbed "The Hangover 3" included ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Astari Nite Inks New Management Deal and a Slot on Ultra Music Festival

    ​Local post-punkers Astari Nite may not have been playing an overload of shows within the county's borders lately. But that doesn't mean they've been quiet. Instead, the foursome's been gigging frequently through the rest of South Florida, most recently at Respectable's annual New Year's shebang ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2010

    Five Miami Neighborhoods Make List of Top 50 Most Popular New Year's Eve Destinations

    Ok, I was looking for an excuse to use this picture, and if you don't get it, I am/feel sorry.​Sorry, Miami. Las Vegas and New York are still America's favorite New Year's Eve destinations (at least for Americans who like making cheap hotel reservations online), but a list put out by Priceline.com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Latin Grammy Street Party Comes to Miami This Sunday

    ​The Latin Grammys are right around the corner once again with this year's big show set for Thursday, November 11 in Las Vegas. And while you might not make it out to Sin City for all that catch the action as Vegas fills up with nominees and top acts -- including Camila, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis G ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Tell It on the Mountain

    ​The Latin Grammys are right around the corner once again with this year's big show set for Thursday, November 11 in Las Vegas. And while you might not make it out to Sin City for all that catch the action as Vegas fills up with nominees and top acts -- including Camila, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis G ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Soul Clap vs. PLOT Showcase

    ​The Latin Grammys are right around the corner once again with this year's big show set for Thursday, November 11 in Las Vegas. And while you might not make it out to Sin City for all that catch the action as Vegas fills up with nominees and top acts -- including Camila, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis G ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    Roger Sanchez

    ​The Latin Grammys are right around the corner once again with this year's big show set for Thursday, November 11 in Las Vegas. And while you might not make it out to Sin City for all that catch the action as Vegas fills up with nominees and top acts -- including Camila, Jorge Drexler, Juan Luis G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    Fontainebleau Miami Hasn't Made a Loan Payment Since September, Looking to Restructure Debt

    ​The owners of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach borrowed about $620 million to complete its recent $1 billion makeover, but according to Business Week, they haven't made payments on any of the loans since September. Now BW says they're offering a restructuring plan to lenders. Yes, yet another Miami ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Shauna Sands' Unspeakable Acts of Z-List Celeb Sex Caught on Tape in Miami

    Ivia Flickr​'m not sure why Shauna Sands is a celebrity. Maybe it's for her breakthrough role as Stripper #1 in a 2004 episode of Las Vegas, or perhaps as Jacuzzi Woman in the shamefully overlooked masterpiece Succubus: Hell Bent. Or maybe it's because she is the first woman to successfully have l ... More >>

  • Music

    October 1, 2009

    Miguel Migs

    Ivia Flickr​'m not sure why Shauna Sands is a celebrity. Maybe it's for her breakthrough role as Stripper #1 in a 2004 episode of Las Vegas, or perhaps as Jacuzzi Woman in the shamefully overlooked masterpiece Succubus: Hell Bent. Or maybe it's because she is the first woman to successfully have l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    Miami International Airport Requests Proposals for 5 New Food and Beverage Locations

    via miami-airport.comclick for fullsize​Las Vegas airport has slot machines, Idaho airport more than likely sells poptato sacks, California airports might as well sell weed in their vending machines. Miami International Airport has something they don't. Cuban coffee, La Carreta style.Now, the coun ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2009

    Mediterranean Motown

    via miami-airport.comclick for fullsize​Las Vegas airport has slot machines, Idaho airport more than likely sells poptato sacks, California airports might as well sell weed in their vending machines. Miami International Airport has something they don't. Cuban coffee, La Carreta style.Now, the coun ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Delicious, Delicious Sexism

    via miami-airport.comclick for fullsize​Las Vegas airport has slot machines, Idaho airport more than likely sells poptato sacks, California airports might as well sell weed in their vending machines. Miami International Airport has something they don't. Cuban coffee, La Carreta style.Now, the coun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    News Roundup

    LocalOnce-great writer visits once-great newsroom. [Herald]The death of two infants in March at Miami Children's Hospital is being blamed on bad plumbing that spread a virus. [NBCMiami]More poll numbers confirm what everyone knows: There is a snowball's chance in Hell that Marco Rubio is going to wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2009

    The Cab Playing Culture Room August 1

    Indie Pop Rockers The Cab have announced an August 1st show at Culture Room. You might not have heard of The Cab quite yet (unless you play Rock Band 2), but that's probably going to change. They've recently signed to Decaydance Records, aka Fall Out Boy's Pete Pentz's label. With the pop-punk super ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2009

    New Era of Reponsibility Means Less Corporate Tourism For Miami

    The Fairmont won't be hosting any hedonistic hedge funders come March. Miami is generally seen as a vacation destination. A nice place to relax, get a tan, go out, play some golf and indulge in other hedonistic pursuits. Generally this has been a huge benefit in attracting corporate events, but not ... More >>

  • News

    January 1, 2009

    The Best Movies of 2008

    Gasp! A couple of Hollywood blockbusters made the cut.

  • Calendar

    August 7, 2008

    What Happens in Seminole, Stays in Seminole

    Gasp! A couple of Hollywood blockbusters made the cut.

  • News

    August 7, 2008

    Pro Poker Hurts

    It's not all glitz and glory at the table.

  • Music

    December 6, 2007

    Musab

    Slicks Box (Hiero Imperium)

  • Music

    September 20, 2007

    Escape the Fate

    Slicks Box (Hiero Imperium)

  • Calendar

    September 13, 2007

    I Get Money

    Who wants to be a billionaire? Oh, everyone

  • Calendar

    August 9, 2007

    Laugh or Die

    Vote for the funniest at the Improv

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2006

    Move Me, Baby, One More Time

    Vote for the funniest at the Improv

  • Dining

    January 20, 2005

    Costa Marred

    Vote for the funniest at the Improv

  • Calendar

    June 3, 2004

    Turning Tricks

    Hocus-pocus from a new duo

  • Film

    January 8, 2004

    Lucky in Love

    The Cooler, somewhat unbelievably, asks us to swallow a Las Vegas fairy tale

  • Calendar

    November 13, 2003

    Talking Dead

    Historic graveyard tells Miami tale

  • Calendar

    January 10, 2002

    Movie Days

    Back to vaudeville and the glory days of cinema at the Gusman Center

  • Calendar

    December 6, 2001

    Viva Ann-Margret

    The famous Swede kicks it up for Whorehouse

  • Music

    July 19, 2001

    Shake Summer Vacation

    Cowboy kicks on Route 66

  • City Life

    May 11, 2000

    Best Bard

    Campbell McGrath

  • Film

    June 17, 1999

    Leaving Mike Figgis

    Campbell McGrath

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    King of Clubs

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • Film

    June 15, 1995

    Truckin' and Suckin' (Blood)

    Club Tropigala's heritage dates back to nineteenth-century Cuba, but when the curtain rises, this could only be Miami

  • News

    March 30, 1995

    Flush With Success

    When do five cards mean millions of dollars? When you're playing in the World Series of Poker. Just ask one of the year's finalists, North Miami Beach's John Spadavecchia.

  • News

    February 2, 1995

    Swelter 42

    When do five cards mean millions of dollars? When you're playing in the World Series of Poker. Just ask one of the year's finalists, North Miami Beach's John Spadavecchia.

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