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Chef Innocent Is Guilty (of False Advertising Online)

400 Reasons to Celebrate

Envy on the Coast, Live This Saturday at Culture Room

Chef Innocent Is Guilty (of False Advertising Online)

You're Too Single! Eat, Eat!

Tam

"Take What U Need" (Ecstatic Peace!)

Yes, The Mystery Chick from MTV's The City Did Go To UM

Laguna Beach was a vapid show I did not care to watch. It begat The Hills which is a vapid show I do not care to watch. Now, The Hills begat The City which is probably a vapid show I will not care to watch. But, what's this? Intrigue! Perhaps I was a college classmate The City's most mysterious new ... More >>

This Is Hell to Bring Long Island Hardcore to Ft. Lauderdale on Jan. 15 at Culture Room

Like a pissed-off, mistreated dog, Travis Reilly yelps, This is how downward spirals start. Then he growls, This is a convoluted attempt to find some source of hope. Later, he barks, This is the best and worst things will ever get. Reilly's Long Island-based hardcore outfit, This Is Hell, seems to k ... More >>

Down At the Hooch and Brooch

Imagine a string of saloons where the barstools are comfy, the conversation giddy, and the drinks are always free

Weiss Guys

Imagine a string of saloons where the barstools are comfy, the conversation giddy, and the drinks are always free

WMC Preview: Tony Touch at the Vagabond next Thursday

In the early 1990s, this bridge and tunnel boy from Long Island -- yours truly -- would wander over to the Tony Touch stand in the city to purchase his mixtapes that had the latest tracks mixed, scratched, and jacked for beats with different MCs rapping over instrumentals. 50 MCs was sooooooo so dop ... More >>

Indian Givers

They induced the best national acts to play in a small barroom, and now they're shutting down. Blame the owners. Blame the Beach. Blame yourself.

Brother Are Doin' It for Themselves

They induced the best national acts to play in a small barroom, and now they're shutting down. Blame the owners. Blame the Beach. Blame yourself.

No Canned Laughter

Simply real guffaws at the South Beach Comedy Festival

This Is Hell

Simply real guffaws at the South Beach Comedy Festival

DJ Theo

Simply real guffaws at the South Beach Comedy Festival

Shine On

Three shows that demand to be seen — long after Basel has left town.

Bottoms Up!

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Fourth Dimension

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Tom Laroc and Ron Luna

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Current Art Shows

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Current Art Shows

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Lifetime Trials

Take your bottle of vino out for a change

Side Dish

Choucroute month and menus with meaning

Ahoy Vey!

Buccaneers battle it out in Yiddish

Best Bartender

Debra Douglas

Good First Time Out

Judy Berlin

Screen Tests II

Judy Berlin

Fantastic Voyage

Judy Berlin

News of the Weird

Judy Berlin

Fish Out of Water

Judy Berlin

Swelter

Judy Berlin

These Jobs Only Kinda Blow

Judy Berlin

Last Night: Saves the Day and Alkaline Trio at Revolution

Saves the DaySaves the Day and Alkaline TrioWith Nightmare of YouSunday, May 10, 2009Revolution, Ft. LauderdaleBetter Than: Any of the crap under the misapplied "emo" rubric these daysThe Review:Any number of swoop-haired bands of the current Warped Tour generation may, perhaps, boast more Internet ... More >>

Man Up to Memorial Day

Saves the DaySaves the Day and Alkaline TrioWith Nightmare of YouSunday, May 10, 2009Revolution, Ft. LauderdaleBetter Than: Any of the crap under the misapplied "emo" rubric these daysThe Review:Any number of swoop-haired bands of the current Warped Tour generation may, perhaps, boast more Internet ... More >>

Theater’s Crystal Balls

Saves the DaySaves the Day and Alkaline TrioWith Nightmare of YouSunday, May 10, 2009Revolution, Ft. LauderdaleBetter Than: Any of the crap under the misapplied "emo" rubric these daysThe Review:Any number of swoop-haired bands of the current Warped Tour generation may, perhaps, boast more Internet ... More >>

Archive Diver - Fairmont Gardens Bar & Grille Lame Concept 1988

image via Miami New Times Archives week of August 17 - 23, 1988Crapmont Advert 1988​So a Long Island dentist and his wife decide to embark on the adventure of a life time, leave New York and open a restaurant on Miami Beach, "Right on Collins Avenue sweetheart!" Maybe that's how the Fairmont Garde ... More >>

New Joke City

image via Miami New Times Archives week of August 17 - 23, 1988Crapmont Advert 1988​So a Long Island dentist and his wife decide to embark on the adventure of a life time, leave New York and open a restaurant on Miami Beach, "Right on Collins Avenue sweetheart!" Maybe that's how the Fairmont Garde ... More >>

Tonight! Crime in Stereo at Talent Farm

Photo by Meghan McInnisIs this thing on?​After earning New York cred by joining hardcore stalwarts Kill Your Idols for a 2003 split release, Long Island's Crime in Stereo developed a scorching yet melodic brand of hardcore on its first two full-lengths. The band's third LP, 2007's Is Dead, put the ... More >>

Aventura's Cheesecake Factory on the Happy Hour Hunt

The Cheesecake Factory19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura 305-792-9696 / thecheesecakefactory.com​For most of the everyday folk (myself included), The Cheesecake Factory is the kind of place only enjoyed on special occasions. For me, it was the spot for a graduation dinner, a monumental birthday, or a ... More >>

Heat's Kenny Hasbrouck Was Charged with DWI After Drinking Two Long Island Iced Teas

via TeamMaine.org​Point guard Kenny Hasbrouck is the newest member of the Miami Heat, signing with them on  March 16th out of the developmental league, but he's already found himself in a drunk driving scandal. The charges date back to February 5th, before the Heat signed the former Siena Col ... More >>

As Tall as Lions

via TeamMaine.org​Point guard Kenny Hasbrouck is the newest member of the Miami Heat, signing with them on  March 16th out of the developmental league, but he's already found himself in a drunk driving scandal. The charges date back to February 5th, before the Heat signed the former Siena Col ... More >>

Around Town: Exxotica, Michael Franti, Wyclef Jean, Prefuse 73, and Major Lazer

​Is this the final cultural push before Miami goes silent for the Summer? This weekend has a series of multi-day events that will leave you scrambling to decide what to do. There's a porn expo, Haitian music fest, Mexican film festival, hip-hop conference, lesbian beach parties, and the opening we ... More >>

Jersey Shore Damage Report: The Guidos Come to Town

via MTV​Just a few months ago everything was right in the world. South Beach was home to its own particular brand of party trash, and the world's most famous guidos and guidettes were in their native Long Island/Statan Island/Rhode Island settings. Then MTV shook everything up and decided to set S ... More >>

Hug It Out, Bitch

Take it to the club at Entourage Thursdays

Ten Weird Vodkas: From Root Beer to Bacon and Bubble Gum

Raspberry, pink grapefruit, bubble gum and now "wild cherri" will be joining the flavored vodka market. Vodka withs something odd mixed in reminds us of the steak and potatoes ice cream we once chowed on in a little mountain place in Venezuela. But that's a story for another day. When you add someth ... More >>

Experimenting With Pastry Chef Vincent Pantoliano of Meat Market

​It's 3:30 on a Wednesday afternoon and Vincent Pantoliano, executive pastry Chef at Meat Market, is in the kitchen experimenting with different ingredients and techniques. He wants to get the right textures and flavors. He often comes in early so there's extra time to "play" in the kitchen.This a ... More >>

Ten Perfect Cocktails For Getting Slutty Halloween Characters in the Sack

photo by Ivon David RojasShe doesn't look too happy about her costume...maybe it's because her cup is empty? No, the other cup. ​So, I don't particularly care for the word slut, but seriously ladies, most of the stuff you are wearing as a "costume" is really just naughty lingerie meant for the bed ... More >>

Twin Sister Invades Bardot on December 15

Facebook​About a month and a half before Twin Sister packs its dreamy indie-pop into a van and treks across the United States for a 22-city tour, the Long Island quintet figured a stop at Midtown Miami's Bardot would be a fitting warmup. Scheduled for December 15, this show is part of Bardot's L ... More >>

Twin Sister at Bardot December 15

Facebook​About a month and a half before Twin Sister packs its dreamy indie-pop into a van and treks across the United States for a 22-city tour, the Long Island quintet figured a stop at Midtown Miami's Bardot would be a fitting warmup. Scheduled for December 15, this show is part of Bardot's L ... More >>