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  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    Miamians Are America's Biggest Hotel Kleptos: 52 Percent Say They've Stolen

    You do know that when you rent a hotel room that doesn't mean that the items in the room are yours for the taking, right? Well, if you're a Miamian, perhaps you don't, because a new survey conducted by Living Social claims that Miamians are the biggest hotel kleptos in America, with 52 percent of ou ... More >>

  • Music

    February 16, 2012

    Young Money Cash Money Billionaires at Mekka February 17

    You do know that when you rent a hotel room that doesn't mean that the items in the room are yours for the taking, right? Well, if you're a Miamian, perhaps you don't, because a new survey conducted by Living Social claims that Miamians are the biggest hotel kleptos in America, with 52 percent of ou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    Fact: Lil Wayne Isn't Actually a Billionaire

    ​Did you know that Young Money Cash Money Billionaire boss Lil Wayne isn't actually a billionaire? Well, homie ... It's true. Despite squashing his $5.6-million beef with the IRS, slanging 1.92 million copies of Tha Carter IV in this totally shitty economy, ranking among Billboard's Top Artists f ... More >>

  • News

    January 26, 2012

    Victoria Jackson's excellent Tea Party adventure

    ​Did you know that Young Money Cash Money Billionaire boss Lil Wayne isn't actually a billionaire? Well, homie ... It's true. Despite squashing his $5.6-million beef with the IRS, slanging 1.92 million copies of Tha Carter IV in this totally shitty economy, ranking among Billboard's Top Artists f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2012

    Gino: Tied Up Like Beyonce

    ​Fashion Breakdown: Shirt by Ralph Lauren; blazer by Discount Man, found at a thrift store; belt by Salvatore Ferragamo; black jeans by Levis; shoes are Versace for H&M; bow tie by Robot and Brucling ("these are the designers that made the bow tie Beyonce wore at her performance on Oprah"); ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 6, 2011

    Steve Jobs & Food

    Steve Jobs is not normally associated with food. You don't know where he goes to dinner, his favorite coffee shop, or find him on top chefs' lists. Surprisingly, aside from dramatically changing the entertainment and media industry, he's had the greatest effect on the food industry.

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2011

    Mos Def Challenges BET, Oprah, and Obama to Pay Tribute to Executed Prisoner Troy Davis

    Photo by Marta Xochilt Perez​On September 21, 2011, at 11:08 p.m. in Jackson, Georgia, a death row inmate named Troy Davis, convicted 20 years ago for the murder of off-duty Savannah policeman Mark MacPhail, was executed by lethal injection. For decades, though, Davis, his supporters, and many j ... More >>

  • Culture

    August 25, 2011

    So My Grandmother Died, Blah Blah Blah is Paul Tei's funny, trippy mind blast

    Photo by Marta Xochilt Perez​On September 21, 2011, at 11:08 p.m. in Jackson, Georgia, a death row inmate named Troy Davis, convicted 20 years ago for the murder of off-duty Savannah policeman Mark MacPhail, was executed by lethal injection. For decades, though, Davis, his supporters, and many j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    LeBron James is the 10th Most Powerful Celebrity in the World According to Forbes

    ​Forbes has tallied up the world's most powerful celebrities, and the Miami Heat's own LeBron James comes in at number three. Though he's not that most powerful athlete (Tiger Woods somehow still takes that one), he is the most powerful celebrity athlete from a team sport. Besides Woods, only A-li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Does Jay-Z's New Lifestyle Website Suck?

    via facebook.com/JayZ​Jay-Z, whom you might recall is Miami's most-wanted gangbanger, recently came to the realization that transitioning from an executive position in the music industry, owning a sports team, publishing a book, overseeing a clothing line, managing a bunch of clubs, and kicking it ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Rick Scott Owns the World's Ugliest Custom Cowboy Boots

    via The Buzz These boots were made for gawking. ​This isn't Texas, and no one really expects our governor to tramp around in cowboy boots. Maybe wearing the "official" Florida shoe, the flip-flop, would be appropriate, but cowboy boots? Well, it turns out Rick Scott has a thing for boots th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice Box Cafe

    As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2011

    Fisher Island Crooner

    As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice ... More >>

  • News

    December 9, 2010

    Five SoFla projects that have snorted our taxes

    As we count down to New Times' Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 85. Lemon Meringue Cake at Ice ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    De Niro's Ago Top Celebrity-Owned Miami Restaurant

    Creative Commons photo by Rayand Miami business owner Robert De Niro​To reach A-list celebrity status, there is a checklist: launch a cheesy perfume line, appear in an "accidental" photograph partying with Paris Hilton and two midgets covered in cocaine, and do an Oprah interview that brings every ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Cristina Thinks Univision Cancelled Her Because She's Too Old

    Back in August, when Univision announced it was ending the twenty-year run of Cristina Saralegui's popular Miami-based talk show, El Show de Cristina, it didn't seem there was any behind-the-scenes drama and that the host's departure was voluntary. Now with three weeks to go before the final episod ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 16, 2010

    Grinnin’ for Griffin

    Back in August, when Univision announced it was ending the twenty-year run of Cristina Saralegui's popular Miami-based talk show, El Show de Cristina, it didn't seem there was any behind-the-scenes drama and that the host's departure was voluntary. Now with three weeks to go before the final episod ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 26, 2010

    El Show de Cristina to End 20 Year Talk Show Run

    ​Cristina Saralegui, who is basically Cuban-American Oprah, is set to end her popular Miami-based Univision talk show, El Show de Cristina, on November 1 after a twenty-year run. Oh dear Lord, now all of those bored abuelas watch now?

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    Show Me Love

    ​Cristina Saralegui, who is basically Cuban-American Oprah, is set to end her popular Miami-based Univision talk show, El Show de Cristina, on November 1 after a twenty-year run. Oh dear Lord, now all of those bored abuelas watch now?

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Icebox Café Takes Off to Miami International Airport

    One of Icebox Cafe's amazing cakes. ​Oprah Winfrey has hailed Icebox Café's cakes as some of the best in the country. Now, travelers with a sweet tooth won't have to schlep to Lincoln Road for a slice of raspberry chocolate mousse. This fall, Icebox Café is opening a satellite location at Miami ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    Behind the Line: Gibraltar on Grove Isle

    photos by 305247.comOutside at Gibraltar on Biscayne Bay​Gibraltar on Grove Isle is one of the sexiest dinner joints in Miami. Set on a romantic island floating in Biscayne Bay just a stones throw from South Bayshore Drive, the location has seen more weddings than a Vegas chapel.Last Friday, Short ... More >>

  • Film

    December 10, 2009

    The Princess and the Frog: Disney's first black princess can't escape the ghetto

    photos by 305247.comOutside at Gibraltar on Biscayne Bay​Gibraltar on Grove Isle is one of the sexiest dinner joints in Miami. Set on a romantic island floating in Biscayne Bay just a stones throw from South Bayshore Drive, the location has seen more weddings than a Vegas chapel.Last Friday, Short ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 15, 2009

    Botequim Carioca brings gutsy, affordable Brazilian fare to downtown Miami

    photos by 305247.comOutside at Gibraltar on Biscayne Bay​Gibraltar on Grove Isle is one of the sexiest dinner joints in Miami. Set on a romantic island floating in Biscayne Bay just a stones throw from South Bayshore Drive, the location has seen more weddings than a Vegas chapel.Last Friday, Short ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2009

    Even Blagojevich Criticizes Crist's Senate Pick

    Rod Blagojevich criticizing anyone for making a shady appointment to a Senate seat is sort of like Kanye West chastising someone for awards-show misbehavior. But then again, egomaniacs aren't really that self-aware. Blago went on Fox and Friends this morning to pimp his upcoming book and argue ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    Top Ten Ways To Use or Sell the "Superfood" Acai Berry

    image via borderlys' flickr Ever since Oprah co-signed the supposed "super fruit" acai berry American shores have flooded with products counting it as an ingredient.The acai has been consumed in Central and South America, where it grows natively, since ancient times. Here are Short Order's top ten w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2009

    Last Day For Free Oprah Chicken

    Wanna crash your work computer? Today is the last day to download a coupon from Oprah's website that offers two pieces of grilled chicken, two sides and a biscuit from KFC as part of a new, supposedly healthier menu. Hey free food is free food and getting it is awesome, but if you wanna know more a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 5, 2009

    Miami's Got Class

    No, really. And it's for a good cause

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2008

    Made-Up Holocaust Tale Hurts the Children, Too

    Herman Rosenblat, a Miami Beach Holocaust survivor, has already made quite a mess of things. First there was the whole made-up tale of triumph in the face of tragedy. Rosenblat sold the world and every authority that matters (ahem, Oprah) on a story that, in hindsight, just seems pretty ridiculous: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2008

    Holocaust Memoirist Admits His Story is Fake

    Herman Rosenblat, the Miami Beach retiree and Holocaust survivor did indeed make up the amazing story that while being held in a concentration camp a young girl would throw apples to him over the fence which helped him survive, only to move to America years later and miraculously be set up on a b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 31, 2008

    Cyber Attacks on Say No 2 Website

    Herman Rosenblat, the Miami Beach retiree and Holocaust survivor did indeed make up the amazing story that while being held in a concentration camp a young girl would throw apples to him over the fence which helped him survive, only to move to America years later and miraculously be set up on a b ... More >>

  • News

    September 25, 2008

    Michael the Black Man Trashes Obama

    A former cult member crashed the UM rally.

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2008

    Magic City Kitty - Can A Guy Get Some Leather & Lace?

    A former cult member crashed the UM rally.

  • Calendar

    February 21, 2008

    Get Your Read On

    A former cult member crashed the UM rally.

  • Calendar

    January 10, 2008

    He’ll School You

    Rafe Esquith reveals the burning passion of teaching.

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2007

    Is Miami Suddenly Celebrity Starved?

    Rafe Esquith reveals the burning passion of teaching.

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2004

    Healing Harmonies

    Musician has salve for every sorrow

  • Calendar

    January 29, 2004

    The Long Run

    Marathon tests athletes

  • Calendar

    October 30, 2003

    The Write Stuff

    For two whole weeks Miami gets literate

  • Film

    December 12, 2002

    Beat It

    Only band fans need stand in the Drumline

  • Film

    July 4, 2002

    Bet on Black

    If there's a sure crowd-pleaser this summer, it's the fast-paced spectacle that is MIIB

  • Culture

    November 22, 2001

    Don’t Get Holidazed!

    Holiday Gift Guide 2001

  • News

    October 5, 1995

    Swelter 24

    Holiday Gift Guide 2001

  • News

    February 16, 1995

    20,000 Geezers Under the Sea?

    A promoter's tale of top-secret "euthanasia cruises" doesn't hold water

  • Film

    June 22, 1994

    Funny Fez

    A promoter's tale of top-secret "euthanasia cruises" doesn't hold water

  • Culture

    May 11, 1994

    The Ties That Blind

    A promoter's tale of top-secret "euthanasia cruises" doesn't hold water

  • News

    February 9, 1994

    Swelter 43

    A promoter's tale of top-secret "euthanasia cruises" doesn't hold water

  • News

    December 15, 1993

    Swelter 35

    A promoter's tale of top-secret "euthanasia cruises" doesn't hold water

  • News

    September 29, 1993

    Geraldo, Bloody, Geraldo!

    An oft-maligned talk-show host teams up with an oft-maligned state agency to produce a bit of TV magic

  • News

    March 31, 1993

    Transmission: Impossible

    How to land a radio talk show without even trying

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