South Beach (Staten Island)

Swimmer's Body Washes Up on South Beach

Around 3 o'clock this morning, a group of friends went for a dip in the ocean off First Street on South Beach, but one member of the group didn't make it back to shore. He wasn't seen again until his body washed ashore a few blocks up the beach this morning.

Española Way Art Center Closing After 25 Years

Espanola Way Art Center to Close After Housing SoBe Artists for More Than 20 Years

For the past two decades, thousands of visitors wandering South Beach's lovely but touristy Española Way have stumbled into the 405 building expecting another shop hawking SoBe tchotchkes or white linen shirts. Instead, they've found an eclectic mix of local artists packed into floors of small stud ... More >>

Traffic Hell: Alton Road Reconstruction Begins Today

Remember the traffic nightmares a few years back when workers were tearing up and reconstructing a portion of Biscayne Boulevard through Omni and Midtown? Well, it's South Beach's turn now. The Florida Department of Transportation begin a 28-month project to refurbish Alton Road in South Beach today ... More >>

Tango Down

South Beach Named Best Beach on Earth for People Watching

South Beach may be a beautiful, expansive stretch of sand along the aqua waters of the Atlantic, but it really doesn't hold a candle to the hotties that come to sun beach on it. So its really no surprise that Travel Leisure has named South Beach as the best beach to people watch in the entire worl ... More >>

SET Miami Closing For Renovations, Returning in March as an "Intimate Nightclub Experience"

Mansion and Cameo may grab all the headlines, but the Opium Group's other megaclub SET was always about providing ultra-exclusivity and privacy to its VIP clientele. Like any other South Beach beauty, though, a little nip and tuck is needed every now and then to stay looking "fresh." So after giv ... More >>

Raleigh Hotel Sold for $55 Million, Huge Expansion Planned

South Beach's famous Raleigh Hotel has been sold for $55 million, and the new owners are already quite familiar with the area's hospitality industry. They own some of the Raleigh's rivals. Sam Nazarian, who just opened the SLS Hotel on the same block, and David Edelstein, owner of the W South Beach, ... More >>

Three Men Convicted In South Beach B-Girl Scam, One Acquitted

Three defendants involved in the bonkers South Beach scam that involved sending hot Eastern European girls out on the town to lure men to what were basically fake nightclubs only to charge ridiculous sums to their credit cars have been convicted by a jury today. A fourth was acquitted.See also:- Eas ... More >>

Barezzito Bringing Late Night Sushi, Music and Lots of Deals to South Beach

It's 4 a.m. You've just abandoned your spot in the VIP lounge at Cameo due to your increasingly vocal stomach. But other than Jerry's Deli or diner eats - what's a girl or guy to do for some good grub at this time of night morning? Read also: - Yardbird Named in Bon Appetit 's "50 Best New Restaur ... More >>

Girl Talk

Rokbar Miami Reopens on South Beach

Miami Ink's Ami James and Chris Nunez sell their stake in Love Hate Lounge on South Beach

Is Maison d'Azur Owner Trying Again In Eden South Beach Space?

Will owner of Maison d'Azur take over the burden -- er, garden of Eden? One of my most reliable sources, Strep Throat, has passed on word that Stephan Fortier, the man behind Maison d'Azur, is planning to move an upscale French/Med restaurant into the 23rd Street space formerly occupied by Eden ... More >>

Subway Cafe: Sandwiches Go Upscale in South Beach

Subway has come a long way from the lone Bridgeport, Connecticut sandwich shop that was opened by 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and partner Dr. Peter Buck in 1965.Today, the brand is the world's largest sandwich chain with over 34,000 locations worldwide. Now, they're is poised for the next step in worldw ... More >>

Man Arrested for Batman Theater Scare Says He Was Just Mad at Someone Texting Too Much

David Martin Escamillo, the man arrested this week for causing a panic during a screening of The Dark Knight Rises at the Regal cinema in South Beach, says he never intended to scare his fellow movie goers and was just angry at a man who was texting too much during the screening.

South Beach B-Girls Scam Artist Arrested at Miami International Airport

Also read "Eastern European B-Girls in SoBe Scam."It was perhaps the perfect South Beach scam. A ring of Eastern European men set up private "night clubs" and sent beautiful girls out on the town to bring in unsuspecting male tourists. Once inside, the victim's credit cards were charged exorbitant p ... More >>

W South Beach Condo Developer Sued by Four NFL Players

The W South Beach has to deal with four angry NFL players. The player have filed four separate lawsuits against the developers of the Residences at W South Beach. All four put down deposits on condos back in 2006 and 2007 but want that money back.

Villa Azur's Pricey Mediterranean Fare Is Fresh but Nothing Special

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Villa Azur: The Mediterranean Food Is Fresh but Nothing Special

Actor Olivier Martinez confirmed his engagement to Halle Berry at a promotional affair for Villa Azur, which he co-owns with French friends Michael Martin and Jean Philippe Bernard. Martinez has been called "the French Brad Pitt." Martin has been hosting nightlife parties at sundry South Beach clubs ... More >>

My Ceviche's Fresh Take on Seafood in South Beach

ESPN Viral Video Tells LeBron Haters to STFU

Everyone north of the Suwannee River has been hating on LeBron James and the Miami Heat since the former Cleveland Cavaliers star decided to "take [his] talents to South Beach." But last night, we shut those haters down. And to commemorate this awesome moment of b-ball glory, ESPN has made an equa ... More >>

Katsuya Brings West-Coast Style, Beautiful Sushi to SoBe

The SLS South Beach hotel has finally opened, bringing West Coast style and cool to South Beach. The SLS in Los Angeles is home to both the Bazaar by José Andrés and Katsuya.While much buzz has circulated around the Bazaar, Katsuya by Starck South Beach (its formal moniker) should not be overlooke ... More >>

Miami Beach Cop Punches Handcuffed Spring Breaker In the Face (Video)

The Miami Beach Police Department's brass probably winces anytime they hear the words "You Tube" these days. After this past year -- when their cops were caught on tape killing a Memorial Day Weekend visitor and speeding recklessly around South Beach -- amateur video is a recipe for MBPD heartburn.T ... More >>

South Beach Sexytime

Jelsomino Russian Karaoke Lounge Coming to South Beach (Video)

​For years Short Order has been saying the only thing that stands between South Beach and paradise was a really good karaoke lounge..possibly one that had live backup singers.Well, South Beach is closer to perfection because word has it that Russian-based Ginza Project is bringing its karaoke loun ... More >>

Parking at South Beach Wine & Food Fest Stinks; Maybe Worth It, Though

​There's a reason many Miami-Dade County residents avoid South Beach. Parking has become practically impossible. But if you do get caught in traffic, you can always pass the time, by observing the intriguing things tourists do in cars other than watching the road, such as: phone-a-friend, check te ... More >>

Laugh and Lose Weight

Coconut Grove Over South Beach? 50 Reasons That's Just Dumb

​As you may or may not know, Short Order is having a little Snackdown! Over the next few weeks, we will be pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods and pitting one against the other in an NCAA-bracket sort of tournament. The first entry, last Thursday, was Coconut Grove versus South Beach.Admittedly ... More >>

100 Montaditos South Beach Offers All Sandwiches For $1

All for $1.​Last week we noted the opening of 100 Montaditos at the corner of 15th Street and Washington Avenue in South Beach. Montaditos are sandwiches made on warm Spanish roll with various fillings of meats, cheeses, sauces and toppings. Some of the hundred sandwiches on the menu are always a ... More >>

Mariangel Bears Her Grill

​Fashion Breakdown: Floral dress from Urban Outfitters, striped shirt and jacket from Dolce & Gabbana, knee high socks from Flamingo Plaza, shoes from Aldo, glasses from a NY street stand, Dali earrings from e-Bay, piercing when she was 20 in South Beach, white gold grill (real) got it 6 years ... More >>

Melo the Dapper Cowboy

​Fashion Breakdown: Jean cowboy shirt from GAP, red tie is Van Heusen, fedora straw hat from Sean John, Levi's jeans, Aldo shoes, glasses bought at Urban Outfitters, piercings got them in South Beach, and hair done at Control Salon.

Ricochet Brings South Beach to Midtown

Courtesy of Ricochet​Ricochet Bar Lounge held its grand opening celebration Friday night, bringing Tommy Pooch and Alan Roth's South Beach sensibilities to the mainland. So how did the nightlife promoters tweak their formula for the Midtown crowd? Not much.The lounge's location just around the cor ... More >>

Amnesia Miami Makes Its Grand Return to South Beach Tomorrow

​If you haven't figured it out yet, the granddaddy of all South Beach clubs, Amnesia, is back. The nightclub, which first washed up on our shores in 1993, brought Andre and Gregory Boudou's brand of hedonism to Collins Avenue. But after five years, the space was cleared, making way for others to ... More >>

Right Nea Tha Beach

Bar-B-Que Beach Closes, Hogzilla Barbecue to Take Its Place

Lee KleinGuess this means no more Memphis Piggy.​The windows of Bar-B-Que Beach, the popular South Beach emporium of wood-smoked meats, are covered in somber brown paper. (Bar-B-Que Beach Two in North Miami folded a couple of years ago.) A posted sign thanks customers for their support through the ... More >>

Raleigh Hotel to Undergo $20-Million Makeover

​The Raleigh Hotel already has an air of unfussy chic that's unique in South Beach, but in this town everyone needs an occasional nip and tuck to stay looking good. Signaling yet another financial move to indicate tourism is back in business after a recession-blamed bump, the hotel has secured a $ ... More >>

Happy First Anniversary, LeBron, but We Might Need Some Marriage Counseling

​Happy first anniversary, LeBron James! It was exactly one year ago today when you got down on one knee sat on one seriously uncomfortable-looking wooden chair and announced before God and the entire ESPN-watching world your intention to enter an unholy union with Miami and our professional b ... More >>

South Beach Fireworks

A Controversy Involving NFL Players and Porn Stars Makes For The Best Press Release Of All Time

​We told you yesterday about the brouhaha over a flyer for what appeared to be an Exxxotica after-party featuring five not-very-famous NFL players at Club Play. The league is "investigating" a possible copyright infringement in the fact that the flyer used photos of the players in their team j ... More >>

Disco in Diapers

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Opens Tomorrow

One bagel please, hold the Larry.​Authentic bagels will finally be available in South Beach starting tomorrow, when The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. debuts at The Shops at Alton & Fifth in South Beach. The first 50 folks to show up at opening time -- 6 a.m. -- will receive six free b ... More >>

Drag, Art, and Sushi

Catch A Fire

Winter Party Beach Party 2011 at Lummus Park in South Beach, March 6

Photo by Ily GoyanesDJ Alyson Calagna.See the 25-photo Winter Party Beach Party slideshow.Winter Party Beach PartyWith DJ Charlmix and DJ Alyson CalagnaLummus Park, South BeachSunday, March 6, 2011Better Than: A #4 combo meal from Chick-Fil-A.The Winter Party Beach Party on 12th Street in South Beac ... More >>

Charlie Sheen, Red Mango Frozen Yogurt, and A Very Very Last Thought On SBWFF

​Red Mango Coming To South BeachThe all natural frozen yogurt store is moving into the Shops At Alton Road, lined up on Fifth Street along with Subway and upcoming Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company and Pizza Fusion. Here's how Red Mango is described on the website: "The only 100% all natural, ... More >>

Revisit China Grill For Date Night

​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter, here's a taste of what you're missing. Click here to subscribe.It may seem hard to believe now but there once was a time when cars had fins, when telephones had rotors and when China Grill was the hippest restaurant in South ... More >>

Tonight: The Alibi Celebrates One Year of Serving Greasy Late-Night Bites

Photo by Natalia MolinaThe Alibi's black board.​You're drunk and hungry. There is always Taco Bell, but even though you are an incoherent mess, you're still a foodie. So for you there is the Alibi, the small counter service inside South Beach's Lost Weekend. The menu features Philly cheese steaks, ... More >>

Indie Time

South Beach's New Gay Hotel Encourages You To Order Room Service Naked

​Few things in South Beach can be called exclusively straight, but there's always room for an unabashedly queer take on things. Enter Lords South Beach. It promises to be the only exclusively gay hotel in South Beach and is set for a soft opening on November 21. There's a few twists on traditional ... More >>