Subject: Swarovski Crystal

• N’awlins South Beach Style

  October 31, 2008

• Forget the North Pole

  November 29, 2007

• The Sweet Smell of Transsexual Glam

  Riptide continues to find out about exciting events during Art Basel that no one bothered to invite him to. So we are just completely and totally devastated that we weren't at the unveiling of the world's self-proclaimed number one transsexual Amanda Lepore's new signature fragrance.  It's supposed to smell like "Cristal champagne," "strong woods," and "red lipstick," but early reviews say it actuall

  December 12, 2008

• David Samson, Thy Name Is Samson

  And on the third day of the season, they ascended into heaven...We take it all back -- all the vitriol regarding the lack of a public process for the new stadium, all the accusations of backroom deals, dirty money, and no-bid contracts. Build the Marlins whatever they want. This team is amazing. 3-0? How about 162-0? How about just by watching them on TV, I was cured of my asthma? How about just by hearing them on the radio, an 82-year-old woman was immaculately impregnated? Forget Populous. Hir

  April 8, 2009

• DIY Santa

  December 18, 2008

• Art Basel to the Future

  December 11, 2008

• Tales of Breakups at Splitsville, South Miami's New Bowling Alley

  Anything involving preying mantises and Madonna can't be boring.

  November 13, 2008

• The Raleigh Hotel's Dog of a Brunch

  A columnist can't bear to make fun of these South Beach pet lovers.

  September 18, 2008

• Forget Diamonds

  January 31, 2008

• Here Comes the Headache

  November 8, 2007

• Down, Boy

  November 8, 2007

• The Bitch

  March 24, 2005

• Ahnvee Open

  ​The New Orleans Supper Club, Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge (621 Washington Avenue), had its' grand opening on Saturday night. Ahnvee promises upscale dining, live music performances, and lots of Swarovski Crystal pendants. "Our menu has all of the authentic New Orleans favorites like etouffé, jambalaya, gumbos, andouille sausage, red beans and rice, etc.", says Brionne Gillion, co-owner with Al Boatright. "But we believe in the fusion of things familiar. So we have included local fresh fish

  August 3, 2009

• The Big Messy: Ahnvee Closed

  SoBe's take on New Orleans: D.O.A.​BGM Management, run by Al Boatright and partners Brionne Gillion and Kareem Memarian, tore down Templo, Club Deep, and Ruby Lounge, at 619, 621 and 623 Washington Avenue respectively, in order to build out the 9,000 square foot Ahnvee Restaurant & Lounge. Tom Azar was lured as executive chef from Emeril's. There was an opening party in June. Then an announcement that it would be open 24 hours a day. Then another opening party at the beginning of Aug

  September 4, 2009

• High-Price Chow at Mr. Chow

  November 12, 2009