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May 14, 2012
Anise on the Little River Closes, River Shack to Open In Its Place UPDATED
Gigi said, "The space will retain its rustic charm especially with the very popular outdoor riverside seating while making some changes to the interior and an addition of a game room is planned."
Blogs
May 10, 2012
Estiatorio Milos Marketa: Imported Seafoods, Homemade Greek Yogurt, Barrel-Aged Feta
The long anticipated Estiatorio Milos debuted this week on at 730 First Street on South Beach (305-604-6800) and wow, it's a stunner. The 200-seater is clad in white marble and polished woods of various tints, with virtually every inch of the space vying for visual attention. The seafood display fea ... More >>
News
May 3, 2012
Coral Reefs Are Being Decimated, All for a Few Gaudy Trinkets
The long anticipated Estiatorio Milos debuted this week on at 730 First Street on South Beach (305-604-6800) and wow, it's a stunner. The 200-seater is clad in white marble and polished woods of various tints, with virtually every inch of the space vying for visual attention. The seafood display fea ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2012
Explosions in the Sky Add Ten U.S. Tour Dates With Miami Show at Grand Central on June 20
Be comfortable, creatures. Also, get your adorable, furry asses to an Explosions in the Sky show this summer. Just over an hour ago, the Austin-based instrumental rock band added ten dates to its June tour schedule and posted a cutesy notice to its Facebook page that read: "Dear Houston, Mobile, Ta ... More >>
Blogs
February 1, 2012
Five Tales of Office Nudity To Celebrate Working Naked Day
Today is Working Naked Day! But don't get too excited. As much as you want the cute girl from accounting to know that you have a totally sweet tattoo of a hyena using nunchucks while surfing on the back of a giant piranha on your ass, today is not the day to reveal it. According to Lisa Kanarek, ... More >>
Blogs
January 25, 2012
Dining in the Dark: A Preview of Tonight's Kinky Chinese New Year Dinner
Who wants dinner with an undeniable kink factor? We do! You can come too -- we like things extra-kinky. Tonight's repast is sold out, but tomorrow evening, give Dining in the Dark with chef Adrianne Calvo a shot.Calvo, whose episode of Food Network's Chopped aired October 25, is hosting a blindfo ... More >>
Blogs
November 24, 2011
Social Q's Thanksgiving Edition: For Those Edible Dilemmas
It's a safe bet that at some point, we will come across awkward social situations. For example, at your Thanksgiving dinner party when you've whipped up an entire spread only to realize many of your guests keep Kosher -- and that fork you used to check the roast also acquainted itself with the cr ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
Hands Accross America
It's a safe bet that at some point, we will come across awkward social situations. For example, at your Thanksgiving dinner party when you've whipped up an entire spread only to realize many of your guests keep Kosher -- and that fork you used to check the roast also acquainted itself with the cr ... More >>
News
October 20, 2011
Occupy Miami protests for something
It's a safe bet that at some point, we will come across awkward social situations. For example, at your Thanksgiving dinner party when you've whipped up an entire spread only to realize many of your guests keep Kosher -- and that fork you used to check the roast also acquainted itself with the cr ... More >>
Blogs
October 15, 2011
Occupy Miami Brings Out Hundreds of Protesters to Bayfront Park
photo by Tim ElfrinkEchoing the ongoing "Occupy" movements from Wall Street to San Francisco, hundreds of sign-waving, drum-beating, flyer-hawking protesters gathered in Bayfront Park this afternoon, drawing supportive honks from cars pouring down Biscayne Boulevard and bewildered stares from tou ... More >>
Dining
September 29, 2011
Egg & Dart: Sleek Greek in the Design District
View a photo slide show of Egg & Dart.
News
September 22, 2011
Indian Creek Village millionaires battle over their own crappy road
View a photo slide show of Egg & Dart.
Blogs
September 19, 2011
Indian Creek Island's Millionaires Battle Over Maintenance of a Tiny Road
The horror!As America hurtles toward a second scoop of recession and you struggle to make ends meet, you should know this: Some of this nation's wealthiest citizens are squabbling over a minute stretch of asphalt. On a recent weekday, Riptide traversed where few plebeians without landscaping ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
Baby Jesus Rocks
The horror!As America hurtles toward a second scoop of recession and you struggle to make ends meet, you should know this: Some of this nation's wealthiest citizens are squabbling over a minute stretch of asphalt. On a recent weekday, Riptide traversed where few plebeians without landscaping ... More >>
Blogs
July 21, 2011
Milos Estiatorio to Open in SoFi, Taverna Opa to Move to Brickell
We're hoping Milos brings its famous dsplay of seafood to Miami Beach.SoFi is seeing more restaurant real estate activity this week, Last week, we reported that Philippe is moving into the Taverna Opa space, located at 36-40 Ocean Drive, and that the restaurant spaces of the former Nemo's a ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Mediterranean Drinking Game
We're hoping Milos brings its famous dsplay of seafood to Miami Beach.SoFi is seeing more restaurant real estate activity this week, Last week, we reported that Philippe is moving into the Taverna Opa space, located at 36-40 Ocean Drive, and that the restaurant spaces of the former Nemo's a ... More >>
Calendar
March 24, 2011
The Better Half of Movies
We're hoping Milos brings its famous dsplay of seafood to Miami Beach.SoFi is seeing more restaurant real estate activity this week, Last week, we reported that Philippe is moving into the Taverna Opa space, located at 36-40 Ocean Drive, and that the restaurant spaces of the former Nemo's a ... More >>
Blogs
February 19, 2011
Lesbian Lady Love, Part Two
Photo by Riki AltmanWere Riki and her gal pal a perfect "pear?"This is the second part of Riki's date with another chick. To read part one, click here.While we chowed down on the rich, hot hunks of lobster and cuts of colorful vegetables, still looking over to menu to determine our next victim--d ... More >>
Blogs
February 8, 2011
Food Truck Debut Tonight: Happy Greek's Chef on 4 Wheels
Spanikopita from Chef on 4 WheelsAhmet Karaca is the Happy Greek. One reason for his glee is that he's got a new set of wheels (called Chef on 4 Wheels) from which tonight, at the once-again-newly-located Biscayne Truck Triangle Roundup (127th and Biscayne Blvd.), he'll be serving "gyros with ... More >>
Culture
February 3, 2011
A weak script and stale jokes sink High Dive
Spanikopita from Chef on 4 WheelsAhmet Karaca is the Happy Greek. One reason for his glee is that he's got a new set of wheels (called Chef on 4 Wheels) from which tonight, at the once-again-newly-located Biscayne Truck Triangle Roundup (127th and Biscayne Blvd.), he'll be serving "gyros with ... More >>
Blogs
February 2, 2011
Taverna Opa's $25 Surf & Turf: Deal or No Deal?
John Zursurf & turfThe South Beach location of Taverna Opa has a $25 surf and surf entree. This is interesting because down the block is Prime 112, where an 8-ounce filet mignon goes for $38. I know, I know, how much hope can you have for a Greek restaurant serving up steak, but there's mor ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Take the Plunge
John Zursurf & turfThe South Beach location of Taverna Opa has a $25 surf and surf entree. This is interesting because down the block is Prime 112, where an 8-ounce filet mignon goes for $38. I know, I know, how much hope can you have for a Greek restaurant serving up steak, but there's mor ... More >>
Blogs
January 19, 2011
Two MP3s From Athens, Georgia's Witches, Playing Sweat Records This Sunday
Photo by Mike White (deadlydesigns.com)Ignore the one-word, menacing-sounding name and the Georgia provenance, because Witches, performing this Sunday at Sweat Records, are not a doom or stoner-metal band. Those kinds of bands are generally associated with Savannah, anyways, and this trio orig ... More >>
Blogs
January 14, 2011
Eating Around the Globe with Ringling's Chef Michael Vaughn
Photo by Riki AltmanWhen your entire kitchen has to fit in one train car, incredible organization is mandatory.This is the second part of our chat with Michael Vaughn, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Blue Unit chef. If you missed part one, well, we'll just have to throw you to the lions.W ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Euro Bash
Photo by Riki AltmanWhen your entire kitchen has to fit in one train car, incredible organization is mandatory.This is the second part of our chat with Michael Vaughn, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Blue Unit chef. If you missed part one, well, we'll just have to throw you to the lions.W ... More >>
Blogs
January 11, 2011
Pega Grill Brings Modern Greek Food to Flagler Street
Pegasus is the white winged horse from Greek mythology that inspires the fantasies of poets and filmmaker. This strong stallion has now made its mark at downtown's Pega Grill where he hovers on the the walls hoping to entice downtown diners.Owner Thanasios Barlos' history in the restaurant bu ... More >>
Film
December 23, 2010
Party girl to Oscar winner: Sofia Coppola's journey to Somewhere.
Pegasus is the white winged horse from Greek mythology that inspires the fantasies of poets and filmmaker. This strong stallion has now made its mark at downtown's Pega Grill where he hovers on the the walls hoping to entice downtown diners.Owner Thanasios Barlos' history in the restaurant bu ... More >>
Calendar
October 21, 2010
Let the Right One In
Pegasus is the white winged horse from Greek mythology that inspires the fantasies of poets and filmmaker. This strong stallion has now made its mark at downtown's Pega Grill where he hovers on the the walls hoping to entice downtown diners.Owner Thanasios Barlos' history in the restaurant bu ... More >>
Blogs
August 11, 2010
Eastern European Restaurant Workers Come to South Beach for Fun, New Experiences
Marina Grinchenko, hostess at the Palace Bar & RestaurantIf you walk along Ocean Drive, you'll quickly notice that many of the voices inviting you to dine at its eateries have Eastern European accents. The Ocean Drive restaurant scene is full of workers from Russia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Eston ... More >>
Film
July 22, 2010
Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington go to war for Restrepo
Marina Grinchenko, hostess at the Palace Bar & RestaurantIf you walk along Ocean Drive, you'll quickly notice that many of the voices inviting you to dine at its eateries have Eastern European accents. The Ocean Drive restaurant scene is full of workers from Russia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Eston ... More >>
Blogs
July 13, 2010
Marco Rubio Calls for More Tax Cuts, But Could That Hurt The Economy More?
It seems so simple that Republicans have taken it as fact: tax cuts will lead to greater economic strength. Lower taxes mean people have more money to spend, businesses have more payroll to add jobs, and hence our economy should get a jolt, right? It's no surprise that Marco Rubio has now come ou ... More >>
News
June 24, 2010
Naked on bikes for the BP spill
It seems so simple that Republicans have taken it as fact: tax cuts will lead to greater economic strength. Lower taxes mean people have more money to spend, businesses have more payroll to add jobs, and hence our economy should get a jolt, right? It's no surprise that Marco Rubio has now come ou ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2010
Jon Stewart Takes on Rekers' "European Gaycation" on The Daily Show
The George Rekers and the rent boy scandal is at once very, very sad but also very, very hilarious. Following the mixed results of Jay Leno and Stephen Colbert, last night Jon Stewart took on the scandal on The Daily Show in a segment titled "European Gaycation."In the clip below starting at abou ... More >>
Blogs
February 18, 2010
Kiss My Cocktail: The SKYY Violet
Know anyone with a February birthday? Here's a drink perfect for those wacky Aquarians and sensitive Pisceans, since it is the color of their birthstone (amethyst). By the way, it was created by Jon Gasparini, co-founder of a San Francisco-based cocktail catering company called Rye on the Road, s ... More >>
Dining
February 4, 2010
Mandolin Aegean Bistro brings Greek to Miami
Know anyone with a February birthday? Here's a drink perfect for those wacky Aquarians and sensitive Pisceans, since it is the color of their birthstone (amethyst). By the way, it was created by Jon Gasparini, co-founder of a San Francisco-based cocktail catering company called Rye on the Road, s ... More >>
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October 29, 2009
The Next Conversation
Know anyone with a February birthday? Here's a drink perfect for those wacky Aquarians and sensitive Pisceans, since it is the color of their birthstone (amethyst). By the way, it was created by Jon Gasparini, co-founder of a San Francisco-based cocktail catering company called Rye on the Road, s ... More >>
Dining
July 23, 2009
Eos Dazzles
The new benchmark for Miami's hotel restaurants.
Music
July 16, 2009
Head Spins: DJ David Solano
A house-kicking Colombiano.
Calendar
July 9, 2009
Don Chambers Playing Solo
A house-kicking Colombiano.
Calendar
March 5, 2009
Call to Action
Don’t spend this International Women’s Day at the spa.
Music
June 12, 2008
We Love Techno starring Marko Nastic
Don’t spend this International Women’s Day at the spa.
Dining
March 27, 2008
Greek to Miami
Ariston angles to break the curse of its Beach location.
Calendar
January 17, 2008
Madeleine’s Words of Wisdom
Ariston angles to break the curse of its Beach location.
Dining
December 6, 2007
Ouzo's Goes South
As it becomes a bistro, the former Greek place slides in more ways than one.
Calendar
February 8, 2007
Binging on Baklava
As it becomes a bistro, the former Greek place slides in more ways than one.
Calendar
January 12, 2006
Paradise Found
As it becomes a bistro, the former Greek place slides in more ways than one.
Dining
January 9, 2003
A Frank Philosophy
For the love of the frankfurter, there's Dogma Grill
Dining
October 25, 2001
Lunch During Wartime
Salads of Macedonia
Music
April 27, 2000
Fanfare Ciocarlia
Baro Biao, World Wide Wedding (Piranha)
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