Western Europe

"Little Dicks" Poor Branding for Quiche

Oh, mon dieu. Petite bites means "little dicks." Leave it to a set of skilled brand developers to screw up and make our neighbors across the pond in France laugh hysterically at us. Those stupid Americans, they probably thought. Yep. Right they are. Because much to your likely surprise, this a ... More >>

Hotflush Miami, With Scuba, Eric Prydz, George Fitzgerald, Dusky at Electric Pickle March 23

Disclosure Talks Ultra Fest Debut: "Bigger Production, Light Show, We Are Very Excited!"

UK production duo Disclosure is a definite contender for biggest EDM success story of the new decade. There's the matter of the pair's precociousness: wunderkind brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence started releasing music when they were only 15 and 18 years old. And what music! Their chops in the stud ... More >>

Hotflush WMC 2013 Lineup: Scuba, George FitzGerald, Dusky, and More

EDM is a new music genre. And Skrillex invented bass music. Yeah, maybe if you're a clueless American Gen Z glowstick raver. Because in the U.K., everyone and his grandmother knows electronic dance music has been going strong for more than three decades. Music historians even have a name for it: t ... More >>

Beyonce Announces Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013, Coming to Miami on July 10

Bey is back. After a publicity tour touting her hot post-Blue Ivy bod on the covers of dudely mags like GQ (and despite scandalizing America by lip-syncing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Obama's inauguration), Beyonce made her big return last night at Super Bowl XLVII. She rocked a supertight, swe ... More >>

Burger King Drops Supplier Linked To Horse Meat

Miami-based Burger King is cutting ties with a United Kingdom meat supplier found to be using horse meat to 'beef up' its products. Burgers from processors Liffey Meats and Silvercrest Foods in Ireland and Dalepak Hambleton in Britain tested positive for horse DNA, according to Reuters. Part-horse ... More >>

David France on the Plague Years: The History and Survival of ACT UP

How to Survive a Plague: David France's Stirring History of ACT UP

100 Montaditos: Taking Over the World With $1 Deals and Quality Details

When it comes to fast food, pink slime nuggets and American cheese are more likely candidates than Serrano ham and Manchego. But for the exponentially expanding fast casual 100 Montaditos chain -- high-quality products and local job creation are top of mind. The Spanish chain, which made its way t ... More >>

Jimpster Talks Breakdancing, UK Rave, and Freerange Records

The deep house genre label gets stamped on releases a little too liberally these days by producers and imprints jumping aboard the bandwagon of its current commercial popularity. But so many records saturating the market lack the substance and soul that characterizes the authentic classic deep hous ... More >>

Panamanian Woman Busted Smuggling Three Pounds of Cocaine In Breast Implants

Congratulations, cocaine smugglers. You've successfully moved the War on Drugs from island-hopping airplanes to Caribbean submarines to the most daring transportation method yet: Huge breast implants.A Panamanian woman flying out of Bogota, Colombia has been arrested in Spain after cops became suspi ... More >>

Steve Aoki on Three Dead at Madrid Concert: "Deepest Condolences and Heart Felt Prayers"

Before the show, Steve Aoki tweeted, "MADRID!!!!! HOLA! IM HERE IN YOUR CITY! READY TO PARTY WITH U! SOLD OUT TONIGHT! WOOHOOO!" But Halloween went bad in the Spanish capital, where Aoki's concert ended in tragedy after three women died in a post-show stampede. Spin reports that paramedics were ca ... More >>

French Kiss Your Eyeballs

Jesus of the West End

French-Wine Aficionados Meet, Greet, and Toast at the Deering Estate October 27

The anticipated 11th annual Wine On Harvest Moon event will take place Saturday, October 27, at the historic Deering Estate at Cutler. It promises to be a spectacular evening in a sublime environment. This year, Harvest Moon will be the theme for the soiree, which invites enthusiasts to eat, drink, ... More >>

100 Montaditos: Yelpers Let Loose During Kendall's First-Ever Yelp Event

Tuesday, saguesera Yelpers rejoiced at the first ever Yelp event held in Kendall. Of course, Yelp being the adorable hipster it is, the event was held at a trendy spot, namely the 100 Montaditos on Kendall Drive.The joint was "four-square" full and teeming with foodies. Fortunately the staff was wel ... More >>

A London Bridge in Coral Gables

2 Days in New York: Julie Delpy Brings the Paris Gang to NYC

Mais Oui

Stolen $3 Million Matisse Painting Recovered in Sting at Loews Hotel in South Beach

A painting by French modernist master Henri Matisse had been missing for more than a decade, but authorities uncovered it yesterday at, of all places, the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach during an undercover sting. The painting, which is estimated to be worth upward of $3 million, is the property of SofĂ ... More >>

Amirali on New Crosstown Rebels Album: "I'm Letting the Listener Take a Peek at My Soul"

Beyond all the hype, there's a reason the UK's Crosstown Rebels is currently the most lauded underground electronic dance music label in the world -- number one on Resident Advisor's prestigious poll. The label takes chances on artists of substance, with authentic voices and stories to tell -- timel ... More >>

Miami's Lazaro Casanova Drops LAX EP With Matt Tolfrey and Nikko Gibler on Culprit LA

Miami is slowly but surely emerging as an underground EDM capital. And it's thanks in no small part to locals like Lazaro Casanova who are building musical bridges to sister cities such as London and Los Angeles. No music scene is an island, and collaboration between artists and labels is key. Cas ... More >>

Mr. C to America: "Hijack the EDM Scene Back from Europe!"

If the EDM industry handed out high ranks for badassery and length of time spent on the battlefield, like they do in the military, Mr. C (AKA Richard West) would surely be a general by now. Yes, this UK rave veteran has pretty much been through it all. West got his start MCing in the late '80s semi ... More >>

WMC 2012: Laura Jones, Matt Tolfrey and MANIK Headline Air London at Electric Pickle

We probably don't need to tell you that the Brits rule electronic dance music. London, specifically, has been an EDM capital for decades, and the scene doesn't ever seem to stop flourishing there. Artist collective and label Air London, for example, has become synonymous with top-notch underground ... More >>

Baring It All

George Espie: Whisky's Master of Wood

​George Espie is the Macallan master of wood, which means (A) he is a Scotch fanatic and (B) he probably gets picked on a lot during recess on the corporate playground. What his title really means is he is responsible for managing the Macallan "Wood Policy" and delivering all cask requirements to ... More >>

Jacuzzi Boys Headed to Europe for 26-City Tour

​Admittedly, we were nervous about Jacuzzi Boys' upcoming European tour. But we quickly changed our tone when Hardly Art assured us it'd be a land-based trek. Phew, what a relief. European tours can be a real bummer. Shitty guides recklessly leading you into dangerously shallow waters, shoddy sa ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain's The Layover: London's Pies and Pubs (A Recap)

The Travel ChannelAnthony Bourdain feeling like "ten ponds of s**t in a five pound bag".​In a meeting last week, someone mentioned that Anthony Bourdain might have "jumped the shark." That Bourdain has turned into a one-note singer -- go to a city, snark about it, get drunk, sop up hangover with g ... More >>

Mare Nostrum Officially Opens On Monday

Jonah GouinMare Nostrum's "wine cube."​The Romans used to call the Mediterranean Mare Nostrum (Latin for "our sea"), so it makes sense that most of the menu at this new restaurant in Brickell is inspired by the coastal regional cuisines of Italy, France and Spain. Mare Nostrum (1111 SW First Ave.) ... More >>

Ten Affordable Thanksgiving Wines

​You have the turkey, the stuffing, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes -- but what about the wine? Consider this a break-down of tasty selections that will please your picky friends and that will satisfy those who only indulge on special occasions, like this Thursday.The BubblyConde de Caralt, Cav ... More >>

Six Career Phases of the Incredible Transforming Mr. C, Playing Treehouse Sunday

​Few artists on the international EDM scene have undergone as many career permutations as UK veteran Richard West, AKA Mr. C. The guy is a veritable chameleon. And over the course of three decades, he's shifted gears numerous times.Today, Mr. C remains a force to be reckoned with. You can catch hi ... More >>

Andy C at Eve September 4

Zuma Imports Award-Winning Mixologist From London Venue

Lesley Elliott​Zuma welcomes the addition of new bar manager Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg, an import from the restaurant's London outpost. Awarded top three of the 2011 UK National Pernod Absinthe Competition and the Snow Leopard Cup in 2008, he believes in his craft and apparently is really good at ... More >>

Silkie Smooth

Vapiano Brickell Will Cook Your Pasta While You Watch

Vapiano, a fast-casual Italian-food chain from Germany, is set to open this November at 1221 Brickell Ave. Already huge in Europe, the chain boasts 45 locations in Germany alone. And there are 11 Vapianos in the States.The concept is fresh fast food served in an upscale environment with cafeteria-st ... More >>

Break Up, Throw Down

Tavernita's Chef Ryan Poli Has The Ticket To Spanish Cuisine, Part 1

Mercadito Hospitality GroupChef Ryan Poli and the Mercadito Group testing tapas in Spain.​Ever wondered what it's like backstage in the world of restaurant making? How do they come up with that long list of menu items, select the ingredients...where do the ideas come from? Although we are in a hol ... More >>

Belgian Brews for a Good Cause

Andalus in the Design District: close, but no cigar

Submersive Cinema

Caligula Brings the Wobble for The Corruption Mixtape

​The wobbly bass line is just as important to dupstep as analog sounds were to French electro-house. So you can't fault Caligula, the local dynamic duo of Obi Tawil and Mike Larson, for always featuring it prominently. However, with The Rise EP, which was released in March, Tawil and Larson ... More >>

Ramadanman and Zed Bias Drop Surefire Sound North American Tour at Eve April 23

UK producer Ramadanman.​Dubstep was impossible to avoid during last month's Miami Music Week. Even electro-house megaproducers like Fedde Le Grand and Benny Bennassi threw some dubby stuff down in the middle of their Ultra Music Festival sets. So it's safe to say that the womp-womp has hit its s ... More >>

Solea's Chef Michael Gilligan Talks Gingerbread, United Way

Courtesy of chefmichaelgilligan.comIt's not every day you hear about a guy from Birmingham, England, cooking Spanish cuisine that everyone wants to eat. We suppose that makes Michael Gilligan a special kind of chef.Gilligan, who will present dessert this weekend at a United Way event, got his start& ... More >>

Scuba Talks Eclectic Projects and Hotflush Showcase at Electric Pickle This Saturday

Scuba​Recent years have marked the resurgence of the broken beat in electronic dance music. (Not that breaks ever went away, but they did stay on the fringe for a good decade.) Now, with the rise of dubstep and '90s UK garage/two-step nostalgia, producers across the international scene are breakin ... More >>

Dutch DJ Sied van Riel uses Twitter to score direct KLM flights to Ultra in Miami

Bar's Diverse WMC Lineup Includes Dubstep, Palmbomen, Dino Felipe, and Barbecue

Jason LeivaExhibition by Eric Elms at BarBar is like an everybody-knows-your-name-art-gallery where you can buy beer and booze. But they never seem to have PBR for some reason. ​And for a fairly compact watering hole located on the edge of Overtown, the place has hosted a string of impressive mus ... More >>

Caviar&Caviar's Discounts for Valentine's Day

​What is more romantic for Valentine's Day than champagne and caviar? The finest caviar is traditionally harvested from wild sturgeon in the Caspian and Black Seas. The rarest and most expensive is from the beluga sturgeon which produces pea-size eggs that are soft and delicate. But today one can ... More >>

Air London Showcase Headlined By Simon Baker, Matt Tolfrey, Glimpse, and Others March 22

Simon Baker Headlines Air London Showcase​Now preparing its third annual WMC installment, Brit label-cum-artist collective Air London will be landing in Miami on March 22 with another stellar international lineup. Last year's sold-out showcase at the Electric Pickle boasted a hefty array of i ... More >>