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May 8, 2012
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 >>
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April 12, 2012
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 >>
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February 29, 2012
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 >>
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February 23, 2012
Baring It All
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 >>
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January 20, 2012
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 >>
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January 18, 2012
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 >>
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January 17, 2012
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 >>
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December 6, 2011
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 >>
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November 23, 2011
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 >>
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September 9, 2011
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 >>
Music
September 1, 2011
Andy C at Eve September 4
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 >>
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September 1, 2011
Zuma Imports Award-Winning Mixologist From London Venue
Lesley ElliottZuma 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 >>
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August 18, 2011
Silkie Smooth
Lesley ElliottZuma 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 >>
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August 10, 2011
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 >>
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July 7, 2011
Break Up, Throw Down
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 >>
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June 28, 2011
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 >>
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June 2, 2011
Belgian Brews for a Good Cause
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 >>
Dining
May 26, 2011
Andalus in the Design District: close, but no cigar
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 >>
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May 19, 2011
Submersive Cinema
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 >>
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April 28, 2011
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 >>
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April 13, 2011
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 >>
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April 11, 2011
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 >>
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March 24, 2011
Scuba Talks Eclectic Projects and Hotflush Showcase at Electric Pickle This Saturday
ScubaRecent 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 >>
Music
March 17, 2011
Dutch DJ Sied van Riel uses Twitter to score direct KLM flights to Ultra in Miami
ScubaRecent 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 >>
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March 8, 2011
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 >>
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February 12, 2011
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 >>
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January 28, 2011
Air London Showcase Headlined By Simon Baker, Matt Tolfrey, Glimpse, and Others March 22
Simon Baker Headlines Air London ShowcaseNow 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 >>
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January 27, 2011
Chocolate Wine: Uh-Oh
Lee KleinWhen I first espied the bottle of ChocoVine on the shelves of Publix -- "The taste of dutch chocolate and fine red wine" -- I just had to try it. I mean, as the company website puts it: "The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a near-orgasmic taste experience." So thi ... More >>
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January 20, 2011
Gravity Matters
Lee KleinWhen I first espied the bottle of ChocoVine on the shelves of Publix -- "The taste of dutch chocolate and fine red wine" -- I just had to try it. I mean, as the company website puts it: "The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a near-orgasmic taste experience." So thi ... More >>
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January 6, 2011
Franco-Judaic Style Cooking
Lee KleinWhen I first espied the bottle of ChocoVine on the shelves of Publix -- "The taste of dutch chocolate and fine red wine" -- I just had to try it. I mean, as the company website puts it: "The right chocolate paired with the perfect wine can create a near-orgasmic taste experience." So thi ... More >>
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December 9, 2010
Kings of Pastry Documentary Opens Friday at the Coral Gables Art Cinema
Photo credit: Chris HegedusChef Jacquy Pfeiffer works on his chocolate sculpture during the MOF competition.If you're a French pastry chef, there's a chance your ambition in life is to wear a blue, white and red striped collar that shows you're among les meilleur craftsmen in France. But getting ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
French Food Fight
Photo credit: Chris HegedusChef Jacquy Pfeiffer works on his chocolate sculpture during the MOF competition.If you're a French pastry chef, there's a chance your ambition in life is to wear a blue, white and red striped collar that shows you're among les meilleur craftsmen in France. But getting ... More >>
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November 29, 2010
Broken Hearts Club Berlin Brings Sleazy Disco and Burlesque to Art Basel's Oceanfront Pavilion
via thebrokenheartsclubberlin.blogspot.comIf we could live in any other city in the world besides Miami, it'd probably be Berlin. But while we wait on that work visa, we'll have to settle for a popular German dance party. Broken Hearts Club Berlin started as a monthly event where "DJs, musician ... More >>
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November 24, 2010
Get Physical's Siopis Talks Grandmaster Flash, Newfound Success, and Future Plans
Perhaps you haven't heard of German DJ-producer Jannis Siopis yet. But if you're a genuine EDM lover, then you already know Berlin's Get Physical label, and Siopis has recently emerged as one of their most promising new artists. A classically-trained musician who dropped the clarinet lessons in ... More >>
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November 23, 2010
ANR Push Back the U.S. Release of Stay Kids for the Second Time
Don't run across the pond, pretty pink hologram horse!Over here at Crossfade, we have a soft spot for local band releases. So when ANR told us they were pushing the release of Stay Kids back from October to November, we were a little sad. But we waited, somewhat patiently. Now November's come and ... More >>
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November 20, 2010
Steel Pulse's David Hinds Talks Reggae, Racism, and Barack Obama
Photo by Cecile MaurelSteel Pulse founder David Hinds.In the run-up to massive reggae fest Bayside Rocks, Crossfade's already spoken with Frederick "Toots" Hibbert about the birth of reggae. We've also convened with Puerto Rican crew Cultura Profética. (Not to mention, we've spent the week revis ... More >>
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November 17, 2010
Joan Nathan on Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous
Photo by Michael LionstarAuthor Joan Nathan has your haroset hookup.South Florida certainly has its share of Jews--it has been estimated the tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach is home to about 10 percent of American Jews--so we wanted to share some culinary inspiration, especi ... More >>
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November 10, 2010
Five Wackiest Electronic Music Genres You've Never Heard Of
myspace.com/anamanaguchiAnamanaguchi is freaking us out!The best thing about electronic music is its limitlessness. Having thrown aside the sonic limitations of rock's overdone guitar-bass-drums combo, synthesizer music can sound like virtually anything. And it does. Electronic music has spaw ... More >>
Dining
November 4, 2010
Xixon: bigger, better
myspace.com/anamanaguchiAnamanaguchi is freaking us out!The best thing about electronic music is its limitlessness. Having thrown aside the sonic limitations of rock's overdone guitar-bass-drums combo, synthesizer music can sound like virtually anything. And it does. Electronic music has spaw ... More >>
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September 23, 2010
A Bite of Bittman
myspace.com/anamanaguchiAnamanaguchi is freaking us out!The best thing about electronic music is its limitlessness. Having thrown aside the sonic limitations of rock's overdone guitar-bass-drums combo, synthesizer music can sound like virtually anything. And it does. Electronic music has spaw ... More >>
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August 20, 2010
Bloody Mary Plays Space on Saturday
Marjorie Migliaccio, a.k.a. Bloody Mary, is one of Berlin techno's most darkly seductive new artists. The French-born DJ/producer first signed to Sender Records in 2006, and after three years of hard work, staking her place in Europe's underground EDM scene, she released 2009's critically-acclaim ... More >>
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August 9, 2010
Eight Meats That Will Make You Go Vegetarian
Josh Minor on Wiki Commons Butchering up good taste.The days when humans had to eat every single piece of the animals they hunted to survive are long gone. But somebody forgot to tell that to the jokers who enjoy ingesting the following list of meat products. Some come straight from the co ... More >>
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July 7, 2010
Spanish Soccer Sonata: Fabada Asturiana Made Easy
Yesterday we wrote about fabada Asturiana as a way to prepare for today's Spain-Germany soccer game. If you didn't start then, maybe you can celebrate la victoria with fabada. It's a traditional Spanish stew that requires time, patience, lots of meat, and a hearty appetite. Slowly ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Smaller Than the Guggenheim
Yesterday we wrote about fabada Asturiana as a way to prepare for today's Spain-Germany soccer game. If you didn't start then, maybe you can celebrate la victoria with fabada. It's a traditional Spanish stew that requires time, patience, lots of meat, and a hearty appetite. Slowly ... More >>
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June 14, 2010
Q&A with @R_co: the Man Behind the Sound Cloud
The famous "R_co" SoundCloud profile image Since first launching in the summer of 2007, SoundCloud has emerged as one of the most innovative and popular online audio distribution platforms in the world, giving the MySpace artist network a run for its money. By allowing sound files to be distribut ... More >>
Music
June 3, 2010
Radio Slave
The famous "R_co" SoundCloud profile image Since first launching in the summer of 2007, SoundCloud has emerged as one of the most innovative and popular online audio distribution platforms in the world, giving the MySpace artist network a run for its money. By allowing sound files to be distribut ... More >>
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May 17, 2010
Hombres G at the Fillmore Miami Beach Wednesday
If you're either a) one of those that were bummed to have missed Enrique Bunbury, formerly of Heroes del Silencio, at The Fillmore yesterday, or b) were in fact at the Fillmore on said night, catching one of Spanish rock's old schoolers, than this show on Wednesday at the same spot is right up yo ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
Hombres
If you're either a) one of those that were bummed to have missed Enrique Bunbury, formerly of Heroes del Silencio, at The Fillmore yesterday, or b) were in fact at the Fillmore on said night, catching one of Spanish rock's old schoolers, than this show on Wednesday at the same spot is right up yo ... More >>
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