Jesus lives! In the power meter of a woman from Clermont, Florida, just northwest of Orlando. WKMG Local 6 News reports the woman, whose name was not released, said she noticed the image of God’s son on the metal and glass box close to her mobile home. She said, “I have…
Doyle Hardwick is no stranger to dealing with 911 response people. In fact, he may even have 911 on speed dial.According to the Tampa Bay Times, he gave his wife eight beers with a promise from her that she’d go to sleep after she finished the last one. She finished,…
A Senate Committee in Tallahassee played redistricting bingo late yesterday. The idea: Shout so loud the Florida Supreme Court might actually accept its new plan. B-I-N-G-O. They used one of those wire rollers with a handle and a bunch of ping pong balls.Senators who drew white balls got four-year terms…
Crikey!Just when we thought we’ve seen it all, Edge Steak & Bar comes up with a concept that blows our minds. Move over, Andrew Zimmern — Bizarre Foods has jack squat on Aussie Dinner night’s menu.The progressive steak house at the Four Seasons Hotel Miami will host this night down under…
Late in the day yesterday, we received an email from the president of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce.The subject line: We Demand a Rematch!The email read, “While our folks were out dining the evening the poll closed, it appears that the Grove was busy going from computer to computer…
About 35 guests gathered at The Broken Shaker last night to watch as ten Miami bartenders competed in the 2012 Mix It Up Mixology Challenge. This competition weeds out nine other bartenders and sends the winner to compete nationally in New York.After a rather long introductory spiel, the bartenders got…
Carpe diem: seize the day. You guys know that saying, right? That’s what we did when we found out the Wayans Bros. were going to be in town.Shawn and Marlon Wayans touched down for three days of stand-up shows at the Miami Improv. So naturally, Cultist scurried over, pulled all…
Man, oh, man! It’s Friday, y’all. Another week of work has finally ceased and we’re granted two whole days to do whatever the hell we want.Getting wasted on green beer? Bottoms up! Hitting up your favorite DJ’s show? Dale. Perusing an art exhibit? Why, yes, thank you! Doing absolutely nothing?…
It’s that time of year again when we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2012 issue in June. Until then, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com.76. Paleta de…
Imagine you’re in high school again. The bell rings and you’re off to third period art class — that’s the one where you have that eccentric art teacher, like Peter Santa-Maria (or, as his students refer to him, Mr. S).The kids at the public school where Mr. S teaches visual…
Oh, man! Is it really Friday? Listen, I don’t know about you, but my week was hell. And I, for one, have never been so thankful to see the “F” on my pill box. Have you ever had to take over your boss’ job while they were on vacation for a…
You know John Leguizamo from his sassy roles in Moulin Rouge, Romeo + Juliet, and of course, To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar. But after March 9, you’ll know him as the funny guy from Ghetto Klown, the one-man show he’s bringing to the Fillmore Miami Beach.Leguizamo’s newest…
Hot damn, it’s Friday, amigos! It’s also the first weekend of March. That means we have the chance to start fresh. February’s love-sick theme is overrated, anyway. You know what March brings? Beer. We may not be an old English town in the Northeast where people gather around a local…
In the past few months, we’ve noticed an alarming number of mistaken identity cases regarding tacos. Last October, Riptide told you about the drunk Florida man who handed over a taco when law enforcement asked him for identification. Yesterday, we told you about a man stabbing his passenger for mistaking…
Perhaps one of the most versatile actor/comedians of our time, John Leguizamo is performing live on stage at The Fillmore (1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach) this weekend. He’s the lisping Sid we know from Ice Age and the sassy Miss Chi Chi Rodriguez we love from To Wong Foo: Thanks…
Rob Delaney is the one you probably know as that guy on Twitter. Y’know, the hairy man sporting a green banana hammock in his picture? That’s him, all right.We keep up with his Twitter account on the daily. Here are some of our all time @robdelaney favorites:SANTA’S COMING! (all over…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
Over the last few weeks, Short Order has been pairing eight Miami-Dade neighborhoods in a “Snackdown.” This is the finals entry. Today pits Coconut Grove against Coral Gables. Which of these two is the better neighborhood for dining?Read our arguments and VOTE! Tweet it. Facebook it. Google+ it. Comment if…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
Dinner with the Neelys is what a Food Network fanatic would call a dream come true. For sex lovers, however, it’s what we’d call a wet dream come true.The Tennessee couple host Food Network’s Down Home with the Neelys but last night, it was more of an All Out at…
Miami New Times’ Mastermind Awards honors the city’s most inspiring creatives. This year, we received more than 150 submissions, which our staff narrowed to an elite group of 30. We’ll be profiling our honorable mentions, and eventually the finalists, in the weeks to come. This year’s three Mastermind Award winners…
We don’t know for sure if she was in fact toasted upon arrival to her own event. Anne Burrell brought fun to the table so, who cares? Yesterday, we took part in the Barilla-sponsored interactive lunch with the Iron Chef season four runner-up. Was the food good? Well, that depended…
