Caffe Abbracci, Fleming’s, and Randazzo’s which line Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, are wonderful places. But they aren’t cheap. Before you — oh poverty-stricken one — consider relocating to a new place for your meals, take a look at these five Gables restaurants that won’t burn a hole in your…
Soul Clap at the Electric Pickle July 23
As part of the National Restaurant Association’s Kids Livewell Initiative, 19 chains across the United States have ensured that your bratty kid will never again whine incessantly for another kids meal.These fast food places — among them Burger King, IHOP, Chili’s, and Outback — have pledged to make a full…
Sure, there are guys who dutifully follow in their father’s footsteps. They might take on the family business, become scientists, doctors, or lawyers just like the old man. Or they might even take the deadbeat route and follow dad to the local Stop ‘N’ Shop for a fresh six-pack before…
We are skeptical of health food companies touting organic food. Too much if it is aimed at neurotic health nuts and righteous pseudo-hippies. One company has particularly made us rethink that organic purple carrot juice we bought at Whole Foods.At last week’s Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., Llanllyr Source…
As we walk along Española Way, the leopard-print bikinis and oversize sunglasses thin out and begin to give way to a slightly seedier, more hardened street crowd. Among them, a viking.Standing outside Kill Your Idol, the Beach’s anti-SoBe scene bar, is a lanky kid wearing a pentagram shirt and a…
From Reaganomics, to the end of the Cold War, to Bedtime for Bonzo, President Ronald Reagan was either loved for his charming smile and love of chimpanzees, or hated for his ultra-conservative economic policies.As far as we’re concerned, his most important contribution to the good ol’ US of A was…
When you hear the name Brianna Banana, you may be tempted to follow it with “bo banna.” Or maybe that’s just our juvenile tendencies. In any case, that wouldn’t be the first comment that Brianna Banana owners Kara and Lisa Trucchio have heard about the name they chose for their…
For a tag team that hails from the city where Puritans landed, where Paul Revere rode his horse, and where tea was dumped in that infamous harbor, Soul Clap knows its roots. Of course, we’re talking about the P-Funk Mothership, which Eli Goldstein and Charlie Levin say transported them to…
To celebrate its one month anniversary, BGR the Burger Joint’s owner Sean Grimberg will give away 50 free milkshakes to the first customers who order a gourmet burger with a side. You can line up Sunday at 11 a.m. to try the classic vanilla bean, double chocolate, or strawberry, or…
“Bad Teacher,” and “Big Brother 13” on the screen, we at Short Order think you need a drink. So check out the top ten weirdest, most outlandish, and highest “grossing” drinks in movie history…
While the rain is keeping us cool (and entirely too wet) today, we need something slightly more potent for the rest of summer’s 80-90 degree weather. One solution? Today’s Miami Deal on the VOICE Daily Deals site offers $40 worth of drinks and food at CocoWalk’s Central Beer Garden for only $20.The restaurant, which opened…
Little Haiti is getting a little bigger, if only for one night a month. Hosted by the Rhythm Foundation and the Little Haiti Cultural Center, Big Night in Little Haiti takes over the neighborhood every third Friday. This cultural festival brings together the bright colors of local artists, the savory…
Nancy Whang at Electric Pickle July 9
Miami Dade College’s Miami Culinary Institute will soon welcome some new buds into its kitchen. On July 14, the MCI will host the grand opening of its organic garden, where every plant will provide edible fruits, berries, herbs, or even flowers. These crops will be used in culinary classes as…
We already gave you a few ideas on what to do with a watermelon this season, and after speaking with The Chill Stop’s Tessi Diaz and John Maieli, we have one more (yes it’s another alcohol-infused suggestion — we can’t help it). The pair uses natural, local ingredients in making the…
We tasted every cut, savored every sauce, and guzzled shot after shot of free beer. After sampling the wares of the 20 featured restaurants and a similar number of brew stands at the Seminole Hard Rock/New Times first annual Rock N’ Roll Beer-B-Que, we’ve now been rendered, for the most part, immobile. At…
On Friday, we stopped by Louie’s All American Hot Dog Cart Showroom for the Hot Dog King’s fifth annual hot dog eating contest. Unfortunately, Louie DiRaimondo was not in his regal garb, and the 15 to 20 person turnout was lower than expected, but that didn’t stop seven eager eaters from…
This year, the rising took over Miami, and while brains were obviously on the top of the menu, a few restaurants made the cut for Best of Miami, too.From Lulu in Coconut Grove, to B.O.’s Fish Wagon in Key West, to Prime One Twelve in Miami Beach, we had you…
Khaela Maricich has no problem sharing the most personal details of her life with the public. Over the last week alone, she’s told the world about the embarrassing dance move she performed at a New Year’s Eve Party, her admiration for Tina Fey, and how when she went to Denmark…
If you’ve been following our blog, you know that Bulletproof Tiger does it for the titties, Furious Dudes just wanna party, and Secret Arms is using satanism to piss you off. So what’s your motivation to joining us for the kickoff of the Crossfade Music Series tonight at the Stage?…
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council (no, we didn’t make that name up), tomorrow kicks off National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate the “Month of the Wien” and Independence Day, the Hot Dog King himself is hosting his fifth annual hot dog eating contest.At noon tomorrow, Louie…
