Have you ever gone to a restaurant, enjoyed a fabulous meal, and walked out wondering how you can replicate the same dish at home? If so, the folks at the Biltmore Hotel (1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables) can help via the Biltmore Culinary Academy. The latest course to be offered…
Food can nourish and sustain life, but it’s so much more than fuel. Food has the capacity to transport you to far-off places with just one whiff. Giada De Laurentiis, the celebrity chef of Italian origin, French schooling, and American fame, has found a way to teach children about the…
In Hollywood, they say if you don’t see movies or roles out there that properly represent you, write them yourself. That’s what filmmaker Cess Silvera did with his latest film, Overtown, which is set to film in Miami this month. Silvera, whose previous work includes Shottas (2002) and G.E.D. (2009),…
Last week, Dexter took the night off for Labor Day. (Hey, it’s the last weekend you can wear white — and no color better showcases a splatter of blood.) So when things got back on track last night, we were hoping for a more suspenseful episode. But no luck. While…
Spiked sno cones. Tasty barbeque. A bounce house and a dunk tank. The grown-up carnival of your dreams is coming to Miami, and it’s all due to the Miami Rail. With the release of its upcoming issue, Miami’s own literary journal and sister publication to the Brooklyn Rail is hosting…
Tales of romance and mystery are often told poetically or with a gritty edge. Bob Shacochis’ latest novel, The Woman Who Lost Her Soul, does both. It’s the story of a lawyer who travels to Haiti to investigate the murder of a once-beautiful photojournalist. As the plot thickens and the…
Miami is a place like no other, where people from distinct backgrounds blend in melodious harmony. We celebrate one another’s national independence days as if we were family, and now it’s Brazil’s turn to revel, with Brazilian Independence Day at the luxurious steak house Brasileiro (the Four Ambassadors, Tower 4,…
Fall is just around the corner, and along with the slight change in weather comes the start of various seasonal events. Kicking off the 2013 fall season for Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design is a two-person exhibit called Elaborate Webs/Striking Exploits. The two artists featured are Kansas…
The infamous Burn Notice fire sale auction is over. Somewhere on the globe fans are reveling in their buys, awaiting anxiously for their precious memorabilia, and ignoring their bank statements for a while. Scott Grasso, owner of the Jay Sugarman auction house and organizer of the sale, says the company…
Who knew radio dramas could evolve from sound waves into print? Matt Gajewski, that’s who. Pure Imagination is the title of Gajewski’s collection of short stories from his time hosting a radio show of the same name on WVUM and Wynwood Radio. Illustrated by Zach Danesh, physical copies of the…
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the humble word. Where would we be without words? They fill the pages of books that line the walls of libraries and bookshops all over the world. They can keep you guessing; they can explain your feelings; they can sound pretty, or not, to…
When it comes to television, plenty of shows like to pretend that they take place on our gorgeous South Florida shores, but few of them are actually filmed on site. (We’re looking at you, Dexter.) Burn Notice on USA Network, on the other hand, is perhaps one of the most…
Okay, so maybe Evelyn Vogel isn’t the Brain Surgeon, as we had predicted. Last night’s episode pretty much ruled out that theory. But we weren’t far off — just one generation off, to be precise. We’ll put the big reveal behind the jump. Spoilers ahead. See also: Ten Creepy Dexter…
The first rule of fight club is simple: You talk about fight club – Improv Fight Club, that is. No need for secrecy here; if you attend Improv Fight Club, they want you to talk about it. Negative Four Months and Always Cherish Cheese are the two teams competing for…
There are plenty of self-help books on the market, but few tell it to you straight. Who wants to read a story about how some Joe Schmoe turned his life around and went from rags to riches when your success can be guided by simply watching your dog? Yes, your…
As many Miami artists fight to prevent Walmart’s impending entry into Midtown, one Broward photographer is trying to get her work into the mega store. Sandra Canning, fine art photographer, has entered Walmart’s “Get on the Shelf” competition, which allows people from all over the country to submit a product…
South Beach is synonymous with neon signs and having a rich, vibrant nightlife. Part of that nightlife includes dancing in the middle of the street, strutting on the sidewalk, and even climbing atop double-decker tour busses – it does, at least, for the remarkable drag queens who perform at the…
This week’s episode eight was appropriately titled “Are We There Yet?” With only four episodes left in the series, we can’t be the only viewers anxious to know how the series will end. And it could also be a wink and nod from the producers who know who the real…
The round bulbs illuminate the large mirror as Luis Alvarez-Schacht stares at his reflection for inspiration. He cocks one eyebrow up, moves his head from right to left checking his angles, and takes a deep breath. Looking down at the organized mess of make up overflowing from Ziploc baggies and…
Sunday brunch just got a whole lot groovier. The News Lounge (5580 NE Fourth Ct., Miami) brings together the grooviest of folks every Sunday for Groovin’ Garden, the ultimate organic brunch experience. No brunch is complete without mimosas, and you’ll get endless refills for $15. Perhaps mojitos or sangrias are…
Though rhinos might not be the cutest and cuddliest of mammals, they sure are majestic creatures. Unfortunately, some people prey on these thick-skinned beasts. But there are also folks who help conserve and protect beautiful wildlife. This Saturday, Zoo Miami and the South Florida Chapter of the American Association of…
Rows of black plastic chairs filled a small area between walls of bookshelves at Books & Books in the Gables Friday night. On display behind the smart podium sat a row of books with a black and white photo of a beautiful young woman on the cover: Rita Moreno: A…
