Latin Trap Brings New Music to Miami

Latin trap is getting its time to shine in Miami. Most recently, Farruko, a Puerto Rican artist, hosted a leg of his TrapXFicante tour at the James L. Knight Center with a lineup of artists making special appearances, including Lary Over, Jacob Forever, Yandel, Justin Quiles, Ñengo Flow, and Tory Lanez.

Marcus Blake Launches Base Art Space, a Creative Factory in Little Haiti

Artist Marcus Blake has finally put down his roots. The Miamian who’s been curating events since the early 2000s is now hosting his events at his creative factory, Base Art Space. Located in Little Haiti, the colorful home is covered in the artist’s signature swirls and “tapenology” style. Blake has transformed the home into an event space/studio that hosts a weekly open-mike night Tuesdays.

Vicky’s House Offers Sweet Nostalgia and a Golden Girls Milkshake

Vicky’s House is the latest undertaking by the Kush Hospitality Group. Founder Matt Kuscher enlisted the help of his director of operations, Laurie Grasty, who birthed the idea of serving milkshakes. The result is a 12-seat waiting area for his Lokal restaurant in Coconut Grove in honor of Kuscher’s mother’s house, kitchen towel and all.

Manna Life Food’s Brunch Prix Fixe Offers Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Brunch might be the world’s best meal, but too much of a good thing — like sugar, fat, and booze — can be less than enjoyable, particularly when you have to go back to work Monday morning. That’s why Manna Life Foods’ new Fuel Good Brunch is the perfect alternative for health-conscious Miamians. The all-inclusive Saturday meal is a guilt-free way to start the weekend.

Snowmoon’s DIY Ethos Helps the Band Survive Miami’s Music Scene

If you’re one of those people who complain about the dead Miami music scene, you probably don’t go out to support local bands. Indie bands and artists have always supported one another, and Snowmoon — the female-fronted local rock band by Jessie Allen, Andy Rodriguez, and Noel Hernandez attests — to this truth.

Local Publicist Asks Miami to Boycott Cafe Bustelo

Avid fans of the 3:05 Cafecito movement are boycotting Café Bustelo. The founder and principal of the Miami public relations firm JLPR, publicist JennyLee Molina, says the popular coffee company Café Bustelo, owned by the J.M. Smucker Company, has been plagiarizing her brand 3:05 Cafecito.

Rail 71 Cafe Offers Surprising Meals in Little River

Cristina Palacios and her husband Gustavo Gomez have been eating at the same location two to three times a week for the past month. The regulars at Rail 71 Café say they’ve been frequenting the eatery because of the vibes and delicious food. “Every time I come here they are…

Coya Offers $29 Three-Course Power Lunch

Coya, the Peruvian restaurant in Brickell, is adding a twist to its list of options with a new power lunch. The menu by executive chef Gareth Rhodes offers the eatery’s well-heeled patrons a three-course midday meal for $29 (excluding tax and tip).

Rose Bar at the Delano Debuts First-Ever Cocktail Happy Hour

The historic Delano Hotel in Miami Beach is known for its grand appearance and artistic décor, but the 21-year old brand is celebrating its history appropriate to Miami culture- with drinks. The first cocktail hour of its kind for the hotelier boasts libations and a light bites menu. The drinks…

Dance Now, Think Later Wants Miami to Wake Up and Dance

For most of us, mornings mean waking up to ten alarms, checking for social media notifications, and downing a cup of cafecito for that early boost. But Liza Pitsirilos wants to change the way Miami wakes up. Specifically, she wants you to dance. In April, Pitsirilos attended a retreat concentrating on…