A newly surfaced map documenting water taxi routes for next year’s Miami Boat Show has Village of Key Biscayne officials and environmentalists up in arms. The proposed map, meant to alleviate traffic on Virginia Key Beach during the five-day event, criss-crosses protected manatee zones and critical wildlife areas. The map…
The best time of the week is finally here – the weekend. And Miami offers everything from an international mango festival, a boozy arts and craft night, and a laundry list of concerts from The Eagles, Imagine Dragons and Rascal Flatts. So drink a cup of coffee and take advantage of what this…
When you hear the words South Beach, you think endless sunshine, expensive outings, and voracious parties. But what about bagels and lox? Believe it or not, there’s a good chunk of Jewish food history in our backyard, and Florida International University’s Jewish Museum of Florida is showcasing it. The museum…
One summer morning in 2012, Paul Fernandez found himself laying in bed craving a PB&J sandwich. I really want it, but I don’t feel like making it myself, Fernandez thought. That’s when the idea for Mr. PB&J was born. This Miami food truck prides itself on selling gourmet PB&Js with…
If you’ve ever wanted to see a few of your elected leaders half-naked and battling it out against each other in a pool, today is your chance. But don’t worry, it’s for a good cause. County Commissioner Xavier Suarez and City Commissioner Marc Sarnoff are set to take on City…
July 4th weekend is finally here, and Miami offers everything from good, old-fashioned parades to a slew of parties like IndepenDANCE at Nikki Beach, Tiësto at LIV and Rush Rush Red, White, and Blue at Rec Room. So put on America’s colors and celebrate Independence Day weekend the Miami way. It…
Florida has done little to distinguish itself as a bike and pedestrian friendly state; in fact, it’s consistently ranked among the most dangerous in America for the two-wheeled set and for walkers. So it’s notable that among the hundreds of bills that went into effect this week is one that…
The fight over how to help Miami’s downtown homeless population has already devolved into poop maps, feces videos and ugly words between the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Homeless Trust. At issue: Who should pay for more toilets downtown for transients. Tomorrow, that fight is going to reignite. The…
Midtown Oyster Bar is taking orders for their specialty MOB burger. But there’s a catch: they’ll supply the raw meat, but you have to cook it. For a limited time only, the eatery is offering their signature patties ready-to-go for you to grill at home on the 4th. Customers can…
For Liberty City resident Izegbe Onyango purchasing fresh, affordable produce hasn’t been an easy feat. With no grocery store within a mile radius of her city, more than 50,000 residents like Onyango are left with convenience stores, quick shops and fast food to feed their families. “Having fresh produce should…
It’s safe to say there’s a food truck for just about anything you might find yourself craving. But what if you were looking for something a little more complicated like a Chinese-inspired taco? You’re in luck. There’s a truck for that too and it’s called Box of Chacos. Created by former…
More than 25 years ago, Cosmo Kramer from TV’s Seinfeld had an idea for a pizza business in which customers “make their own pizza.” In 2013, it is finally a reality. Characters Jerry and George weren’t amused, but South Florida resident Justin Gould and his father Ronald were/ So hey have made…
From the executive chef of Pompano Beach’s Shishka Lebanese Grill comes it’s sister restaurant: Mijana Lebanese Cuisine. As one of Gulfstream Park’s latest additions, the eatery combines authentic Lebanese food, Beirut-inspired ambiance and traditional Middle-Eastern entertainment with the goal of immersing local diners into one of the world’s faraway lands…
There’s a good chance you’ve either heard or used the expression, “Enjoy the simple things.” But what exactly are these “simple things” and where can they be found? Try Aventura’s Power Smoothie (20475 Biscayne Blvd.). The folks here have the answer – at least in regard to your next meal…
South Florida’s own HipPops is offering an exciting and new POP-ortunity as the company puts it – something that looks like it’ll take the beloved gelato truck to the next level. The gourmet dessert truck stacked with famously delicious handcrafted gelato sticks is now available for franchise. With the ice…
Considered a “healthy option” for most, your beloved chicken and tuna salad has one main ingredient that makes health gurus shriek and calorie counters overload – mayonnaise… and lots of it. But one North Miami-Dade eatery decided to challenge the traditional recipe and create an odd substitute for the notorious…
If you got a dollar every time you spotted a new juice bar in Miami, you’d probably be able to open your own… well not really, but you get the point. Aventura’s latest juice bar Raw Republic (20804 Biscayne Blvd.) is one of many that have popped up in the last…
They’re green and they serve breakfast. Or at least that’s how Green Eggs Cafe (18729 Biscayne Blvd.) started out. The Philadelphia-based restaurant kicked off the New Year by opening its first out-of-state location in Aventura and has already experienced some success. The full-service eatery prides itself on being environmentally friendly, buying only…
As temperatures creep into the high 80s, it’s no secret that summer is around the corner. But don’t worry – Miami’s notorious heat doesn’t have to stand in between you, your favorite fruits and vegetables and Miami’s farmers’ markets. While some farmers’ markets are nearing their annual hiatus, these local…
