The reputation of immigration court received another blow Wednesday, when Department of Justice employee Monica Goodling testified before congress that she had “crossed the line” when it came to her hiring tactics. Goodling admitted that she intended to hire people who were conservatives in her position interviewing candidates for attorney…

It sits on the small, white shelf at South Beach Body Waxing salon on Washington Avenue and 13th Street, sandwiched between the tubes of French “pleasure enhancement gel” and a row of fruity lotions. “We probably sell about two to three per week,” says Julissa Saragoza, Body Waxing’s receptionist, “and…

Something like that Exercising is a lot like white stretch pants and Hollywood — it ain’t for everybody. Sure, sweatin’ to the oldies sounds fun, but doesn’t chillin’ to Top 40 sound just as tempting? But as relaxing as the gradual atrophy of your bones and muscles can be, physical…

Kentward Forbes is in trouble with the Florida Elections Commission, but he doesn’t have to worry about the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office coming after him. The FEC recently found probable cause that the Redland community activist broke state law governing political campaigns…

When One Ninety Restaurant premiered on 46th Street in Buena Vista East some four years ago, it was the first hip, bohemian-style restaurant in the area. Locals flocked to the place for the carefree environment, live music, and tasty, affordable fare. Enter greedy landlords. Exit One Ninety. Last month, after…

Sasha Issenberg is a younger guy than I had envisioned while reading his book, The Sushi Economy. I could see the youth in his face as he approached the podium at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Saturday afternoon. Then he started his talk by stating that he’s been…

Those of you out there who missed the Greater Miami Area Chamber of Commerce’s Hurricane Preparedness Dog Fair may want to watch this. God only knows what’s really going on in this video, but it would appear that this is the group of people in Miami Dade County who will…

When I learned a gay porn website had set up only two blocks away from the New Times office on Biscayne Boulevard, I devised a plan to get inside the two-story red brick house where all the action at cocodorm.com takes place. I decided to apply for a job as…

Three major restaurant openings are pegged for the coming month. I am all too aware that reality rarely matches hype in the restaurant biz, but this trio truly appears to hold some promise. * On May 30th, the smartly re-designed Tides South Beach hotel will premiere its new dining establishment,…

From mullets (before, above) to crew cuts (after, below) Think of cop cars as haircuts. The former incarnation of Miami Beach patrol cars were like mullets: somewhat business oriented and vaguely patriotic but with more than a hint of party. Mostly white, the cars sport a playful red squiggle that…

Ouzo’s Greek Taverna & Bar has announced plans to open their second venue, to be located in the former Madiba space on South Beach’s west side — just down the block from another Mediterranean favorite, Sardinia. I’ve always enjoyed the North Miami Beach Ouzo’s, and explained why in my review…