The beginning of the month is always an apt time to start new stuff: better habits, New Year’s Resolutions (it’s only May, you have even months to make it happen), new hobbies. So maybe kick off May with Conscious Bite Out, a vegan dining experience by Basil Park’s Tim Andriola. …
Miami Brewing Company, the city’s master of tropically-inspired, handcrafted brews, is now making its way to the West coast (of Florida, that is). The local beer maker, on-site at Schnebly Redland’s Winery, has signed a deal with J.J. Taylor Distributing. That means Miami Brewing Company’s varieties will be offered in J.J. Taylor’s…
Yesterday, Johnson and Wales University’s North Miami campus hosted an all vegan, pop-up restaurant concept, making history for the school—and the [culinary] academic world in general. Led by teaching assistant Kelsey Carter, a team of students whipped up a three-course lunch. Dubbed The Hungry Bull, the restaurant served globally-inspired drinks,…
Borscht Corp, Miami’s film collective, is taking the leap into feature films, and they want talented locals on board. This weekend the organization is hosting two open casting calls. They’re looking for new talent (no acting experience required) to star in a coming of age flick set in Liberty City…
Art spaces are popping up everywhere these days — downtown, the Upper Eastside, MiMo and, of course, Wynwood. But Lemon City’s Flowerbox Projects has a unique vision that sets it apart from the crowd. The brainchild of artists David Marsh and Kristen Soller, the space supports emerging artists who have a…
Lunch is a dicey time of day. While Subway and Pollo Tropical are easy and accessible, most of us have higher aspirations than antibiotic pumped-chicken breast and questionable lunch meats. That’s why Batch’s new express lunch menu is designed for worker bees who don’t have time for a two hour interlude,…
While the Design District may be Miami’s hottest spot for luxury brands and high-end sports cars, it’s also staying true to its artistic roots. The neighborhood is hosting a series of arts and culture events, and there’s one on the schedule this Saturday. Co-hosted by the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art),…
Dogs are amazing. As our faith in humanity seems to diminish daily, our faith in canine-kind never wavers. Dogs are loyal, loving, obedient, hilarious—and they really know how to let loose and party. That’s what makes O, Miami’s Dogleggers: A Four-Legged Book Exchange event such an inspired idea. The party…
While academia may be known for its progressive attitude, colleges and universities aren’t particularly quick to jump on the plant-based bandwagon — despite the fact that increasing numbers of students are transitioning to a veg diet. But at Johnson and Wales University’s North Miami campus, veganism is thriving. This is thanks…
Summer is a confusing time for many Miami gardeners. Besides mangoes, is there anything to grow? Do the fields fall barren? Is the only option plastic-wrapped produce from Publix? Luckily, Muriel Olivares and Tiffany Noe of Little River Cooperative are here to rid Miami of these misconceptions. This Saturday and…
The South Beach Comedy Festival is here for four days, so we’ll have plenty of chances to practice our gleeful guffaws. This year’s lineup — Dave Chappelle, Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress, Bill Burr, Mark Normand, and others — is bound to incite a laugh riot.
Miami, even more so than many other global locales, is about to feel the effects of environmental negligence. With climate change and sea level rise, the Magic City will be lucky to stick it out ’til 2020—especially given the mind-boggling denial of our state’s leadership. Thankfully, the Miami and the…
With Miami’s looming sea level crisis, it’s more important than ever that local leadership—and residents—wake up to the realities of our environmental issues. And food is one important inroad to a sustainable lifestyle. Oolite, Kris Wessel’s Miami Beach hotspot, is all about sourcing locally, serving environmentally-friendly vegan eats, and embracing…
It’s official, the Science Barge is setting sail in Miami. The floating laboratory, classroom and tourist attraction was granted $298,633 as part of the nationwide Knight Cities Challenge competition. Submitted by nonprofit CappSci (a science innovation organization), the barge was one of 32 “civic innovators” to be granted an award in…
Unless you’re a climate change denier (PLEASE say you’re not a climate change denier), it’s pretty clear that South Florida is in serious trouble with sea level rise. Miami will sink, and soon, if we don’t start addressing this issue in a major way. At the first-ever Climakaze, artists, scientists…
Like a pubescent kid whose time has (finally) come, Wynwood is in the midst of a major growth spurt. The arts district is blowing up with shiny new businesses, corporate offices and oodles of development, all worked in and staffed by humans. Humans who need food. Enter Jucy Lu, a…
Fuzzy bunnies and chubby chicks are the adorable, unofficial mascots of Easter; this is a holiday that’s all about the cute. And Miami’s Queen of Cute herself, Bunnie Cakes’ Mariana Cortez, is paying tribute with charming duckie cakes, bunny cookies and lots of other spring-themed edibles. From cupcakes in egg…
No matter what our interest or involvement level in the cause of animal advocacy, there’s always more to learn about this ever-evolving topic. And who better to learn from than Susan Hargreaves, activist and author extraordinaire? Hargreaves is the woman behind Animal Hero Kids, a group that recognizes youngsters for…
Last year, Freshii made history as the first chain restaurant to open in Wynwood. Now, they’re adding another South Florida location — they’ll be feeding shoppers at Miami International Mall. Slated to open April 20, the fast-casual Canadian chain’s new locale, like its others, will sell reasonably priced, superfood-strong smoothies,…
Despite the thrilling exploits that have spammed the breadth of human history, the topic can be deadly dull, particularly in the context of freshman core. For many people, their only experience with historical events is via overtired teachers and textbooks. But when it comes to the work of writer Erik…
In the past several years, Miami’s street art scene has really come into its own. From Wynwood to Downtown to Overtown, talented muralists have brought color and culture to the city through a plethora of riveting designs. All the while, photographer Diana Larrea has been faithfully documenting these blossoming works…
For the most part, Miami is a wasteful place. What goes into the garbage bins of South Beach restaurants in one night could probably feed the city’s entire homeless population for a week. This problem hasn’t gone unnoticed, however, and Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is setting up shop in the Magic…
