In addition to its popularity for use in knitting circles and Etsy stores, yarn has plenty of other applications. As art, for example. What better way to use a lot of leftover yarn than in a massive, interactive art project? This Thursday, the Bakehouse Art Complex will be wrapping Gramps…
At times, Miami may not seem like the friendliest city for children. Given our reputation for Brazilian bikinis, drunken debauchery and EDM, it’s no wonder some parents (and bewildered aunts and uncles) are clueless about how to occupy their kiddos. Luckily, Miami is a complex metropolis. There are actually lots…
Why does Ray Newlands go by the name Short Chef? His penchant for cutoffs, duh. His five-foot-five inch stature has nothing to do with it — or so he tells giggling youngsters during cooking demos. Regardless of the origin of the name, Short Chef has become a local phenomenon. With…
What’s “mylk”, you ask? And what makes it “drty?” While it sounds (and spells) a lot like an early ’00s Christina Aguilera song, dyrty mylks are actually the newest menu additions at Jugofresh. The caffeinated concoctions are coffee, latte and green tea drinks packed with superfoods. They come in five…
Forget pigs in a blanket. Pigs in pink bows, bathing suits and pearls are way better. That’s why the world has fallen in love with Priscilla and Poppleton, two very adorable, very photogenic mini pigs. Prissy and Pop, as they’re colloquially known, are Instagram celebrities, boasting a whopping 422,000 followers…
Cards Against Humanity is arguably the best game in the history of ever. It puts Monopoly, Pictionary, and even Scrabble to shame. A crass, pop culture-inspired laugh riot, it’s the ultimate bonding experience for friends and strangers alike. And now there’s a version that’s all about Miami. The folks at…
Vegan cooking isn’t for sissies. Newbies to the plant-based lifestyle may have a tough time navigating the unfamiliar waters of kale and kolrabi. With a skilled captain in the kitchen, however, it can be smooth sailing to a healthier lifestyle. That’s why taking cues from vegan Chefs Loren Pulitzer and…
From its triangular tip topped with cheese to its chewy, pillowy crust, a slice of pizza is the perfect food. For many folks, this ever-popular Italian indulgence is one of the sticking points that keeps them from opting into a plant-based lifestyle. But Mellow Mushroom is solving this first world…
For most of us, just getting our dogs to sit still for an Instagram shot requires a pound of bacon and a hefty dose of Pet-Ease. Then there’s Q the pom, Miami’s model canine and subject of a new book: A Handbook for Dog Walkers. Miami-based photographer Tomáš Werner was helping…
While the name sounds almost charming, Doral’s Coco Farm was anything but. The 70-acre property was a house of horrors for chickens, goats, pigs, cows, and dogs. Animals were bought and slaughtered in the presence of customers; stabbed with rusty blades and sometimes boiled or skinned while still alive. Thankfully,…
In Miami, the name Choices is synonymous with vegan cuisine. And now fans of the plant-based eateries will have one more choice in their roster of restaurants — in Coconut Grove. This will be Choices’ fourth cafe in Miami and comes quickly behind the January opening of their new Coral…
Far from the family-focused holiday bonanzas that are November and December, March is home to St. Patrick’s Day, an occasion that’s (usually) more about making out with strangers than spending QT with Great Aunt Edith. But getting wasted and puking up green beer isn’t the only option for paying tribute…
This is South Florida, the capital of all things weird and wacky. So, it’s not usual for people to have tigers in the back yard or pythons in the bedroom. Unfortunately though, many people underestimate the effort that goes into caring for an exotic pet, and all too often they…
For tired, browbeaten cube-dwellers, happy hour is a savior. It’s honored by omnivores and vegans alike, despite the fact that bar bites aren’t generally heavy on the plants. Luckily, Whole Foods downtown Miami has launched a Vegan Happy Hour series designed to school people on how to make plant-based versions…
As the tentacles of rush hour further their reach until they’ve devoured hours of your day, more and more Miamians are opting in bike culture. Life on two wheels has to be better than the rage-inducing time suck known as driving in the 305. The municipalities of Miami are on…
In the immortal words of Heath Ledger’s Joker, “Why so serious?!” With sea levels rising, epic traffic issues, and rising housing costs, Miamians need some comic relief. Luckily, the South Beach Comedy Festival (SBCF) is coming up, so we’ll have plenty of chances to practice our gleeful guffaws. This year’s…
As Homestead’s oasis of rainbow-hued produce and pastoral charm, Paradise Farms more than lives up to its moniker. For more than a decade, the certified-organic outpost has been growing and selling a bounty of fruits and vegetables, from microgreens to oyster mushrooms. So who better to host a plant-based edition…
Amidst Miami’s familiar neighborhood niches, there’s a new game in town: the Arts and Entertainment (A&E) District. The newly designated district connects Wynwood and the Design District to downtown. A&E is more than just a catchy name — it’s a community-wide effort complete with programming including bonfires under the stars,…
Even if you’ve never heard of a food “desert,” you can probably guess it isn’t a good thing. The term refers to an area where affordable, healthful food is difficult to obtain — and parts of Wynwood fall into that category. But this Sunday’s inaugural Wynwood Green & Art Market…
When it comes to sexy circuses, Cirque du Soleil is not the only game in town. Enter Cirquesco, an exotic adventure where jaw-dropping gymnastic feats meet flirty burlesque. Brought to life by choreographer/producer/director Kevin Black, the show revolves around a lead player on a quest for meaning in the midst…
Put those Ugg boots and furry vests back in mothballs — the thermostat is back where it belongs. Eighty-degree temperatures are upon us, and all is right with the world. Well, except in parts of the country where poor saps are still digging their way out of the snow. Now…
Where the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is concerned, plant-based options have been slow to make inroads. Most events are still heavy on the meat (Meatopia, anyone?), light on the herbivorous fare. Little by little, however, plant-based edibles are making their way into the foodie fantasyland, and nowhere is…
