Modern medicine is great and all, but it works only when you have access to it. And despite the strides American has taken with Obamacare, there are still a lot of people without insurance or access to the wisdom of white-coated MDs. And because of these issues, studies show that…
Taperia Raca, the Spanish tapas joint launched earlier this year in MiMo by Giorgio Rapicavoli and Alex Casanova, is closed. According to a news release, the owners received an offer on the property they couldn’t refuse. The team, however, says this isn’t the end of Raca and is planning to…
Mark Reinfeld is a vegan dynamo. Cookbooks, classes, retreats, online instructionals– the award-winning culinarian covers plant-based eating from every angle. His organization, Vegan Fusion, is all about creating a better, healthier, more peaceful world — and he’s doing it through mouth-watering edibles like pistachio-crusted tofu and curried pumpkin soup. Reinfeld…
For a city that’s so hot our seawater practically boils, we have an auspicious lack of tree canopy. Our shade percentage stands at a mere 14 percent, when a healthy urban forest should be 30 percent. Less than half is less than impressive. But the fact has not been lost…
Life as a kid isn’t what it used to be. Instead of climbing trees and playing foursquare (the IRL kind), they’re glued to their glow screens. Hence America’s seriously scary health stats. But SEEK (Seeking Education Empowers Knowledge) is all about inspiring young people to get off their rears. The…
In a sign that the times are most definitely a’ changin’, the kings of pork are embracing plants. Notable Miami Beach eatery Pubbelly (whose owners were once called the Sovereigns of Swine by the New Times), is going vegan. In partnership with Jugofresh, the team is hosting a pop-up vegan…
There are a lot of misconceptions about Miami — and Miami Beach in particular. Sure, it’s a picturesque tropical paradise, but there’s more to the area between South Pointe Park and Indian Creek than Brazilian bikinis and frozen cocktails. As a local, now’s your chance to show the world the…
The Miami Book Fair International is a big deal. Not just for book nerds and wannabe authors, but for foodies, too, since the lineup of chefs, food writers and edible events gets more impressive every year. The roster for November’s fair, announced on Friday night, includes a whole host of…
There’s no denying the power of the arts. From school settings to clinical facilities, creative endeavors have a remarkable ability to facilitate healing and empowerment. And this Friday, Tony Award winning playwright, activist and Vagina Monologues author Eve Ensler will put art in action by leading a “Safe Space,” workshop…
In addition to bendy limbs and lots of patience, becoming a yogi also requires cash money. Because no one will accept inner peace as currency. Lucky for wannabe yoga instructors with a cash flow problem, United Yoga University and Yogic Arts Teacher Training are gifting one lucky winner with a…
With all the fuss about what goes into our bodies, it’s easy to forget about what goes on them. Given that our skin is the largest organ (and arguably the most sensitive), it’s just as important to read the labels on beauty products as it is on foodstuffs. Luckily, green…
Every vegan east of Portland has heard about Bunnie Cakes’ impossibly moist cupcake creations. It’s this flair for cruelty-free cooking that earned owner Mariana Cortez a spot on Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. But now the cozy bakery is offering something new: to-go treats in adorable mini-mason jars, ranging from cacao…
There’s more to Miami than plastic surgery and sterile high-rises. Beneath South Florida’s façade lies a tropical paradise, a treasure trove of natural wonders — many of which are found in the nooks and crannies of the city’s oft-forgotten waterways. For many Miamians, this aquatic wonderland is a side of…
Despite our proximity to Miccosukee and Seminole land, many Miamians’ sole experience with Native American culture is an occasional night out at the Hard Rock casino. But the fourth Friday of each September is American Indian Day, devoted to honoring our nation’s original residents and giving indigenous cultures the attention…
For anyone who’s into art, DWNTWN Art Days can leave you feeling like a kid in a candy store: totally overwhelmed, overstimulated, and about to embark on an epic sugar high. So many options, so little time. So to keep you on track for the third annual incarnation of this…
As a renowned yoga teacher and media darling, Cyndi Lee seemed like the poster child for confidence and self-acceptance. Yogis are supposed to be radiant avatars, after all. But beneath the Namastes and Lululemon she was hating her body, just like (most of) the rest of us. This realization led…
Chic dinners are usually the domain of foie gras and filets, but little by little, the concept of conscious cuisine is making its way into Miami’s foodie scene. On September 27, Darren Lazlo of Jugofresh (AKA Chef Paco) is whipping up a four-course vegan dinner at Primary Projects. The exotic…
Football is back with a vengeance (or a misleading win, in the Dolphins’ case), and thanks to Sunday Funday, Mondays are dragging more than ever. This whole five-day workweek thing has jumped the shark, wouldn’t you say? We feel your Monday through Friday pain, so here’s a list of stuff…
It’s a question posed to every vegan at one time or another: What’s wrong with eating eggs and dairy? They don’t kill the animals, so what’s the problem? But as on Instagram, things aren’t always what they appear. Dig a little deeper and the realities of dairy and egg farms…
As Miami’s population booms, the debate about parking only gets more contentious (just ask business owners in Wynwood). But what if we were a city who needed fewer parking spots, thus freeing up more public space? What would we do with it? How would our sense of community change? These…
If you haven’t been privy to its sexy, acrobatic antics, know that Circ X is Miami’s edgier answer to Cirque du Soleil. Founded in 2002 and featuring a cast of wild, crazy, and colorful characters, the interactive stage show has spent the past decade-plus titillating Fortune 500 execs and clubgoers…
UPDATE: The National Trust for Historic Preservation event at Miami Marine Stadium on Saturday is now SOLD OUT. It’s open to ticket holders only and not to the general public. If you missed out, better luck next time! If you’re a little too law-abiding to hop the fences at Miami…
