We’ve all got that one impossible foodie friend — the one who won’t eat anything unless it’s vegan/gluten-free/sugar-free/carb-free/paleo (fill in the blank food restriction). Name the deprivation diet, you probably know someone who’s on it. But what are you supposed to buy for these infuriatingly picky people (of whom I’m…
It’s 85 degrees outside. The sun won’t stop shining. You can’t wear anything heavier than a sleeveless tee, and you’re sweating balls, as usual. For folks in the Northeast, this might sound like a little piece of paradise. For many in South Florida, however, this shit is getting old. How…
Like a too-heavy topper on a wobbly Christmas tree, a holiday party can be the final touch that sends you crashing to the floor. Most of us are just one too many ornaments away from the nuthouse this time of year. But done right, parties can be tons of fun…
As Frank Costanza taught us so many years ago, Festivus is for the rest of us. From the Airing of Grievances to the Festivus Pole, this holiday’s got a hell of an appeal for everyone who’s so over Christmas songs and crowded malls. And let’s face it — everyone, regardless…
It’s Christmas in Miami, which means yet another year of fried dough and crushed dreams at Santa’s Enchanted Forest. But if you’re looking for something — anything — else to do that doesn’t involve flying into a snowstorm, there’s always Orlando. Our easy-to-access neighbor to the north offers tons of…
We’re almost to the point when shopping for presents becomes a mad, desperate scramble to find something for the people left on your list. But there’s nothing lamer than giving (or getting) a pointless gift you’ll never use. Remember the fruitcake gag? Gag us. So to make your life a…
It’s always good news when two of our favorite things join forces to make Miami a better place. In this case, it’s local eats and local arts. Recently, F.E.A.S.T. (Funding Emerging Art with Sustainable Tactics) Miami was awarded a $40,000 matching grant through the Knights Arts Challenge, and they’ll be…
Christmas is creeping ever closer, and if you haven’t reached full-on panic status over your unfinished shopping list yet, we commend you. Now, more than ever, you’ve got to save your pennies for all those presents you haven’t bought. That, and cocktails to make you forget about the holiday hell…
Are you a dude with moves that rival Magic Mike’s? If you’ve always thought your bod was Swinging Richards-worthy (but you were a little too skittish to bare it all below the waist), this might be your lucky day. Today only, Chippendale’s, “the world’s #1 male revue,” is hosting an…
Paying it forward (in addition to being the title of a flick starring the creepy kid who sees dead people and Helen Hunt as a less-than-believable strip club waitress) is a thing people actually do. Basically, it’s when one human does a good deed for another, and the recipient then…
If there’s one duty we’re bound to in December, it’s celebrating. Thirty-one days of toasts to good cheer, good friends, and good food. It’s the best month of the year. Really, any excuse to celebrate is a good one, and tonight you can celebrate the upcoming Taste of Brickell Food…
What’s the holiday season all about? Forget joy, goodwill toward men, and charitable giving. Puh-lease. Parties are how we’re supposed to spend our December. And you can get a head start on this month’s eating and drinking extravaganza at the Taste of Brickell Food & Wine Festival Holiday Launch Party…
Christmas isn’t just a holiday for humans.There’s many a spoiled dog (or cat) tearing open a present under the tree on Christmas morning. And this year, you can share the celebration with your furry friends at an even swankier locale than your living room: the Biltmore Hotel. Best of all,…
When I tell people Ethiopian food is my favorite, I’m often met with a blank stare. It’s understandable, particularly in Miami, where you can’t find this kind of cuisine within a 200-mile radius. The closest eatery is Nile Ethiopian in Orlando, tucked away off the madness of International Drive. So,…
Art Basel is under our collective belts for another year. If you’re not exhausted, hungover, and broke right now, what the hell are you doing with your life? But this is no time for a break. Take a quick breather and get ready for three nonstop weeks of holiday parties,…
It’s not always easy to be meat-free in Miami. Heck, half the city’s bread is infused with lard. But thanks to a progressive mayor and a dedicated volunteer, vegetarianism just got a major boost with the City of South Miami’s Meatless Monday resolution. In official language, it’s “in support of…
Short of hopping a plane to Naples — Italy, that is, not Florida’s sleepy west-coast town — it’s not always easy to find authentic Neapolitan pizza. But at the new Coral Gables eatery Pummarola, they’re all about Italian tradition. The lunch-and-dinner outpost opens today at 141 Aragon Ave., and its…
If there’s one thing that could make Basel better (other than an appearance by Banksy, free booze for everyone, and infinite parking), it’s kittens. Kittens make everything better. And kitties of all kinds are the inspiration behind Cat Basel. This feline-friendly exhibition in Wynwood will feature artwork created by rescue…
With Thanksgiving in the wind and a few weeks of detox time before holiday feasts begin again, now’s the perfect time to commit (at least temporarily) to eating clean, fresh, and local food. And that’s what the Fare Field, Miami’s local, farm-based cooking show, is all about. The third four-minute…
Another restaurant is getting in on the Art Basel pop-up action. The downtown wine bar and eatery Bin No. 18 is bringing their goods to midtown for the weekend. Chef-owner Alfredo Patino decided to set up shop at Angelina’s Coffee and Juice, where he’ll be serving up some of their…
Superman is a hero made for the big screen. And SoundScape’s screen is one of the biggest around. This Wednesday, you can see the hotness that is Henry Cavill in Man of Steel, projected on a 7,000-square-foot projection wall. That rock-hard bod is bound to look even better when stretched…
Chefs are a competitive breed. It’s one thing to eat the food they’ve expertly crafted in their own kitchens; it’s another to dig into a plate designed specifically to outshine their colleagues. At the Homestead Rockin’ Ribfest, you can watch seven all-star ribbers go head-to-head for eternal, pork-rific glory. Competitors…
