October is almost here, which means one very important occasion is on the way: Oktoberfest. For anyone who’s into getting sauced, this annual ode to all things brew is a shining start to the holiday season. And for the first time, Fado Irish Pub and Z Events are teaming up…
Fried chicken and biscuits. Fried chicken and waffles. Fried chicken and corn. They’re all played-out culinary combos. But fried chicken and champagne is a noteworthy duo worth exploring. And at the inaugural Cluck Miami this Friday, chefs from area eateries will craft fried-chicken dishes in a philanthropic poultry battle culminating…
It’s fall, so the annual pumpkin smorgasbord has officially begun. But honestly, much better than your standard Pumpkin Spice Latte or pumpkin-flavored cupcake is some spicy, pumpkin-infused booze. Because everything’s better with booze. And at the Aloft Miami Brickell’s w xyz bar they’re serving up a seasonal treat dubbed the…
Nothing earns instant street cred like the ability to consume gut-busting quantities of food. Just ask competitive hot-dog eaters Takeru “the Tsunami” Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut. Chicks dig dudes with stomach-stretching skills. And if you want a spot in the gluttonous hall of fame, you’ve got a chance this Thursday…
Eating clean ain’t easy. And what with the limited number of hours in the day and convenience of fast food, it’s no wonder you opt for McDonald’s more often that not. Ain’t nobody got time for preparing a week’s worth of meals from Whole Foods. But with the addition of…
The thought of Burger King doesn’t typically bring exercise to mind (unless you count when the creepy King runs around like a weirdo in BK’s commercials). But the fast-food giant actually does some work for the common good, and at the upcoming Burger King Fun Run, you can burn off…
Attention, foodies: Taste America’s Local Flavor From Coast to Coast Festival is bringing meal delivery to a whole new level of awesome. Put on by the culinary luminaries at the James Beard Foundation, this event is making its way from city to city with award-winning chefs cooking a cornucopia of…
Miami native Ric O’Barry is one of those rare individuals so utterly devoted to his cause, so passionate and heartfelt, that he inspires generations of followers to stand alongside him. Since the 1970s, he’s been working tirelessly to save dolphins from being slaughtered and captured across the globe – a…
When it comes to parking and pedestrians, downtown Miami is a veritable nightmare. But does it have to be that way? Despite our collective cynicism that we’ll ever be anything but hopelessly automobile-addicted, some local visionaries are working to show Miamians what life might be like if we had fewer…
Long before Arnold was the Governator, the Terminator, or cheating hubby of Maria Shriver, he was the original meathead. A legend in the bodybuilding world, Schwarzenegger was immortalized onscreen in the classic bodybuilding flick Pumping Iron. Arnold’s achievements launched a generation of bodybuilders who’ve since taken the sport to new…
If yesterday’s epic storms left you feeling waterlogged and lazy, we feel ya. Rain is a the best excuse ever to play couch potato, day drink, and get your fill of football. But a brand new week means no more excuses to lie around like so many post-downpour sidewalk slugs…
A no-holds-barred kickball grudge match is intense enough, but add water balloon pelting to the mix, and you’ve a SportsCenter moment in the making. Next Saturday, Miami cultural collaborative Cannonball will do battle against the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation (CIFO) in their second annual kickball battle royale. As an added…
Compared to, say New York, Miami might not generally be considered the gastronomy capital of the country. But with an ever-increasing influx of impressive chefs and outstanding eateries — we’re coming up in the world. The latest sign of our city’s growing culinary cred is the recent awarding of the…
Every chef has to start somewhere, and given that those who’ve reached celeb status have often spent absurd amounts of time in front of a hot stove — it’s no surprise they’ve had more than a few miserable moments in the kitchen. Add to it the pressure of serving event…
Maybe Floatopia totally snuck up on you this time and you’re in a slight panic. (We know the feeling.) But even if your home is sadly barren of duck floaties, water guns, and buoyant coolers, take heart. There’s still time to acquire the perfect accessories to help make this Saturday…
Booze has been the ultimate creative lubricant since, well, ever. There’s no better way to bring out a left-brainer’s artsy side than with a couple of drinks. And at the Painting and Cocktails shindig this Wednesday at the Broken Shaker (2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach), you can get your…
Because many women are about to lose their lesser halves to football for the next five months, a girls’ day out is definitely due. And at Pamper Me Fabulous, females can spend a day with their besties getting schooled, beautified, worked out, cocktailed, and treated like princesses. Basically, Pamper Me…
Fall is upon us, which means the masses are officially going apeshit over all things pumpkin. And number one on most people’s list is Starbucks’ universally adored Pumpkin Spice Latte. We admit, it’s damn delicious. But at $5 or $6 a pop, drinking it daily will break the bank. And…
To everyone who told you you were wasting your college years playing endless hours of flip cup and beer pong, you can officially give ’em a BOOYAH. Wild Turkey American Honey is sponsoring a Red Cup Challenge this Saturday at the Sandbar, and teams can compete in the above mentioned…
You lucky ducks. For the second time this year, Floatopia is coming to South Pointe Park. The legendary floating fete draws thousands of partygoers to the shores of South Beach to drink, play, and — duh — float. The fall incarnation of this event kicks off Saturday, so blow up…
It’s no secret that Second Saturday Art Walk is urban madness. Thousands of people flood the streets of Wynwood, jockeying for free booze and sidewalk space. Scary. And because it has become so crazy, lots of well-intentioned art lovers stay as far away from the chaos as possible. So for…
Summer’s over, and lovely fall breezes are finally blowing in. The days of dining on patios without sweat dripping into your food have almost arrived. But if the season left you broke and hungover, not to worry. Fall brings with it lots of free activities – many of which are…
