In a society dominated by Starbucks, coffee gets all the media love. But what about that other hot beverage — the one that cultures have been drinking for, oh, 3,000 years or so? The one that Buddhist monks swear by? The one they drink religiously on Downton Abbey? Tea ringing…
Unless you’re a Harvard alum whose college years were spent doing pick drills and stroking down the Charles River, you probably understand very little of what those things are. When it comes to South Florida, beach volleyball and stand-up paddleboarding are a lot more common than the storied sport of…
SoFi seafood lovers officially have a new spot to call their own. Bar Crudo is now open at 40 South Pointe Drive, and it is doling out ocean delicacies like snapper ceviche, beet-cured hamachi and shrimp crostini. From crab to cocktails, the cozy cafe was the brainchild of owners Andy…
If you’re anything like us, your never-done to-do list perpetually includes a) get more exercise and b) do more good deeds. It’s so hard to find time for either, what with beach parties, Miami Spice, and spa month occupying our entire summers. But tomorrow, you can kill both those birdies…
Social portal and user-review mecca Yelp is all about educating the masses on the eats, drinks and other diversions cities have to offer. Be it God-awful service or orgasmic edibles — Yelpers are the ultimate experts. Yelp Miami’s newest endeavor is designed to introduce folks to the 305’s mixology landscape…
After a weekend of bathing suits and sundresses, there’s nothing worse than squeezing yourself back into suits and neckties, only to brave the 100% humidity. Of course, if your office is anything like ours, the frigid AC will freeze the sweat right off of you. Not to be negative. At…
Ahhhh, Grumpy Cat — only you could make a sunny summer day look grim. And everyone’s favorite feline meme is now doing his best to bring dark clouds to cellphones nationwide via Weather Kitty, a new iPhone app by the Miami-based duo of Suraj Hemnani and Shiv Takhar. The free,…
This is a food blog. So most of our pieces are about, well, food. Call it masticating, noshing, feasting or just plain eating — it’s pretty much our everything. So why would one of us willingly forgo food for 48 hours? Anything for your sake, beloved readers. Juice cleansing is…
Few things inspire more debate among Miami foodies than the quintessential frita cubana. Take an informal poll and hear a whole host of different and equally passionate opinions about the city’s best. To answer the all-important question “Who has the best frita en el mundo?” Burger Beast launched the Frita…
Outdoor art is particularly apt in Miami, where there’s no excuse for shutting ourselves up in stuffy, overly air-conditioned galleries. It’s better to immerse yourself in aesthetics under the brilliant summer sun. And you can do just that at the South Beach Marriott’s new monthly for artists, BY ARTISTS LIVE…
J Wakefield Brewing Company is a home brewer no longer. This Miami-based outfit, led by namesake brewer Johnathan Wakefield, is soon to be officially licensed. In early 2014, they should be fully functional and ready to sell to the city’s beer enthusiasts. In the meantime, you can sample some of…
Miami style is everywhere these days, from neon-hued everything to Brazilian bikinis. And now, Reebok has released a 305-styled shoe, designed by a local girl made good. The sneaker giant hand-picked 12 artists to create some city-themed kicks, and Miami’s own Tati Suarez was one of the lucky few. The…
It’s summertime, and with TV’s best comedies — Parks and Recreation, anyone? — on hiatus for what feels like forever, there’s probably a serious shortage of funny in your life. Luckily, Improv Rising is about to kick off a series of classes for wannabe humorists, so you can stir up…
If you’re into Asian eats and friendly fellow foodies, the Hoh Wok Club is a social occasion you might be into. Hosted by local cooking instructor and food personality Eleanor Hoh, this sit-down lunch will showcase Shokudo, Buena Vista’s highly lauded Japanese eatery, on August 25. For $35 per person,…
Coconut Grove doesn’t get nearly enough love, particularly amongst foodies. But now Miami’s artsy enclave is earning a little edible attention with this week’s Dishcrawl. The culinary crawl will lead eaters to four different eateries, where they’ll nosh on three specialties per spot. While the locales are top secret, we…
It’s definitely the dog days of summer, and it’s hot as Hades out there. Aside from moving into the refrigerator case at Publix, we’ve tried every technique possible to stay cool, and alas, we’re still hot, sweaty, unglamorous messes. Seriously, fall – we’re ready for your arrival. But until the…
Nothing says all-American summertime fun like a good old-fashioned ball game. And this Sunday, you can partake in this classic pastime with the whole family in tow — furry friends included. Bark at the Park is back, and 100 percent of the proceeds from ticket sales to this annual event…
Barley and Swine has been serving up slow eats and craft brews to foodies since their official opening in June, and they’re about to take their edible options to the next level. On August 15, they’re hosting the first Made in Dade beer dinner celebrating locally made brews and founder…
Journalism is a tough gig these days. Publications are losing money, and many are scaling back or even closing altogether. Many of the best and brightest have bailed into fields like public relations, corporate communications, and videography. You can hardly blame them. Everybody’s gotta eat. For many, new media is…
Move over, corporate coffee chains and crappy pizza joints — Urban Oxy has moved into South Beach. The locally focused café serves cold brew, homemade pizza-by-the-slice, and fresh-baked pastries — much-needed additions to the tourist-trap-ridden Washington Avenue. The rapidly expanding chain opened its downtown branch a few months ago and…
Nowadays, wannabe celebrity chefs are easier to find than your garden-variety line cook. And if you’re looking to be the next Paula Deen — wait, scratch that, maybe the next Robert Irvine — you’re in luck. Another reality TV show is on the way, and producers are casting in Miami…
Mondays are even more oppressive in the summertime, when our thoughts turn to beach days, boat time and booze. Cubicles and fun in the sun are like Rick Scott and progressive politics — morally opposed. Sigh. But despite the arrival of our least favorite day of the week, we still…
