Last year, Miami’s own Tatu Baby (AKA Katherine Flores) stole viewers’ hearts (and other extremities) during her turn on Spike TV’s Ink Master. With a sexy, pin-up style and impressive skill with the needle, people were all abuzz about this local girl. In fact, despite elimination, she earned an unprecedented…
You might think you know mangoes. After all, Miamians spend the summer picking them off their trees by the dozens and finding ways to add them to everything we eat. But with more than 1,000 varieties of this fleshy fruit growing worldwide, there’s a helluva lot you haven’t seen. At…
It’s summertime, and with these scorching temps, the idea of heavy, rich food is less than appetizing. Besides, who wants a bloated belly when donning that sexy new swimsuit? Instead, it’s all about fruits and veggies for the next couple of months. (Mango Festival, anyone?) And in our neck of…
There are some things Miami has way too many of: bad face-lifts, douchey clubs, and godawful drivers. Other things — not nearly enough, such as small businesses, friendly people, and good pizza. Luckily, Pauloluigi To Go is bringing the latter three back to Coconut Grove. Co-owner Paul Shalaj has operated…
With all the fun of the long weekend behind us, it’s bound to be a bit of a rough week. Post-vacation blues are the worst. But on the bright side, it’s just 59 sunsets until Labor Day weekend arrives. In the meantime, here’s some free stuff to get into while…
For broke foodies across the 305, the year’s best season is almost upon us: all hail Miami Spice! Starting August 1, our favorite annual event kicks off at hotspots across the city, which means we get our gourmet eats on sale. (Miami New Times, by the way, is sponsoring the…
Your dog may be your best friend, but with long hours at work, lingering Miami Heat madness, and summer beach days, you probably haven’t been spending much quality time with him. So treat your furry BFF to an outing at Sunday’s Picnic With the Pets. Bring your loyal companion on…
Considering how much it costs for cable these days , it’s about time the networks started giving us something in return. So rejoice about this Sunday’s Latin-themed shindig at J Riggs Gallery, with free food, free drinks, and free swag — and it’s all on the FX Network. The party…
Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to commemorate our nation’s independence with a cold one. But if you’re more into top-shelf spirits than Bud Light, this occasion calls for fewer coozies — more cocktails. Check out these patriotic drink options from some of…
Hallelujah holiday week! Monday mornings are that much more bearable when you know you’ve only got 72 hours of drudgery to endure before it’s officially party time. If you’re lucky, this is a three day week, and there are jello shots, barbecues and pool time at the end of the…
Life as a fitness competitor ain’t easy. Ever heard of the phrase “no pain no gain”? Yeah, that. Clean eating, vigorous gym-going and tirelessly healthy lifestyle choices are not easy things to maintain. With the Fitness Universe competition happening all weekend here in Miami, we thought we’d speak to a…
When summer arrives and the sweltering heat starts to smother us, it’s time to forego heavy foods in favor of lighter fare. And ceviche, the citrus-marinated South American seafood treat, is a perfect choice on days like today when it’s way too hot for the usual pan con bistec. Today…
This year, Fins fans will have a new home for cold beers, hot wings, and commiserating en masse: Duffy’s Sports Grill is taking up residence in Coconut Grove’s CocoWalk. According to the folks at CocoWalk, the casual, Florida-based chain will open at the old Tu Tu Tango space this fall…
Bodybuilders: they’re lean, toned, flab-free specimens that make your average Joe or Jane look like Jabba the Hut. And hundreds of these fitness fanatics are converging on South Beach this weekend for Fitness Universe, an all-star competition pitting hot bods against each other. If rock-hard hotties get you all atingle,…
Art Basel Miami Beach gets bigger and bigger every year — and while December may seem like a long way away, the days of art-speak study and Basel boozing will be here before you know it. And this month, the powers that be announced the appointment of the illustrious Nicholas…
If there’s one word that sums up Cirque du Soleil, it’s surprising. The world-famous entertainment company has been wowing audiences with seemingly impossible feats on global stages for decades. And while most shows involve larger-than-life playgrounds and fanciful characters, their Quidam incarnation is a bit different in that it tackles…
Summer holidays beget booze, beach time and grilling. Lots and lots of grilling. But when the sausage, steak and ribs hit the heat, what’s a vegetarian to do? After all, Boca burgers get old after a while. So for our herbivorous friends, we spoke to Jordan Wolfe, healthy eating and…
With weekend pool parties to attend, kids on vacation, and the compulsive need every Miamian feels to maintain a toned beach physique, summer can be a super stressful time. So we welcome the annual arrival of Miami Spa Month, when even tightly budgeted 305’ers can take advantage of sweet deals…
Galleries, restaurants, and cultural hot spots are opening their doors in downtown almost faster than we can write about them. For those following the area’s exponentially expanding arts scene, the newest notable installment is CU-1 Gallery (117 NE First Ave., Miami), a photography venue that plans to showcase European photos,…
This is Miami, and hot, bronzed bodies are kind of our thing. Just ask the Brazilian butt doctors or owners of South Beach tanning salons. And this weekend, all things tanned and toned will gather on our sunny shores for Fitness Universe Weekend, a showcase of six-packs, big guns, and…
Looking for a way to spend your Saturday that doesn’t involve spending crazy amounts of cash? This weekend, you can take to the streets of downtown for food, drinks, live music, and fun diversions for the whole family — kiddos and pooches included. Downtown Miami Partnership Inc. and the Miami…
Bodybuilders. They’re big, they’re buff, they’re impossibly jacked. And while most people assume these toned physiques stem from steroid use, the truth is — a huge part of having a musclebound bod involves what you put in your piehole. With the Fitness Universe competition coming to Miami next weekend, we…
