For socially conscious foodies, seeking out homegrown deliciousness just got easier. The Coral Gables Museum’s Artisan Food Fest on August 11 will showcase a tasty assortment of handcrafted goodies, all authentically artisan (unlike some products we might mention).This free event will feature more than a dozen purveyors of gourmet edibles, all boasting…
In the “Miami” episode of Louie, a local Cuban points to a towering condo building from the backyard of his family’s single-family home, and tells Louis CK he feels bad for the people he sees on its balconies, because they always look so sad.Boo effing hoo, thought all of Miami’s…
Short on rent this month? There’s $1,200 in cash hovering over the highway at I-95 and 143rd Street. The catch? It’s all in pennies — 120,000 of ’em, to be exact.The pennies make up a billboard/publicity stunt, courtesy of Tampa-based Zeno Office Solutions, promoting its “Penny a Print” program.Keith Roher,…
Ever since Steve Zissou and crew dived into the deep to track down that jaguar shark, you’ve been enchanted by the idea of underwater exploration. But aside from years of schooling or a Navy enlistment, it’s difficult to score a spot on a working submarine. Luckily, you can catch see…
So you like to drive like Mario Andretti. But despite your best efforts, you can’t push that four-cylinder Prius into the triple digits. No worries. Imagine Motorsports is offering the rare chance to harness some otherworldly horsepower this Friday — at a price affordable to mere mortals. Drivers at the…
See also “Artisan Food: If It’s Made for the Masses, Can It Be Called Artisan?”Artisan is the new organic — the of-the-minute foodie terminology that means next to nothing as far as the actual food is concerned. After all, there’s nothing to stop your average corporate suit from slapping the…
See Olympics 2012: Is It a Spoiler?Despite your best intentions, hours spent on the treadmill or doing the doggy paddle in your condo complex’s pool aren’t likely to turn you into the next Lolo Jones or Ryan Lochte. But that doesn’t mean you can’t let their greatness inspire your attempts…
Algae, once only an ocean-dwelling organism, is making its way onto the mainland in the form of a new Miami-based clothing line. This locally inspired brand is about to set sail in South Florida with a line of artist-designed pieces for summertime. Founder Johnny Laderer says Algae was started with…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Miami® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.Unlike their meatier namesakes, veggie burgers are a…
There are fewer concepts more pleasing to the palate of a wine lover than the notion of a generous pour. Hence The Capital Grille’s annual celebration by the same name, geared to its vino enthusiast patrons. This summer wine event offers visitors a chance to sample an extensive variety of…
See also Julie Frans’ San Diego Roots and Matthew Oetting of BLT Steak: From NYC to MIA.As Miami makes its culinary mark, chefs of every stripe are making their way to the Magic City – and not just via other U.S. destinations. European talent is also finding its way to…
Picture Kanye West and Aziz Ansari. Picture them in their natural states, Kanye sporting shades and Aziz in the midst of a manic episode.Now picture them as cats. Best friend cats. Weird? Perhaps. But weirdness is Jessie Bowie’s business. This Miami-born artist paints intriguingly bizarre celebrity-animal mash-ups and sells them…
If you’re too lazy to take up biking but too broke to buy a vehicle of your own, you’re about to have an option other than incessantly pestering your friends for free rides. car2go ridesharing service is making its Miami debut. And they come bearing free brunch. This membership based…
If you’re too lazy to take up biking but too broke to buy a vehicle of your own, you’re about to have an option other than incessantly pestering your friends for free rides. car2go ridesharing service is making its Miami debut. And they come bearing free brunch. This membership based…
“Mmm, tasty chemicals and hormones. Just like mom used to make.” Never heard anyone say those words before? Neither have we. So shouldn’t we all be eating food tended by our own two hands as opposed to industrially processed crap? The Farm at Verde Gardens (12690 SW 280th St., Homestead),…
If you’re sick of weaving in and out of idling traffic during Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk — particularly after a couple cocktails — you’re not alone. Many think the popular monthly gathering has gotten too big to remain exclusively a sidewalk affair, and to ensure the public’s safety, street…
The trailer for The Brick House, a new full-length feature by two South Floridian filmmakers, might leave you a little unsettled. After all, it’s men in pig (and wolf) prosthetics acting out the premise of a favorite childhood fairy tale — but with some decidedly adult violence, suspense, and drama…
With the final installment of Batman on course to break box office records and leave the real-life Comic Book Guys of the world binging in ecstasy, talk of Gotham City and its downtrodden inhabitants is on everyone’s lips. Fans of the dark superhero and his exploits are certainly familiar with…
See also Julie Frans’s San Diego roots.Given our recent strides as a culinary destination, scores of outsider talent has been making its way to our burgeoning backyard. Transplanted from the kitchens of New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Paris and elsewhere, talented folk are creating a host of new…
See How to Win a Seat at Swim Week; Ten Swim Week Shows We’re Excited to See; Swim Week Events You Won’t Have to Sneak Into.There are few things higher on a red-blooded American’s male’s fantasy list then making time with a swimsuit model. And with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim…
Street ballers who think they can slam-dunk like Shaq, dribble like D-Wade, or wrap-around like Kobe now have the chance to take to the courts and show the pros who’s boss. Red Bull’s King of the Rock competition is bringing its qualifier to the Magic City, giving 64 lucky local…
Foodies, carve out a few new notches in your belts. Miami’s finest chefs are about to fill our city’s collective stomach in the name of hungry children everywhere. Appallingly, there are more than 637,000 kids in Florida who don’t know when or where they’ll eat again. Share Our Strength’s Taste…
