Celebrity Bikers sounds like the premise for a new VH1 reality show. But even better than cheesy scripted drama, it’s the idea behind the upcoming Kiehl’s LifeRide for amFAR, a nine-day charity motorcycle ride to benefit HIV/AIDS research. Lucky for us locals, this year’s ride kicks off in our neck…
See Diana Lozano, Ring Master of the Night.Forget Cirque du Soleil and their occasional Miami residency. Circ X has served as Miami’s edgier answer to the burlesque scene for almost 10 years. And with a little help from their friends, they’re looking to plan a blowout anniversary bash at the…
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 service will…
If you’re a fan of truffles in all their rich, earthy glory – you’ll want to embrace your inner glutton at the Delano’s Bianca when Miami Spice rolls around August 1. For a $39 dinner (or a $23 lunch – $30 extra to a include a wine pairing), the soothing, classy…
If you’re a woman who came of age sometime in the last 20 years, chances are the mere mention of John Corbett makes you swoon. For some, the name sparks fond memories of Chris Stevens in Northern Exposure; for others, it’s Aidan Shaw in Sex and the City. Either way,…
As a proper lush – you probably think you’ve sampled almost every spirit under the sun. But behold! A new option has arrived, ready to woo you with a fancy flavor profile and wild cocktail choices. The world’s first-ever agave nectar liqueur, Mariposa, is the freshest addition to the mixology…
Let’s not kid ourselves — karaoke is a sport best played while drunk. Otherwise, your friends’ lack of lyrical ability is all too apparent. Luckily, you can lube up your vocal cords with some grown-up fruit juice before taking the stage at Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery (30205 SW 217th…
Childhood should be a time of innocence, joy, and wonder. But for generations, toy-makers have tortured impressionable children with the likes of terrifying playthings that would strike fear into the heart of Chuck Norris himself. One such toy, the Furby, is making a modern-day return to toy-store shelves. (We weep…
Celebrity Bikers sounds like the premise for a new VH1 reality show. But even better than cheesy scripted drama, it’s the idea behind the upcoming Kiehl’s LifeRide for amFAR, a nine-day charity motorcycle ride to benefit HIV/AIDS research. Lucky for us locals, this year’s ride kicks off in our neck…
See also “Employees Say Zeke’s Roadhouse Closing for Good.”In what might be the quickest transition since Superman’s wardrobe change in the phone booth, Zeke’s Roadhouse has been replaced. Rio Station is a family-owned, five-branch food-and-drink biz that swooped in to occupy the old Zeke’s spot on Lincoln Road. Established as…
Sunbathing, boozing, and building sandcastles at the beach require little effort. But eating is another story. A long day at the shore can easily lead to a food disaster of epic proportions — sand in your coleslaw, wet sandwiches, melted ice cream.But there are foods that make beach eating a…
Think you can slam dunk like Shaq? Dribble like D-Wade? Wrap-around like Kobe? Now’s your chance to prove it.Red Bull’s King of the Rock (KOTR) competition is bringing its qualifier to the Magic City, giving 64 lucky local streetballers the opportunity to compete for the ultimate prize at the finals…
Miami’s become a fledgling gourmet city, and chefs de cuisine from across nation (and world) head to our sunny shores to join our foodie renaissance. Given that we’ve only recently come into our culinary own, it’s no surprise that our restaurants are awash with these eager out-of-towners.These chefs from various…
In keeping with the madness that is Fourth of July weekend, one of nightlife’s biggest names will join forces with one of nightlife’s hottest clubs for one epic evening of all sounds electronic. World-famous Dutch DJ Tiësto will spin Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. at the celeb-studded den…
DJ Irie is one of Miami’s most talked-about musical sons and turntable masters. Busy building a Magic City empire, popping bottles with A-listers, and spinning for the Heat, this DJ do-gooder also sees fit to spread the wealth. So he gave his name to the Irie Foundation, working to improve…
It’s hot out there, you guys. And there’s only so much time you can spend indoors before you start feeling more isolated than Katie Holmes. Thankfully, there’s water — and absurdly fun water toys.>What better way to beat the heat than with water toys, beach accessories and pool accouterments? In…
You know when a moment is so painfully awkward you want to look away? Those are Kyle Mooney’s moments. Interviewer extraordinaire, Kyle has made his mark cornering bewildered fans at Dodger games, roller derbies, and UFC matches (Jaime Pressly’s a huge fan, obvs), and pelting them with nonsensical questions and…
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.Sandwich options for the meatless among us are…
For a major metropolis, Miami’s cycling scene has often been described as sub-par. From a lack of bike lanes to discourteous driving, it ain’t easy spinning your wheels in the Magic City. When it comes to bicycles as a viable alternative to gas guzzlers, we have a long ride ahead…
Compared to our Canadian cousins to the north, Miami’s quite lacking in semi-aquatic buck-toothed rodents. But we’re certainly not short on appreciation for the mighty beaver in its, uh, other incarnations. This eternal love of the feminine mystique has found its platform with Chalk’s upcoming girl-friendly “Beaver Fever” weekend, featuring…
According to Total Beauty, Miami Beach is the most heavily tattooed city in the states. No surprise there — we need something to accentuate our bare, bronzed skin. Anywhere there are legions of inked up people, there must also exist artists aplenty to do the inking. That’s why the Oxygen…
With the death of Nora Ephron, the rom-com genre loses a rock star. Ephron, who passed yesterday at age 71, was the queen of snappy wit and tear-jerking chick flicks.From the spot-on gender dichotomy of Harry and Sally to the starry-eyed sweetness of Sleepless in Seattle, her all-too-apt portrayals of…
