What is it about summer that so begets boozing? The sizzling temps, the skimpy clothes, the longer days, and sweltering nights — all just goad you to get a good buzz going.So in the interest of summer imbibing, Short Order spoke to mixologists at some of Miami’s most creative bars…
See The Most Annoying Things about Miami, Summer Edition; Seven Touristy Attractions That are Actually Fun for Locals.For Miami locals, summer seems the least popular of our four two seasons. We bemoan the humidity, the lack of exciting events, and the slow trickle of our tourist-based economy. We bitch about…
Looks like Lincoln Road institution Zeke’s Roadhouse has sold its last brew. Employees say that Sunday night was the beer den’s final curtain, adding that they were told the owner is ready to move on.We were unable to reach Zeke’s proprietor for comment, but this isn’t the first time the…
For locals, summer in Miami is slow going. The temperature rises, the tourist traffic trickles, and there’s a whole lot less action to keep us aroused. As jaded locals, we’re more likely to nurse our sorrows in air-conditioned comfort than get out and explore our city when the hordes have…
In a society based on oversized portions and instant gratification, it’s no surprise that we waste a lot of food. But just how much we haul to the rubbish bin is nothing short of jaw-dropping. According to the EPA, food recently replaced paper as the largest single component of our…
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 hot female…
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 network…
What have you done for your Miami Heat lately? Cheered them on from your couch? Spilled beer on yourself while pointing out missed fouls at Will Call? Bitched about Spoelstra on sports talk radio?Pathetic.When it comes to professional athletics, rabid fandom knows no bounds. Truly die-hard supporters are willing to…
Miami is a young buck as far as cities go. But while our years are few, our memories are many. Overtown is one such bastion of historical recollection. One of the city’s earliest black neighborhoods, it boasts a narrative that includes the voices of some of music’s greatest African-American musicians,…
Remember way back in 2009, when Vince Shlomi, better known as the ShamWow informercial guy, got into a violent, tongue-biting battle with a prostitute at the Setai? Well, he’s back in the saddle, hawking a new product called the Schticky. And he’s using the Miami incident to do it. Prior…
It’s a good time to be an artist in Miami. First, Americans for the Arts announced that Miami-Dade county spent upwards of $1 billion on cultural events in 2010. And now, it’s looking like that number will only increase in the coming years. ArtPlace, a philanthropic collaboration between the National…
Gaming may traditionally be a boy’s club, but nerdy-hot gamer chicks now have the chance to represent the double X chromosome and shoot for recreational immortality as the star of a sexy new role playing game.This Saturday, aspiring actresses can get their audition (and their party) on for Genesys, a…
Miami Heat mania is sweeping South Florida, which means that for the next week, every sports bar, Irish pub, and swank lounge will be full of rabid fans screaming and flailing with every dunk and swish.That’s great if you’re a sports fan. But not everyone is enamored with the courtside…
Admit it — a knock-down, drag-out battle royal gets your bloodlust boiling. And when you add wheels to that hip-checking and shoulder-slamming, even better. So indulge your barbarous desires with a night out in support of Miami’s flat-track derby team, the Vice City Rollers. This conglomeration of chicks on wheels…
Here at Short Order we consider ourselves connoisseurs of the best gourmet grub Miami has to offer, but there’s always room for a little quick and easy (and often greasy) indulgence every now and then.When those fast-food cravings come calling, Miamians have more than their fair share of McDonald’s, Taco…
When it comes to hurricanes, planning ahead is key to avoid being blown into oblivion like so much loose shrubbery. Of course, it’s crucial to check off those hurricane preparedness lists, stock up on non-perishables, and plan your hurricane party. But the simplest matter of all is where you land…
Bottomless booze is a beautiful thing. And nothing says Sunday-morning-hangover cure like free-flowing bubbles (or bloodies). Luckily for the lush in you, there are lots of Miami brunch spots offering weekend libations to soothe your queasy stomache and bring back that pleasant buzz.So next time Saturday night’s festivities leave you…
Ray Bradbury was a man who hated the media. So it’s with a sad irony that, we at Cultist offer a tribute to the author of our favorite seventh-grade mandatory read, Fahrenheit 451. We dug his brutal truth-telling, his words of wisdom, his work ethic.Sadly, Bradbury moved on to that…
When it comes to South Florida, what we lack in hills and valleys we make up for in stunning scenery. So why not take in a bit of that blue-skied beauty with a Key Biscayne Bike Adventure? This two-wheeled jaunt will give you an up-close and personal glimpse of our…
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Looks like the rumors are true. When Iron Man 3 debuts in May next year, we’ll be able to see Tony Stark soaring his way through Miami. The Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Office has confirmed that Iron Man 3’s production team will touch down in the 305 this summer…
Hurricane season is officially upon us. And just because we’ve lucked out every year since ’05 doesn’t mean we’ll escape 2012 unscathed. In fact, Mother Nature is probably jonesing to hit us with a little corporal punishment.As a South Floridian, you’ve no doubt been inundated with how-tos on storm preparedness…
