Cirque du Latino

Ringling Bros. isn’t the only three-ring extravaganza that graces Miami with acrobatic and comedic wonders. Circo Hermanos Vazquez, the only 100 percent Hispanic circus to travel the U.S., is a colorful blend of circus art and street entertainment with pure Mexican flair. The Vazquez family has been in the clown…

db Bistro Moderne Welcomes New Executive Chef

When restaurateur Chef Daniel Boulud does something, he makes damn sure he does it right. So when Chef Jarrod Verbiak decided to leave downtown Miami’s db Bistro Moderne for his job at Boulud’s Maison Boulud in Beijing, there was little fear that the French bistro-contemporary American restaurant would experience anything…

Black Power

If the commercial success of Think Like a Man is any indication, America is ready to line up for more actors of color at the box office. And that’s a great thing, especially for Miami moviegoers this week. The American Black Film Festival, a beacon for African-American and urban movie…

Georgia’s Union Opens in Miami Beach

When Morgans restaurant moved into the location on Purdy Avenue in Miami Beach last year, it was nigh impossible to escape the Joe Allen’s feel that lingered there.So the place closed, then reopened this past Saturday after a quick, month-long renovation. The inside of the restaurant looks like it hopped…

Deli Lane to Make a Strategic Move Down the Street

For its 20th birthday, Deli Lane Cafe and Tavern is getting a new home. And to the relief of its patrons, the Brickell staple, built before the area was a hub of anything, let alone food, isn’t going too far. By the end of the month, DL will be out…

Bible Says Catholic Bishops Shouldn’t Bet on NBA Finals

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski pulled even yesterday with Oklahoma big collar Paul Coakley as the Miami Heat downed the Oklahoma City 100 to 96. The two priests bet on the series at a conference in Atlanta.If Miami loses, Wenski owes Coakley hand-made cigars and stone crabs. If OKC fails, Coakley…

Today: BLT Steak Launches Raw Bar Addition

After less than a month under its new executive chef, New York import Matthew Oetting, BLT Steak will launch a new raw bar at the Betsy Hotel today. It’s an edgy addition to the modern American steakhouse.BLT Steak has been through some tough relationships in its recent past. Sam Gorenstein…

Five Great Spots in Miami to Watch the Heat Win Game 2

With the pressure back on the Heat to steal one in OKC tonight, the last thing you should worry about is where you’ll watch the game. We’ve got you covered better than LeBron’s smothering D on Durant. Here are some top picks for Miami joints with food and drink specials…

NBA Miami-OKC Bet: Corrupt Crabs on the Line

OK, so the Oklahoma City Thunder whacked the Miami Heat last night. But does that mean Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez will have to pay up with frozen stone crabs?On Monday, Gimenez and Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett bet on their cities’ competing teams: If the Heat wins the series, Gimenez will…

David’s Cafe II Likely to Leave Lincoln Road

In Miami, restaurants open and close like high-speed revolving doors. We take it in stride. We shrug at the dimmed lights and then the renovation crew, and cock our heads and judge the newcomers for a solid eight seconds before we get bored. After all, whatever just moved in is…

No Reality Required

It always feels good to do a selfless charitable act. But it feels pretty darn awesome when that philanthropic act of kindness involves food, drink, and an all-night dance party. So in an act of not-quite-complete-selflessness, an expectant 300 patrons of the arts will be coming out to party with…

Miami Light Project Invites You to Dance Your @$$ Off

It always feels good to do a selfless charitable act. But it feels pretty darn awesome when that philanthropic act of kindness involves food, drink, and an all-night dance party.So in an act of not-quite-complete-selflessness, an expectant 300 patrons of the arts will be coming out to party with Miami…