Deering Seafood Festival This Sunday

The fifth-annual Deering Seafood Festival takes place this Sunday, March 29, from 6 to 11 p.m. The $15 admission covers entrance and all activities… excluding “food, drink, pontoon boat tour, and rock climbing wall.”Damn, Deering, how ’bout next time you at least get us some drink sponsors. The entertainment on…

Yambo — Carne Asada — $5.50 Meal

Yambo, winner of Miami New Times’ “Best Nicaraguan Restaurant 2007,” is a great, cheap 24-hour joint. A recent $5.50 lunch consisted of grilled meat, rice and beans, sweet plantains, salad, and queso Nica. The New York Times Magazine lauded Yambo in a 2004 article by Richard Lourie. He said,…

Deal Finder — Free Appetizer at Moshi 2

Don’t be embarrassed to take a coupon with you to dinner. It’s 2009; all signs in the media point to spend, but your wallet is telling you to save. Compromise. Short Order supports your quest to use web-based deals as a means of making yourself feel all right about spending…

Religious Cakes for April — From Jesus Christ to Mazel Tov

Nothin’ gets an Easter party started like biting into a frosty slice of Big Baby Jesus; and a seder ain’t a seder till you’re cutting into a prayer shawl (see next page for image).Sweet Art by Lucia, a four-branch company and winner of our Best Cake Artist for 2000, amazes…

Behind the Line: Pascal’s on Ponce

Chef Pascal Oudin – Image by Jacob Katel Pascal’s on Ponce, winner of three New Times Best of Miami’s and more national accolades than you can swing a cleaver at, is still going strong after all these years. Chef Pascal Oudin says in his distinct French-accented English, “We’re celebrating our…

Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd Live From Homestead

Artimus Pyle is the Kentucky born double-bass drum monster that rocked with a Jacksonville band by the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd until their plane fell out of the sky killing singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, the heart and soul of the band. Artimus Pyle survived and was lauded as a hero…

The Friday Martini Weekly Wrap-Up

Man, I need a drink. Sure it’s noon and I haven’t even had breakfast, but what with the restaurant delays, Calle 8 hangover, and John Linn’s beer coverage, it just seems like the right thing to do. Get the details on what’s gone on this week with the Friday Martini…

Coupon Collector — Two Free Glasses of Homemade Sangria

Feeling broke? Don’t worry, Short Order’s got your back. Today we’re bringing you deals from Canela Cafe, home of “Latin Soul Food, Latin Fusion, and Spanish Cuisine.” Click This Link for three money-saving, deal-making coupons that’ll keep your stomach full and your wallet happy, print them out from your computer,…

Recession Session — Free Mojitos at the Double Grand

Like free drinks? The Double Grand is giving you complimentary mojitos today and every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.Will Renuart and Strickly B will be playing “old school, new school and everything in between.” Gourmet Chinese and sushi by Tony Chan’s Water Club will be cooked up in what…

Christy’s Restaurant Coral Gables – Kitchen Pictures

Christy’s Restaurant is THE fine dining Coral Gables institution where rich and powerful politicians, ceo’s and celebrities have talked business over lunch and dinner for 30 years. Christy’s has stood at the same location under the same ownership making it one of the longest-running establishments to do so in Dade…

Best Of The Best 2009 – 10 More Days for Early Bird Prices

It’s almost that time again. The Best Of The Best Concert has quickly become a premier annual event for Bicentennial Park drawing crowds and talent from around the world. If you’re into airhorns blaring, spray cans shooting fire, heavy bass, food, crafts, and top billed talent performing for massive, highly…

Winter Music Conference Event Listings

MARCH 24 Aero Bar. Toronto Meets Miami: Markus Schulz, Glenn Morrison, and more!: Markus Schulz (Global DJ Broadcast, ColdHarbor), Glenn Morrison, Noel Sanger, Manzone & Strong, Joee Cons, DJ Ampz, Kaeno, Marcie, David Akermanis, Lucho, Richard Guerra, Jose Mata, Relik. Tue., March 24, 10 p.m. $20 advance, $25 before midnight,…

Shoot Everyone in South Beach

So your blog has Pulitzer-worthy shots of your dog in a sweater, your friends’ feet in a circle, and our skyline from the causeway. But listen up; you’re not a professional photographer till somebody pays you. So get some money, shutterbug – today’s 5th Annual South Beach Photomarathon is reinforcing…

Cielo Cafe — Poolside Casual for Cheap

Just west of Soyka and south of Churchill’s in the heart of the Mimo district, at the D Place apartment community a casual poolside concept called Cielo Cafe cranks out a cheap, quality, full-range menu seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  …

Fair Trade, Certified Organic, Vegan Triple Combo

Contains:- 1 Fair Trade Certified Organic Coffee.- 1 Earthcake Vegan Cupcake- 1 Alternative Baking Company CookieAvailable at: Sweat RecordsCost: Around $8, depending upon how you like your coffeeAsk for: The Vegan Triple ComboTastes: Realer than “the real thing.”Full Disclosure :I food-shop at gas stations.Click here for SWEAT website and more…

Tacos With Mexicans

Mexicans were representing heavy at Calle Ocho 2009. Check out this taco stand video. It’s in Spanish. I can’t understand all of it; if anybody does, leave a comment.         Tacos With Mexicans from MiamiNewTimes.com on Vimeo.       …

Dr. Spice Cures Fat With Cane Juice

Dr. Spice of Dr. Spice Inc., based in Miami Gardens, is a natural curologist who can help you “if you don’t like to get too fat.” He touts the medicinal properties of his famous guarapo, fresh sugar cane juice, as a cure-all for various gastric, kidney, and weight problems. His…

Coffee House Gypsies Have a Superfan

I received this encyclopedia length post as a comment to a blog about a blog. Coffee House Gypsies superfan Amanda wants you to know why she loves the Coffee House Gypsies. I caught them once on video. They were playing in a weed-filled trailer park in Wynwood during Art Basel…