At the X Factor taping in Coral Gables yesterday, judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Nicole Scherzinger seemed in character. Simon’s still unnecessarily mean, Paula’s still unnecessarily nice, L.A. is still talking about producing something, and the Pussycat Doll is still very pussy-ish. We wish we could…
Junip and Helado Negro Bardot June 15, 2011 Better Than: A Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. Roberto Carlos Lange, a South Florida native, is Helado Negro. His parents were in the audience last night. And while groups of chatting women stood directly front of him, loudly talking about what we can assume was…
”Do I Look Like a Slut?” asked Miami natives Debbie and Daphne of Avenue D about ten years ago in their infectious song (video posted jump). It’s a question we’ve all asked. If there’s something Miami girls know a thing about, it’s about looking a little less than “proper.” We’ve…
Hans Viertl is not only a savvy restauranteur, he also was a chef for many years with Club Med with more than a few good recipes under his belt. Soup is the best seller at his four restaurant locations Fountain Bistro, La Ficelle Cafe, Fountain Deli, and Sacha’s Cafe in…
José González is, no doubt, an odd name for a Swede. Born to Argentine parents in Gothenburg, González grew up playing in hardcore bands — surprising, since he’s known for his soft voice and sweet songs. His cover of the Knife’s “Heartbeats” made most people’s tickers skip a beat. And…
As we count down to New Times’ Best of Miami 2011 in June, Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305 in random order. If you have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@miaminewtimes.com. After the jump, find our other choices. 11…
Hans Viertl owns a few breakfast/lunch restaurants around Miami that have a comfortable yet classy New York/Euro flare. In the first part of our interview, we spoke with him about getting home to his family for dinner and his former life with Club Med. In this, the second par of…
German art book publisher Taschen’s got the 20-pound book thing under control. Remember The Big Penis Book and The Big Book of Breasts? Old sexy pics of giant members and huge tatas? These are the kinds of art books that stay on the coffee table and aren’t relegated to propping…
At four feet, two inches tall, Terra Jole is definitely one of the tinier pop stars in the game. Though she makes her living impersonating big names like Gaga, Britney, and now Katy Perry, she’s a true talent, performing all of these pop goddesses’ songs live onstage. When Jole’s not…
We met former Club Med chef and restaurateur Hans Viertl at his lovely cafe, Sacha’s, which is tucked quietly around the side of an office building in downtown Coral Gables. Like his other businesses, Fountain Bistro, La Ficelle Cafe, and Fountain Deli, the New York/European style eatery is open only…
Alright, we didn’t quite heat up the court on Tuesday night. Spirits are down, but the game was close. We just need a little collective faith and musical healing so that we can help our team actually win the Finals. We’ve already heard all those incredible fan-made Miami Heat rally songs…
Given the recent burst of arts-driven culture in Miami, many of us are learning what it’s like to live as artists. (Translation: we are creative and poor.) In the independent film Gabi on the Roof in July, which opens tomorrow at O Cinema, idealistic 20-year-old Gabi vies for her older…
After speaking with the extremely interesting, environmentally conscious, pisco expert Johnny Schuler, we were just dying to get a taste of a pisco cocktail. Schuler mentioned that the drink Grapes and Roses was created for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival using his new Portón as the spirit ingredient. Apparently,…
In the first part of our interview with Johnny Schuler, we learned of the romantic nature and delicate flavors of pisco, the Peruvian spirit that is his passion. Porton pisco is Schuler’s newest endeavor, which in its first production has received about ten gold metals in tasting competitions.Porton means gate,…
If you went to G.W. Carver Middle School, you probably remember that, around this time each year, you and your classmates were lucky enough to spend a few hours on the sports field watching Caribbean dancers get down and drumming in shimmery, feathery Junkanoo costumes in preparation of the Goombay…
Master Distiller and restaurateur Johnny Schuler is the preacher of pisco.He’s dedicated to bringing the fragrant Peruvian spirit to the states. Working hard on a marketing campaign to make his this dream a reality, he’s learning how to navigate the different state laws regulating alcohol, about dry and wet states…
There was a wonderful time, not so many years ago, when Miami Beach was brimming with hot bods, the word fabulous hung in the air, and rainbow flags were flying high. Those were the good old, tasteful days when the gays ruled sunny South Beach.At some point, sadly, they flocked…
Twins may be your favorite sibling flick of all time, with Step Brothers trailing closely behind, but there’s a new, sincerer movie that just might push those two off the charts. Gabi on the Roof in July is the kind of authentic indie film we don’t see often enough on…
Yesterday, we watched and listened as Bonnie Prince Billy, Cairo Gang, and Angel Olsen brought beautiful, soulful, sad music to Sweat Records. But before they headed off to the steamy Little Haiti store, brimming with people, they swung by our very own MTV Woody-winning college radio station WVUM for a…
It was the Literary Death Match versus the Heat/Mavericks game last night at Churchill’s. Not entirely surprisingly, the LDM beat the shit out the NBA Finals, well, at least until the match ended, then it was back to Lebron and Co.The death match brings sassy, thoughtful, and last night, some…
See the full 20-photo Bonnie “Prince” Billy and the Cairo Gang at Sweat Records slideshow. Bonnie Prince Billy and Cairo Gang with Angel Olsen Sweat Records May 31, 2011 Better Than: Mashed potatoes. Will Oldham (AKA Bonnie Prince Billy) and Emmett Kelly (AKA Cairo Gang), and singer Angel Olsen performed…
After meeting with Chef Richard Ingraham we learned in our first interview what it’s like to cook for basketball star Dwyane Wade, and in our second interview, about the balancing act it takes to feed a successful athlete on the road and still hang out with your kids’ new puppy…
