For real party people, the first days of the work week can be a big downer. Free spirits with flexible schedules can head out to Coconut Grove tonight for a celebration that swings like a Saturday. Soul Food Tuesdays at the Miami Improv attracts a star-studded crowd week after week;…
The expression is bandied about too easily, but artist Jude Papaloko Thegenius truly fits the definition of a renaissance man: His bright murals grace the walls of popular tourist destinations like Mango’s Tropical Café on Ocean Drive, he makes fabulous furniture, he runs his own charity organization — Papaloko4Kids –…
There is a healthy new addition to the quaint, brick-lined South Miami Avenue affectionately known as Deli Lane. Locals can survive the heat by popping into Soli Organic for ice cream that is actually good for you. Is there such a thing? “I believe so! We’re using pure cream, agave…
Ask anyone who has seen Finding Nemo: Sea turtles are way cool. They are romantic too. The ecologically vulnerable creatures can live for up to a century, but they never forget the first beach where they hunkered down to nest. Animal lovers can share in a uniquely life-affirming experience tonight…
Luis Salas is Cuban-American, a New Jersey native whose life experiences differ greatly from those of his Cuban relatives. Salas’s grandmother lived in Cuba during the revolution in the Fifties and initially sided with Fidel Castro. When he was sixteen years old, his father fled the island in search of…
It’s summertime and all the body parts you have been hiding are itching to come out and enjoy the weather. In addition to being bikini-ready, you need prepare your feet for flip-flop season. Get a ride to the Lace Nail Lab and indulge with Mimosas and Manicures. On Sundays from…
Mother’s Day comes with an overwhelming list of requirements, including flowers, gifts, and a fabulous meal. By the time Father’s Day rolls around, the poor dude has to settle for barbecue and a pair of socks. It is time for dads to get what they deserve. If Daddy wants stogies,…
Bob Marley’s Exodus is Time magazine’s Album of the Century. That’s a weighty title for an album of earnest reggae ditties, but it is a well-deserved one; almost every song has become a timeless classic. “Natural Mystic,” “Three Little Birds,” “Jammin’,” and “One Love” are all on Exodus. Ask renowned…
Entering Su-Shin feels like walking into any westernized Japanese restaurant. A ceramic lucky cat perches happily on the countertop, and customers who really want to pretend they are in the Orient can sit barefoot for dinner in one of the traditional tatami rooms. What sets Su-Shin apart is the quality…
With all the hubbub about the NBA Finals, you would think few people in Miami care that the 2006 FIFA World Cup is beginning. Although most Americans are apathetic to the success of their own team, this is certainly not true in an immigrant-packed town like ours. Locals from Latin…
Eleanor Hoh is a culinary innovator who teaches people the magnificent possibilities of the stir-fry method using her unique cooking system, Ho Wok Mei (Good Wok Flavor). For a mere $125, Eleanor sells a preseasoned Chinese wok, a cooking-supplies caddy, and a specially paced DVD in a tidy, ready-to-use package…
Tea is a warm and nurturing beverage best enjoyed in the company of friends. But much of the fun comes with the weight of longstanding ritual. What kind of cups do you need? What type of tablecloth should you use? Should you serve black, green, or herbal tea? It is…
Yoga in the Park, the free exercise program held weekly in the Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park, is what Martha Stewart would call “a good thing.” The breathtaking waterfront location of this invigorating Ashtanga session inspired us to give this class one of our coveted Best of Miami awards…
Slide into just about any bar in Miami and you can order a plate of delicious tapas to accompany your cerveza. Although the little plates have become wildly popular stateside, this high-end bar food originates from Andalusia, a region in southern Spain renowned for its beaches, agriculture, and unique gourmet…
Your best bud Barkley has discriminating taste when it comes to television. Flick on VH1, and your beloved pup turns away with a derisive sniff. Switch to HBO, and he will not even wag his tail. Animal Planet is the channel your doggy adores, and at today’s Animal Planet Expo,…
The flashy Miami lifestyle has provided fodder for some gritty, iconic films. Think of our sweltering city, and Scarface and Miami Vice instantly come to mind. It’s a small wonder that promising filmmaker Dave Rodriguez found inspiration living in South Florida. His admittedly bitter experience as a police officer in…
It feels like summertime and, yes, the living is easy. But your hair becomes a frizzy mess the second you step into the maddeningly still and humid outdoors. You are thirsty and so is your hair. Refresh your spirit and pacify your locks with Bubbles & Blowouts at the amazing…
Divine. RuPaul. Lady Bunny. The fiercely costumed stars of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Drag queens have come a long way, baby! Strut along Washington Avenue or Ocean Drive any given weekend and you might encounter one of our equally fabulous local figures, like Daisy Deadpetals, Elaine…
Ask any teenage fanboy who spends his time in class doodling in the back of a notebook, and he will tell you a comic-book artist is the coolest job in the world. Ask successful superhero illustrator Jerry deCaire, and he will tell you his industry offers more potential for self-expression…
As a youth, Othello Molineaux played piano. By age eleven, he had given his heart to the steel drum, then the newest and most innovative of instruments. He learned to tune the old oil drums, and through coaxing refined sounds from the smooth surface, he realized the breadth of expression…
Every Saturday night Ocean Drive looks like a car show, with an endless parade of candy-painted, chromed-out rides cruising along the beachfront stretch at five miles an hour. To avoid the traffic, check out the Slip-N-Slide/Greg Street Celebrity Car & Bike Show. The radio and mixtape superstar will host a…
Miami is a mecca for Caribbean immigrants. The tropical weather, the wealth of familiar vegetation, and the cacophony of foreign accents all help to make island visitors feel immediately at home here. It’s no wonder so many Caribbean writers and artists frequently visit us. To celebrate the Caribbean Woman as…
