When you see Christian Finnegan, you’re probably reminded of how many times he has made you chuckle on VH1’s pop-culture commentary show Best Week Ever. When we hear his name, we giggle at the memory of his stint as Chad in the Mad Real World sketch on Chappelle’s Show, guffaw…
This has been the summer of the R&B concert, and if you’re like us, you’ve been loving every minute of it. The concert circuit has seen everyone from Mary J. Blige to Joe, with a little blue-eyed soul from Robin Thicke added to the mix. But when was the last…
Ever since you murdered your mom’s six-foot-tall rubber ficus, we’ve been thinking that your two thumbs might be some shade of brown. And your constant desire to douse everything green and leafy in salad dressing just kind of proves our theory right. Lucky for you, Miami is home to one…
We know you know the advantages of a live musical performance versus a DJ spinning tunes you can hear on the radio for free, so we won’t insult you with the details. But we will tell you about the newest place to get your fix and groove with celebrity performers…
Ever since Parrot Jungle Island evolved into Jungle Island, we’ve begun to think less of Toucan Sam and more of the lush tropics and exotic animals when we trek across the MacArthur Causeway. Yes, the attraction is still located at 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, but only when “Parrot” was dropped…
We hate to break it to you, but there will never be another decade like the Nineties. There will never be another TV show like Friends, a president like Bill Clinton, or a rap legend like Tupac. But the decade you long for is also responsible for a lot of…
Ahhh, South Beach: the land of milk and honey, pure cocaine and fake gold dookie chains. From Alton Road to Ocean Drive — depending on what streets you decide to travel — the air smells like either dog piss and cigarettes or Chanel No. 5 and money. SoBe is unique,…
It seems like every other day there’s some kind of “fest” popping up. Don’t get us wrong — we’re not complaining; we love events that go on like they’ve had one too many Red Bulls. We drink till our eyes turn green at beerfests, dance till we forget how at…
It might be difficult for some of us to imagine, but most Americans do not have the luxury of sandy beaches and beautiful blue oceans in their back yards. So the fact that you haven’t been to the beach since Hurricane Andrew left you with no indoor plumbing should embarrass…
You’ve heard tons about the Mandarin Oriental Miami: The spa is fabulous, the grounds are meticulously kept, and the employees are sickeningly polite. But the last time you checked, your salary won’t allow you a stay in one of the luxury suites or even an appetizer at Azul. Rejoice, frugal…
You might think you’re too old for books with illustrations, but we promise that after you crack open a copy of Sam Grant’s The Opposite Sex: A Graphic Novel, you will change your mind. You’ll fall in love with the main character, an individual we will just call interesting, and…
It’s Friday night and you’re feeling like a total schizoid. You want to hear some music, but you also feel like laughing. And you definitely want a drink, but you’re not in the mood to club-hop. You could just stay home and channel-surf while you pound back those three-year-old beers…
It was a Monday night on South Beach, and John Q. was sitting in the back of O Asian Grill. The brim of his baseball cap was positioned just low enough so no one could see his eyes, yet high enough that he could keep watch over the entire room…
Lately you’ve been thinking there are too many things in this world that are out of your spiritual realm. And honestly, your thrice-daily bowl of Lucky Charms and odd fascination with your next-door neighbor Jesus are kind of making us agree with you. Although we refuse to be your Captain…
For the past couple of months you’ve probably noticed zombies roaming around Lincoln Road, hungry for some department store lovin’ and yearning for the one-stop shopping that makes the humongous stores so darn irresistible. As of today, all of those Shaun of the Dead-style zombie-shoppers will get their fix because…
Unless you are Michael Jordan or Jason Taylor, you probably know what it feels like to be picked last for a sports team. Whether that moment was in grade school or at last summer’s family reunion, it is unforgettable. The embarrassment of being the last man standing, followed by the…
You weren’t the only one who shed a tear when the Clevelander Hotel announced it would be closing for renovations. We also get a little emotional at the thought of losing one of our best friends, even temporarily. Where would we go to laugh at drunken, beet-faced tourists? Who would…
During a butterfly’s life, it transforms from squiggly-squirmy larva to fuzzy caterpillar to everybody’s preferred state — majestic, winged marvel. When they’re full-grown, their beauty is apparent. During the larva period, not so much. That’s probably why the folks at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are celebrating Butterfly Days and not…
Whether you pray five times a day, once every night on your knees before bed, once a week in the Lotto line, or not at all, chances are you’ve looked to some higher power for inspiration. And if you’re human, you probably like music, and you’ve probably had your fill…
We have never been to Hershey, Pennsylvania, but we imagine that the streets are paved with chocolate and that residents brush their teeth and wash their faces with it. Yeah, our sun and sand are cool, but damn it, a city built with chocolate instead of concrete really sounds like…
It seems like every bar, restaurant, and corner store offers a happy hour. But few realize that overcooked hot wings and watered-down drinks do not a happy hour make. As a matter of fact, just thinking about that crap makes us kinda sad. But one of our favorite downtown restaurants,…
We love cooking up something fun and different to do during the workweek. On the menu today is part three of the Battle of the Chefs Summer Series. The ingredients: two chefs from renowned downtown Coral Gables restaurants, a bag of mystery ingredients, a state-of-the-art competition kitchen, and a panel…
