Ever been on a first date, thrown a suggestive look to the person across the table, and sensuously ordered a dozen or so raw oysters? If so, you are a douche bag. But you’re also aware of the critical connection between food and fornication. So if you have any desire…
The good news is that every single one of the historic photographs from the image archives of HistoryMiami — formerly known as the Historical Museum of South Florida — will one day be online for anyone to access. The bad news: That day might not come until you and I…
Place: The Bar 172 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables305-442-2730www.gablesthebar.com Times: daily, 4-8 p.m. Deals: $2.75 Domestic Bottles, $1 Off Draughts, $2 Off Pitchers, 2 For 1 Well cocktails. Two for one, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Scene: Even white collar Coral Gables needs a legitimate dive bar and this no-frills place…
The Place: Purdy Lounge1811 Purdy Avenue Miami Beach(305) 531-4622www.purdylounge.com The Hours: Monday through Friday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Two for one. The Scene: On the eve of its 10-year anniversary, the Purdy is like that friend of yours that you always say should grow up, but who never changes. But then…
The place: Sharp Shooters Billiards7200 SW 117th Ave., Miami305-596-0588sharpshootersbilliards.net The hours: Daily 5 to 8 p.m. The deals: Fifty percent off drinks and free pool with two happy-hour drink purchases. The scene: While there are plenty of pool tables in bars around Miami, there are few legit pool halls. And at…
The Place: Tarpon Bend65 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables305-444-3210www.tarponbend.com The Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3-9 p.m., Friday, 3-10 p.m. and Saturday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Two for one drinks. The Scene: Tarpon Bend Raw Bar and Grill has one of the most popular and definitely the longest happy hour on Miracle…
The Place: Catch of the Day1050 NW 42nd Ave., Miami (305) 446-4500www.catchofthedayrestaurant.com The Hours: daily, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: Ninety cent draft beers, $2.99 for well drinks and wine by the glass and half off Mojitos and select cocktails. The Scene: Admittedly, when you’re looking for some fresh seafood and…
The place: Town Kitchen & Bar7301 SW 57th Ct., South Miami305-740-8118townkitchenbar.com The hours: Sunday and Monday 4 to 7 p.m. The deals: Half-price on everything, including bottle wines up to $200. Ladies get free champagne Thursdays 4 to 7 p.m. The scene: Think Sex and the Small City, and you’ve got…
Those of you who enjoy the Immaculate India Pale Ale and Brother Aarons Quadruple from the friendliest and most dive-a-rrific bar on South Beach, we mean The Abbey Brewing Co., or course, better prepare yourself for some bad news. That’s right, the Abbey will be closing July 14. But before…
The Place: SAWA Restaurant and Lounge 360 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables305-447-6555sawarestaurant.com The hours: Monday and Friday 4 to 7 p.m. and late-night Sunday through Thursday 11 p.m. to close. The deals: Van Gogh flavored-vodka drinks go for $5.50, with other cocktails, wine, and beer under $5. The scene: Everybody needs a…
Cocktail culture at Mondrian’s Sunset Lounge for serious happy-hour drinkers
The place: Hurricane Bar & Grill 365 N. Royal Poinciana Blvd., Miami Springs305-884-5077The hours: Monday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m. The deals: $1 off everything at the bar and half off all appetizers. The scene: You can live your entire life in Miami and never go to Miami Springs,…
The Place: Blue Martini900 South Miami Road, Miami305-981-2583 The Hours: Daily 4 to 8 p.m. The Deals: 2-for-1 on cocktails, beer and liquor (with few exceptions). All food is half off. The Scene: Like its signature drink, the Blue Martini’s happy hour is saturated with neon, a bit too sweet,…
It’s summer time and it’s hot. You’re more than parched with sticky white stuff forming are the corners of your lips. Yeah, you need beer. And lot’s of it. Good because the Democratic Republic of Beer (DRB) is hosting the first ever Downtown Summer Beer Luau on July 10. How…
The Place: Area 31270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami305-424-5234 The Hours: Thursday 6-9 p.m. The Deals: $5 cocktails. $5 light bites menu. Oh yeah, ladies drink free. Holla! The Scene: The prospect of an outdoor happy hour in Miami sounds good, until you realize that temperatures stay in the high 80’s,…
The Place: Sunset Lounge at Mondrian1100 West Ave., Miami Beach 305-514-1500mondriansouthbeach.com The Hours: Thursday and Friday 6-9 p.m. The Deals: “Innovated Classics” cocktail list is $8 (at least half, if not more, what typical cocktails cost). Limited menu from restaurant also $8, as is valet parking which typically $25. The…
News that Chick-Fil-A recently unveiled a new Spicy Chicken Sandwich, its first new sandwich in 21 years, was met with joy by poultry enthusiasts and Christians around the country. But good luck getting a taste in Miami-Dade County. Even though the national chain is based Georgia, has 1,600 locations across…
Uh oh. Here we go again. Gov. Charlie Crist signed into law the state’s first Hispanic license plate this week. People are already taking sides. Some say it’s good, others bad, and still others are convinced it will bring out the racists among us.The plate reads “UNI-DOS” (UNITED) with a…
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Looking for something or someone to root in the World Cup, which started today. You don’t have to look to far north to pledge your allegiance to Jozy Altidore, the 20-year old U.S. National team forward of Haitian descent who grew up in Boca Raton. Altidore won the race to…
Several families were left without shelter after an early morning fire broke out in an apartment building near the corner of NW 3rd Avenue and 11th Terrace in Overtown. According to Channel 10, the fire alarms failed to go off after a second floor apartment caught fire, forcing residents to…
In 1994’s surprise Hollywood hit, Ace Ventura Pet Detective (featuring a still relatively unknown Jim Carrey) the fantastical storyline revolves around a dolphin kidnapped from an aquarium at the Orange Bowl. Sixteen years later, the Florida Marlins announced that they will have two aquariums installed at their new stadium–on the…
