The summer heat is really starting to kick in, making it sometimes difficult to brave the outdoors. Unfortunately, pesky household tasks such as lawn-mowing require a trip to the front yard. Lawn-mowing not only subjects innocent eyes to the bare chests of old men sweating away on Sunday afternoons, but…
It was about 7:00 a.m. on June 19, and Robert Monk’s tenth wedding anniversary when he found himself on the stoop of his Miami Beach house in his skivvies with three strangers. They were two big, gruff guys and a blond with a badge. They all stood there for a…
American Idols Live July 6, 2007 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, FL Better than: Watching the show Photo by Lauren Papiernik Hours before the American Idols Live show at the BankAtlantic Center I was standing in the rain trying to find my way into the arena. At the last minute I found…
Whoah, Jem! That outfit is truly outrageous. Truly, truly, truly outrageous – from the chunky Jersey shore highlights to the bongo shorts, this outfit is anything but glamour and glitter, fashion and fame. I’m assuming the original intention for the ‘do was Gwen Stefani inspired, but with an apparent overdose…
Forty-six public meetings and nearly two million bucks in, Miami 21 got canned last Thursday to be reconsidered for 90 days, during which Miami can look forward to – surprise surprise – more meetings, and more costs. So, the Bike Blog decided to do its part and reconsider how Miami…
A mysterious red triangle/ rectangle symbol has been painted on a number of houses and a large building in this Miami neighborhood, situated on the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. A man named Don, fishing near the houses gave his theory, “It might have something to do with the Devil’s Triangle…
Alejandro Fernandez Viento A Favor (Wind In My Favor) SONY BMG It’s a relatively different Alejandro Fernandez than what the masses have grown accustomed to after 15 solo albums and a career that has spanned the same number of years. But it also showcases a musically evolving and fresh sounding…
Throb Thursdays is advertised as “the ultimate roller-disco club night.” When I imagined this roller-disco extravaganza, I pictured a packed room, filled with hipsters, all dressed to impress. Attendees are given a dress code: retro trash, disco punk, 80s glam. From what I saw, standard apparel included jeans and t-shirts…
Jim Defede for CBS4 News remarked that there have been more and more scandals in Miami lately, all of which seem to follow the same formula: An individual comes along vowing to help the people of the inner city, but in the end the only person he ends up helping…
Last week’s Supreme Court decisions have stirred up lively debates on the state of our judicial branch. The Bong Hits 4 Jesus case earned national media attention, and has had everyone questioning the limits of free speech. Steve Klotz responded angrily to an article by Jonah Goldberg, in which he…
Santo Restaurant & Lounge has just appointed Cory Smith, former sous chef at Pacific Time, to be their executive chef. The new menu will debut this Saturday, July 7th. The Back Story (maybe):A couple of weeks ago I met John Mariani, longtime food editor for Esquire Magazine, at Santo Restaurant…
Santo Restaurant & Lounge has just appointed Cory Smith, former sous chef at Pacific Time, to be their executive chef. The new menu will debut this Saturday, July 7th. The Back Story (maybe):A couple of weeks ago I met John Mariani, longtime food editor for Esquire Magazine, at Santo Restaurant…
Lots to do! First, the pan-activist group Emerge Miami, the Liberty City-based community nonprofit Weed and Seed, and the City of Miami Police Department will be hosting a kids’ bike ride this Saturday. David Chiverton, CEO of Weed and Seed, describes the ride as an attempt to bring together kids…
Alright, that looks like a nice bike. But it looks like he’s wearing goggles. Also, I’m not sure why bikers insist on wearing bandanas. They don’t make you look cool. Actually, you just look stupid because you’re not wearing a helmet. Being safe is always in style…
Growing up in the ‘90s, I had my fair amount of exposure to drugs. Sure, unlike my parents, I didn’t witness the drug-heavy hippie-era, but at 13 years-old, I did sing along with Dr. Dre as he promised to “smoke weed everyday.” Although the opportunities were there, I never did…
Somewhere Hector Lavoe and Celia Celia – to name a few – are smiling and probably jamming as well. And Oscar Hernandez should no doubt feel a sense of accomplishment. Hernandez, the founder and pianist for salsa ensemble Spanish Harlem Orchestra, set out to maintain the charged fusions of Afro-Caribbean…
James Burnett begrudgingly watched Larry King’s interview with Paris Hilton last night only to be disappointed as King offered Hilton relatively non-threatening questions. The nation has been fascinated with Hilton’s arrest and imprisonment, and upon her release, her interview with King stirred up much undeserved hype. Burnett suggested several questions…
Tony Orlando June 27, 2007 Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Better Than: An Elvis impersonator When you’re a singer whose career is based on hit songs you can count on one hand and your 15 minutes of fame lasted five years, it’s probably best…
Floral shirts have never been in, yet guys like this will always wear them. He’s got a crazy mustache going, too. His friend is playing it safe, and really, that’s a good thing. Risks are not always worth taking…
Several bloggers, including Babalu, 26th Parallel, and Uncommon Sense, have attacked Michael Moore for his portrayal of the Cuban healthcare system. Henry at Babalu recounted his good experiences with the American healthcare system and criticized Moore’s efforts: Is our system perfect? No, of course not. Are there serious problems? You…
I like the red dress. It looks comfortable, and she pulls it off well. That pink & purple psychedelic dress her friend is wearing? Yeah, not so much. I just can’t get into those colors…
Eye On Miami is creating it’s own Miami Sim City. Well, not really. But they did make a guide on how to play this “new online real estate game.” Among the many game steps, my favorites include: Invest in a politician, a lawyer, and a lobbyist. Choose carefully. Buy points…
