Ralphie May is a funny bastard. He is astute, witty, and debauched. Just the sound of his Southern twang makes audiences smile. This former drug-dealer-turned-gourmet-chef-turned comedian will be in town performing at Magic City Casino Saturday, September 13. New Times: I consider plumpish people, especially the affluent ones, as sort…
Sauce is the most pertinent part of most meals. Fernand Point, the father of modern French cuisine said it best: “It is the sauce that distinguishes a good chef. The Saucier is a soloist in the orchestra of a great kitchen.” A superb sauce balances diverse flavors, brings out ingredients,…
The Miami cocktail scene is getting an exciting new addition to the already growing list of bars and lounges serving up creative cocktails. The big news? The dream team behind the operation. Regent Cocktail Club’s John Lermayer, the team behind Blackbird Ordinary, and David Martinez of Michy’s are partnering up…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to the sands of South Beach February 19 through 22, 2015, and this time, expect to choose from more then 75 dinners, tastings, seminars, and parties over the four-day span. The official SOBEWFF website goes live today, featuring the entire celebrity-filled and…
How is it September already? With only a couple of more weeks’s left of Miami Spice and 174 restaurants serving up three-course meals, you have plenty to do this week. But just in case you’re craving ceviche or copious amounts of wine for $10, we’ve rounded up this week’s best…
Marlins Park is turning out to be a handy location to host a beer festival. The baseball team announced that the stadium will host the Beck’s 2014 Miami Octoberfest, formerly known as Brickellfest, October 4. The worldwide beer festival celebrating the fall harvest will be an extravaganza of German and…
Grabbing a bite at Miami International Airport is improving vastly from the usual pre-made sandwich with the announcement of My Ceviche and George Stone Crab inking a deal to open a location there. The co-branding, a seafood lover’s dream, will be located at American Airlines Terminal’s new marketplace, near gate…
Joan Rivers died yesterday at the age of 81. In a statement issued by her daughter, Melissa Rivers, the comedianne “passed peacefully at 1:17 p.m. surrounded by family and close friends.” The comic worked through to the end, performing onstage in New York on August 27, a day before she…
The Miami Dolphins open the season this Sunday at home against the New England Patriots at 1 p.m. And it seems the same old questions loom: Will quarterback Ryan Tannehill improve? Will the offensive line hold it together? Do we have a running game? Is Bill Lazor’s new offense going…
Seven Miami-area fast-food workers were arrested yesterday during a planned protest to fight for wage increases and the right to unionize. According to a spokesperson for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), the protesters Anthony Roberson, Shontavia Myers, Elvis Manuel Valdez Jr., Laura Rollins, Monique Logan, Tiffany Leggett, and Ericka…
Last month we discovered the best mimosa brunch deal in town over at Love is Blind where a dollar gets you a long way. But over at Caf� Mistral, an extra $5 will get you unlimited mimosas poured throughout your entire meal all weekend long. Did we mention the orange…
Summer may be unofficially over, but there’s still plenty of life left in the ‘ole girl. This weekend is all about getting in those last summer-related activities. So, whether you enjoy a tail-wagging yappy hour that benefits puppies, sample craft beers and take in a ball game, or savor a…
Some like it hot. And in Miami, we’re bringin’ the heat for real. When we’re not quoting Marilyn Monroe movie titles and Will Smith lyrics, we’re stuffing our faces with a rainbow of hot peppers thrown into every cuisine imaginable. Plus, our beloved basketball team is named the Heat, so…
Vodka mogul Grey Goose has a new spirit to celebrate, and it’s packing cognac. Grey Goose VX, which stands for vodka exceptionnelle, launched September 1, which means you can get your drink on today. Simply pick up a bottle — 750 ml retails for $74. It’s not cheap, but this…
Celebrity chef Scott Conant has a lot on his plate. The chef, who is frequently seen on many Food Network shows including Chopped, is a successful cookbook author and restaurateur. His Scarpetta first opened in New York City in spring 2008. A Miami Beach location, at the Fontainebleau, opened later…
Usually, Alaskan king crabs don’t arrive in restaurants until sometime in October. But if you have connections, you can get these tasty crustaceans flown in directly from the Bering Sea about six weeks before anyone else gets their claws on them. In this case, it’s a steak house that has…
It’s hard enough to find vegan ice cream (outside of your grocer’s freezer, that is). But vegan gelato? Forget it. Those who opt out of dairy don’t have a lot of options when it comes to this creamy Italian treat. But Coconut Grove’s newest sweet spot, Bianco Gelato, is serving…
When the work week is going bad, there’s one thing that can keep us going to the weekend: the promise of a bloody mary. There’s something about this savory beverage that just says “weekend.” Maybe its the claim that the cocktail’ is a surefire cure for hangovers (with its mixture…
While it’s nice that Starbucks offers soy milk as an alternative to cow juice, non-dairy drinkers have been clamoring for more. The My Starbucks Idea site (designed so Starbucks fanatics can beg the corporate behemoth for stuff) has long been buzzing with requests for new alternatives. Looks like Starbucks has…
Alton Road’s Drunken Dragon sits next to Domino’s Pizza in an unassuming strip mall with blacked-out windows and a signless entrance that create a secret vibe — part of the calculated allure. Beyond the door lies a wait stretching 30 minutes past your reservation. Use this time to squeeze between…
There seems to be a gastropub on every Miami street corner nowadays. Anyone can order Nueske’s applewood-smoked bacon, fill a cooler with offbeat craft beers, and cover the walls with red brick. That’s as far as most places take it. But at the Mighty, a pocket-size spot on Coral Way…
With summer ending, clear skies and cooler evenings will finally replace the nightly sauna that made up August. Better weather means it’s time to get outside and enjoy Miami. And there’s no better date night than dinner and a movie. That’s the idea behind Taperia Raca’s Cinema Wednesdays, which begins…
