Back Alley Turf Wars 2 sounds like a no-holds-barred wrestling match held in someone’s backyard. Actually, it’s a boxing tournament. I figured that this would be a small event with a couple of people rooting for their favorite fighters, but once I stepped in to the gym, I found it…
Check, Please!, hosted by Miami’s favorite local chef, Michelle Bernstein, makes its debut on PBS (WPBT, Channel 2) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Every episode features three guests who pick their favorite restaurants, then visit the establishments anonymously and offer their critiques back in the studio. I spoke with Michelle over…
Tomorrow voters will decide whether to allow slot machines gambling at pari-mutuels, those depressing pseudo-gambling places about town with decaying buildings and clientele. They boast low-payouts and facilities with the same yellowed charm of roller-rinks and bowling alleys. Saving pari-mutuels with slots is kind of like giving your grandmother orthopedic…
We are now just one day away from the Florida Primary, and thusly only 24 hours away from revealing Jesus’ endorsement for the next president of the United States. All last week, Jesus picked apart the candidates and dismissed them like Judas at the Last Supper, from John Edwards to…
One Day Till the Primary: Would Jesus Vote for Hillary?: Only 24 hours until Jesus reveals his endorsement for the next president of the United States! All last week, Jesus picked apart the candidates and dismissed them like Judas at the Last Supper, from John Edwards to Mitt Romney. Today,…
At Thursday night’s debate, Florida Republicans were treated to banter along the lines of a feisty discussion sparked over overstuffed, leather armchairs between gentlemen at a country club. It even became fraternal as the Republican candidates sized up the brawn of their supporters. Mike Huckabee joked about being timid to…
Rides: Sorry for the late notice on this one, but: Tonight, the Emerge Miami’s Critical Mass will be riding bikes at Shark Valley in the Everglades. Meet at Coconut Grove Metrorail stop at 6:00, or at Shark Valley at 7:00. If you’d like to stay closer to home, the other…
Asian Stock Markets Plummet in Fear of U.S. Recession – In response to the belief that the U.S. is entering a recession, stocks in several Asian markets sank. In India, the Sensex experienced its second worst day ever. Hillary Clinton’s Money Man – Chris Korge, who has raised money for…
In case you’re still not sure who to vote for in the Presidential Primary, USA Today has an interesting online tool that may help you decide. The “Candidate Match Game” asks a few questions, then gives you a list of presidential hopefuls that match your views. Unfortunately, if you’re like…
So far this week Jesus has given his thoughts on some of the weaker candidates in this year’s presidential race. First he dismissed John McCain and John Edwards, then turned his sights on Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul, and on Thursday, the Carpenter took apart Mitt Romney. Today Jesus has…
It’s a known fact that elderly folk don’t really care what they put on after a certain age. And honestly, they shouldn’t care, they’re old and tired. Unfortunately, we are the ones that have to suffer. Take this man in pink and purple, for example. Little does he know that…
Photo by Tovin Lapan Where: 2214 N.E. 123 Rd. Street, North Miami; Web site: http://www.saraskosherpizza.com/home.html; (305) 891-3312 What $15 Gets You: Sara’s dishes are economically priced across the board, everything from the sandwiches ($6 to $9), to the omelets ($7), and even a 16” cheese pizza ($14) fit the budget…
The Call of Duty series has finally moved away from focusing on World War II. Don’t get me wrong it’s a great series but there are only so many times that I can kill Nazis without it getting repetitive (Note: Nazis are still bad). But the new setting has to…
With Art Basel long gone and New Year’s Eve ’08 far, far away, Miami party hoppers are always looking for the next-best-thing, especially when it involves an elite crowd and complimentary cocktails. Enter the Stoli Hotel, a two-week party with DJs, fashionistas and celebs, with a crowd of boozers and…
This past October, The New York Times purchased tuna sushi from 20 restaurants and markets in New York City and subjected the samples to laboratory tests. The startling results were reported yesterday: Mercury levels of tuna from Nobu Next Door, Sushi Seki, Sushi of Gari, Blue Ribbon Sushi, and Gourmet…
Celebrating the end to a long, rough football season, a handful of notable NFL players headed out way past their curfews to SoBe’s Tuesday night party in B.E.D. An elite crowd of Miami scenesters gathered as the team finally took some time to celebrate life off the field. The beginning…
In the summer of 2005, hurricanes Katrina and Wilma laid waste to Flamingo, the only significant commercial hub of Everglades National Park. Recently, the park released a draft of its commercial services plan – the plan for rebuilding Flamingo – and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is voicing concern…
An actual Sir was in town this past weekend, jetting in from England and heading to DeVito South Beach for some grub with the one he loves. Famed actor Sir Michael Caine treated his wife to a romantic dinner in a private DeVito cabana for two. Although Caine’s wife didn’t…
I voted this past weekend. It was uneventful, taking all of about five minutes out of my weekend. Here’s the thing: I was the only person in my polling place. The dozen sleepy pollworkers were thrilled to see me, and after hearing the early voting results so far — about…
In the third installment of our series examining Jesus’ thoughts on the presidential candidates, Our Lord and Savior turns his critical eye toward The Stormin’ Mormon, Mitt Romney. Earlier in the week, Jesus shared his thoughts on John Edwards and John McCain, and Wednesday he weighed in on Dennis Kucinich…
As the Coast Guard officers approached the Joe Cool, they should have heard voices. Instead they were greeted with silence.
Last March 31, Miami native Christopher Korge hosted more than 160 guests at his sprawling $2.6-million, seven-bedroom lakeside mansion in Pinecrest. They had paid $4,600 each to hear Korge’s neighbor, music mogul Timbaland, MC the event. By the end of the evening, the lawyer-turned-real-estate-developer had raked in at least $736,000…
