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Miami Memoirs: Revisiting Scarface

If there is one movie that is inextricably from the image of 1980s Miami; it's Brian DePalma’s film Scarface. The 1983 film has become a cinematic icon. When you think '80s Miami, you think Don Johnson's Sonny Crockett and Al Pacino's Tony Montana — two characters that couldn't be more...
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Best French Fries

Rok:BrgrYou can taste the difference between fresh and frozen fries. You can also make out the distinction between those cut in factories and the ones that are hand-sliced a few at a time. Rok:Brgr takes great pride in slicing its potatoes by hand every day. The result is thick-cut fries that are crisp on the […]
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Best Hot Dog

Dogma Grill“Dogma” is defined as a set of principles laid out by authority as absolute truth. The folks at Dogma Grill refer to this as their “Frank Philosophy.” There are divine laws such as “Bring respect and creative culture to the hot dog” and “Create an urban oasis and a nostalgic place to celebrate the hot […]
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The Best Things to Do in Miami This Weekend

The best time of the week is finally here — the weekend. And Miami offers everything from a a yoga social at Whiskey Blue, the Mad Decent Block Party at Revolution, and Jessie Andrews spinning at Bardot. Here's just a glimpse at what our city has to offer this weekend,...
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Freddo Helado

Argentine ice-cream company Freddo Helado has been churning out crafted frozen delights since 1969. The company has landed in Miami Beach and features frozen treats made with fresh, hormone-free milk, pure cane sugar, fruits, and other natural and raw ingredients. The helados, free of any artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, or added vegetable fats, are made […]
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Billy Corben Directing Docuseries About Billionaire John McAfee for Spike TV

Miami-based Rakontur studios is bringing its latest obsession to the big screen. From the same group that produced Cocaine Cowboys, The Tanning of America, Limelight, Square Grouper, The U, Broke, and the recently released The U Part 2, comes the newest creation from director Billy Corben; The McAfee Project. Spike TV has picked...
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Best Comedian

Orlando LeybaOrlando Leyba is the voice of the Miami Everyman, and anyone who knows an Everyman in Miami should already know that’s a pretty solid bedrock for a comedy act. A married man who until recently was stuck in a dead-end 9-to-5, Leyba took his stories of domestic quibbles, office blues, and general life in South […]
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Miami’s Best Eats and Drinks This Weekend: National Ice Cream Day

It's another weekend in Miami and the air is hot and sticky. Luckily there are many activities to keep your mind off the fact that you're literally melting. From enjoying frozen treats (some with beer) to celebrating Swim Week, here are the best ways to keep your cool. Weekend starts...
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Best Supporting Actor

Chaz MenaHenry David Thoreau, the original hipster, famously wrote that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Occasionally, a performance will so accurately convey that axiom that it’s almost uncomfortable to witness. Chaz Mena accomplished this feat in Zoetic Stage’s Detroit at the Arsht Center. He found the quiet desperation in Ben, an unemployed […]
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Best New Play

Third TrinityAs a creative mantra, “write what you know” doesn’t always work: It can result in myopic self-absorption as much as personalized insight. But Third Trinity, the new solo show from Miami wunderkind Teo Castellanos, cemented the value of autobiographical writing in its spartan production at the Light Box at Goldman Warehouse. His frequent partner in […]
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Best Ribs

Sparky's Roadside BarbecueWalk into Sparky’s during lunchtime and you’ll see a herd of suits rolling their sleeves up and getting their hands dirty as they attack racks of St. Louis-style pork ribs. Owners, chefs, and barbecue mavens “Sparky” and “Sparky” (they nicknamed each other years ago, hence the name of the restaurant) came up with a special […]
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Best Brewery

J. Wakefield BreweryMiami’s beer scene is lighting up, with breweries making suds that really reflect the Magic City’s diverse cultures. But of all the fantastic new concoctions, J. Wakefield’s are the most innovative. Key limes, hibiscus flowers, and exotic teas are some of brewer/owner Jonathan Wakefield’s flavor muses. The result is beers that are sophisticated and playful. […]
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Heat Fans Proved This Year They’re the Best in the NBA

It's official; the 2014-15 Miami Heat season will end in shocking disappointment on the court. Last night, the team was finally mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. A mixture of bad luck and bad performances the second-half of the season resulted in the Heat missing the postseason for the first time...