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History & Nostalgia

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Features

Gramps Owner Looks Back Ahead of Venue’s Closure

By Flor FranceschettiJanuary 2, 2026

From epic concerts to mischievous moments, Adam Gersten shares his best memories ahead of the venue’s closure on January 4.

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Miami Life

These 2010s Social Media Posts Show the Wynwood We Used to Know

By Asha EliasJanuary 2, 2026

The visionaries behind Miami’s indie institutions share their posts from the early days of Gramps and its surrounding neighborhood.

Restaurants

Classic Weston Italian Restaurant to Close After 35 Years

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 29, 2025

A beloved Weston staple for delicious Italian pastas and pizza will close after 35 years of serving the Broward community.

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Longtime Edgewater Deli Thrives After 20 Years

By Yuval OfirDecember 25, 2025

For 20 years, Daily Creative Food Co. has anchored Edgewater with no-fuss comfort food, regulars, and a culture built to last.

Shops & Markets

South Florida Staple Knaus Berry Farm Reopens in New Location

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarDecember 23, 2025

South Florida institution Knaus Berry Farm has reopened for the season at its new location with its delicious cinnamon buns.

Shops & Markets

Historic Red Bird Shopping Center in Miami Sold for $62M

By Olee FowlerDecember 17, 2025

Historic Red Bird Shopping Center in Miami has been sold for $62M, jeopardizing
the future of its beloved restaurant tenants.

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Restaurants

Longtime Miami Pizzeria Closing in MiMo After 23 Years

By Olee FowlerDecember 16, 2025

An old-school pizza joint in Miami’s MiMo District will close this December after 23 years of delicious brick oven pies.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

So On, and So Forth: New Times Editor-in-Chief Announces Retirement

By Tom FinkelDecember 11, 2025

The longest way round is the shortest way home. Editor-in-chief Tom Finkel is retiring.

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Features

Miami Country Music Legend Raul Malo Dies at 60

By David RollandDecember 9, 2025

After a battle with cancer, the Mavericks’ Grammy-winning frontman leaves a lasting mark on the local music legacy.

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Critic's Notebook

Inside the Y2QUÉ Party in Miami

By Gabriela B. dos SantosDecember 1, 2025

The party landed at ZeyZey with early-2000s icons like Lumidee, Nina Sky, and Dev.

Restaurants

The Chef Who Put South Florida’s Flavors on the Culinary Map

By Michelle MusleraNovember 26, 2025

Chef Norman Van Aken transformed South Florida into a world-class culinary destination by being the pioneer of New World fusion cuisine.

Bygone Wynwood Bars and Restaurants We Miss the Most
Restaurants

Bygone Wynwood Bars and Restaurants We Miss the Most

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarNovember 25, 2025

From beloved spots like Gigi to area gems like Wood Tavern, here are the bygone Wynwood bars and restaurants we miss the most.

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Miami Life

10 Cultural Organizations to Support on Give Miami Day

By Mónica MendozaNovember 20, 2025

In a year defined by economic anxiety, the stakes are higher than ever for local nonprofits and the communities they serve.

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Features

Mariah Carey’s Lost Demo Tape Surfaces in Miami

By Flor FranceschettiNovember 19, 2025

The cassette is part of Miami-based producer Arthur Baker’s collection and is going up for auction on December 2.

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Features

How Uncle Luke’s “I Wanna Rock” Took Over 2025 Three Decades After Sparking a Miami Bass Revolution

By J'na JeffersonNovember 13, 2025

Tyler, The Creator, Lizzo & JoJo are some of the stars that found inspiration in Miami bass sampling Uncle Luke’s “I Wanna Rock.”

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Features

Music Writers to Catch at the 2025 Miami Book Fair

By David RollandNovember 13, 2025

Love music and books? Don’t miss these standout panels at the 2025 Miami Book Fair, featuring Arthur Baker, Rosa Marquetti Torres, Kenny Chesney, and more.

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Miami Life

7 Historic Indigenous Sites Across South Florida

By Alex DeLucaNovember 4, 2025

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, here’s where you can learn more about South Florida’s Indigenous history.

Shops & Markets

Why Locals Still Line Up for This South Miami Lunch Classic

By Grant AlbertOctober 27, 2025

South Miami staple Joanna’s Marketplace has thrived for 32 years with deli lunch classics, holiday catering, and lifelong customers.

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Climate & Environment

Never Forget When Christopher Columbus Mistook Manatees for Mermaids

By Alex DeLucaOctober 13, 2025

On Indigenous People’s Day, let us remember that the Italian explorer was catfished by manatees.

Restaurants

South Miami BBQ Joint Shorty’s Bar-B-Q to Be Demolished After 75 Years

By Jose D. DuranOctober 6, 2025

The historic Shorty’s BBQ restaurant along South Dixie Highway in Dadeland will be demolished after 75 years due to the sale of the land.

Restaurants

Miami Pizza Legend Opens New Shop in Kendall

By Burger BeastOctober 6, 2025

A legendary Miami pizza chef has opened his first shop in Kendall, slinging thin-crust pies to hungry families.

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Restaurants

A Miami Cuban Restaurant Is Serving $1 Sandwiches for One Day Only

By Nicole Lopez-AlvarOctober 1, 2025

A popular Miami Cuban restaurant is serving $1 sandwiches and throwback prices from 1975 for one day only.

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