On this day in Miami music: Trick Daddy releases “Based on a True Story”
On July 29, 1997, the Miami rapper released his debut album through the then-fledgling Slip-N-Slide Records.
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The secret recipe that made Miami Spice a 25-year tradition
From its humble beginnings to over 300 restaurants, here’s the secret recipe behind Miami Spice’s remarkable 25-year success.
Popular burger spot finds a new home inside historic Miami landmark
Seven months after Andiamo served its final slice, one of Miami’s most historic buildings has a new restaurant tenant.
If you could bring back one Miami restaurant, what would it be?
From Wolfie’s and Rascal House to Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour and Arthur Treacher’s, these Miami restaurants raised us in the 1980s.
The fruit that changed Miami’s food scene forever
The untold story of the Mango Gang and how one fruit helped put Miami’s food scene on the national map.
Beloved Coconut Grove burger spot closes after 15 years
A Coconut Grove staple has closed after 15 years on Commodore Plaza, marking the end of an era for the evolving neighborhood.
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Iconic Miami Hard Rock Cafe closing after 33 years at Bayside
The iconic Hard Rock Cafe in Miami at Bayside Marketplace will close its doors after 33 years, marking the end of an era.
ICA Miami helps launch rare Latin American vinyl project
The Design District Museum joins ISLAA and Hueso Records on Plan /33, a limited-edition vinyl series that preserves and reimagines Latin American underground music.
Century-old Miami River landmark to become new surf and turf spot
A 108-year-old Miami River landmark will become a swanky surf and turf restaurant by the restaurateur behind Kiki on the River.
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Miami musicians trace the Black roots of EDM, salsa, and funk
In honor of Black Music Month, Miami musicians explore how Black musical traditions shaped genres often overlooked in conversations about Black music
Iconic Miami Beach restaurant closes after nearly 20 years
A legendary Miami Beach restaurant at the W South Beach suddenly closed after 16 years in business, marking the end of an era.
Iconic Coral Gables Restaurant to Make a Comeback This May
A beloved Coral Gables restaurant will return this May with a new name and its same delicious, modern twist on Italian cooking.
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Beloved South Miami Breakfast Spot Closes After 28 Years
A longtime South Miami breakfast spot has suddenly closed after 28 years in business, shocking local customers who cherished it.
This 33-Year-Old Miami Sushi Spot Still Has a Two-Hour Wait
A legendary sushi restaurant in Miami Beach still has a two-hour wait after 33 years in business, and it’s so worth it.
Historic Miami BBQ Joint Closes After Unsafe Building Violations
Historic Miami BBQ joint Original Uncle Tom’s Barbecue closes in Miami after nearly 80 years due to unsafe building violations.
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Where Ernest Hemingway Ate and Drank in Key West
Where Ernest Hemingway ate and drank in Key West in the 1930s, wrote novels, and fell in love with the Conch Republic.
Legendary Monty’s Founder Honored with Key to the City of Miami
The legendary founder of Monty’s in Coconut Grove, Monty Trainer, is given the key to the City of Miami for his lifelong work.
Sweat Records Owner Talks Miami’s Vinyl Revival and History
This episode of Midweek Cafecito explores vinyl’s Miami resurgence with Sweat Records owner Lolo Reskin ahead of Record Store Day.
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Matthew Bamberg’s Debut Novel Chronicles a Coconut Grove Lost to Time
The book harkens back to the neighborhood’s era of drugs and love-ins.
As Florida Rewrites Black History, This Broward Library Saturday School Reclaims It
Historian and educator Dr. Tameka Hobbs spearheads the free extracurricular series for families.
10 Bygone Miami Music Venues We Miss The Most
From Tobacco Road to Grand Central and the Electric Pickle, here are some of the music venues we miss.
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HistoryMiami to Display Rare U.S. Founding Documents from National Archives
It’s one of just eight museums chosen to participate in the Freedom Plane Tour this summer.