Besides its duties as home base for our beloved Heat, Kaseya Center sees a lot of action. The 20,000 seat downtown arena is hard to miss, what with the thousands of taillights from the gridlock it induces or the massive outdoor screen facing the street. Regardless, the arena is where the big names bank. From […]
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They say the expression “make it rain” originated at King of Diamonds, ‘cuz this spot has seen more showers than the Amazon rainforest. The likes of every African American NFL player, rapper and Bugati-driver have taken a turn or ten at America’s favorite black strip club. The bottles pop, the bootys shake and magic happens […]
The Tides has really revived with the arrival of chef Gonzalo Rivera and his clean, uncomplicated Mediterranean fare. There is no getting around it: La Marea is expensive. But it’s worth the money. Seafood is the main catch, a smart selection including loup de mer, dorade, Florida yellowtail snapper, and wild salmon served grilled, roasted, […]
Located in the luxe Fontainebleau, LIV is upscale and known for its glamorous oomph. The VIP section is separated with velvet ropes and tight security. Balloon ceiling fixtures and lights displaying an array of trippy colors animate the large main space. The lower level houses a dance floor, and the upper level boasts a bar […]
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Lula are grilled Kazakh kebab made from minced, seasoned lamb, customarily served over a bed of thinly sliced onions dusted with sumac. That’s just how they’re done at Lula Kebab House in Sunny Isles, and they’re delectable. A piquant pepper dip of chutney consistency comes alongside the lula, as does a choice of basmati rice, […]
An oasis along the commercial strip in North Miami, this funky acoustic music stronghold has a relaxed community vibe, where customers do indeed know each other. It’s cozy, with a smattering of tables, a bar, and a stage that supports live music and readings. The friendly, casual service, then, fits right in.
This sprawling entertainment complex is within throwing range of the future Marlins Stadium. There is free parking and the on-site security, off-duty police, and venue staff, are highly professional. Gaming, and barroom workers are courteous and helpful. There is a great big room full of Vegas style slots, a poker room with 19 tables, and […]
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Like the chosen moniker for its famous home run statue, some might dub Marlins Park a “Tremenda Mierda” – thanks to owner Jeffrey Loria’s success at sinking the city into debt to fund the creation of 37,000 empty seats. But while a trip to this Little Havana venue might reveal disgruntled players and vacant boxes, […]
At North Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art, they’re nothing if not noticable. This museum’s no shrinking violet on Miami’s art scene. They offer educational programs for kiddos, junior docent opportunities, symposiums, jazz concerts, festivals and other boons for the community at large — in addition to showcasing provocative and inspiring exhibitions from rising artists – […]
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Nemo has been serving its Asian-influenced, contemporary American fare to popular acclaim since 1995. Some menu items are the same as on opening day, such as an appetizer of garlic-and-ginger-cured salmon wrapped around alfalfa sprout and a grilled Indian-spiced pork chop with sticky black rice and papaya salsa. They still taste good, as do starters […]
Old is the new new. Especially in a city like Miami, where historic charms are often bulldozed to make way for new school crap. Thank God for the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, a shining beacon to Miami’s glamorous past, smack dab in the middle of downtown. Erected in 1926 as a home for […]