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Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

How jammed will traffic be in downtown Miami for New Year's Eve? Take note of events

New Year's Eve celebrations in downtown Miami will be crowded and traffic will be heavy.
There will be free celebratory events at the InterContinental Hotel, Bayfront Park, and Bayside Marketplace with fireworks.
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Remember the New Year's Eve parade in downtown Miami? See what it looked like

Downtown Miami pulsates on New Year's Eve.
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Concerts at Bayfront Park.The neon Big Orange climbing to the top of a hotel.A buzz on the streets.
Miami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Need a ride? Free electric vehicles now roam downtown Miami. How to find one on street

A fleet of three new free shuttles are now available in downtown Miami to fill gaps in the public transportation system.
The shuttles have fixed routes in the downtown business district and can be flagged down on the street or summoned via a phone app.
Miami Herald
2 years ago
Miami

MDCPS new superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres on first day

Miami-Dade County Public School's new superintendent Dr. Jose Dotres speaks to the press during his first media availability at Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building in Downtown Miami, Florida, on Monday, February 14, 2022.
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Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

Museum collects bits of Trump indictment history: 'Yes' to the signs. 'No' to the pig head.

You can call them the history patrol troop, these sharp-eyed museum curators.They show up to South Florida's historic events and obtain items, most recently collecting signs and other objects from the Donald Trump supporters and protesters who converged in downtown Miami.These workers with the HistoryMiami Museum set forth on Tuesday amid the Trump crowd, aware it was a historic day for a former president to be arraigned in federal court on criminal charges.
Sun Sentinel
9 months ago
Miami

Tri-Rail to start test runs for downtown Miami service

For long-suffering, car-bound commuters who reside in western Broward and Palm Beach counties, the specter of direct Tri-Rail service to downtown Miami may no longer be a mirage.The rail line's operating agency announced Friday that the three-county commuter rail service will start test runs along the line that will enable its trains to operate in and out of the MiamiCentral station now exclusively used by Brightline.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

TV news covered the court hearing with wall-to-wall coverage.

It's becoming a familiar playbook.Two months after exhaustively covering former President Donald J. Trump's arraignment in a Manhattan courtroom in a separate case, the national television news media was back in force in Miami on Tuesday afternoon.Three of the major broadcast networks ABC, NBC and CBS interrupted their usual afternoon programming to cover the news.
Eater Miami
9 months ago
Miami food

This Hip Vietnamese Pop-Up Just Found a Permanent Home in Downtown Miami

Miami has just added a new Vietnamese dining and drinking hotspot to its roster: Tam Tam.This restaurant, which has evolved from a popular series of pop-up events, is inspired by the "quán nhậu," traditional Vietnamese establishments known for their spirited atmosphere and hearty meals.
www.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago
Science

New Hurricane Forecasts Could Predict Terrifying Explosive Intensification

Virginia Key sits on Florida's doorstep, just southeast of downtown Miami, and is firmly in the strike zone of Hurricane Alleya swath of warm water that is perfect for hurricane formation and stretches eastward across the Atlantic to Africa.More than 250 hurricanes have hit the U.S. mainland since the mid-19th century, often with catastrophic results.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Art Fair Visitor Breaks a Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture

The balloon dog sculptures made famous by Jeff Koons so closely imitate their twisted latex inspiration that some observers might think they would be better set in a circus than an art gallery.But the fragility of these seemingly buoyant sculptures was made clear on Thursday when visitors at an art fair in Miami saw a bright blue porcelain dog worth $42,000 fall and shatter into pieces.
Eater Miami
9 months ago
Miami food

Julia & Henry's, a Seven-Floor Mega Food Hall, Debuts in Downtown Miami

Julia & Henry's, a much-anticipated, massive seven-story food hall featuring 26 vendors, has officially opened in Downtown Miami, showcasing various food and drink choices from highly-regarded local, national, and international chefs.Miami-based King Goose Hospitality operates the new food hall.
Miami Food Pug
9 months ago
Miami food

Nom News: June 2, 2023 - Miami Food Pug

June 2, 2023
Each Friday, we compile South Florida food-related news and events that we couldn't fit on the site earlier in the week, as well as other local news that piques our interest.Want to be included in our next roundup?Shoot us an email at bark@miamifoodpug.com.Eating House Adds Saturday BrunchNew Programming at LPMPEZ Reopens in Downtown MiamiWorld Oceans Day at YOTEL Miami
Eating House Adds Saturday Brunch
Starting this weekend, Eating House will begin serving brunch on Saturdays, in addition to Sundays, from 11am to 3pm.
Miami Food Pug
10 months ago
Miami food

Nom News: May 19, 2023 - Miami Food Pug

May 19, 2023
Each Friday, we compile South Florida food-related news and events that we couldn't fit on the site earlier in the week, as well as other local news that piques our interest.Want to be included in our next roundup?Shoot us an email at bark@miamifoodpug.com.Coming Soon: Miami Tapas WeekSoulfly Chicken Lands in WynwoodPride Month at Toro ToroNew Dinner Series at Leku
Coming Soon: Miami Tapas Week
Explore Spain's most treasured culinary tradition as US Tapas Week debuts in Miami June 11-18, 2023.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

6 Miami Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About This Spring

Miami's restaurant scene continues to flourish this Spring, with new establishments throughout the city.From well-known favorites to newcomers, there's much to be excited about.Eater Miami is closely monitoring the progress of six hotly anticipated restaurants set to open this season.Ossobuco
Where: 62 NW 27th Street, Wynwood
When: April 2023
Ossobuccco, led by chef Guillermo Eleicegui, is set to open in Miami's Wynwood district in April, showcasing a menu of vegetable-forward dishes cooked over an open fire.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

This New Digital Food Hall Mashes Up National Brands with Local Restaurants

The latest entry to Miami's food hall scene is Kylo Food Hall, a digital-first food spot that combines popular national and local restaurants to serve a variety of classics and new mashups in Downtown Miami.On hand at Kylo are national brands Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs, plus a variety of local restaurants, such as Spris Artisan Pizza, Ms. Cheezious, and Sergio's Cuban American Kitchen, all served at one counter with guests having the option to select items across brands to build their order.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Get Into the Fall Spirit at This New Downtown Miami Pop-Up

While Miami's version of the fall months looks significantly different than fall around the rest of the country, it doesn't mean the city can't still attempt to get into the seasonal spirit.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Concerned about World Baseball Classic traffic and parking? (Maybe you should be)

The World Baseball Classic returns to South Florida this year, with the Marlins hosting three rounds of games at loanDepot park, starting Saturday.The beautiful weather Miami is famous for comes with some of Miami's other well-known issues: traffic and parking woes.Here's what organizers want you to know:
- There is a transportation hub set up at the Government Center in downtown Miami.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Did You Miss These Five Recent Miami Restaurant Openings?

The team behind longstanding Brickell pizzeria Stanzione 87 and its sister outpost inside the Citadel food hall, Ash! Pizza, has debuted its latest pizza concept: ThoroughBread Pizza.Located across the street from the Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami, it offers pizzas for those on the go in a counter-service environment.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

These Are the New Restaurants Friends of Eater Miami Can't-Wait For in 2023

As we put a cap on 2022, Eater surveyed a group of friends, writers, and all-around experts for their take on the past year.We asked them six questions: from top standbys to top newcomers, from best meals to restaurants they've broken up with.All will be answered by the time we turn off the lights at the end of 2022.
Miami Herald
1 year ago
Miami

Weather alert: Dense fog advisory issued for South Florida. When will it lift?

Dense fog is stretching across parts of South Florida early Monday and forecasters are asking drivers to be extra careful out on the road.National Weather Service
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory Monday morning for much of South Florida.Fog has even rolled into coastal areas, including downtown Miami.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

The Best Food and Drink Events During Miami Art Week 2022

Miami Art Week is officially upon us once again.The week-long extravaganza started as a celebration of all things art, but through the years, it has expanded into all facets of South Florida, including food.With a bevy of pop-ups, collaboration dinners, and culinary activations happening throughout the Magic City this week, here are the best bets.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

What's new at Miami restaurants this season

Miami's first taqueria/speakeasy serving authentic Mexican fare with local and organic ingredients welcomed its fifth South Florida outpost in Fort Lauderdale and will feature inventive tacos for season like the new Campechano taco (made with pork cracklings!)
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Concrete creates art-oriented space for CitizenM's first Miami hotel

Dutch hotel group CitizenM has opened a hotel in Downtown Miami in a high-rise building with multiple terraces that was designed to be a "3D art piece".For the 277-foot-tall (84-metre-tall) building in Downtown Miami, Amsterdam-based architecture studio Concrete worked with Gensler as the local architect to carry out the design of the tower.
Miami Food Pug
1 year ago
Miami food

The Last Nom News of 2022 - Miami Food Pug

2023 is fast approaching, and we're taking a break these last few weeks of 2022.As a result, this will be the last Nom News of the year.We'll be back with a new edition on January 6.Want to be included in our next roundup?Shoot us an email at bark@miamifoodpug.com.Late Night Wine & Dine at Fiola MiamiKlaw Launches New BrunchNew Cocktail Menu at HutongVerde Debuts Winter Menu
Late Night Wine & Dine at Fiola Miami
Join contemporary Italian Coral Gables restaurant Fiola Miami this weekend for the launch of Viva Il Vino - Late Night Wine & Dine, now available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Miami Food Pug
1 year ago
Miami food

Nom News: September 2, 2022 - Miami Food Pug

September 2, 2022
Each Friday, we compile South Florida food-related news and events that we couldn't fit on the site earlier in the week, as well as other local news that piques our interest.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA SPICES UP COCONUT GROVE THIS SUMMER 2022

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, South Florida's iconic brand - known for its casual taco joint by day and exciting lounge by night - will officially open the doors to its highly anticipated Coconut Grove outpost in Summer 2022.
Marlin Maniac
1 year ago
Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins need to market better to boost attendance

The Miami Marlins have a serious attendance problem.
Miami Herald
2 years ago
Miami

'Basically an eviction.' At Miami rent rally stories of $750 increase and grim choices

Emily Moloney, software account manager, 31, shares her story on a sudden rent increase she faced at her downtown Miami apartment.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Brasserie Laurel is Michael Beltran's Ode to Modern French Cuisine

Chef and restauranteur Michael Beltran has debuted his latest restaurant, Brassierie Laurel a French-focused restaurant in the newly built Miami Worldcenter Caoba residential tower in Downtown Miami.It's the latest project for his team at Ariete Hospitality Group, whose rapidly growing restaurant portfolio includes Ariete, Nave, Chug's, and the Taurus in Coconut Grove, alongside the Scapegoat in Miami Beach, and most recently, the Gibson Room on Coral Way.
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 year ago
Cryptocurrency

Miami-once touted as an NFT hub-suffers through enduring 'crypto winter'

Last year, Galerie Nagel Draxler added a kiosk of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to its stand of more traditional art at Art Basel in Miami Beach.This year, however, the Berlin-based gallery will forego the special kiosk."Last year was the height of cryptomania," says Nagel Draxler's co-founder Saskia Draxler.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Education

Miami-Dade school board votes against recognizing LGBTQ History Month

Members of the Miami-Dade School Board on have voted against the recognition of October as LGBTQ History Month.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

'Full House' Creator Jeff Franklin Lists $26.5M Property on Miami's San Marco Island

Getty Images / MLS / Realtor.comFranklin will keep the remaining two parcels he owns on the island."He's keeping two, he's selling two," says listing agent Eloy Carmenate.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Dining

In Miami, a Pandemic-Fueled Boom

A Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse, new public art installations and native-plant gardens under the Metrorail: Here is what's new in the Magic City.
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