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Miami is to me...

I live on South Beach and work for a dotcom in Doral. Moved here from the midwest 7 years ago.

  • Restaurants:

    Michys, Lost and Found Saloon, Ver Daddys, Le Sandwicherie, Bella Napoli, Macaluso's, A La Folie Cafe, Dogma, Aguacates

  • Nightclubs:

    I prefer lounges and dive bars. Club Deuce, The Abbey, The Room, Zekes, Amendment 21, Churchills.

  • Beaches:

    Bahia Honda State Park, South of 5th, South Beach volleyball courts

  • Museums:

    World Erotic Art Museum

  • Attractions:

    jai alai, spiegelworld, coral castle, monkey jungle, knaus berry farm, art deco

  • Neighborhoods:

    Upper Eastside, South Beach, Design District, Homestead

  • Teams:

    Of the S FL choices, the Marlins

  • Secret Hangouts:

    41st St and Flamingo Park dog parks, the Miami Circle, Peter Pans (Fort Lauderdale)

Information

  • Birthday:

    March 4, 1978

  • Location:

    Miami Beach

  • Gender:

    male

  • Member Since: Tue, 01/29/2008 - 11:01

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  • Garden in the hood
  • Chopping coconuts
  • Weed World
  • Smart Car from LuminaireX shop in the Design District

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  • Tacos tonight

    3
    Posted on Tue, 03.31.2009 @ 21:44
    You missed Ver Daddys! 75th and Biscayne. Also, El Toro Taco in Homestead.

  • The big review: Gotham Steak **

    4
    Posted on Thu, 02.12.2009 @ 18:23
    "You're on a buh-jet?" He'd better get used to it!

  • Happy B-day Miami.com, Pt Deux (UPDATED!)

    3
    Posted on Tue, 02.10.2009 @ 19:46
    Sad that it's come to $5 beer being a deal!

  • Coraline (PG) ***

    2
    Posted on Tue, 02.10.2009 @ 19:45
    I enjoyed it. I don't believe it's in 3D at all theaters. Worth the trip to Miami Lakes for the 'Jumping Mouse Circus'! The father is PC in the Mac commercials.... Read more

  • Hidden gem: Paperback Exchange

    3
    Posted on Wed, 02.04.2009 @ 00:14
    Almost like http://www.paperbackswap.com

  • The Pool (Unrated) ***

    3
    Posted on Mon, 02.02.2009 @ 11:59
    Interesting, hadn't heard of this. If you haven't seen it, check out Smith's "American Movie" ASAP!

  • I'm Not Doing Anything With Matt Damon

    2
    Posted on Tue, 01.27.2009 @ 11:31
    Another Matt Damon tale from that same night. Note the comments section. http://miamibro.blogspot.com/2009/01/matt-damon-hates-my-guts-and-i-hate-his.html... Read more

  • Change We Can Believe In

    2
    Posted on Fri, 01.23.2009 @ 08:54
    Two paragraphs complaining about $0.06? Times must be tough in the newspaper game! But yeah, that T Bell commercial is ridiculous. Barista has every right to punch that guy in the face.... Read more

  • Band of the hour: Radioboxer

    4
    Posted on Mon, 01.19.2009 @ 13:35
    I've seen them sweat, but no blood so far! Go Radioboxer!

  • FREE TIX!

    4
    Posted on Mon, 01.19.2009 @ 13:03
    I roll (fat spliffs) with Miami.com! "But I spent my last $40 on a dime bag" I remember when a dime bag cost a dime man!

  • First look: Joey's Italian Café

    2
    Posted on Tue, 01.06.2009 @ 13:29
    Good food, bad service.

  • Prose, not *****

    4
    Posted on Mon, 11.17.2008 @ 14:59
    It sounds like someone really wanted to go to both ;-)

  • 4
    Posted on Tue, 11.11.2008 @ 20:52
    Smart dog!

  • The big review: Manny's Steakhouse *½

    4
    Posted on Sun, 11.09.2008 @ 20:52
    Mmmm, giant bull testicles. Appetizing!

  • WIN COLDPLAY TIX!

    4
    Posted on Wed, 11.05.2008 @ 16:25
    "You know how I know you're gay?"

  • If a band plays in Urban Outfitters but nobody hears, does it make a sound?

    3
    Posted on Wed, 10.08.2008 @ 11:18
    Bad advertising indeed for The Walkmen, I consider myself fairly tapped into the music scene and I hadn't heard about this show until it was over.... Read more

  • Festivus for the Restivus

    4
    Posted on Wed, 10.08.2008 @ 11:08
    Best City Ever! "The Devil and Daniel Johnston." I believe Sweat Records just did a screening of this movie (pre-break-in). I still laugh thinking about the dogs attacking him. Good news for you on Langerado, Phish is reuniting that same weekend up north, so there may be less jamband fans.... Read more

  • Diner delight: Where to score greasy goodness

    3
    Posted on Tue, 09.30.2008 @ 23:09
    S&S and Jimmys rule Miami. Atmosphere and clientele being a big part of it. Big Pink is not a diner. For one it's too expensive. It's been overrated for awhile now. vianna do you mean Jerry's Famous Deli? I've had two of my worst meals ever there. I ordered a British Breakfast, it came in a tortilla with burnt beans lol.... Read more

  • First look: Bengal

    3
    Posted on Tue, 09.30.2008 @ 22:57
    Ate here tonight and really enjoyed it. The vegetarian chef's platter and nut/coconut naan were fantastic, and in my opinion plenty big portions. That, a bottle of wine and a cheese desert cost $53 and filled us up. Our waiter was extremely inexperienced, but in a cute and humorous way.... Read more

  • Me So Corny

    4
    Posted on Thu, 09.18.2008 @ 16:21
    Idiotic commercial indeed. First it insults much of it's target audience, then it acts as if sugar is good for you! Sadly there's a series of these out. Fortunately most people have access to the internet. This is good enough reason for me to avoid it: High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener and preservative used in many processed foods. It is made by changing the sugar in cornstarch to fructose — another form of sugar. High-fructose corn syrup extends the shelf life of foods and is sweeter and cheaper than sugar. For these reasons, it has become a popular ingredient in many sodas, fruit-flavored drinks and other processed foods. Check your food labels. You may be surprised by how many foods contain high-fructose corn syrup. Some nutrition experts blame increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup for the growing obesity problem. One theory is that fructose is more readily converted to fat by your liver than is sucrose, increasing the levels of fat in your bloodstream. But this hasn't been proved. In addition, animal studies have shown a link between increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup and adverse health effects, such as diabetes and high cholesterol. However, the evidence is not as clear in human studies. Despite the lack of clarity in research, the fact remains that Americans consume large quantities of high-fructose corn syrup in the form of soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages and other processed foods. These types of foods are often high in calories and low in nutritional value. This fact alone is reason to be cautious about foods containing high-fructose corn syrup. To reduce high-fructose corn syrup in your diet, read food labels. Avoid or limit foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup.... Read more

  • Reading is Fun-damental

    4
    Posted on Fri, 09.12.2008 @ 19:16
    Sweet memory of you and your mom :) Voters, it is God's will that we ban Palin from office.

  • Opinionated Much?

    4
    Posted on Thu, 09.11.2008 @ 13:10
    A few reasons for the sad state of online communities in S FL: -Miami proper is one of the poorest cities in the country. -Over half of the county was born in another country. So they often run in other social circles (websites) online and come from countries with a lower rates of connectivity. -Language barriers exist here that exist nowhere else in the U.S. -Miami ranks low in college educated adults There is some hope in groups like Refresh Miami and the Social Media Club. "is Miami the kind of city that can sustain all these what's-hot, interactive websites? " Same goes for local magazines. "Or on lady's day a certain car wash offers a free wax ? " The new carwash on Biscayne around 50th offers free champagne to ladies on Wednesday. And fear not of crackheads, they don't sell lighters!... Read more

  • On top of spaghetti: meatball guide

    4
    Posted on Tue, 08.26.2008 @ 14:30
    Macaluso's, no competition!

  • Tropic Thunder (R) **½

    3
    Posted on Sun, 08.17.2008 @ 16:14
    "long stretches where you can hear the crickets chirping in the theater" I went this weekend and couldn't disagree more. Myself and the entire theater were laughing the whole time. So with the star ratings above am I supposed to be rating the movie or this review?!... Read more

  • Pineapple Express (R) ***

    3
    Posted on Fri, 08.08.2008 @ 12:30
    Very funny movie. Seth Rogen and James Franco have great chemistry, especially considering much of the movie is them just bullshitting with each other. The violence isn't a big deal, most of it is over the top and tongue-in-cheek, similar to Hot Fuzz but with a dose of gore for a dark laugh.... Read more

  • West Coast Woo-ha

    3
    Posted on Tue, 07.29.2008 @ 12:31
    You should get some barbed wire or chinese characters... I've been thinking about getting a tramp stamp, but I'm totally indecisive ;)

  • Step Brothers (R) **½

    2
    Posted on Mon, 07.28.2008 @ 12:14
    Worth seeing, if just for the scene where Will Ferrell is dressed as a lumberjack. The whole movie was basically shouting, but plenty of funny lines. Nice cameo by Seth Rogin. "It's the f*cking Catalina Wine Mixer!"... Read more

  • What's the stupidest thing you did today?

    2
    Posted on Fri, 07.18.2008 @ 17:14
    I'm not so sure I'd be buying tires on South Beach... A little late, but just saw this on CNN: 10 great tips for buying tires http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/07/16/aa.buying.tires/index.html... Read more

  • Sign #326 You're an Adult...

    3
    Posted on Mon, 07.14.2008 @ 15:23
    I don't believe that's someone's home, too sterile, I call shenanigans! ;)

  • The Car Whisperer

    3
    Posted on Fri, 07.11.2008 @ 09:56
    You forgot a big one, broken radio antenna! Oh and something else that happens to every VW owner, torn-off plastic undercarriage. "Gary: "Or maybe... you got taken for a ride" [cue The Who's "We Won't Be Fooled Again"])." Did Gary put on some sweet shades right as he said that line? Hold out for another year and a half, automakers are pressing hard for the next gen of eco-friendly cars. The next Prius has solar panels!... Read more

  • 4th of July Contest

    2
    Posted on Tue, 06.24.2008 @ 15:54
    Only being familiar with fireworks along the ocean, the top of any Collins Avenue hotel has worked for me...The Rusty Pelican itself might be a good spot, or Jimbos, or the old stadium out there. "I don't think I even know anyone with a canoe" I used to own a rowboat :)... Read more

  • What's My Motivation?

    4
    Posted on Wed, 06.18.2008 @ 09:47
    Funny Stuff! I think once you start living with a member of the opposite sex (or worse, the same sex!), you aren't the innocent little grandkid anymore. Especially for that generation. At least you have the will to look forward to ;) (Very much kidding in case grandma miaeditor reads this!)... Read more

  • Incredible Hulk (PG-13) ** ½

    2
    Posted on Fri, 06.13.2008 @ 13:35
    Caught the opening midnight showing on South Beach last night. It was about 2/3 full. Better than the other recent Hulk movie, but still left much to be desired.... Read more

  • Eat here: La Boîte à Pizza

    3
    Posted on Wed, 06.11.2008 @ 17:00
    A nice variety of flavors. Brie and walnut is probably my fave and the potato wedges work on pizza surprising well. However the gourmet aspect wears a little thin when it's a recently hired kid 'creating' the pizzas from a recipe made for mass production! Using the coupons in their flyer, it's a really good deal. 2 fairly large pizzas for under $20.... Read more

  • Kickin' it Cold School: ice skating rinks

    4
    Posted on Mon, 06.09.2008 @ 14:54
    Fantastic, I'm definitely going to hit one of those $3 Saturday nights at Scott Rakow.

  • Jesse Jane

    2
    Posted on Fri, 06.06.2008 @ 13:51
    "he came up to me at the party, pulled a knife on me, and said 'Jesse, can I talk to you for 20 seconds.' " So that doesn't work?

  • Snuggle With Miami.com

    2
    Posted on Fri, 06.06.2008 @ 13:46
    Time to put this concept to B.E.D.! By now Gary, Indiana probably has a club B.E.D. ;) And do not let your skin touch those pillows or sheets! ... Read more

  • Indiana Jones & Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

    2
    Posted on Mon, 06.02.2008 @ 18:28
    It was OK. Much like the other ones. Unbelievable, a bit corny, of course, but still a little fun. They make Harrison Ford look pretty good for 65.... Read more

  • Coral Castle

    3
    Posted on Wed, 05.28.2008 @ 14:32
    I enjoyed my stop there, I believe I went on my birthday, along with Monkey Jungle and Knaus Berry Farm. Ed's 'bedroom' was super creepy. Interesting jcolletta. However I think he just hired a bunch of Miccosukee...... Read more

  • 2
    Posted on Wed, 05.07.2008 @ 12:13
    RIP Studio A. Apparently they will be holding the shows they had planned? Most notably Ladytron/Datarock.

  • 1
    Posted on Tue, 04.29.2008 @ 17:36
    Nothing like some creepy hidden video....

  • Lessons from Boulder

    3
    Posted on Thu, 04.24.2008 @ 13:00
    They also have cougars, the wild animal-though I'm sure there are plenty of horny successful older women as well. In Miami we've killed off most of our panthers and we can avoid alligators by staying out of canals and swamps. In Boulder you could be relaxing in your backyard and next thing you know a cougar is biting you in the face. ;)... Read more

  • Alt cinema: where to get your indie film on

    4
    Posted on Thu, 04.17.2008 @ 14:55
    The Independent Lens series at MB Cinematheque has been great and usually follows with some lively debate. The Sunrise Gateway theater at Sunrise and US 1 in Fort Laud seems to always have some good indie flicks. ... Read more

  • 3
    Posted on Wed, 04.16.2008 @ 09:58
    Alright, this may be more realistic for those of us who like to sleep: "Balloons are scheduled to launch again at 5:30 pm (on Saturday)." Anyone know if dogs are allowed?... Read more

  • Up in smoke: a hookah bar guide

    3
    Posted on Thu, 04.10.2008 @ 15:55
    The recent explosion of hookahs in Miami has been interesting. I believe there's at least one more place on Lincoln that offers them. Does D'Vine still exist at their original location on Collins? I've also seen them being smoked in front of some kind of business on Biscayne around 76th Strett. The new head shop at Alton and 15th sells the equipment. I fairly surprised to see this place open. We'll see how long it's tolerated by the City of Miami Beach. In the meantime, plenty of business from the Flamingo alone. ... Read more

  • Hidden and delicious

    4
    Posted on Tue, 03.18.2008 @ 17:17
    Big thumbs up to the last 3, I haven't been Maia's Creole Café yet...The dinner entrees at Soya & Pomodoro are a little more than $7-$14 though.... Read more

  • St. Patrick's Day, Miami style

    2
    Posted on Mon, 03.17.2008 @ 17:53
    Ha, two U2 cover bands playing across the street from each other? Still trying to figure out that whole setup.

  • Drama queens (and kings) rejoice!

    3
    Posted on Sun, 03.16.2008 @ 23:16
    Long live Mad Cat Theatre. Caught the closing night of Some Girls this past Saturday and thought it was fantastic, their best work yet. The next production about cat cloning and kitty handjobs sounds interesting-if just for the possible special effects! Oh and as usual Paul Tei's musical selection was superb.... Read more

  • 3
    Posted on Sun, 03.16.2008 @ 23:03
    The kind of place Miami needs more of. Reminds me of the now defunct 'A' or Soya & Pomodoro. Ate at 7pm on a Saturday night and we were the only ones there. I'd say it was cheap. A bottle of wine, an app and 2 entrees ran $67.... Read more

  • 1
    Posted on Fri, 03.14.2008 @ 13:35
    Fascinating, Brody Jenner likes having 'fun'...Get that boy a thesaurus! "Miami is fun." "It's just always fun when I am down here." "It's always fun and they know how to take care of people there. " "I think of good people, fun parties and staying up late." "..hopefully more comedy and it will be fun." "I do a lot of fun things"... Read more

  • 1
    Posted on Thu, 03.13.2008 @ 00:49
    Interesting section...a few I can remember, all on Miami Beach: Hulk Hogan and Anna Kournikova routinely at Gold's Gym. Iggy Pop regularly at an ATM on 41st when he used to live on Bay. Marisa Tomei at Wolfy's before it was torn down. Shaq at the movie theater and once coming out of a neighbor's apt. Danny Devito and Rhea Perlman at a voting rally at the botanical garden. Buster from A3TV all the time LOL.... Read more

  • Clink: Irish Car Bomb

    1
    Posted on Thu, 03.13.2008 @ 00:36
    What's up with that other 'Irish Pub', Waxy O'Connor's, opening up right across the street? Is there that many Irishmen in the immediate vicinity?! Also, where's "Clink: Green Beer"? lol... Read more

  • Band of the hour: Rachel Goodrich

    3
    Posted on Thu, 03.13.2008 @ 00:21
    She reminds me of the female Jesse Jackson (the Miami singer, not the other dude)-I always seem to see them playing by chance, including Kraftwerk (number 2 I think), Churchills and in front of the new book store in Coconut Grove.... Read more

  • Miami International Film Festival

    2
    Posted on Fri, 02.29.2008 @ 15:08
    "Under the Same Moon" was a bit cheesy, but a safe opener I guess. The kid is good, but pretty bad writing overall. Rude crowd at the Gusman last night. ... Read more

  • 3
    Posted on Fri, 02.29.2008 @ 14:28
    great atmosphere that is rare in Miami. Tasty veggie options. $10 music charge on the bill was unexpected, but worth it.

  • Bourdain and Batali open up about Miami

    4
    Posted on Mon, 02.25.2008 @ 14:14
    Props to Anthony Bourdain for picking Club Deuce.

  • Prime time for Rachael

    2
    Posted on Fri, 02.22.2008 @ 11:36
    Not a very flattering shot, but I love it!

  • Inside Cameo

    1
    Posted on Fri, 02.22.2008 @ 11:11
    Ideally Miami Beach Cinematheque (http://www.mbcinema.com/) would take it over and it could be a theater again. Not that there's a chance in hell of that happening.... Read more

  • This organic life

    4
    Posted on Fri, 02.22.2008 @ 11:00
    Upper East Side Green Market Legion Memorial Park 6447 NE 7th Ave. 305-758-9027 Every Sat 9am-3pm, until March 15th. Some tasty photos: http://www.mangoandlime.net/2008/01/12/upper-east-side-green-market/ ... Read more

  • An empanada tour of Miami

    3
    Posted on Fri, 02.22.2008 @ 10:49
    Charlottes on Washington Ave in South Beach is tasty. I prefer their white fish and olives. This lady delivers to our office in doral: http://empanadasargentinas.com/ ... Read more

  • Boulevard of dreams

    2
    Posted on Wed, 02.20.2008 @ 14:51
    I'm sure it's still the Boulevard of Broken Dreams for anyone living in any of the motels lining upper Biscayne! A friend has a HiHo Batik shirt from a custom party and it turned out really nicely.... Read more

  • Flo Rida is All Rida

    2
    Posted on Tue, 02.19.2008 @ 22:21
    As Howard Stern said to you last week, save some of your money, no more buying planes!

  • Rambo (R) **

    1
    Posted on Thu, 01.31.2008 @ 18:49
    Check out the Rambo kill stats by movie: http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/01/23/check-this-out-rambo-kill-chart/ 236 kills in Rambo IV!... Read more

  • 2
    Posted on Thu, 01.31.2008 @ 18:13
    These Munnys seem to be reproducing rapidly in S FL. Tates, Pink Ghost, Kid Robot, now this.

  • Minneapolis does Miami

    4
    Posted on Thu, 01.31.2008 @ 10:36
    Ha! They need to rename that place 'Restaurant Pembroke Pines'.

  • 4
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 17:26
    Do yourself a favor and see one of the best live bands out there.

  • The real Cubano

    2
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 14:07
    I'm not sure if it's technically a Cuban, but Uva on biscayne & 69th has a great version. Habanero Cuban style roasted pork, pepper jack cheese, French ham, cornichons, caramelized onions and Dijon mustard on a fresh French baguette ... Read more

  • Dolores, But You Can Call Me Lolita **1/2

    1
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 13:52
    Carlos Galan (the guy on the right in the photo) was very nice and unrelated to that, reminded me of Alec Baldwin. The included starters and low prices were surprising. The gazpacho recipe card was neat, but I doubt I'll ever utilize it. I was disappointed to find them closed on a Sunday. They are losing business as other restaurants in the Mary Brickell Village were packed that same night I tried to hit Dolores for a second time.... Read more

  • Michy's

    3
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 12:51
    The option of half-orders for much of the menu is a great way to sample many items at once. I was there two weeks back and the service was fantastic. The rating system needs half stars, I'd have put Michys at 4.5.... Read more

  • Spiegelworld Tent

    4
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 12:13
    Easily the best event I've been to this year. A bit pricey, but fun. Also, unless you're brave, stay out of the first few rows. The most fitting description, ‘an off-beat European circus on acid - Do not miss it.’ - Cindy Adams, NY Post... Read more

  • Open-air movies

    3
    Posted on Tue, 01.29.2008 @ 11:38
    Thanks, I was just wondering if 'Movies by the Bay' still existed. Also, didn't there used to be another outdoor movies thing in the Soyka complex. And no, not at Andiamos.... Read more