“Ultra is like going on safari.” An interesting and accurate observation from will.i.am, who I got to chat with after his Friday night performance at the two day music festival in downtown Miami. As will.i.am explained to me, on a safari you’re not sure where you’re going or what kind of animals you’re going to […]
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Snapshots from Ultra Music Festival 2010
More than 200 DJs and a sold out crowd of about 100,000 people helped make the 2010 Ultra Music Festival the biggest and best yet. The 12th edition of the festival rocked Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami with Tiësto headlining on Friday night and Deadmau5 on Saturday night. Performing on 16 stages over the two […]
Snapshots from the Winter Music Conference
The Winter Music Conference is the ultimate destination for DJs and fans of electronic music. Established in 1985, WMC is the largest music industry gathering of its kind in the world. This year clubs throughout downtown Miami and Miami Beach will host nearly two thousand DJs and artists. The lineup is a veritable who’s who […]
Prelude by Barton G: Delicious Dining in Three Acts
Haven’t seen the new Barton G. restaurant on Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami? It’s tucked away inside the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. But don’t wait until you have tickets to a show — dining at Prelude by Barton G. is an experience that is much more than an opening act. Prelude achieves […]
Miami’s Best Brunches
You can’t beat brunch. A great brunch is the most sumptuous meal of the week and it’s the best excuse to have all of your favorite foods at one time. If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, just think how important brunch must be! Looking to plan your Sunday brunch? Here are […]
Mia at Biscayne’s Grander Opening
Mia at Biscayne has been open for just about a month but it wasn’t until last night’s VIP Grand Opening that it really exploded onto the downtown Miami scene. In August I got a chance to check out the restaurant, lounge and nightclub at a smaller grand opening. The space boasts four main areas: a […]
Good Things Come in Tre
You don’t have to head to Lincoln Road for nice al fresco dining. Tre Italian Bistro is making Flagler Street in downtown Miami the new place for outdoor eating and people watching. As the saying goes, good things come in threes, a number that has special meaning for the restaurant. It’s both its name (tre […]
Celebrity Chef Series at the Adrienne Arsht Center
The Celebrity Chef Series is returning to Miami this fall with a BAM! Emeril Lagasse, Anthony Bourdain and other celebrity chefs will be taking the stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for season two of the delicious series. Each program features intimate interviews with the chefs about their culinary journeys, live cooking demonstrations and a […]
Mia at Biscayne Grand Opening
After months of anticipation, downtown Miami’s new restaurant, lounge and nightclub is finally open! Mia at Biscayne was filled Friday night with diners and downtowners getting their first taste of what’s sure to become a hot spot. Located at the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and Flagler Street, Mia will breathe new life into downtown, especially […]
Miami GuitarTown: Art that Rocks
Downtown Miami is getting a little bit more rock and roll with the debut of Miami GuitarTown. The public art project presented by Gibson Guitar features 70 ten-foot tall guitar sculptures and regular size Epiphone Casino showcase guitars that have been designed by local and nationally acclaimed artists. The guitars and sculptures will be on […]