Miami New Times

One of Miami's last legendary institutions of casual waterfront dining will close on Sunday, October 27 after nearly 40 years in North Bay Village. Its owners and vice president of operations are "devastated" to close as affordable, laid-back waterfront dining options are rapidly disappearing in the South Florida market — especially those that have been engrained in South Florida history. Therefore, the owners claim they are "working diligently to find a new location to continue the legacy of Shuckers and look forward to announcing something in the near future." "We are devastated to have to close the doors of this iconic Miami institution," says Bruce Siegel, vice president of operations. "So many locals have created incredible memories here over the decades. We hope to welcome everyone back for one last time during these last two weeks”. Shuckers will host “locals appreciation nights” to give guests a final chance to enjoy the restaurant's waterfront charm. Details will be available on their website and social media. The owners extend their heartfelt thanks to their loyal customers and employees for nearly four decades of support. Read the full story:

Every '90s kid should know this recipe by heart: "First a bun, then a patty, followed by ketchup, mustard, pickles, extra onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and a bun" (in that order). Yes, it's the recipe for the "Krabby Patty" made popular by Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants television series, and it's finally going to exist in real life throughout October. This year, the beloved show celebrates its 25th anniversary. Therefore, Nickelodeon and Paramount have teamed up with Off The Menu and the MRG Group for the first-ever Krabby Patty Kollab! The special event features more than 250 local restaurants across major cities, including Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Toronto, London, and Mexico City. While fans across the country can try Wendy's unique "Krabby Patty Kollab" burger and "Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty" through early November, local restaurants and chefs in Miami will use their culinary skills to bring this secret recipe from Bikini Botton to the real world. Starting this Tuesday, October 8 through October 27, some of Miami's favorite burger restaurants are serving their own interpretations of the legendary Krabby Patty. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/efzzJ5Te

Little Haiti shop Sweat Records was recently profiled in Billboard as part of its series highlighting independent record stores across the nation. In the profile, Billboard staff writer Taylor Mims talks about the moment former Stooges frontman Iggy Pop shouted out the store during a CNN segment. "The Stooges legend was showing the news channel around his favorite places in his hometown and took a moment to pose in front of Sweat's mural, which, over the years, has included Prince, Grace Jones, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, and Iggy himself," Mims noted in her article. Of course, Sweat is a recognizable name to any Miami music lover. Since opening its doors in 2005 — and through hurricanes, break-ins, and broken ACs — the store has become a beacon for shopping local and fostering community through in-store events and at venues around the city. "It's an honor," says Lauren "Lolo" Reskin, owner of Sweat. "We love to see major music publications featuring record stores. I will never stop saying that brick-and-mortar stores are the boots on the ground of the music industry. We put records in people's hands, and each influence our own audience of dedicated music fans." Read the story:

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As we lead up to the book release party, New Times’ Editor in Chief, Tom Finkel, shares some words. "I stumbled into journalism in January of 1989. It was a whim — I’d just finished an MFA in fiction writing and I intended to carry on doing what I’d been doing the past two years: tending bar and writing short stories. A novel, maybe. Only I wanted to do it someplace new. A weekend visit to Miami in late 1988 — my first time in Florida, ever — sealed the deal. I met a local author who, upon hearing my vague plan, suggested I get in touch with the editor of New Times, an upstart free paper of the type then known as “alternative weeklies.” When I got home, I mailed Jim Mullin my résumé and the only writing samples I had, some short stories. Then, a week after Christmas, I packed up my 1973 VW bus and drove south. Mullin brought me aboard at New Times, first as a part-time proofreader and, by summer, as a full-time staff writer. The staff was growing too. We attracted a constant influx of young talent. Some couldn’t handle the pace. But others stuck, seduced by the livable wage and the freedom to tell stories that editors at other publications wouldn’t touch, as well as the opportunity to experiment with longform narrative and various other forms of what can best be described as disturbing. I still remember when New Times flew DeFede in from Spokane to interview for a job toward the end of 1991. The Chronicles of Willy and Sal is a collection of disparate stories written by Jim DeFede for Miami New Times during the 1990s. We were lucky enough to have reported on Miami in the 1990s while it was happening, and we think there’s value in revisiting that work from a new vantage point. This book would not have been possible without the generous grant from the Knight Foundation, Letter16 Press, Rakontur, Jim DeFede, Jim Mullin, Mike Lacey, Jim Larkin (1949–2023), and every single other person who ever helped keep Miami New Times afloat on newspaperdom’s storm tossed seas." 📰 Become a recurring New Times member by September 30 and receive a signed book and poster, all for just $15 a month at miaminewtimes.com/support

Move over, Wynwood. Step aside, South Beach. Miami's newest cool-kid neighborhood is officially making waves. Time Out has deemed the 1.25-square-mile-chunk of Miami known as Little River one of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Clocking in at a solid no. 12 on a list of 38 cool neighborhoods around the globe would appear to certify that our own Little River is having a moment. The travel mavens at Time Out say they tapped insiders to tease out places that offer the best in food, drink, art, culture, and that elusive "it factor." Other Miami neighborhoods might pop to mind when you're calibrating those factors into a list of contenders. But if you think about it, Little River — bordered roughly by Little Haiti to the south, I-95 to the west, NE Fourth Court to the east, and the banks of the Little River itself to the north — is far from a pretender. Nor is it a mere flash in the Magic City pan. It's an area with its own long (by Miami standards) history, and a place that's chock-full of creative energy and local color, not to mention some of Miami's best eats and arts. Better still, it has largely managed to dodge the trajectory of the increasingly typical Miami bulldoze-and-build development template. Which not to say it won't fall prey to the real estate speculation/gentrification engine that powers the city's political and economic boiler room. But for now, at least, it's a cultural playground by locals, for locals. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eebaH_rf

On Monday, Amtrak announced a new temporary daily train service connecting Chicago and Miami. The Floridian, as it has been dubbed, will offer round-trip service with stops in Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh, and Cleveland and will launch on Sunday, November 10. The trip combines the Capitol Limited and Silver Star routes for a limited time as the company makes way for the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York. "During this project, one tunnel tube will be closed at a time, minimizing service impacts, maximizing construction access, and modernizing the tunnel infrastructure to serve customers for another 100 years," the rail company's announcement reads. As far as accommodations for the 47-hour journey, customers in coach class will be treated to wide, reclining seats with "ample legroom." First-class private room options include a roomette, which offers two reclining seats that turn into beds and shower access, or a bedroom, which is twice the size of a roomette and is equipped with an in-room bathroom and shower. The private rooms will have large bi-level windows, a sink, and a dedicated attendant who can provide turndown service, assist with meals, and help with luggage. Read the full story ⬇️

Big news on the home front: New Times has re-created a piece of our own history in book form — and we want to give you a copy! With the assistance of a generous grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we collected former staff writer Jim DeFede's coverage of the U.S. government's pursuit of Miami's infamous "Cocaine Cowboys," Willy Falcon and Sal Magluta (AKA Los Muchachos). The Chronicles of Willy & Sal takes readers through this improbable only-in-Miami tale exactly as New Times readers experienced it in real-time in the 1990s, with the bonus of scores of added visuals — evidence photos, courtroom sketches, reproductions of the original newsprint layouts, and more. How can you get your hands on this piece of local history? It's pretty simple. 🗞 Learn more details: https://lnkd.in/evWJpiyt

For anyone who has ever wanted to live out their disco-themed, wind-in-your-hair, roller-skating dreams in the heart of Miami, those prayers are now being answered. Wynwood Skate is rolling into the arts district starting Thursday, September 12. Talking place at Wynwood Marketplace and presented by Swarm and Bucket Listers, the open-air roller rink promises to be the ultimate hangout spot for anyone looking to glide through the area. From Thursdays to Sundays through November 1, skaters can grab a ticket (starting at $25, which includes skate rental) and enjoy an hour on the rink. The best part? No need to be a skating pro. Whether you're a roller-derby queen or a newbie just trying to stay upright, this rink welcomes skaters of all levels. Derek Berry, Bucket Listers' head of experiences, says the idea was conceived after opening similar skating pop-ups in California, as well as after having other successful events in Miami, including the Malibu Barbie Café in February and the Golden Girls Kitchen last year. ⛸ Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/duhPh4AW

A funky downtown Miami spot for delicious Vietnamese food has just been named one of the best new restaurants in the U.S. According to Bon Appetit, the popular Vietnamese restaurant Tâm Tâm is one of the 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024. Founded by husband-and-husband team chef Tam Pham and sommelier Harrison Ramhofer, Tâm Tâm has quickly grown from a supper club pop-up for those in the know to a full-service restaurant serving devoted customers for dinner every Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant was born from Pham and Ramhofer's disappointment with Miami's Vietnamese options. And while both come from a background in hospitality, Pham — with no formal chef training — makes food that transcends diners to his family's cooking. "I've always enjoyed cooking," Pham told New Times in 2023. "But a lot of it was, and still is, trial and error." 🍜 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ePpY2uee