What's going on in Miami

The view: A wistful stretch of the Miami River, with barges, yachts, and cargo ships plied with goods floating by while heading for the islands. Storage facilities across the way that perhaps look like you've seen them before in old Miami Vice epi...

Truly old-school Miamians who loved playing with remote control model toys back in the day probably remember a spot in Allapattah they could always count on. Tucked inside an old bowling alley on NW 36th Street at Ninth Avenue, Orange Blossom Hobb...

If Anthony Bourdain's endorsement isn't enough, celebs like Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, and Kate Moss have also pulled up stools at this infamous dive. Dark, dank, and smoky, it's the perfect place to drown your sorrows, listen to some classic tune...

Parked from 4 to 11 p.m. at the gas station on the corner of SW 24th Street and 57th Avenue, Doggi Style sure does draw a crowd considering her location. It's no surprise when you walk up and are greeted with nothing but smiles and the friendliest...

Broadcasters love when Udonis Haslem comes off the bench because it gives them an excuse to use words like hustle, heart, and power player. Another upside of Haslem checking in is the chance to glimpse the tremendous, retina-scorching tattoo of Fl...

Ever since you moved to Miami from Cleveland, you've been emailing your friends and family back home photos of flaming-pink bougainvilleas and palm fronds silhouetted by gleaming blue skies. You artfully cropped out all the eyesore condos and empt...

Hidden off the street and out of sight, unless you happen to be strolling through the downtown Miami International Jewelry Center mall, Little Lotus sits amid stalls selling flowers, watches, and so forth. Still lost? The place is in the part of t...

There are few better lunch options in North Miami than 3 Brothers Subs, and judging by the line that forms during lunchtime, everyone knows it. You can make your own six-inch Lil Bro ($4.44), nine-inch Middle Bro ($6.66), or 12-inch Big Bro ($8.88...

Short Order chose Pincho Factory for the best wieners because the place serves real deal Chicago style hot dogs ($4). They pride themselves on offering the highest quality meats, buns and toppings, and it shows in texture and taste. Their all-beef...

There's more than just fried fish at the cash-only West Flagler seafood shack called La Camaronera. Sure, you can order the family-owned restaurant's fabled pan con minuta -- a simple white bun split by a golden-fried fresh snapper fillet, layered...

CVI.CHE 105 is located in the heart of downtown Miami and has gone from word of mouth craze to simply the one of the hippest places to be seen in the heart of the city. (It was named best ceviche in Miami last year. Regularly lined with the finest...

There are many things to love about Harry's Pizzeria, the Design District pie joint owned by Michael Schwartz. It is inexpensive. Pizzas are sharable and are all priced below $15. Pies are creative. There is rock shrimp pizza, topped with grilled ...