I can’t think of a more unappealing sounding name for a roast beef sandwich than Roastburger. It sounds like something the characters in a Dr. Seuss book would simply refuse to eat. Roastburger implies that there’s a burger between the buns that’s been roasted. That is certainly not the case.Arby’s…
The Riverwalk Trust, The Capital Grille, and Kind Wines are helping raise money to liven up the New River area — by stuffing gourmet food and fine wines down your throat. The five-course Riverwalk Trust Wine Dinner includes shrimp tempura, Tandoori tuna, braised bone-in short rib, and a chocolate lava…
This week, I was tasked with finding myself something for the blog. That actually seems worse than just showing up with something new on my desk. It’s almost like having to pick your method of execution. I knew I couldn’t get away with picking something that looked delicious, so I…
Fans of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse are probably not reading this post right now. No, they’re feverishly searching out tickets for the show, which goes down on November 8 at Pompano Beach Amphitheater.If you’re not familiar with Metalocalypse or Dethklok, the death metal band it profiles, here’s the skinny. Dethklok is…
Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the week looks a lot like the last three weeks. Until 11:59 p.m. tonight, all tickets at the Cruzan and Bayfront Park Amphitheaters are buy one get one free. It’s a great deal, providing there’s something you want to see at those venues. This week,…
via flickr.com/people/lornethomson/She’s acted in Christmas Vacation, Cape Fear, and Natural Born Killers. She started Juliette and the Licks, which disbanded this year, and now she’s back on the music scene with Juliette Lewis & The New Romantics. Unlike many actors-turned musicians, Juliette Lewis holds her own onstage, bringing growling vocal…
For the first time in almost 25 years, Roger Daltrey is breaking away from The Who to tour on his lonesome. In a genius admission of “This is only a warm up for bigger things”, Daltrey is calling it the “Use It or Lose It Tour” suggesting his voice will…
Culture Room is hosting the Jagermeister sponsored Hed to Head Tour on September 9 featuring Hed Pe, Mushroomhead, and Straight Line Stitch. Headliners Hed Pe have been kicking out the rap-rock tunes since the early ’90s, incorporating reggae, a little punk rock, and plenty of distortion driven nu metal. They’ll…
There’s nothing like walking into an Italian market and finding it packed with customers debating the pronunciation of gabagool and capicola. Doris’ Italian Market is that kind of place. Straight-off-the-boat Italians and hardcore Sopranos wannabes alike flock to Doris’ to pick up freshly made Italian sausage, cold cuts, homemade mozzarella…
A slew of bands claim to have an intricate stage show, or call themselves high-energy, or claim they’re the most entertaining live band out there. Then there’s Gwar, who’s stage antics are near legendary. Wearing intricate, often obscene, always hilarious costumes, Gwar takes musical theater to a new level. Along…
No one buys CDs anymore, which makes All Time Low’s most recent feat an impressive one. After struggling through keeping the band together and touring while still worrying about sixth period English, the guys in All Time Low signed a record deal, graduated high school, and began touring nonstop (in…
Although Clean Plate Charlie is the only food blog you really need to read daily, some people just can’t get enough. Here are some highlights of other food blogs.By now, you’re probably checking out Burger Beast regularly, thanks to its reviews of Checker’s’ Baconzilla Burgers and tips on ordering from…
Deftly switching between straight-forward rock harmonies and hardcore inspired growling, Senses Fail have cemented their place among the finest post-hardcore acts today. More than their layered guitar work and blast beat drumming, Senses Fail distinguish themselves from the hard indie rock crowd by actually putting thought behind their lyrics. SF…
Actor/Hip Hop artist extraordinaire Mos Def has announced an August 15 stop at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Mos Def, a.k.a. Dante Terrell Smith, is taking off from his busy acting schedule and touring in support of his latest album The Ecstatic, which hit in June. Jay…
The name Switchfoot sounds like the moniker for an awful pop punk band trying to capitalize on skateboarding culture. Instead, Switchfoot is an alternative/grunge band from San Diego whose name is capitalizing on surfing culture. They’re touring in support of their upcoming “Hello Hurricane” album, set to release on October…
Sure Chili’s is a mega-chain restaurant, something we normally shy away from and turn our noses at. But sometimes hitting up a chain is a necessity, like when you’re stuck at an airport for an hour long layover or when you’re dining with unadventurous family members who refuse to eat…
It seems the only time boxing is in the news lately is when a near legend is murdered/commits suicide or something awful befalls Mike Tyson. Rather than dwelling on tragedy, focus on the sheer face pummeling going down tonight at 7 at Hard Rock Live’s Friday Night Fights. The card…
You wouldn’t think the American Civil War and reggae music would be closely associated. Nothing’s less Rasta than people warring over states’ rights and abolition, right? But John Brown’s Body begs to differ, at least when it comes to the band’s name, cribbed from a marching song for the Union…
Live Nation’s Wednesday deal of the week is a familiar one. In fact, it’s almost the exact same one as they ran last week. Buy a lawn ticket for any show at Cruzan Amphitheatre or Bayfront Park Amphitheater, and you’ll get one for free. This week, Live Nation is extending…
This can of breadfruit has been sitting on my desk for nearly a month, and I’m sure it was on a shelf for 20 times longer than that. I haven’t exactly been avoiding it; after all, how bad could it be? It’s got fruit right in the name, the pictures…
Read part one of this series here.The Miami Dolphins are for sale to the highest musical bidders. Gloria Estefan and Marc Anthony have both recently bought minority shares of the franchise, leaving us all wondering: Who’s next? We’ve compiled a list of 10 most wanted musicians with a tie to…
The Summer Spin Series (hosted by Gryphon Nightclub and New Times) kicked off on July 24 with DJ Maximus 3000, DJ Alej Varez, and DJ Igi squaring off in an open format competition for a chance to play at the finals on October 16. DJ Alej Varez took home top…
