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Eating, Food, Travel, United States

Best Cuban Food in Miami

Maybe that title is a little misleading. Is it really possible to define the best Cuban food in Miami when there are so many delicious options available? Actually, it is. The best Cuban food I ate in Miami was at my friend Eddie’s house for his birthday. His mother made the most flavorful masas de puerco fritas that I’ve ever tasted. The pork chunks weren’t dried out like they tend to be from an…

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Food, Travel, United States

An Insiders Miami Food Guide – Top Restaurants that you HAVE to Eat at in Miami

What doesn’t Miami have? There’s chic shopping on Lincoln Drive, secluded beaches on Key Biscayne, and a dance clubs that stays open all night. Miami even has a vibrant food scene! With so much variety from American to international fare, Pitbull had to change his nickname from Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide (true story). Next time you’re in town taking up residence at one of South Beach’s Art Deco hotels, be sure…

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Cooking, Eating, Food, Travel, United States

Cooking Miami’s Infamous Chop-Chop and My First Published Article

Last month I published my first article in a real magazine – Run South Florida.  Someone actually liked my words enough to print them!  I’m not sure why it has taken me almost a month to mention it here on my blog.  You’d think I’d make a grand announcement with animated balloons and Nickelback music (I think Rockstar would be appropriate).  Alas, my big splash into the world of adding “published” to…

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Travel, United States

The Pause

The pause.  It’s that deep breath after reading an aggravating email from an infuriating client or an uncontrollable boss before firing off a response that will either lose the big deal or get you fired. It’s that prayer, meditation, or moment of silence needed to make it through a Wednesday afternoon knowing that the week still holds two more days.  It’s that sip of wine or that cold one on the balcony…

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Travel, United States

I’m Stuck Somewhere between Hillbilly and High Class

On the socioeconomic status ladder of life I think I have one foot nestled on the hillbilly rung and another stretched up to high-class.  Both feet are wearing Birkenstocks and are badly in need of a toenail trimming.  At least this is the self-image I came away with after spending a Labor Day weekend at The W on South Beach.  I like the idea of being pampered and enjoying the finer things…

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