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Almost immediately, the name drew criticism as being culturally insensitive — perhaps most notably from Miami Herald food editor Carlos Frías. He expressed his disapproval on social media, tweeting, "Imagine if a couple of rich, light-skinned Hispanic guys from Miami opened a restaurant called Los Negros. I just got an email pitch about something just as offensive. Be better, Miami." Imagine if a couple of rich, light-skinned Hispanic guys from Miami opened a restaurant called Los Negros. I just got an email pitch about something just as offensive. Be better, Miami.— Carlos Frías (@Ca...

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COVID-19 has changed the way the course is presented. Instead of seven sessions, there are five, and social-distancing guidelines have shrunk the class capacity from 200 to around 140. All attendees must fill out an online COVID questionnaire before entering campus. Oh, and the class is conducted outdoors. Grutman and his team managed to transform the rooftop of the university's Kovens Conference Center into a stage complete with colored spotlights and a hot pink step-and-repeat. Velvet ropes — the kind you'd see in a nightclub — create sections for social distancing. Students are seated ...

Tacolandia Taco Stop benefits New Times' charity partner, the de Moya Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to creating employment opportunities for young adults with unique abilities. Tckets for this year's Tacolandia Taco Stop cost $25 and can be purchased via etix.com. Tacolandia Taco Stop is an event for people 21 and over with a valid ID. New Times Tacolandia Taco Stop.  Jungle Island (parking deck), 1111 Parrot Jungle Tr., Miami. Tuesday, March 9, 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 via etix.com. Keep Miami New Times Free... Since we started Miami New Times, it has been defined ...

"We're down as much as 90 percent from last year. We're also paying a premium rent. When the place was packed pre-COVID, it was okay, but it's impossible to stay open with such a drastic dip in sales," the owner says. Morales says that while he agreed with — and complied with — state and local COVID mandates, they made it difficult to keep a bar open. "We had lines to get in during the weekend, but we can't let people in if we're at seating capacity," the bar says, explaining that while Wood's official capacity is 440, all patrons must be seated and the venue has only about 100 tables and...