The price of coffee in pre-Castro Cuba: 3 cents. The price of coffee at a Hialeah café: 3 cents. Feelings of nostalgia felt by many Cubans in South Florida: priceless. A former restaurant owner tried to honor his roots by offering the Cuban staple at a historic price. Although the restaurant is no longer open, we are reminded of places that evoke nostalgia and define the South Florida experience.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Blogger Jose Munne shares his philosophy and technique for making the perfect cup of Cuban coffee. It has to be syrupy, frothy and refreshing.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Lip Service co-producer Esther Martinez shared her true, South Florida story "Drama" at a live event she helped produce with Under the Sun at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. The story about the filming of a telenovela in Hialeah chronicles how the line between reality and TV is easily blurred. The full show will air on WLRN June 4-5.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Terence Cantarella shared his true, South Florida story "Rosa's Corner" at a live event produced by Under the Sun and Lip Service at the Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. The story follows Terence's relationship with a street vendor who he believes is the embodiment of Miami. The full show will air on WLRN June 4-5.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Listen here to Laura Isensee's story about a group of poets writing Haikus that focus on the Miami they know. Haikus typically contain a seasonal reference, and a kireji, or cutting word-- like, for example, fuacata!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Jennine Capo Crucet, author of the award-winning How to Leave Hialeah, speaks and signs books Monday evening.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Jennine Capo Crucet is the author of How to Leave Hialeah-- a book that references tricked out cars, El Dorado furniture and Noche Buena feasts. She currently lives in Los Angeles, but she says her imagination lives in Hialeah-- the place that pulls her back. Under the Sun's Trina Sargalski asks about her relationship to Miami, her nostalgia, and learning to "share" family.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
For the third installment of our regular "What's Up with South Florida?" feature, you voted to find out the story behind a bizarre sign. Kenny Malone was on the case of the mysterious misspelling outside of Hialeah Senior High. Listen to the full story here.
Friday, May 15, 2009
The people have spoken. The "Inglish Gratis" sign is chosen for "What's Up with South Florida?" in Episode 3.
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