#miami food reviewer

[iamthinkingagain]

9/10 !!!!!! Salty but not as salty as the other dish !!! sooosososo good the meat was medium rare i think ? tasted so rich and buttery, and the rosemary was a nice touch but i don't think it added anything to flavor ! the appearance of it was also very appealing, and there were no bites that were "too tough" to chew through :) this was from the hotel restaurant !

[stoneyocean]

Bay Harbor, Florida

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[madlori]

General PSA - Michelin stars

Because this came up in a conversation I had last week.

The context was someone talking about being excited to visit a restaurant with one Michelin star in Chicago (the closest city to my city to find a starred restaurant). Someone else said "One star? So it's terrible?"

Pause, rewind.

The Michelin star system is ascending, not descending (as a five-star rating system is). You can have either zero Michelin stars (99% of of the world' restaurants), ONE star (currently about 2900 restaurants worldwide), TWO stars (about 500) or THREE stars (currently 145).

There are 6 three-star restaurants in London. Four in New York. This is the highest distinction a restaurant can achieve.

This is why you hear about chefs "earning their star," when you go from the rank and file to having a star. And once you have one, you can earn more...or you can lose it. Restaurants are re-evaluated to ensure they're maintaining their standards.

The Michelin guide does not review only fancy restaurants. Many of the starred restaurants are very high-end, but lots aren't. I ate a one-starred restaurant in San Francisco called State Bird Provisions which you'd be fine to go to in jeans and a tee. It was great. There's a food truck that has a Michelin star.

Michelin also only covers certain cities. They're continually expanding, but right now in the US they cover New York, DC, Chicago, California, central Florida (Miami/Tampa/Orlando), Colorado, Atlanta, and just recently added the five major Texas cities (Dallas/San Antonio/Austin/Houston/Fort Worth) although those results haven't been released yet. They cover a lot more in Europe and Asia (the Michelin guide is French).

And yes, it's the same company as the tire manufacturer. Early in their history they wanted people to travel more by car, and use their tires, so they started writing and printing guidebooks for travel. This evolved into restaurant ratings, and somehow along the way it became the ne plus ultra of restaurant hierarchies.

This has been your infodump post for the evening, brought to you by MadLori, Inc.

[anim-ttrpgs]

Songs for Eureka Sessions: Deadly/Firearm Combat

Masterpost of Eureka song lists & how to choose good music for any TTRPG session.

Destroy All Humans - Deadly Avenger

Diabolos Ex Machina - Perturbator

Barghest - Revengeday

Sandevistan - Revengeday

Hegemeny of the Food Chain - Hunter X Hunter

Paris – Hotline Miami

Miami Disco – Perturbator

Archetype – Castle Crashers

Knock Knock – Hotline Miami

Byzantine Power Game – Max Payne

Whack Him – Max Payne

Killer Suits - Max Payne

Ecto Perfecto – West of Loathing: Reckonin’ at Gun Manor

The Flesh of the Fallen Angels – Max Payne

Le Perv – Hotline Miami 2

Vengeance – The Guest

Black Tiger – Resident Evil 1 Remake

Final Battle – Resident Evil 1 Remake

Panic – Resident Evil 2 Remake

Last Judgement – Resident Evil 2 Remake

The March to Survive – Resident Evil 2 Remake

Spybreak – The Matrix

Shots Fired – John Wick

Death Wish – A Hat in Time

Elegantly designed and thoroughly playtested, Eureka represents the culmination of three years of near-daily work from our team, as well as a lot of our own money. If you’re just now reading this and learning about Eureka for the first time, you missed the crowdfunding window unfortunately, but you can still check out the public beta on itch.io to learn more about what Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy actually is, as that is where we have all the fancy art assets, the animated trailer, links to video reviews by podcasts and youtubers, etc.!

You can also follow updates on our Kickstarter page where we post regular updates on the status of our progress finishing the game and getting it ready for final release.

Beta Copies through the Patreon

If you want more, you can download regularly updated playable beta versions of Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy earlier, plus extra content such as adventure modules by subscribing to our Patreon at the $5 tier or higher. Subscribing to our patreon also grants you access to our patreon discord server where you can talk to us directly and offer valuable feedback on our progress and projects.

The A.N.I.M. TTRPG Book Club

If you would like to meet the A.N.I.M. team and even have a chance to play Eureka with us, you can join the A.N.I.M. TTRPG Book Club discord server. It’s also just a great place to talk and discuss TTRPGs, so there is no schedule obligation, but the main purpose of it is to nominate, vote on, then read, discuss, and play different indie TTRPGs. We put playgroups together based on scheduling compatibility, so it’s all extremely flexible. This is a free discord server, separate from our patreon exclusive one. https://discord.gg/7jdP8FBPes

Other Stuff

We also have a ko-fi and merchandise if you just wanna give us more money for any reason.

We hope to see you there, and that you will help our dreams come true and launch our careers as indie TTRPG developers with a bang by getting us to our base goal and blowing those stretch goals out of the water, and fight back against WotC's monopoly on the entire hobby. Wish us luck.

[violetmuses]

Tough Days - A. Aretas ❤️‍🩹

Title: Tough Days - A. Aretas ❤️‍🩹

Fandom: “Bad Boys” Film Universe

Character: Armando Aretas

Main Storyline: Former criminal Armando Aretas and Detective Marcus Burnett try to build their unexpected relationship. 🏷 @adoresmiles

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2024

Though facing many questions or encountering different secrets over time, famous detective Mike Lowrey would now stand up as the biological father of previous criminal Armando Aretas.

Because the Miami Police Department handled operations, even Mike's longtime partner and best friend Marcus Burnett crossed Aretas as well.

After hiding overseas and safely returning to Miami, Florida, Armando would stay at home with Mike, but continued helping the known precinct.

_____

“Are you still mad at me about the campfire thing?” Marcus leaned toward Armando from his desk.

“No, but you talk too much.” Aretas took Skittles from Marcus without looking and veiled the candy

“Hey!” Upon realization, Marcus glanced around for sweets. “Can't let me enjoy shit, just like your father.”

Tossing the candy to Mike, Armando jutted his chin and headed to the briefing room.

“Catch up with your nephew right now before I call Theresa over the junk food.” Mike arched his brow toward Marcus and even mentioned Burnett's wife Theresa.

“Really, man?” Marcus immediately defends himself while trailing everyone inside.

“Go.” Mike clenched his teeth. “You survived the heart attack, but you're still my brother.”

“I know.” Sitting down, Marcus and Mike prepared themselves for work as usual. “How's Armando doing?”

“Ask him yourself. Are you scared?” Mike nearly chuckled.

“Hell no. He just doesn't express himself.” Marcus told the truth.

Armando's still learning.” Lowrey responded back this time around, sipping coffee. “Let's focus.”

“Fine.” Marcus stopped playing around while looking forward. Captain Rita Secada stands behind the podium and heads this meeting.

Another hustle is coming up. Burnett thought.

____

“Why do y'all always put Armando near the clubs?” Marcus reviewed files of their next case.

“Even I can't go anymore.” Mike answered Marcus. “Times have changed, man.”

“So we're old now?” Marcus squinted toward his best friend.

“To be honest, yeah.” Mike shrugged. “And let's just say that Armando has a better chance of catching these fools.”

“How can Armando work better than us? We've been in the game for years, Mike.” Marcus glanced between Lowrey and Aretas, curious.

“No suspicion.” Mike cleared his throat. “If you and I step foot anywhere, folks start running before we can even question people.”

“But I still don't like what's happening.” Marcus vented. “Every time we go out like that, Armando pulls some charm and he ends up getting phone numbers.”

“Networks.” Mike nodded. “It's a distraction to reach the criminals before we swarm everything.”

“Yeah, right.” Marcus casted both eyes toward the ceiling. “You're just putting Armando outside for no reason at this point.”

“I won't leave. It's still work.”Aretas finally spoke up and chime in.

“You don't even talk to the ladies, man.” Marcus judged Aretas.

“Hey, that's none of your business” Mike warned Marcus over boundaries as usual.

“It is. We haven't met anyone.” Marcus shook his head. “I want another case. Talk to Rita.”

“Shut up, man.” Mike planned to keep going, but radio signals buzzed around the precinct.

“There's a chase, let's go.” Armando revealed slightly accented English and stood up, grabbing car keys.

Given no other option, Mike and Marcus hustled to follow Aretas.

_____

“I know damn-well that Mike never taught you how to drive!” Marcus worried from the passenger seat. “Slow down, Armando.”

“Not now. Please!” Aretas punched the gas while speeding regardless. Sirens wailed in all directions this afternoon.

“Shit!” Marcus just kept yelling. “Is this motherfucker driving the Batmobile?”

“Lamborghini.” Armando name-dropped the vehicle in pursuit.

When the Lambo turned, Armando caught this chance right away and immediately stopped driving.

“Freeze!” Marcus and Armando yelled together while the AMMO squad gathered near this big-time car.

“Don't touch me, pig!” This criminal shouted once Mike handcuffed him, but Armando lowered his gun.

“Zway?” Armando then narrowed his eyes past the Florida sun.

“Hey, help me out, man! I can hook you up right now.” Zway Rodriguez lived.

“Nah, you still get on my nerves, Zway. Take him to the station.” Armando nodded to Mike once more.

“How the hell is Zway still breathing?” Marcus stood flabbergasted. “We torched his ass!”

“No.” Armando corrected. “Zway dropped from my helicopter like Mike, but I didn't know what happened afterwards until now.”

“Damn.” Marcus returned to their car. “Do you think Zway connects our new case here?”

“We'll see.” This time, Armando started driving without trouble and headed back to the precinct.

_____

By nightfall, bright lights painted almost every corner of South Beach once more.

“All jokes aside, how are you doing?” Marcus and Armando joined the back of this limousine.

“Better, I guess.” Aretas tried. “I'm not running anymore.”

“Of course not.” Marcus then revealed more truth here. “Shit might be difficult for a while, but we got your back now.”

“Thanks.” Armando nodded, ready to handle business.

“We look good, but don't act up tonight. I'm still around.” Marcus glanced near Armando before entering the club.

Ignoring Marcus, Armando recognized security first.

“Sup, man?” One guard dapped up Aretas while standing between overhead neon lights. “What are you doing with Burnett?”

“It's another case.” Armando whispered. Even Marcus nodded, impressed.

“Damn.” That guard shook his head. “Who's the culprit now?”

“Where's Spark? I need to catch him before the drop hits.” This large-scale supply of drugs would funnel Miami soon.

“VIP waiting on our second floor. Get his ass, all right?” The guard pointed, leading directions for Armando and Marcus.

“Got it.” Aretas took charge and Marcus followed, ready.

______

“That's Spark? He's not special.” Marcus chuckled near Armando.

Spark wore this knockoff designer outfit as people gathered around the VIP section.

“The Aretas legacy is thriving. Hello…” Spark barely introduced himself before yelling woke up this venue.

“Hands up!” The AMMO squad pulled up once more, led by Mike and Rita.

_______

Sooner than later, red and blue overcasts brightened Miami.

At long last, Spark met the patrol vehicles for his crimes and another righteous bust threw down.

“Good job, Armando, but I still have a question for you.” Marcus asked.

“Yeah?” Aretas looked toward Burnett.

“Are you ever coming by the house? We don't bite.” Marcus invited Armando to see his family.

“Maybe.” Aretas shrugged and left the scene with Mike as Marcus returned home.

Progress is better than nothing.

[putting-gourmand-in-restaurants]

Welcome to my gimmick blog!

I’m your host, @phishtoast and I’ll put our big boy Gourmand from Rain World into any restaurant you request!

Here’s a couple of rules (READ BEFORE SENDING AN ASK PLEASE):

- The restaurant you request must be able to be found and has pictures of the inside and their food

- If it’s not a restaurant chain, specify the location where it’s from in your ask!

- Be specific with your ask! you have to say the name of the restaurant

- It has to exist in real life!

Good requests:

“Can Gourmand go try out a Jollibee’s/KFC?” (Chain restaurants, they don’t need a specific location)

“Gourmand should go eat at Casa Yaax in Miami!” (Specific restaurant with a defined location)

Bad requests:

“Can gourmand eat at an (insert a kind of restaurant here)?” (Not specific enough, and no restaurant name)

“Gourmand should eat at Delmonico’s!” (Not a restaurant chain, but where is it?)

Also here’s some extra info:

- This is my first gimmick blog, please be nice!

- I’ll try to post at least once per day, so sorry if your request takes a long time it might be in queue hell :(

- Gourmand may review the restaurant he went to if he feels like it!

- Repeat asks will be ignored, so please search for the restaurant you want before sending an ask! I will make a master post for all the popular chains that get frequent asks once I make enough posts

- I am in America so I may not be familiar with restaurants chains around the world, but I’ll try my best

Tags

- #gourmand’s restaurant reviews is on posts where he reviews the restaurant

-#gourmand’s eating out today is on the regular posts

-#gourmand ate at home today is on annoucements and misc posts

-#gourmand’s guests feature gourmand’s friends who come with him to the restaurant

Have fun everyone!

[nitrozem]

get to know me tag game

tagged by both @introvertedfox and @mysimsloveaffair Thank you!!!

last song I listened to: Happier - Mindme

favorite place: The local diner down the street and ofc my room lol

favorite book(s): I haven't read any novels or story related books in years so I'll just name my favorite/most useful drawing books. Morpho: anatomy for artists (by Michael Lauricella and point character drawing (by TACO) Like they are small books and if I plan to study/practice outside my house I bring them with me.

currently reading: I suppose reviewing my story notes count?

favorite TV show: I don't really watch Tv Shows much anymore but... Most Recent: Dragon Prince and Fallout. Older Favs: Storm Hawks, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends, The Wild Thornberries, Hey Arnold and CSI (Miami, NY and the original)

Yeah, I'm a child at heart for the most part, I think I get my humor from those older cartoons lol

favorite food: shrimp, chicken parmesan and cheese ravioli

I have no idea who to tag right now

[bookaddict24-7]

RECO OF THE WEEK!

A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea & Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey

Synopsis:

"For Lila Reyes, a summer in England was never part of the plan. The plan was 1) take over her abuela’s role as head baker at their panadería, 2) move in with her best friend after graduation, and 3) live happily ever after with her boyfriend. But then the Trifecta happened, and everything—including Lila herself—fell apart.

Worried about Lila’s mental health, her parents make a new plan for her: spend three months with family friends in Winchester, England, to relax and reset. But with the lack of sun, a grumpy inn cook, and a small town lacking Miami flavor (both in food and otherwise), what would be a dream trip for some feels more like a nightmare to Lila…until she meets Orion Maxwell.

A teashop clerk with troubles of his own, Orion is determined to help Lila out of her funk, and appoints himself as her personal tour guide. From Winchester’s drama-filled music scene to the sweeping English countryside, it isn’t long before Lila is not only charmed by Orion, but England itself. Soon a new future is beginning to form in Lila’s mind—one that would mean leaving everything she ever planned behind."

___

Check out my review on Goodreads here.

Add this book to your TBR on Goodreads here.

___

Have you read this book? Would you recommend it?

___

Happy reading!

[shop-korea]

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NEW - WEBSITE

MY ACCESS . MY FL FAMILIES . com

WENT - 2 - PROVIDERS - APP

CHANGED - MY ZIP CODE

WENT - 2 - WEBSITE - LINKED - MY

BENEFITS

WHEN - I - DID - STATUS - WENT

2 - 2ND - PART - NO 2 - NOW - A

CASEWORKER - WILL - REVIEW

SHORTLY - HOORAY

WILL - GET - BENEFITS - 22 MAR

AFTER - ALL - PROVIDERS - APP

TYPED - MY - CASE NO

SAME - AFTER - YEARS

BENEFIT - AS - HOMELESS

TOTAL - $67

HAD - 2 - RE-APPLY - FOR

PAPERLESS - AND - TEXT

THEY'RE - NOT - GREAT

WITH - THAT - SAW - MY

PAST LETTER - JAN 2024

FORGOT - THAT ADDRESS

SO - LONG - AGO

MIAMI - OVER - 1 YEAR

SAW - AGAIN - MY - HE IS

A - WOMAN - AND - SAID

'HIS - OTHER - HALF'

CAN - EXPERIENCE - YES

BEING - A - MAN - TOOLS

SO - CAN - WEE WEE LIKE

A - MAN - WITH - RUBBER

BODY - PARTS - FR

AMAZON - ALSO

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US - WEDNESDAYS

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PINK - OTHER - COLORS

$19.99 - 2 DAY - PRIME

OR - OVERNIGHT FREE

WELL - HE - SAID - BECAUSE

OF - HOMELESS

MY - MIND - ($30 MILLION)

MILITARY - TENTS - 3 MEALS

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GOVERNOR - DECREASING

MIN WAGE

I - THINK - THESE - HOMELESS

WHITES - BLKS

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BED - AND - BREAKFAST

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FREE - HUGE - BEACH - HOUSE

4 - THEM - 2 - MAKE - MONEY

FROM - HE - CAN - COOK - HE's

THE - CHEF - 4 - BREAKFAST - 2

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THEY'RE - LEAVING

HISPANIC - MALE - KEPT - ON

SAYING - WHAT - I - GAVE HIM

HE'LL - GO - 2 - JAIL - FROM

HE - CAN'T - FIND - MY - YES

2 - INFLATE - MY - AIR - MAT

HE's - LEAVING - 2 GET JOB

GOOD

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AREA - THEY - WILL ONLY

B - ALLOWED - THOSE - YES

BURROWED - PROPERTIES

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$30 MILLION

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MILITARY - TENTS

GUARDS - NO - CURFEW

UNTIL - THEM - GETTING

HUGER - TARP - AT - ROSS

$7.99

THEN - OTHER - THAT HAS

HOLE - ALREADY - 4 - I'VE

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FENCE - USING - THAT

8 FT - X - 10 FT

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USING - 2 - PROTECT MY

WALMART - LUGGAGE

DUFFLE - BAG - ROSS

BAGS - SKIN - CARE

WATERS - CLOTHES

2 - SHIELD FR RAIN

2 DAYS - AT - LEAST - WILL

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AM - PREPARING

HISPANIC - MIDGET - WHO

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BLUE - TARP

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STEALING - MY - SHIRT

MY - PILLOWS - MY IGLOO

BOO BOO

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THE - CURSE - OF THE LAW

OF - THIS - PLANET

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A - LOOSE OUTLAW SPIRIT

BUT - WE'RE - REDEEMED

EXCEPT - FROM

CONSTANT - ROBBERY

JESUS - IS - LORD

TOLD - HIM - 2 - STOP

SCARING - ME - HE - 2

WANTED - 2 - WATCH

ME - PUT - MAKE - UP

ON - TOLD - ME - ABOUT

THE - BACOPA - EFFECTS

AROUND - MY - NOSE

THEY - ARE - FULL - OF

MEDS - HOUSEWIVES

FISHTALES - SOLUTION

I - SAID - DON'T - WORRY

ABOUT - IT - I - NEED - TO

DO - MY - MAKE UP

THEN - LATER - HE - JUST

LOOKS - AT - ME

I - JUST - LOOK - SOME -

WHERE - ELSE

WHAT - I - MISS - ABOUT

EUROPE - TALL - BLUE

EYES - GORGEOUS MEN

MISS - ABOUT - ASIA

ADMIRING - GLANCES

OF - TALL - THIN PRETTY

MALES - VIETNAM - AND

BANGKOK - THAILAND - 2

HERE - IN - MIAMI

UGLY - SMELLY - BAD

BREATH - HOMELESS

HOBO - HISPANIC AND

BLKS - WANT 2 SHOVE

THEIR - PEE PEE IN MY

VAGINAL - AREA - FOR

I - HAD - TENTS

I - HAVE - BLUE - TARP

'NO ONE - IS LOOKING'

BLK - MALE - WANTED

2 - TALK - 2 - ME - AT

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MALE - OUT - LOUD

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ON - YOUTUBE - JERRY

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WANTED - 2 - SHOW - HIS

NAKED - PEE PEE - 2 YES

PENETRATE - VAGINAL

AREA - LIVE - INSIDE - MY

BLUE - TARP

MIAMI - FLORIDA

LIVE - LIVE - PEE PEE - 2

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INSIDE - OPEN - BLUE

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4 - LESS

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AMERICANS - CUBANS

COLUMBIANS - HISPANICS

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BLKS - FR - HAITI - MOST

VIOLENT - MIAMI - POLICE

BRICKELL - CITY - CENTRE

ARMED - ALLIED - ALLIANCE

SECURITY - THEY'RE - LIKE

COPY - CATS - OF - MIAMI

14TH - AMENDMENT

AS - AMERICANS

ILLITERATE - LOW - GPA

NOT - BRIGHT - VIOLENT

UGLY - REPULSIVE - YES

HUMANS - MIAMI - 99%

SPANISH - FR - SPANISH

COUNTRIES

AMERICANS - CAN'T READ

14TH - AMENDMENT

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A - PERSON - OF - LIFE

ILLEGALLY - ARMED

POLICE - SHERIFFS - SECURITY

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PERSON - OF - LIBERTY - YES

HOMELESS - IS - LIBERTY

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PERSON - OF - PROPERTY

ALWAYS - ALLIED SECURITY

SMILING - ABOUT - THROWING

AWAY - WHAT - WE - BOUGHT 2

7TH - AMENDMENT

CIVIL SUITS - WHEN - AMOUNT

IS - OVER - $20 - RIGHT 2 TRIAL

BY - JURY - SHALL - B - ALWAYS

PRESERVED - REV'D - REVISED

THUS - AS - WE - SUE

HARVARD - LAW

REPUBLICAN - PARTY - OF - FL

PAYING - ME - $1 TRILLION PER

DAY - 500 YEARS - TAX - PAID

PLUS - CITIZENS - RESIDENTS

OF - FLORIDA

'2 - KILL - A - MOCKINGBIRD'

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[moonspower]

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[f1]

F1 Arcade set to open first United States venue at Boston Seaport

F1 Arcade, the world’s first official F1 simulator racing and social experience, has announced that it will open a new venue in the United States – at Boston Seaport – in early 2024. Following a successful start to life for the flagship London location, which has welcomed more than 8,000 fans since opening late last year, Boston Seaport will be first to bring the concept – which combines best-in-class food and drinks offerings with cutting-edge sim racing equipment – across the Atlantic. READ MORE: F1 Arcade venue offering fans the ultimate racing-themed experience set to open in London It is set to be the first of many venues in the US, as part of a plan to establish more than 20 permanent locations in America over the next five years. The Boston space boasts an enormous feature cocktail bar, several F1 circuit-inspired ceiling chandeliers and race telemetry wall neons, along with a set of high-end private rooms which can be combined to accommodate up to 200 guests. This feature is currently not available because you need to provide consent to functional cookies. Please update your cookie preferences F1 Arcade: Racing for all Multi-award-winning mixologist Peter Vestinos will deliver a carefully crafted drinks menu featuring Champagne cocktails, local craft beers and an imaginative non-alcoholic category. And the globally inspired food menu will be developed by an accomplished chef team, focused on using fresh, local ingredients from a scratch kitchen with refined hero dishes such as Seabass Ceviche and Wagyu Beef Burgers. More than 60 simulators have been designed especially for the F1 Arcade venue, each equipped with motion and audio-visual effects to fully immerse guests in the sim racing world. SAY WHAT?! Alonso watches some TV and Russell has hidden talents in the best team radio from Miami Motorsport Games’ RFactor2 racing simulation platform allows guests to choose from a variety of racing modes and compete against each other individually, in teams, or as part of all-venue racing formats, while different modes are available for all ages and abilities. “Formula 1 is enjoying significant growth globally, and we are constantly innovating to ensure that we are bringing the highest quality of sport and entertainment to new and diverse audiences,” said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. The London venue has already welcomed more than 8,000 guests “F1 Arcade does exactly this by putting our fans behind the wheel of bespoke racing simulators, so they can feel the thrill of an F1 car first hand, coupled with a premium hospitality offering to match our world-renowned paddock. “The success of the London venue so far has been incredible, and we are excited to see the F1 Arcade project continue to grow as it hits the US, starting in Boston.” F1 NATION: All the chat and analysis from the Hard Rock Stadium paddock – it’s our Miami GP review Adam Breeden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of F1 Arcade, added: "Opening our first US location in Boston marks the beginning of our US roll out. “Formula 1’s success globally and particularly in the US paves the way for F1 Arcade to continue to thrill fans and importantly, also non-fans with our unique racing experience in a beautiful, high-energy environment with the very best hospitality and service.” via Formula 1 News https://www.formula1.com

[iamthinkingagain]

10/10. it's honey sticks ! ^_^

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It’s baaaaccck!!! Whether you’re an old fan, new fan or everyone in-between, this one is for you:

Hetalia Day Miami 2022

Where? Amelia Earhart Park (401 East 65th Street, Hialeah, FL 33013)*

When? Saturday, October 22nd, 2022 at 11 AM!

PARKING FEE IS 7!!!!!!!

Cosplay is strongly encouraged but not required!

*COVID-19 regulations will be enforced!

Please review Code of Conduct and Proper Flag Etiquette prior to joining us.

There will be fun games and activities (with prizes included!) along with a potluck/picnic! (Participation is optional but strongly encouraged.)

🇩🇪 No inappropriate lewd poses or “sieg heil” poses are allowed! You will be asked to leave if caught doing so.

🇵🇱 No alcohol allowed! No weapons or harmful prop weapons allowed!

🇯🇵 Feel free to bring any board games, any portable consoles (Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Laptop, Tablet, portable speakers, etc.) to listen to music and watch Hetalia! Tip: Bring blankets, chairs, umbrellas to be by the grass area.

🇭🇺 No inappropriate discussions (no yaoi or excessive sexual material), no hate speech or ableist language! Be respectful of everyone regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation and religious beliefs. KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF! Do NOT touch anyone without their consent.

🇸🇪 If you are bringing home-baked goodies for the potluck, make sure it is allergen-free (label what ingredients it contains). If you follow a specific lifestyle food accommodation such as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, etc. Do let me know ahead of time!

🇺🇸 Participants must be 16 or older (accompanied by a trusted adult)!

🇨🇦 Have a fun positive attitude!

🇮🇹 HASTA LA PASTA!!!!!!

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#603: RITCHIE COSTER AND THE IMPORTED OILS

mike, travis and drunk are joined this week by actor ritchie coster. they discuss the following topics…. moving to upstate new york…. being the bad guy in movies….. social media is a dumpster fire…. travis getting in a barfight…. british food vs. american food….. ritchie needs to watch rrr as soon as possible…. drunk (the king of cola) reviews bang miami cola potw: NO HARD FEELINGS…

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REVIEWS OF THE WEEK!

Books I’ve read so far in 2022!

Friend me on Goodreads here to follow my more up to date reading journey for the year!

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331. Clown in A Cornfield by Adam Cesare--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Re-read in December 2022 because the sequel came out! Loved this just as much as the first time around. The main difference though is that now that I know what happens at the end, certain things are so obvious. As a result, I was hoping to catch more glimpses of certain characters other than the female MC. I can't wait to read the new book in the new year!

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332. How Not to Drown in A Glass of Water by Angie Cruz--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

TW: Child abuse, physical abuse, cheating, death, Homophobic comments, parental abuse

This book and audiobook were INCREDIBLE. If you listen to audiobooks, I highly recommend listening to this particular one. The production level is *chef's kiss*.

I first read Angie Cruz's DOMINICANA at the beginning of this year and I thought that her other books would disappoint me because I loved that book so much (there's no way an author can surpass something you loved so much, right?) And then, I finally read HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER.

Oof.

This book brought out the pure Latina in me and gave me so much life. What a way to nearly end my reading year. I never thought I'd have another favourite book before the end of the year.

HOW NOT TO DROWN IN A GLASS OF WATER starts with an older woman being interviewed to see if she should receive unemployment (from my understanding), while also being helped with finding a new job. What we get is a Latina mother who has a bunch of stories to tell about those closest around her and her estranged son. We slowly learn what has made her life feel so full and the uncomfortable realities of generational trauma and the aftereffects it can have. Her experiences show us the harsh realities of what roads we can take if we follow that generational trauma or if we decide to fight against it. It also brought up the bigotry LGBTQ+ people can face in the Latine community. The machismo and the gender expectations were heavy and very real in this book.

The way the Spanish is mixed into the english and the accent of the voice narrator was such pure joy for me. I'm fluent in Spanish, but would still have a hard time listening to a book purely in Spanish. But I absolute adore books that sprinkle it in and don't try to translate it too much. I read a book review once where someone complained that a book had too much Spanish in it without translations and I just thought, "Google?"

Anyway, along with the Spanish came the references that I grew up with. Walter Mercado, the songs mentioned, the food (a lot of Dominican and Cuban food share similarities), and the way Latine communities tend to help each other out in times of crisis without even thinking about the aftereffects. It made me think of my Aunt in Miami who is like this with everyone she meets, and it made me think of Cuba and how everyone in your barrio knows everyone. It was just a massive collection of emotion and nostalgia for my growing years. It was chaotic and wonderful.

I found myself laughing, crying, and growing uncomfortable as we entered the true heart of the traumatic relationship between the MC and her son. By a certain point, we have grown to love the MC so when the truth of how affected she was by generational trauma hits, it can make you incredibly uncomfortable. It will challenge your sense of empathy for a character you thought you knew fully.

The end had me crying and hoping for the best beyond the book. The character growth was impeccable.

I don't know if you can tell from my rambling review but I absolutely adored this book. I ADORED it. Can't recommend it enough. My favourite thing about Cruz's books is how she explores these Latine communities and instead of giving us an overview of everything, she focuses on one small portion and creates a big world with it (much like the big personalities of the characters.)

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333. The Passengers by John Marrs--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

THE PASSENGERS was one of those experiences that is best done over audiobook because of the production levels, so if you're into audiobooks, I'll start my review with that. Marrs's novel dealt with some pretty interesting concepts that are a little too timely. THE PASSENGERS is set in the same world as Marrs's previous book, so we already know that it deals with technology and its repercussions. It also shows us how, despite being shown the drawbacks, humans are destined to keep trying what's already failed with mild tuning. The reason why I say this is a timely novel isn't just for the tech alone, but for this idea that our new cars need to be driverless experiences that will ultimately become decision makers...but I mean, who programs these cars to make said decisions? Hm... I actually really enjoyed this one. The premise pulled me in and had me hooked until a weird moment where there was a bit of a lull, hence the lower rating. I found it interesting to see these relationships grow and/or reveal the true personalities of the people stuck in the room. Overall, the book asks some pretty tough questions of the jurors and the readers. For example, can YOU choose who lives or dies based on a biased and small bit of information given to you by a person you don't trust? It also asks you to think about the idea that a society can pick who lives and dies based on what they've done for the world, could potentially do for the world, and what they will definitely do for the world. I'd recommend this to anyone who wants a thriller audiobook, or anyone who wants a super quick and fun time while reading a thriller.

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334. Thank You for Listening by Julian Whelan--⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING started with a bang (literally) that will forever make this book incredibly memorable. It was a nightmare scenario and a super relatable moment all in one. It's no secret that I love audiobooks, especially romance ones. I've listened to so many that I've even gotten over the awkward sex scenes (unless I've got my phone on speaker). Listening to a book about the creation of audiobooks and the narrators behind said audiobooks was super interesting to me. And then, after I did some research, the whole experience became even cooler once I learned that the author herself not only narrates this book, but is quite successful in the world of audiobooks (She's done many books, but most notably--to me--Taylor Jenkins Reid books.) The story itself was full of cute moments between best friends, funny moments between two people who find themselves in a romcom-like experience of their own, heartbreaking moments of grief and acceptance, and the difficulties of learning to live your life the way it is now as opposed to the way it was before. Whelan tackles what it could potentially mean to succeed as opposed to the societal expectation of success, particularly in Hollywood and as a Black woman (her best friend). She also touches on her Grandmother's worsening health and the repercussions it can have on their relationship. I will say, though, that the MC's nickname for her Grandmother was adorable--Blah Blah because the MC as a baby couldn't say Barbara. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even if the MC at times was a little frustrating and the love interest also was a little infuriating lol. I enjoyed their love story, but I think it was the moments of audiobook recording and the meta-ness of it that gave this book, for me, that extra touch of enjoyment.

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335. A Very Merry Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

I will continue to collect and read these books because I truly never know which stories I will love and which ones are going to be just okay. A VERY MERRY BROMANCE felt reminiscent of the second book of this series, where the male mc was a cinnamon roll with faults but an overall likeable character and the female mc was incredibly annoying at first. The main difference, however, was that the story progresses and we start to see just why she's so protective of herself and so mean to him. But that also brings to mind how some guys see a woman who are just so...mean and think, yep, that's the woman for me! All the power to those relationships, but it just annoyed the heck out of me. Like usual, I loved the interactions between the other men in the group and the male MC. They're very supportive and are always there to smack each other when they're being stupid. While this book still practiced the whole "grand gesture" thing (which I find kind of annoying in this series because it always focus on the women and never on the men who are also hurt), it did something a little different which I did appreciate. So, at least that's something to look forward to. Hopefully the next book will keep having more evolving characters who are faced with the potential of this trope. Overall, this book was just okay. It was a bit of a letdown after loving the previous two books so much. Hopefully the next book won't have me rolling my eyes so much.

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Happy reading!