- Year founded: 1988 - Original location: Miami, Florida - Number of locations: 155 - Current states: Florida and Puerto Rico Little did Larry Harris know that his simple studies to find the best chicken marinade would become a restaurant sensation. Serving up citrus-marinated chicken with his...
Miami: Then Taken from Biscayne Bay, this 1925 photograph shows several skyscrapers under construction on land that had been filled in to create more waterfront real estate, including the new Bayfront Park. Most buildings pictured are hotels, built at the peak of Florida's 1920s land boom when...
22.1.Slow Food International,a non-profit organization,was founded in 1989.The organization aims to promote the consumption of fresh,high-quality local foods that are produced using safe practices.2."We believe in the pleasure of the table combined with the responsibility towards the environment,"...
William grew up in Miami in a rough area. William’s father ran a fish business in the Florida Keys, and William helped with it. Fishing was a huge part of their life. His father always said, “Fishing is so peaceful, and it is like an escape.” ...
I was working on my East Lansing past and present article when I saw a picture of the Broad Art Museum that made me stop and think, "Oh yeah, that did happen there, didn't it!". The thing that happened: Warner Bros. filmed part of the "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" movi...
There's no shortage of luxury hotels on the Las Vegas strip, but few are as fascinating as The Tropicana. Designed by architect M. Tony Sherman, the hotel was the brainchild of Miami hotelier Ben Jaffe and, notably, wasconceived of primarily as a resort, as opposed to a casino with gues...
Founded in New York City in 1859, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company opened its first store in 1912. Decades later, with almost 16,000 stores, it was the world's largest retail grocery company. Its popular brands included Jane Parker baked goods and Eight O'Clock Coffee. But industr...
Florida Dog Dude Ranch of Miami Founded: 2010 If dogs dream of vacations, they probably imagine something like the Dog Dude Ranch of Miami. Leave your furry friends for the day, or give them an overnight vacation. With two and a half acres of wide open fields, dogs can make friends, ...
Today’s generation of athletes see culture, sports, and music as one, and go all-in and all-out for something bigger than themselves: their team. Six months after Protect This House officially re-entered the global sports vernacular, Under Armour has teamed up with Minnesota superstar wide ...
FILE - In this May 29, 2010, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay throws a pitch in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami. The Phillies will retire the late Hall of Fame pitcher’s No. 34 this season. The Phillies will pay tr...