Category Archives: Por La Calle
Calle 8 – 2011
Bring walking shoes, un sobrerito y avanico para el sol de madre, and be ready to wear your pride on your sleeve (or neck, chest, back, and/or head quite literally!) … Continue reading
Lo Que Viene Llegando: Viernes Culturales
This and every last Friday of each month, Calle 8 hosts its famous art and street festival between la 13 y la 17 avenida from 6:30pm until our dancing feet … Continue reading
A Miami Gallinita takes la Guagua
Ay Dios mio, it has been far too long! The beginning of this año nuevo has been hectic in all aspects. My mom will hate that I say this but … Continue reading
La Chonga
Not hating on my $2.99 discounted at the flea market Mami’s, but lets get down to the basic truth: the typical Chonga. She sports tight jeans (spandex fabric), usually has … Continue reading
Prepara el Puerco
I hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas break, and that la caja china is being set up properly in the backyard. Let’s do a quick prayer for porky the pig, … Continue reading
Someone Please Notify Ed Hardy
This post is totally a bit biased on my part, but I cannot contain myself any longer. Please, will the Cubans of Hialeah return all the Ed Hardy gear back … Continue reading
Cantar el Manisero en Miami
You never really notice how over-the-top some of our Cuban customs are, especially when it’s all you know. Take for instance funerals. Every single one of the funerals I’ve ever … Continue reading
Cuentos de Callejeras: From Westchester to Hialeah, Somos Jimaguas.
Nunca falla. Lauren and I go out and we need to make a quick stop for some alcohol. No, we’re not alcoholics, despite what you may think. Lo que no … Continue reading
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