🌱 ‘Hialeah-Opoly’ A Smash Hit + Freddys Speakeasy Miami Now Open

Hello, friends. It’s Monday in Miami and I’m Carlos Hernandez, back to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Here’s a quick look:

• 🎲 A version of hit-game Monopoly based on Hialeah is the talk of the town.
• 🍹 Miami’s InterContinental hotel has opened a new speakeasy named after a famous composer.
• ⛽ New allegations have been made against former Congressman David Rivera by a gas opponent of Maduro’s socialist government.

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 81.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Freddys Speakeasy has opened at Miami’s InterContinental hotel. It is named after the famed composer and pianist, Frédéric François Chopin. Reservations are required and then you must follow instructions to find the secret location of the bar. (Time Out Miami)

2. The classic board game Monopoly has released a new edition called “Hialeah-Opoly.” The new edition immediately sold out to big crowds. It features popular destinations in the area including Opa-Locka Flea Market. (WSVN)

3. A 3-year-old boy recently drowned in a Coconut Creek lake. His death was not the first at the complex though. A lawyer representing the family from a previous death alleges the lake at the complex is not up to code. (WPLG Local 10)

4. A man was found dead inside a vehicle in Davie at a Walmart located at 4301 Street University Drive after police responded to a call for a medical issue. An investigation is underway. The cause of death has not been released. (NBC Miami)

5. New allegations have been made against a former Miami congressman David Rivera who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s government. Rivera has not been charged with a crime at this time although he is under investigation. The allegations are being made by DV USA, a Delaware-based affiliate of Venezuelan-owned Citgo and opponent of Venezuela’s socialist government. (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• Color Your Cares Away at Allapattah Branch Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• Less Mondays at Nikki Beach Miami. (noon)
• Mellow Mood Mondays at The Anderson. (5 p.m.)
• 11th Annual UM Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Bowling Tournament at Kings Dining & Entertainment. (6 p.m.)
• Blue Martini Mondays at Blue Martini Brickell. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Al Crespo, a well-known anti-corruption blogger in South Florida, has died at his Miami Shores home. He was 80 years old. (NPR)
• Residential home sales in South Florida plunged by more than 50% in July, a sign the housing boom is coming to an end as interest rates rise and prices continue to rise. (The Real Deal)
• North Miami Executive chef Amina Ly has the attention of the Food Network and was featured on the hit show “Alex vs. America.” (WSVN)
• Dave’s Gourmet Sauce announced that it will produce Pink Sauce for South Florida-based creator Chef Pii. The announcement comes after a string of controversies surrounding the sauce. (Bon Appetit)

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Alrighty, you’re all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats ( and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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