the Great Urban Race on Saturday, March 26, 2011

       It's time for the Great Urban Race!  It's coming to Miami, FL on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
 It should make for an interesting, fun-filled day.   My husband and I will be participating with friends.  We've never done it, but we've heard great things about it.

"The Great Urban Race is a wild urban adventure.  Teams solve twelve clues and complete exciting mental and physical challenges, while discovering the city in a fresh way."

Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams.  Between 150 and 700 teams are expected to participate in the event.  Teams receive an envelope with twelve clues with mental and/or  physical  challenges.  Teams may skip one of the clues.  However some clues are mandatory.  If you fail to complete a mandatory clue you will be disqualified.

The physical challenges may include feeding teammates, doing something daring, competing in a game or bicycle race, etc.  The mental challenges may include puzzles, brain teasers, riddles or tests.

This event promises to be both physically and mentally exciting.

There's still time to register if you'd like to participate.  Anyone over 14 is welcome, however, children under 18 must come with an adult.
Visit:  http://www.greaturbanrace.com/ for more information.  See you there! 

Packet Pick Up time:   11:00am to 11:55am at Finnegan's River  401 SW 3rd Ave.  Miami, FL 33130
Race Time:    12:00pm to 5:00pm

El Mago de las Fritas

Anyone who visits Miami must eat a Cuban Hamburger, or Frita.  It is a culinary experience not to be missed!

It usually consists of a mix of ground beef and ground chorizo, a secret sauce (similar to ketchup) and tiny, tiny fried string potatoes on a cuban roll. 

You can eat one at most Cuban restaurants but they are better at genuine frita joints.  I was a lover of El Rey de las Fritas until very recently.  However, hands down, my favorite is now "El Mago de la Frita."

The first thing that impressed me me was the cleanliness of the establishment.  It is as clean as a  home. You would not imagine that so many people visit this place daily. 

While we waited for our fritas, my husband Alex interrogated the owner, "El Mago".  Alex loves to ask questions and he just couldn't resist asking EL Mago all about President Obama's visit to the restaurant in October, 2010.  He was proud of the visit and it shows with the many photos of the event all over the restaurant. 

Then came the best part... we were presented with our fritas...they looked so delectable, I forgot to take the picture and started eating it. 

With the first bite, I was hooked.  It was the best frita I've ever had.  I can't believe its taken me so long to find it!  Not only did it taste fresh and light but also not greasy.  An amazing feat!

I recommend this frita wholeheartedly...you must try it!

Go try one or two and then post your comments on this blog.