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Desert Nights: Nov 24

This week on Desert Nights, we have so many musical flavors to entertain you, including the lead singer of Gomez, Ian Ball. Get in your last minute music jam before disappearing into family mode... More »
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MM HMMM THAT’S RIGHT

Remember Yo MTV Raps?  Yeah, that was a great show.  No offence to Teen Mom or anything, but old school MTV was the bomb.   Nothing can create a party like classic 90’s... More »
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Become a pro yogi with YogaWorks!

YogaWorks is coming to The Standard Spa, Miami Beach teach you how to become the ultimate yogi. Whether you want to make a career change and become a yoga instructor or you want to take your... More »
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12 Days Until Release

An excerpt from What Me Worry by Andrew Kuo, published by Standard Press, set for release on December 1st. Pre-order your copy here. More »
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Chef Frederick Aquino's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Working in an environment where endless amounts of pastries, sweets and cakes abound is always a dangerous thing for us over here at The Standard hotels.  In this specific moment... More »
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Apple Cider Cocktail

With the arrival of Fall and the holidays just around the corner, we tend to turn to our favorite seasonal drinks to help ease the nip of the winter chill to come.  One of the most revered... More »
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Our Favorite New Spot

Last night we were invited to a private dinner with friends and family at this new restaurant in Manhattan called The Fat Radish, located in the Lower East Side on the corner of Canal and... More »
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Patti Smith's New Memoir

Patti Smith has arrived in Miami Beach. Tonight, she is a guest at the Miami Book Fair where she is presenting her Memoir called Just Kids ($27). Patti plans to discuss her book... More »
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First Love Last Rites

Here in New York, we’re accustomed to seeing our creative friends try on different caps once in a while. It keeps things fresh, plus why box oneself up? Skye Parrott is of those creative... More »
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Graphic of the Day: Olaf Breuning

Here’s a trip down memory lane from Art Basel 2008. Artist Olaf Breuning was asked to make some art so he wowed folks with this unexpected sculpture. Yes, that’s real sand. If you... More »
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On The Bowery

Yup, there were trains on the Bowery. A beautiful old classic film called On The Bowery has a new 35 MM Restoration and is playing at New York’s Film Forum November 19-25. Directed by... More »
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Salt 'n Pepper Puppies

Everyone is a sucker for a puppy, and if you have ever been to The Standard Grill for brunch, nothing can cure your weekend hangover faster than the sight of these precious Puppy Salt ‘n... More »
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Mind Games, by Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat is a runner. He’s also a filmmaker. But he’s not the type that went to film school. He’s more the type of guy that just bought a camera and iMac and figured it... More »
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15 Days Until Release

Only 15 days until Andrew Kuo’s book is released on December 1st. Here’s an excerpt from his book, What Me Worry, published by Standard Press. Pre-order your copy here. More »
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Tim Barber presents "Untitled Photographs"

If you’re an early fan of Vice Magazine, then you would have enjoyed Tim Barber’s curatorial skills as their photo editor a few years. The voice continued to grow with his very own... More »
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The New Morning Coffee Read

We’re not trying to be morbid or anything, but somehow those corny wedding announcements in The New York Times make you feel all bad and lonely. Reading about the alchemy of love sparking... More »
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Graphic of the Day: More Cowbell

If this image means nothing to you, then rush yourself straight into this link to familiarize yourself with one of SNL’s classic skits. More »
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Meet Mr. Goodtimes

Here’s Georgie Goodtimes from the Standard, Downtown LA. Normally, most DJ’s you speak to are trying to phase out their vinyl and move onto digital, but not Mr. Goodtimes... More »
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Polaroid of the Day

Jamie Livingston is a man who took 1 Polaroid every day for 18 years. He had alot of friends, was a photographer, and a circus performer. Then he died of cancer. Each photo was taken with his... More »
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Desert Nights: Nov 17

Music Music Music. We can’t get enough. Our weekly party at The Standard Hollywood, called Desert Nights, keeps delivering the punches every single week with 3 cool musical acts to... More »
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Casey Spooner's New Album

Casey Spooner is not only a musician, but one that has expanded the wings of creativity among live shows to the level performance art. A co-founder and member of the band Fischerspooner, a band... More »