Recycled Blues

1507 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: Want to style your wardrobe with some vintage flair? Recycled Blues will get you the retro look you want for the ladies and gents. This is also an excellent Halloween costume pit stop, it gets mobbed during that time of the year.

Located on the…

Miami Twice

6562 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155

cindy w. writes: This is the store that college girls go to look naughty on Halloween.
You know that scene in Mean Girls where Lindsay Lohan's caught in her ghoulish Dead Bride costume and all the popular girls laugh at her while tarted up?
That's what I always think…

The Original Cafetine

6934 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141

Alan R. writes: This is like the old neighborhood for me, as my grandparents used to live two blocks away.  When in Miami, I always have to make a trip to the Athens juice bar.  Cafetine is right next door.  Seeing as I love Argentine food, especially empanadas, I…

Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza

17901 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180

Alan R. writes: An easy kid friendly place with good, but not great food.  A very limited menu, that basically has salad, pizza and wings.  As the restaurant title indicates, the Pizza is coal fired.  According their website it only takes four minutes to cook and…

Intercontinental Hotel Miami

100 Chopin Plaza
Miami, FL 33132

Claire Y. writes: Stayed a weekend here while attending a conference in town.  From the moment I entered the facility, everything was on-point: staff service, modern-chic decor, spacious design, cleanliness, comfort, amenities, BED... etc.  Very work-friendly for…

Chicken Kitchen

5071 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021

Mark Y. writes: A nice healthy alternative to the fast food.  Great choices and decent price

Las Olas Beauty Center

1501 E Las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Lorena R. writes: So,  I used to think this place was curly hair heaven-- for those of us who have to endure the pains of deciphering how to deal with curly hair- I would praise and praise to everyone with the same fate that the only imaginable place was LOB ( this is…

Deli View

25 NW 9th St
Miami, FL 33136

JD N. writes: A bit overpriced but nice looking (ignore the poster-plastered exterior) & badly needed convenience store & deli popular with the apartments and condo towers of Park West in the retail portion of Park Place by the Bay apartment tower (and no, it's…

Brownes & Co Apothecary

841 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jennifer S. writes: miami #11

this is a neutral review ... i couldn't give it a solid 5 star even though i wanted to because i haven't really experienced the whole works...

if anything, this is a girl's secret getaway... one stop to everything.

the main floor is a make up…

Carlton Hotel

1433 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Dasha V. writes: So besides the fact that the taxi driver took us to the Ritz Carlton at first, due to the name similarity, its located right on the strip on Collins Ave. Half a block away from the beach, and right in the center of all the fun. The rooms were not…

Shula's Steak House

in The Alexander Hotel
5225 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Martin O. writes: It doesn't have the sports atmosphere that the steak house in Hialeah does, but the steaks and the service were very good.

El Gran Inka

3155 NE 163rd St
Miami, FL 33160

joseluis a. writes: i really have mixed feelings about el gran inka. i went on saturday night, a busy night for them i suppose, but the wait was kinda out of hand. they do have peruvian newspapers and a flat HD TV, very fancy looking but after waiting  for more than 15…

Kendall Toyota - Service Dept

10943 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156

cindy w. writes: This is not the most efficient dealer service center.
Kendall Toyota has probably one of the most slowest service centers, this place gets alot of traffic so be prepared to wait for 2 HOURS for basic oil/change/tire-rotation service. And I came on a…

Kyung Ju Restaurant

400 NE 167th St
Miami, FL 33231

Jennifer S. writes: i can't seem to think straight, so even though, i'm quite the person who is structured, and all, i'm just going to start yelping on whichever comes first in my mind... i mean, getting to work at 7:05am, i'm pretty well wide awake because some people…

South Miami Public Library

6000 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143

cindy w. writes: This South Miami library is a pain in the neck as far as location, it has the smallest parking lot in the world, maybe 10 metered spaces? Good luck on finding a spot at times, it's located right next to the South Miami police station!
Aside from…

Cafe Tony

192 NE 3 Avenue
Miami, FL 33132

JD N. writes: This 24 hours convenience store is popular with construction workers that work "next door" making a new door.

Well no, seriously... it's open 24 hours. The Colombo-Libanos (Colombian-Lebanese) owners were welcoming and seemingly prepared to pull an…

Jamba Juice

7704 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33156

cindy w. writes: For those far away from home, lost in the depths of Kendall and dying of thirst...there is this Jamba Juice located in a small strip mall down the road from the Dadeland mall. It's the only semi-healthy place around for miles.
Quench your thirst. Nuff…

Crunch Fitness

1259 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Marcos R. writes: I'm use to my initial Crunch Gym in California.  This S. Beach location is somewhat smaller.  I visited this location 3yrs ago while I was here on vacation.  Now that I live here, I'm starting to go regularly.  They've improved it a lot from when I…

Regina Margherita

626 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sean S. writes: I knew I needed to eat something light before I went to the gym in a few hours because I'd be there for awhile.  I surveyed Lincoln Drive for just the right thing.  I was looking for a place to just get chips, salsa, guacamole and Perrier and people…

Kafka's Kafe

1464 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Sean S. writes: There's a bakery in the back that seems only to serve croissants and other goodies from 7 am until noon.  This seems like a missed opportunity to me but the real spicy treat can be found at the rental register when KafKa's not around.  

Customer…

Synergy Center for Yoga

435 Espanola Way
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Liz T. writes: when i wasn't working late, i'd occasionally go to their beach yoga class... the evening one.  i must admit, very enjoyable.  the teachers were patient and helpful.  there was never too many people.  beautiful location right on the water.  and only a…

Indochine Asian Bistro

638 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

JD N. writes: 3 stars for the food, additional star for ambience, service, and everything else.

Nice cool place to hang out with the closest New York's chic grungy East Village vibe for its interior, which includes a bar. It is also nice to see a place where…

Lily Leon Hotel

835 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tamara W. writes: When I went to South Beach back in June, I had the pleasure of staying at The Lily Leon All-Suite Hotel.  Located in the heart of the Art Deco district, the Lily Leon is with in walking distance to the beach (one block) and  all restaurants,…

Extended Stay America

298 SW 15th Rd
Miami, FL 33129

Carmen H. writes: While this is no Ritz Carlton, it is an absolutely good serviceable hotel, near the port of Miami, with a Walgreen's immediately across the street, a supermarket nearby, and several good restaurants ( Tutto Pasta is an excellent Italian favorite of…

Spris Pizzeria

2305 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Diana C. writes: Great wood-oven baked pizza.  The pasta is just "ok",  it doesn't have much flavor, and has too much garlic.  The carpaccios and saltimbocca sandwiches are delicious.  However, do not go during rush hour, because it turns to be an unpleasant…

Catalina Hotel and Beach Club

1732 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Tal K. writes: I can't say anything about the hotel rooms, but I DJ'd in the Lobby at the South City Funkshun party during WMC and had a really good time. The bartenders are sexy and the staff was a lot of fun and fairly eager to please. Once again, South Beach…

Mayoral Flor A, MD

7300 SW 62nd Pl
PH WEST
South Miami, FL 33143

cindy w. writes: This dermatologist definitely caters to the Desperate Housewives type but don't let that detract you from seeing this doctor. I randomly selected her from my insurance list and was pleasantly surprised to see how successful her practice was. Her…

Manhattan Cafe

251 NE 14th St
Miami, FL 33132

cindy w. writes: The Manhattan Cafe is a decent lunch spot to grab a tasty gourmet sandwich near the Carnival Center, lots of office workers grab food to go from this scrappy place which has been here for eons.
I ordered the roma sandwich which includes the basil,…

Mike's at Venetia Plaza

555 NE 15th St
9th Fl - poolside
Miami, FL 33132

cindy w. writes: Mike's is a solid lunch place to go to in the mid-Miami area if you're looking for solid, substantial lunch in a sports-bar ambiance. It's a hidden lunch gem as it's tucked away in the Venetia Plaza right next to the Venetian Causeway/15th St. My…

Publix Super Markets

4870 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137

April C. writes: Only slightly scary. Favorite Publix experience:

Me to Publix Employee: Excuse me, where are the croutons?
Publix Employee: What are croutons?
Me: You know, they're used in salads and soups.
PE: ... (blank stare)
Me: Uh, you put them in salad? They're…

New World School of the Arts

25 NE 2nd St # 6
Miami, FL 33132

pea p. writes: Alas, I have to give 'New World School of the Arts' three stars -- five for when I started and one for when I left.

I didn't mean to go to NWSA, it just sort of happened. I had a car and a friend of mine had come to town to apply at the school. I…

Pasha's

1414 Brickell Ave
Miami, FL 33255

sunny l. writes: Great Place to eat!  I go there at least twice a week.  It is very tasty, convenient and the decor is nice.  They have another beatifull location on the beach.  I also go there  Sunday before or after the movie.  They have an amazing chocolate…

Bacardi USA

2100 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33137

cindy w. writes: Ah, Bacardi, the nightlife enhancer of choice in this town.
Without you, life would be less fun - xoxo, Miami.

Channel 7 WSVN

1401 N Bay Cswy
Miami, FL 33125

cindy w. writes: No guts, no blood, no glory - WSVN's motto.
This channel's claim to fame is that it was the home of the original Rick Sanchez, who's now seen on CNN. Lotsa flashy graphics, sound effects, but whenever's there's blood on the ground, you bet that Ch.7's…

Fresh on 5th

5th and Ocean
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Melissa S. writes: This place just opened across the street and I was anxious to try it out.

The ordering system is unique - they serve smoothies, sandwiches and salads.  Each has a corresponding notepad and you just check off the ingredients you'd like.  

The first time…

La Casita Cuban Cuisine

3805 SW 8th St
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Javier M. writes: *bias switch on*

Came here on Sunday with my family and some friends (including the parrish priest) some of which were bona fide Cubans, first mig-generation (came circa 1961) and had a fantastic time and excellent cuban food. Located in one of the…

Miami Metrorail

SW 216th Street
Miami, FL 33255

Rye G. writes: It's a pretty limited transit line, but if you live by one of the stops, it's kind of handy to get to one of the malls or downtown. There's a university stop as well, which could be convenient for students. The American Airlines Arena is on its…

Nails By VN

8326 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33143

cindy w. writes: This is a budget, no-frills nail salon that gets the job done if you're looking for a basic pedi or mani. As like any nail place, the service you get is dependent on the manicurist so when you get one you like, HANG ON to them for dear life. The…

afterglo

1200 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Lily C. writes: nice decor, trendy yet cozy.  not many people on a thurs night, which was a bit of a disappointment.  our waiter was a bit rude and scolded us for using multiple credit cards to pay for our dinner.  pretty expensive for what it is.  
food: sweet…

Milly's Restaurant & Cafe

2742 SW 8th St Ste 29
Miami, FL 33135

Diana C. writes: When you walk in this place you feel the Dominican vibe hit you.  It feels like you are in the country itself - they not only offer authentic Dominican food, but also import their sodas and beer.  Add some Dominican music, and the atmosphere is just…