Champion Auto Clinic

1643 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33255

Carlos B. writes: I was pleasantly surprised with the efficiency of the mechanic that serviced my vehicle at this quaint little repair shop on Calle Ocho. He was quick and reasonably priced. No complaints...I recommend it

Hakan Turkish Grill

1040 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33109

Katherine M. writes: Ah,  What a gem!

Hakan Turkish Grill offers moderate yet reasonable prices, friendly  service, great food and live music w/ belly dancing Friday and Saturday nights.  Open for lunch and dinner with a few tables outside - the mini palm tree provided…

Neighbors Food Store & Deli

621 NW 62nd St
Miami, FL 33150

JD N. writes: This pretty big grocery store just opened up in a poorer part of Miami, but I must say, it is one of the best stocked grocery store I've seen in a long while that isn't a Publix! And not only that, but (even I'm surprised to say this) I think they…

Off The Grille Bistro

12578 SW 88th Street
Miami, FL 33186

JD N. writes: I have no idea how to describe the food from this small but chic restaurant out in Kendall other than it being fantastic and healthy with sizable portions for such a low price!

Honestly, this is how restaurants should be - and this restaurant is…

Total Wine & More

1906 Cordova Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Randy L. writes: The wine selection is phenomenal, no doubt the best in Broward. Then there's the "& More" part of the name and more is what they've got. More wine, more booze, and definitely more beer than anyone around.

Example 1: A good Friend has a taste for good…

Arango

7519 N Kendall Dr.
Dadeland Mall
Miami, FL 33125

cindy w. writes: Arango is the perfect store for design-o-philes, either those who work in the creative industry or for those who fetishize beautiful/functional objects in their home decor. It's the closest thing to the MOMA gift shop that I can find in South Miami…

Miami Marriott Dadeland

9090 S Dadeland Blvd
Miami, FL 33156

Linda T. writes: I stayed at this place for a conference I attended in 2005.  Great!  
Especially wonderful when compared to the other hotel I moved to on South Beach after my conference was over...if I can remember the name of the place, I shall be writing a negative…

Quinn's South Beach

640 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Allison S. writes: Quinn's was recommended to me by the Hyatt Regency in Miami and I was not disappointed. We didn't actually arrive at Quinn's until about 11pm on a Saturday night, which was nice because we not only had a great selection of seats, but the foot traffic…

Conscious Goods Alliance

1450 NE 123rd St
Suite 115
North Miami, FL 33161

Joan S. writes: In a reconfigured 1984 Van Hool Tour Coach (that runs on recycled veggie oil), a group of awesome young people are traveling around the USA for a year.  Their sponsors include Whole Foods, as well as products I use like Dr. Bronner & New Chapter.  …

Madrono Restaurant

10780 W Flagler St Ste 17
Miami, FL 33174

JOSE H. writes: Madroo is the best Nicaraguan restaurant I have gone to so far. Nicaraguan food is a very good latin food with steaks, rice, beans, plaintains of many sorts, pork, and seafood. It'sin the top three latin food. Madrono restaurant has a good…

Solstice

805 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

cindy w. writes: "Do these make me look hot?" asked my brother, sporting his
too-cool-for-school sunglasses. Dude, I'm your sister! Should I really be asked this? The answer: Uhh...yes?
But then again, Solstice, is the type of place that can even assurely accessorise…

Pelican Hotel

826 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Maria W. writes: Beautiful rooms, all decorated differently and with their own separate themes. Stay in a suite if your budget allows and enjoy the space and separate lounge area. Bathrooms are decadent and perfect for a sweet afternoon bath for two.
Service is…

Cutz Llc

5050 Biscayne Blvd Ste 103
Miami, FL 33137

Martin O. writes: For a drop-in lunchtime $20 classic barbershop haircut for guys, you might want to try Alonzo Morning's Cutz.They use a comb razor but I was pleased with results. You don't get a shampoo like many of the high salons, but it's a barbershop. Also, if…

Buenos Aires Bakery Cafe

2220 N Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Christina S. writes: Oh my gosh!  How I wish there was a Buenos Aires Bakery Cafe in Chicago!!!  I am sure this bakery caused me to gain a pound or two on my recent trip to Florida, but it was worth it!

The empanadas at this cafe are so authentic, and the best I have had…

Bank of America Tower at International Place

100 SE 2nd St
Miami, FL 33131

Brandon C. writes: The Sky Terrace and Sky Lobby are situated on top of the adjoining parking structure, but there is no sign of a gross parking garage.  You enter through the main tower lobby, and after clearing secruity, three plush and extra-large elevators whisk…

Publix Super Markets

1395 SE 17th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Blunt G. writes: Mmmm, I love me some Publix when down south!

Yes, it's a supermarket chain. But, they have an awesome deli counter (usually found way way in the back of the store). We're talking seriously big sandwiches for cheap ($5 or so) prepared however you like.…

Goodwill Industries

6842 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155

cindy w. writes: The best place to offload unwanted furniture when you gotta move away.
This is a large Goodwill and I've donated bags of old clothes, a TV, kitchen appliances, etc. here. Word up, they don't take furniture here.
As far as thrifting goes, I haven't…

George Lima Moving Inc

7911 SW 14th Ter
Miami, FL 33144

Martin O. writes: If you are moving to a new house, condo, apartment etc,, and you like your friends, this is one of the best moving companies in Miami. They will sent someone out for an estimate and arrived at the date/time as promised. They've been in Miami for a…

Blue Martini

2432 E Sunrise Blvd, #1008
The Galleria Mall
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Mari A. writes: Let's start out with the good:
I loved the layout of Blue Martini!  There's an outside bar for those who enjoy the natural temperature (can't beat Florida weather!), and then there's the stage inside which is behind the inside bar.  It's amazing!  The…

West Elm

3201 N Miami Ave
The Shops at Midtown Miami
Miami, FL 33127

Audrey B. writes: During my visit to Miami (to help my sister move in), we must have visited this place 5 times over the span of 48 hours. It's a pretty typical West Elm, but a larger store than most of the ones I've been to. The staff is really nice and very helpful,…

The Shoe Store

3062 Grand Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Kymm P. writes: I can now die happy.

My friends and I were down in the area (visiting from Boston) when we were stopped on the street by a young girl handing out these colorful little fliers. They advertised The Shoe Store (such an original name!), boasting about…

El Gato Tuerto

476 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33130

Daniel L. writes: Ample selection, nice people servicing, open late and they deliver to all Brickell and downtown!!!! I've seen them deliver very late, so they really help keep people who shouldn't be driving to the liquor store home!

Miami Contemporary Dance

1919 Purdy Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Nicole M. writes: Love it!
This place has several different dance classes throughout the week.  Highlights for me have been the Intermediate Modern($15) and Contact Improvisation($10) Satuday classes taught by Ileigh Reynolds which manage to be lots of fun, hard work,…

Romeus Cuban Restaurant

6800 Dykes Road
Southwest Ranches, FL 33331

Doug V. writes: This is a great place to eat Cuban food.  It was very authentic and was very good.  I tried several things and they were all very good.  This is  a local place that tourists don't go to, but I did anyway.  I would recommend this place if you want…

Dania Pier

300 N Beach Rd
Dania, FL 33004

Jordan S. writes: Great fishing pier located just south of Fort Lauderdale in Dania Beach.  Pay for your pier admission, then bring a sticker back to your car to validate your parking.   A snack bar/grill is located at the pier entrance; and a bait shop is available…

John U Lloyd Beach State Park

6503 N Ocean Drive
Dania, FL 33004

Jordan S. writes: This park is spectacular.  It's located directly across from Port Everglades, on a narrow piece of land on the south side of the actual inlet.  

The intracoastal waterway separates the mainland from the ocean, but in between lies Whiskey Creek;  this…

Falls of Pembroke

501 NW 141st Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Jordan S. writes: Pembroke Falls is a luxrious home owner community.  But, I admire the community more for the mazes of lakes and canals that were built along the back of the development, allowing for intruders like myself to park at businesses over a mile away and…

China Wind

12830 SW 120th St
Miami, FL 33186

Byron C. writes: We had just moved to Kendall Breeze when we discovered this place and been loving it ever since. This is our favorite Take out Chinese place and have not ordered Chinese food from anywhere else ever since we moved there back in 2004.
I have to agree…

Miami Childrens Hospital

8500 SW 92nd St
Miami, FL 33156

Alex S. writes: One of the best hospitals for children. Very nice staff, REALLY children oriented. It is also known as one of the top children hospitals in the US.

Broward Community College

3501 Davie Rd
Davie, FL 33314

Jordan S. writes: For a community college, I don't think you can beat BCC Central campus here in Davie.  The campus was clean & large with all of the facilities you would expect at larger schools.  I enjoyed my time here.

Puppy Palace

5909 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33021

Jordan S. writes: Puppies are sold here and  nothing else!   No dog food, no toys, no products, just puppies.    All of the puppies are kept in circular gates on the floor which makes it hard to resist picking up each and every one of them.  It's a small store, but…

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

200 Gulf Stream Way
Dania, FL 33004

Jordan S. writes: This isn't just a Bass Pro Shops, it's a sportsman's dream.  When construction started in the early 2000's, I was excited about having a new place to shop for fishing equipment, but I had no idea that it would be more like a 150,000 square foot theme…

Best Buy

21035 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180

Alex S. writes: This is one of my favorite Best Buys I have been. Very easy to get parking and staff is very reliable. Store is clean and always good stock. Most important for me, all the new gadgets are here at launch time...

Padrino's Cuban Cuisine

801 S University Dr
Plantation, FL 33324

Ray C. writes: I've eaten here several times over the years, both for lunch and dinner. The service has always been good to excellent. The food is decent - not as yummy-greasy as the hole-in-the-wall places around Miami, and probably not even as good as La Carreta.…

Escopazzo

1311 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Bonnie P. writes: I'm a sucker for an AWESOME, if expensive, Italian meal at a place that's vegetarian-friendly enough to put asterisks next to the veggie entrees. I had the two items that the waiter advised had been on the menu for 18 years - the asparagus flan and…

Fuji Hana Japanese Restaurant

18757 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180

Aubrey O. writes: I LOVED THIS PLACE!!  Granted I was a college student and I did mostly take-out but they definitely kept me happy!!  They had this great dish with chicken, broccoli, rice and garlic sauce and it was heaven (though I think it was more of a Thai…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

18711 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180

Alex S. writes: Great store. Big, ample clean and staff is very helpful. You even have a Starbucks inside.

Fairchild Tropical Garden

10901 Old Cutler Rd
Miami, FL 33156

Liz T. writes: when i need some peace from the city my first choice is always fairchild.  it's such a peaceful place located in Matheson Hammock Park.  the gardens are just amazing.  you'll find plants here you'll never see anywhere else in the US.  

though i'm not…

Little Hoolie's

13135 SW 89th Pl
Miami, FL 33176

Robert B. writes: This place has the best karaoke two nights a week! they have happyhour sundays where they give away $50 each night to best singer and wednesday ladies night karaoke where girls drink free from 9-1

Kingdom

6708 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138

George M. writes: Really good burgers!  Kinda hard place to find since the sign is parallel to the street but once you do, you will love it.  

I heard the cheese steak was also incredible so its more than just a burger joint.  Really cool vibe and all that plus you can…