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"Miami Martin"

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Location

Miami, FL

Yelping Since

January 2006

Find Me In

American Airlines Arena at Miami Heat Basketball Games

My Hometown

Miami, FL; Mill Valley, CA; Davis, CA

My Blog Or Website

http://OgawaDesign.com

When I'm Not Yelping...

I am an Internet Publisher.

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I took a consumer protection class in college

My Second Favorite Website

http://www.martinogawa.../

The Last Great Book I Read

Memories, Dreams, Reflections - C.G. Jung; for one more day by Mitch Albom;

My First Concert

Doobie Brothers-70s; Elton John  80s; Back Street Boys-'90s; The Police

My Favorite Movie

Remember the Titans

My Last Meal On Earth

Corned beef hash, eggs and hash browns at Jimmy's on Biscayne

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I still eat McDonalds fries.

Most Recent Discovery

My Mophie Juice Pack battery for my iPhone

Current Crush

My W, My iPhone, My MacBook Pro

Recent Reviews

431 Reviews

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1809 Picasso Avenue
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 756-1066

J Cunningham Hair Salon  

5 star rating
 11/17/2009 1 photo   First to Review
J Cunningham Hair Salon is located next to the Davis Athletic Club on Picaso Drive. The owner Jeanne is one a long-time Davis Resident and is a first class individual. The staff at J Cunningham is friendly and very professional.

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19555 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 792-1000

Bloomingdale's  

Category: Department Stores

4 star rating
 11/16/2009  
If you have never shopped at Bloomingdales before, I am surprised to say that there are some deals here. I recently purchased a winter coat at a considerable savings. I also noticed that at least for men's clothes, their inventory is quite different than the competitive stores in the mall.

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3201 Buena Vista Blvd, Store 114
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 403-9811

Michael Perez Pop Art Gallery  

Category: Art Galleries

3 star rating
 11/16/2009   First to Review
A new art gallery that just opened prior to Art Basel 2009 in the Midtown row of art galleries.

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2875 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Wynwood Car Wash  

Category: Car Wash

4 star rating
 Update - 11/16/2009  
Wynwood Car Wash now has a brushless drive through machine for $6.00 to $9.00 (all the options). It's one of those new machines that cost about $100K according to the owner. They don't vacuum inside your car but the machine does a fantastic job and it's safe and easy because you never have to get out of your car. The attendant takes your money and feeds it into the machine for you.

This area of town is up can coming but you should still be careful during early/late evenings.

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  • 4 star rating
    7/8/2008 First to Review

    If you are looking for a $6.00 coin operated self-service car wash with a high pressure hose to ensure your car is sparking clean, the Wynwood Carwash is a great value. All you need is your own towels and window cleaner.  Each wash cycle is $2.00 and usually it takes 2 cycles which includes a high pressure rinse and wax. The vacuum machines are $2.00 so that $6.00 for a hand washed car.

    Their machines take one dollar coins only so you must go during their business hours. The change machine is new and reliable and takes large bills too.

    They also offer hand wash and drive through services.

    BTW, the large sign in front reads "Windwood Carwash", not "Wynwood Carwash"...only in Miami.

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19501 Biscayne Blvd Suite 400
Aventura, FL 33180

Toys R US  

Category: Toy Stores

3 star rating
 11/16/2009 1 photo   First to Review
For the Holiday season, it's nice to see Toys R US open up a Holiday Express store in the Aventura Mall. It's not a full size store, but it's better than no store at all. A few years ago, the only toy store in the Aventura Mall closed. I didn't know that and it was so disappointing when I took my nephew and niece to the Aventura Mall and couldn't find a toy store in the mall. How disappointing!

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1329 NE 163rd St
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
(305) 944-7125

Footaction USA  

Category: Shoe Stores

1 star rating
 11/16/2009   First to Review
The last time I went to this Footaction, the inventory was great and service just as good. The last time I was in this mall, I noticed they didn't have the latest basketball ball shoes in stock. Their competitor a few stores away had the newest shoes. That's very disappointing!

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8550 White Fir St
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-1887

Patagonia Inc  

Category: Sports Wear

5 star rating
 11/16/2009  
Patagonia has some of the best outdoor clothing and gear in the world. I have used their products for a very long time from my whitewater kayaking and rafting days until more more recent trip to Switzerland. Both their telephone and online/chat customer service are excellent! I've also found some great deals on their outlet website. I think some of their sizes run small so make sure you ask the sales person. I now live in Florida and our selection of outdoor clothing is very, very limited so mail order or online shopping has been a great option. Their 800 number is: 800-638-6464.

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19575 Biscayne Blvd Ste 1353
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 931-7529

Ecco Shoes Aventura  

Category: Shopping Centers

4 star rating
 11/16/2009   First to Review
A great selection of Ecco Mens shoes in the Aventura Mall. Ecco shoes are great for traveling because they are comfortable and don't require a long break-in period. There is nothing worse then going on a vacation or business trip and getting blisters! These shoes are very popular in Europe.

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500 Brickell Key Dr
Miami, FL 33131

Yelp's Spice Trade at the Mandarin Oriental  

Category: Local Flavor

5 star rating
 11/16/2009 2 photos  
A 5 star event at a 5 star location by Maria, our 5 star Miami Community Manager! Thanks Yelp Community Managers for putting on the best Yelp Miami event ever! The Mandarin Oriental was a fantastic outside venue for this event with its picturesque view of the Miami skyline and a great lineup of South Florida restaurants and businesses!

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900 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 675-1876

Botequim Carioca  

Category: Brazilian

2 star rating
 11/12/2009  
Great location across from the American Airlines Arena. I had a Cheeseburger which was very thick and juicy but the quality of the beef I thought was just okay. I had one draft beer and was not impressed by the amount in my glass, must have been 10oz or less. The service was less than average for MIA.

There is both outside and inside seating. Remember, it's across the street from the American Airlines Arena so parking is by meters or in one of the lots. We ate here a before a weekday Miami Heat game so it wasn't very crowded.

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