When the hip-hop and R&B station 103.5 The Beat flipped to 103.5 Super X this past May, many fans were left bewildered and utterly confused. Clear Channel claimed the switch was based on Miami’s growing Hispanic market, but few bought the “cultural emergence” argument. Before the flip, South Florida boasted…
Pizza usually provokes images of the following: greasy deliciousness, Ninja Turtles, chain restaurant commercials, late night munchies & movie nights, or indigestion. Rarely do you associate pizza with sexy. That concept was altered (at least locally) when Ecco Pizzateca & Lounge showed up downtown. The hip and sleekly designed pizza spot…
Welcome to the new darling of Wynwood. The sexy gallery-meets-lounge-meets-outdoor oasis manages to be warm and welcoming without being stuffy. Every corner of Cafeina is lined with simplistic detail layered over a romantic color palate; damask table tops with geometrically curious legs, a lamp shaded chandelier, and a mirrored bar…
Headliner Market Group’s Memorial Day Weekend 2010 PartyHosted by Amber Rose, Allen Iverson, Mario, and CassieWith Music by DJ Clue and Stevie J. Club Play, Miami BeachFriday, May 28, 2010Better Than: Staying at home based on stereotypes about Memorial Day Weekend in South Beach. First Impression: This was not going to be…
The Alibi7357 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes305-823-0449 / thealibi-miami.com If everyone went to happy hour in downtown, the beach, or the Gables, there wouldn’t be such absurd amounts of traffic every afternoon. For this reason, it was the Happy Hour Hunt’s mission to find a non-chain happy hour in the…
Last night The Water Club opened its doors to the public after an expensive and extensive makeover to what was once the famous Shooters location. The new look includes a to-the-ceiling wine room, ’70s style yellow lounge sofas, and portrait photo collages of Miami icons.Inside, guests can can sit and…
Miami Prime Grill16395 Biscayne Blvd.Sunny Isles, 33160305-949-5105 / miamiprimegrill.com The Deal: Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. The late night happy hour is daily from 10 p.m. until close. Get half off well liquors, house wines, and draft pints Monday through Friday. The late night happy hour includes twofers on…
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill3250 NE 1st Ave., Midtown Miami786-369-0353 / sugarcanerawbargrill.comThe Deal: Monday – Friday, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Get $5 signature cocktails, $18 sangria pitchers & beer pitchers, and $24 cocktail pitchers. The eclectic cocktails options include the sour-sweet Sao Paulo (yuzu juice, Cruzan rum, lime, & grenadine)…
The entrance gives no hint of the location except with (surprise, surprise) a pink light. The French doorman stood there smoking a cigarette until somebody whispered in his ear to let a group pass. Ladies tossed their hair in hopes of getting noticed, and groups of guys huddled together to…
8 oz. Burger Bar1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach305-397-8246 / 8ozburgerbar.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm Want a beer with that burger? All 13 beers on draft are two for one. Need a little Captain in you? Captain Morgan drinks are $5. Warming up for a night out? Vodka drinks are also $5…
Yet another international holiday America loves to adopt as their own for the sole purpose of alcohol consumption has arrived. Cinco de Mayo is here, just 49 days after St.Patrick’s Day! Replacing beer with tequila and green with sombreros, the “any-excuse-to-party” faithful will have plenty of fiesta options to chose…
Vinyl & Kai1131 Washington AveMiami Beach305-531-2640 / vinylkai.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., half off drinks and appetizers. A second In the Biz happy hour kicks off at 2 a.m. – 4 a.m. with a pay stub or business card. Drink specials include domestic beers for $2, imports for $2.50,…
Sushi House15911 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura305-947-6002 / sushihousenmb.comThe Deal: Everyday, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sushi House’s new happy hour includes $5 specials on hot sake, all beer selections, Merlot St. George, and Chardonnay St. George. There are also two-for-ones on Flor De Cana Rum, Jim Beam, Cutty Sark, Cosmos, Apple…
JB Kitchen & Bar has finally revamped its happy hour. The Brickell newcomer was last featured in early March, when it received an incomplete grade for lack of variety and hours. The recent relaunch seems to have addressed the concerns of folks counting down to 5 p.m. Specials include $4…
Angelique Euro Café117 Miracle MileCoral Gables, FL, 33134305-529-9922 / angeliqueeurocafe.comThe Deal: Social Hour, Tuesday – Friday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Drink specials include $3 imported drafts, $4 imported bottles, and $5 select craft beers and wines by the glass. There are over 40 wines and 50 imported and craft…
Jada Coles2224 Coral Way, Miami305-456-9242/ jadacoles.comThe Deal: Monday-Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., half off everythingLocated directly on Coral Way right off 22nd Avenue, Jada Coles blends just enough comfort to be deemed “laid back” with just enough quirkiness to be deemed charming. Couches are nooked towards the front of…
Mia at Biscayne20 Biscayne Boulevard305-642-0032/ miabiscayne.comWith headliners gracing Mia almost on a weekly basis, this new kid on the block has already established itself as a legit nightlife venue. Located on the corner of Biscayne and Flagler, the downtown mega-lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating, multiple bars, and a pretty…
The Cheesecake Factory19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura 305-792-9696 / thecheesecakefactory.comFor most of the everyday folk (myself included), The Cheesecake Factory is the kind of place only enjoyed on special occasions. For me, it was the spot for a graduation dinner, a monumental birthday, or a family gathering. It was not to…
Q American Barbeque 4029 North Miami Avenue, Miami Design District 305-227-2378/ qamericanbarbeque.comHours: Monday-Saturday, 3 p.m-7 p.m. At this new, sleek Design District beauty, Buds and PBR drafts were $3 and wells were $5. I was quite impressed by how many actual items were on the happy hour food menu in…
The Place: RA Sushi5829 SW 73rd Street, South Miami305-341-0092/ rasushi.com The Hours: Monday-Saturday from 3-7 p.m. and Sunday from 8-11 p.m.The Deal: RA offers a lot of options, including half off thirteen different sushi rolls and fifteen appetizers. Drink specials include $1 Sake, $2 Buds, $3 wells & Coronas, and…
The Place: JB Kitchen & Bar1250 South Miami Avenue, Miami305-415-0070 / jbkitchenandbar.comThe Hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.The Deal: $5 Moleca Lime Caipirinhas on Thursdays and $5 DonQ Mojitos on Fridays. There was no happy hour menu for food (orders were made off the appetizer’s menu.)The Digs: JB Kitchen…
Yes, you read that line correctly. We’re talking about MI-VI (pronounced M.I. 6) at the newly revamped Gulfstream Park & Casino in Hallandale. Yes, Hallandale. Before the mind wanders too far, flashback to how everyone had the same question marks in their head surrounding opening anything in Hollywood. In truth,…
