Barfly Opening Soon in Former Bar, PS14 Space at 28 NE 14th Street

See also "Vagabond Owner Carmel Ophir Rumored to Be Opening Barfly, New Club in Old Bar Space." Perhaps the worst-kept secret in Miami's nightlife scene was what was happening to the space formerly occupied by Bar and PS14. Shortly after the decision had been made, local nightlife sources told us...

By Jose D. Duran

August 7, 2012

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Perhaps the worst-kept secret in Miami's nightlife scene was what was happening to the space formerly occupied by Bar and PS14.

Shortly after the decision had been made, local nightlife sources told us that Barfly, a new venue by The Vagabond's Carmel Ophir, would be opening at 28 NE 14th Street.

We've kept quiet about it since October, because there hasn't been much to report. And there still isn't. Except that teasers on both Facebook and Twitter have popped up.

When we contacted Ophir for any comment on the opening, he emailed us back, saying: "No announcements planned as of yet... Just reading a lot of Bukowski."

OK, we get it ... Carmel is still playing coy. But the rumor mill is already buzzing about what Barfly will bring to Miami's nightlife scene.

If you are wondering what's taking so long, the opening was probably (and wisely) delayed due to all the construction on 14th Street, which has seen sidewalks and roads torn up. The chaos has definitely hurt the nightlife activity in the area over the past few months, but we expect it to pick back up once Barfly opens.

Well, Barfly and other rumored projects happening on 14th Street. But we're getting ahead of ourselves ...

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Jose D. Duran is associate editor of Miami New Times where he primarily oversees the arts and culture and music beats. Jose joined the New Times staff in June 2008 but has been covering Miami culture since 2005. His work has also appeared in publications likeVice, Billboard, and Spin. He’s earned numerous accolades including placing first for Weekly Newspaper Contest: Business Reporting from the Florida Press Association in 2020; placing third for the Writing: Light Feature from the Florida Press Club in 2019; and placing third in Weekly Newspaper Contest: Best Obituary from the Florida Press Association in 2015. Jose holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

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