Received a welcome shot! Already started off on the right foot…read more Went for the $50 Taste of the Gables All items listed below included Drink: Lychee Martini. It was STRONG. Good flavors. Only needed one. Entree: Apollo's Famous Prime Burger. I liked the burger, however, there was a strong taste of whatever method is used to cook the burger. I cant quite out my finger on it. It came with fries. They didnt have ketchup, but provided me with a cilantro sauce which actually paired better with the fries. Dessert: Vice City Tres Leches: DELICIOUS. Be ware if you cant finish it. They dont have a good method of it being to go due to how it's served. I did ask for a to go box anyways lol. Maybe try the to go box and see if they have saran wrap. The leche will escape the box. After dinner: French tea. Served hot in the most beautiful tea pot. I drank it as is. The live Jazz music was a bonus. We really enjoyed the music. They even performed a Bruno Mars song. A time was had. The staff was attentive and knowledgable. No complaints th I will be going back.

Armstrong Jazz House is one of those places you visit for the experience as much as the food…read more I came here for a surprise birthday dinner, and from the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping back in time. There was already a crowd outside waiting for the next seating, and once inside, the intimate setup immediately stood out. With only about a dozen tables, a tiny bar, and the rest of the room dedicated to the stage, it feels exclusive without being pretentious. We sat at the VIP table tucked off to the side. At first, I wondered if the view would be limited, but it ended up being one of the coolest seats in the house. Watching the performers through the side curtains gave everything a romantic, vintage feel, while looking out across the room made it feel like you were hosting the evening. A special shout-out to our server, Arlene. She was hilarious, quick-witted, attentive, and timed everything perfectly. She even brought dessert out at just the right moment so we could enjoy it while finishing the show without feeling rushed. The only disappointment was that the grill was down that evening, so most of the beef entrées weren't available. Thankfully, I had planned on ordering the salmon anyway, and it was cooked perfectly. Just know that if you're coming specifically for a steak, you may want to confirm availability first. The passion fruit cheesecake was much sweeter than I expected, but still delicious. And then there's the jazz. Miami doesn't have nearly enough places like this. The musicians were talented, and the atmosphere alone is worth the visit. If you're a serious jazz fan, you may wish there was a little more improvisation and a little less sticking to the standard arrangements. The vocalist was good, but none of the performances were particularly unforgettable. Still, that's not really why you come here. You come for an intimate room, live jazz, attentive service, great ambiance, and a memorable night out. Armstrong Jazz House absolutely delivers on that. I'll definitely be back.

Look, Bougie's isn't the place you're heading to if you want to see and be seen while spending $25…read moreon a mediocre cocktail that has too many ingredients. It's a neighborhood institution that has held its own for close to three decades. Is it pristine and sparkly on the inside? No. It's a dive bar for fuggs sake. Drinks are strong, music is loud, and vibes are vibing. If I've got friends visiting that aren't into the over-priced voids of Brickell and South Beach, you can bet Bougie's is where we're heading. The venue is a century old historic cottage that has a death grip on old school Miami charm, nestled within the heart of South Miami. The tree lined outdoor seating is a rare treat these days for a bar, and it's a great area to catch up with friends, particularly on their less busy nights. After taking advantage of their banging drink specials, be prepared to dance your pants off with their curated mix of weekly entertainment.

I always have a great time here. However be careful when paying your tab and ask if tip was…read moreincluded. The couple dollars extra is not the point. The point is that when they give you the machine to pay it presents you to enter tip with no indication that it has been already added as gratuity. Last I checked gratuity and tip are the same. Isn't?

Wednesdays is the most daunting day of the week; because Mondays have drained you of life and…read moreFridays are too far in the future to lift your spirits... That's until the Jazz in the Gables concert series came along. Put a little hoodoo into your humpday from January through April. Piano priests, drum doctors, and saxophone shamans cast musical spells that compel you to evacuate the office and liven up your lunchtime. For five consecutive seasons, The Miami Jazz Cooperative has summoned a cast of entertainers that includes the likes of the buoyant Brian Murphy Trio, flashy FIU Jazz Ensemble, and nouveau New World School of The Arts' Jazz Quartet. For those who can't make midday escapes, there are occasional soul-shaking performances Sunday afternoons. Make music part of your weekly ritual at 12:15 p.m. each Wednesday.

This is a hard 3 stars to give because musically it's an almost perfect 5 stars! I came here…read moreSaturday night with a lady friend. We went for the "Stevie B Spring Love Music Festival", a 4 hour celebration of classical music (if you lived in Miami or NYC between the 80s and 90s). Vivo is the outdoor entertainment area of Dolphin Mall, located near the parking garage (we were able to get a good spot) and their restaurant row (including Sports and Social as well as PBR Country Music Bar). We went General admission, and stood near the back to dance & go around the different restaurants. However, we still had a pretty good view of the stage. Audio was great as well, from both the musicians as well as my attempts to sing. "Spring Love, Come Back to Me" "Because I love you (the postman song") aka cortavena music "L.o.v.e" by Erotic Exotic If any of those songs bring back nostalgia then you're in the right place. So why only three stars? Well the three pop up bars they had in the area had a limited selection of drinks. I get it that a mojito is a little more complex to make in a concert setting , so I just enjoyed rum and cokes. However, they had no wine at any of the pop up bars. My friend - who's a wine drinker - tried her number2 choice but alas they didn't have Malibu rum either. This was also the case at the ventanita (the part of Sports and Social with the outside window directly at the concert area. Our culinary fortunes improved somewhat at the inside bar of Sports and Social where she got her wine and me my mojito. We also enjoyed ham croquettes and yuca fries from Sergio's (not my restaurant :) who apparently provides their late night menu. Another thing that could be better were the bathrooms. Both in the men's and women's the water pressure was low and both soap & paper towels ran out fairly early. Music 5/5 Food & Beverage (outside) 3/5 Food & Beverage (inside) 4/5

Large open space venue with plenty of bars and restaurants in the heart of Doral. I went to see a…read moreconcert there and had a great time. Mostly standing room only. They set up folding chairs near the stage and there were tables and places to sit. Lots of parking.

The food was OK not the best but can be better. The service…read morewas little slow you have to call it a few times to come to the table it was ok. They charge $25.00 per person at the entrance plus $25.00 per person minimum consumption. Total $100.00 dollars a couple to seat on a table . The music was excellent two singers with a beautiful voice, you can dance all night from 8.30 pm to 12.00 am It is worth the money the place was pack a lot people. Recommend

La comida horrorosa, pedí " Antojitos Bolero", parecía comida recalentada. Las masas de puerco…read morecortadas enormes, además de q me pareció caro, yo comí unas frituras de malanga, esos antojitos q para 2 personas está bien, un mojito y gaste 90 Usd. No recomiendo la comida. Ya me había pasado con el restaurante de al lado " Latín Café", q la comida no era buena, pedí un jugo de frutas q no sabía a nada, la camarera me lo hizo de nuevo con más pulpa. En fin, tendría q mejorar, porque es una pena q uno va a disfrutar un show y la comida no es tan rica.

Came to see Marlon Wayans and had a great time! The venue is located on the second floor of a…read moreplaza. Seating is pretty tight, so don't expect a lot of personal space. The food, unfortunately, was just okay. Definitely don't come here hungry. I ordered the salmon, and it was dry, and overall the food wasn't very impressive. The drinks, however, were good and made up for some of it. Shoutout to Alexandra, our server, she was friendly, quick, and attentive throughout the show. Overall, I'd come back for the comedy and cocktails, but I'd probably eat beforehand next time.

I finally made it to the Improv for a comedy show. Check in was easy, there was an attendant just…read moreoutside. I waited for the doors to open and to my surprise they sat me and my girlfriends right in the front. They offered us menus and bought us water. There is a 2 drink minimum but you can also get soda so it does not have to be alcoholic. I ordered the Passion fruit tequila martini and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. With just 2 drinks, I was already feeling good, if you know what I mean. Drinks were pricey, $20+, but they were made well. We ordered nachos for the table which werent the best but we laughed so much with both comedians. After the comedy show we crossed on next door to Copper Blues to continue our night. This place is great for a date night or a night out with your friends. I would come here again.