What a waste of $25 (cost of tickets for 2). It took us 5 minutes to see the art and another 5 at…read morethe store. If you stand at the stores entrance and look in you see the whole museum for free, you're welcome! Honestly the art was good but it is ONLY that. I'm guessing they change exhibits, there was nothing about the museum itself or that talked about Art of HipHop in general. Their Graffiti museum was 20 times better.

The wall of boomboxes is fresh and they get points for having Redman's first four album covers on…read moredisplay but this museum is an EP when it should be a double album. Most of the limited floor space was dedicated to the artist Cey when I went. I probably wouldn't have even ventured over here but I got offered a discounted ticket as part of a twofer over at the Museum of Graffiti. That place is super cool but is similarly light on floor space. Maybe one day the two can combine and form like Voltron as Method Man said. Maybe add a breakdancing gallery and a bunch of other stuff. This isn't a bad little museum but for the money I can barely even recommend it as part of the combo with the Museum of Graffiti around the corner.

Luis Molina is an incredible artist. And he is a gentleman. Though he paints what inspires him,…read morenaturally, he is also open to the idea of painting any original concept or idea you come up with (ex. like your family)- in his particular painting style, of course. He is also a mentor to the young. He actually allowed one of my teenage children to shadow him one day while he worked. I really love his work. I am happy to own some of his work-both originals and giclées. I'm actually intending on having him paint something original for me in the near future.

I was visiting little havana from Chicago and went into this gallery. The most colorful art I have…read moreever seen. All original pieces that no one else draws. Awesome Cuban art. I picked up 2 pieces to display in my home. The artist Luis was extremely knowledgeable about Cuban culture and it is reflected in all of his art pieces. A MUST SEE in Little Havana!!!

Awesome experience working with the team at Robin Rile. Knowledgeable, available and patient - to…read moreensure everything is done accurately and professionally. I highly recommend working with Robin Rile Art to buy or sell.

Highly respectable folks. We have worked with them a number of times and they have always acted…read morewith the utmost responsibility. Love them and would definitely recommend. Excellent at matching your desires with the exact piece for your collection.

Oberti sells counterfeit eyewear. He has been caught, the true manufacturers verify the items are…read morefakes. He is a thief. Stay away from them. Any good reviews he must write himself.

Service was exceptional! Priscilla the b'tful lovely receptionist what a sweetheart! The Eye Doctor…read morewhich I totally forgot his name but is from Venezuela was super 'cool'. I totally recommend this place! Yes the 'eye wear' is up there in price but that's cause they carry high end quality brands. Thank you so much 'all' for your service & especially your kindness! Will definitely be back!

I visited the Historic Hampton House today and received a splendid, history tour from Nyota. The…read morehistory deserves to be told and shared of its origin, renovation and significance today. Highly recommend visiting this remarkable place.

Located in Miami's Brownsville neighborhood, the Historic Hampton House was once known as the…read more"Social Center of the South." Originally built in 1954 as the Booker Terrace Motel, it became a premier place for African American travelers during the Jim Crow era and remains one of the few surviving Negro Motorist Green Book hotels in Miami. Published by Victor Hugo Green from 1936 to 1966, the Negro Motorist Green Book was an indispensable travel guide for African Americans, listing hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and businesses where Black travelers could expect safe and respectful service. At a time when segregation and discrimination made travel dangerous, the guide provided a lifeline for families on the road. Publication ended after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed legal segregation, making the guide's mission increasingly unnecessary. The Green Book later inspired the title of the 2018 Academy Award-winning film Green Book. The Hampton House also gained renewed attention through the 2020 film One Night in Miami, which dramatizes the evening of February 25, 1964, after Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to win his first heavyweight championship. The film imagines Ali celebrating at the Hampton House alongside Malcolm X, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke. According to local history, it was here that Ali enjoyed the famous bowl of vanilla ice cream he had promised himself after the fight. More than just a motel, the Hampton House became an important gathering place during the Civil Rights Movement. It welcomed influential figures such as Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who is said to have practiced an early version of his "I Have a Dream" speech here in 1960. Its renowned pool and jazz club also attracted legendary performers including Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, and many others who could entertain audiences on segregated Miami Beach but were prohibited from staying there overnight. Following desegregation, economic activity gradually shifted away from Brownsville, and the Hampton House closed in 1976 before falling into decades of neglect. Thanks to determined preservation efforts led by the Dade Heritage Trust and local community advocates, notably Dr. Enid C. Pinkney, the Historic Hampton House was saved from demolition in 2002. Miami-Dade County purchased the property, and a $6 million restoration project transformed the abandoned motel into a museum and cultural center, that opened in 2015. In 2022, it was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today you can tour the two-story, fifty-room, modernist style inn featured a jazz club, restaurant, and swimming pool. Tickets are $25 for a 45 minute tour but they sometimes host events with free tours. Check their website for dates and details. As someone who loves history I appreciate this time capsule of mid century modern design but more importantly the Hampton House is an important symbol of resilience, civil rights, and Black history that continues to educate and inspire.

So the store and eye exam place are two separate businesses apparently . I had my eye exam done…read morethere and the doctor was fast and efficient but my god the receptionist had a serious attitude problem. she was annoyed from the moment I walked in until I was about to leave when she screams "10!" I wasn't even sure if she was speaking with me. Come to find out that was my copay. Her communication and customer service skills are top notch chef's kiss! Not sure where they found this gem of a human. The other side where they actually make and sell the frames has always been good service start to finish. They told me 4-6 days to make my glasses and it was ready the next day. Overall the frames are pretty expensive but they have a ton of designer frames: Gucci, Chloe, YSL, Chopard...

I went in for an exam, the doc was very thorough. I got nice new lenses and can see straight again…read more They took my insurance! Nice to have a local non chain place.

I brought my jerseys to Javier at Frame of Mind and explained to him my idea to have them framed…read morealong with photos from my competitions. He handled everything - from helping me pick out the frames and backdrops, to having the photos printed and edited - and then perfectly putting it all together. He got the job done quickly and everything looks even better than I imagined it could. Definitely will be back!

I must agree with another post that the owner was somewhat of a jerk - simply not customer focused…read more I've taken several things there in the past, very expensive but generally good work. My last job for them they messed up several times (nothing major - but resulted in multiple trips ), and they demonstrated little ownership or concern for making things right. I will not be back.

The City of Coral Gables was founded by George Merrick. On February 5, 1916 Merrick married Eunice…read moreIsabella Peacock a daughter of the Miami pioneer family, the Peacocks. In 1921 he attended Rollins College in Winter Park. Shortly after he started planning the City of Coral Gables. It was one of the first planned communities in the United States. He took his inspiration from the City Beautiful movement that was popular in the 1900's. In 1925 Merrick's family moved to Miami from Pennsylvania to join him. It was two years after Henry Flagler brought the railroad to Florida and it was the dawn of the development of Florida. Merrick started selling lots in the city in 1921. He marketed the city as having 40 miles of waterfront property. He wanted all of the city landmarks to be connected by water. He offered gondola rides from the Biltmore to the Cocoplum neighborhood to prospective home buyers. Coral Gables was designed to have four entry arches. They are reminiscent of the medieval gates in Europe and were meant to show that Coral Gables is separate from the surrounding city. At first Merrick planned on developing the Country Club Prado section as the city's downtown. In the end he decided to move it east to be closer to the already established towns of Miami, Coconut Grove, and Brickell. Merrick wanted his buildings to be strictly Spanish and later the Mediterranean style that was popular during Florida's land boom years in the 1920's. Eventually he expanded his vision to include seven unique villages inspired by different international influences. Today they are some of the most sought after addresses in the city. The buildings in Coral Gables were so well made that they survived hurricanes before there were building codes. Among his many accomplishments, George Merrick also created the University of Miami. Thanks to George Merrick's meticulous planning many of Coral Gables historic landmarks survive today including the Venetian Pool, the Alhambra Water Tower, and the Miami Biltmore Hotel. The later years were not kind to George Merrick. The Florida land boom went bust due to two hurricanes followed by the Great Depression. By 1928 George Merrick was forced out of the city he founded and ended up in the Keys. He went bankrupt in 1929. He returned to the city two years before he died to serve as postmaster. He died in 1942 at the young age of 55. He and Eunice are buried under a very simple marker in Woodlawn North. You can learn more about George Merrick by taking a tour of his family home in Coral Gables. Today Coral Gables has a population of 50,000 people. It's nickname is "the city beautiful." The University of Miami is a major educational institution. Giralda Plaza and Miracle Mile are popular dining and shopping destinations. The Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables was founded in 1973 and they have been very successful in saving the historic landmarks in the city that make it so charming. Coral Gables is filled with ornate Mediterranean architecture and beautiful parks. Fairchild Botanical Gardens is a popular tourist destination for plant and nature lovers. Books and Books hosts a literary festival every November that attract authors and book lovers from around the country. The city is very pedestrian friendly. I could go on and on about my love of Coral Gables. If you haven't been in awhile it is time to rediscover the crown jewel of Miami.

Thank you to the Adult Activity Center and to the wonderful MISO Miami Symphony Orchestra for an…read moreamazing Mother's Day concert. First of all let me mention the fact that everything was free thanks to them, even the Valet parking at The Palace, across. The concert was amazing, wonderful music, genuine people and surrounded but distinguished people, in the area I love, Coral Gables. The hosts at the activity center were so nice and welcoming. My daughter and I had the opportunity to interact with them a couple of times and they are awesome. This place is impecable and we got to chance to be in one of their rooms where we enjoyed the concert. Spacious and great for the occasion. They offered complimentary refreshments, well presented and delicious. Thank you again, my family and I had a great time! Gracias al Centro de Actividades para Adultos ya la maravillosa Orquesta Sinfónica de Miami, MISO por un increíble concierto del Día de la Madres. En primer lugar, permítanme mencionar el hecho de que todo fue gratis gracias a ellos, incluso el servicio de estacionamiento en el Palace, de la calle de en frente. El concierto fue increíble, música maravillosa, gente genuina y rodeado de personas distinguidas, en la zona que me encanta, Coral Gables. Las anfitrionas en el centro de actividades fueron muy agradable y acogedoras. Mi hija y yo tuvimos la oportunidad de interactuar con ellas un par de veces y son increíbles. Este lugar es impecable y tuvimos la oportunidad de estar en uno de sus salones donde disfrutamos el concierto. Espacioso y genial para la ocasión. Ofrecieron merienda de cortesía, bien presentada y deliciosa. Gracias de nuevo, mi familia y yo la pasamos de maravilla!