OK so I want to love Battle Racing, but unfortunately this place leaves a lot to be desired…read more I recently went here for my cousins birthday because he wanted to live out his inner child dreams of doing real life Mario Kart. We went in a large group, and got to try out both the racing and the shooting game they offered. The actual race is so fun - you can buy a package to do two races that's around $25, but they offer group discounts and deals the more tickets you buy. I had a blast racing the go-karts, and it was even more fun because I beat my entire family much to their dismay. While the go-kart experience is fun, the entire experience of Battle Racing is pretty mediocre. The building itself is pretty run down, and the staff is not very welcoming or helpful. The place doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of other games to play while you wait your turn, and they also do not offer reservations and the experience is first come first served. I would imagine that creates a weird experience if you aren't the first ones to arrive like we were. There is only one bathroom for the entire space, so if the place is full you have to wait quite a bit. They also offer food and private party services, but seemed pretty unprepared for our private party which my cousin booked in advance with time details and food requests. I think this place could be really successful if they spruced the place up a bit, offered a bit more organization when it came to booking, and had a more welcoming team. There is definitely potential, but it missed the mark for our party this weekend. There is a free parking lot in the back of the building, as well as street parking. Overall, if you want to go-kart race here I would be prepared for an in-and-out experience as it's not a place you want to linger.

We had a blast! I don't know what the other reviews are saying because we didn't have any negative…read moreexperience AT ALL in fact it was the opposite. The staff was so kind and the music was a whole vibe and the go karting was just like Mario Kart but live which was super fun!!! Then they had a ton of games to play like Jenga and foosball and other board games. This would be so perfect for a birthday party too. So glad we didn't listen to the negative reviews because this was a core memory made today.

If you love anything on wheels... then Cars & Coffee Palm Beach is for you!…read more This a monthly automotive meet & greet for auto enthusiasts where you can see Exotics, Classics, Hot Rods, Supercars, Muscle Cars, High End Sports Cars and Euros! I even saw a boat on wheels lol! There are vendors and food trucks so it makes this is a family friendly event... just remember to keep your little ones from manhandling the vehicles :)

Take a 5k race Run it at night along Beach and Ocean…read more Add Glow Stick, Lots of neon - Men and Women in Tutu and Flashing Spiked Mohawks All Pumped up along the route with sounds that I am usually trying escape from during Ultra Music Festival ( Skrillex may have been running next to me at one point ) On Stage entertainment that was a Mix of The Donkey Show, The Pussy Cats Dolls show and The It's Raining Men Video And you have the Glow Run - I am going to say it was a great event for a first time on Miami Beach and good activity for first time runners and families because kids like shinny glowing things !!! The one thing they could have done better is actually have lights and a computer at the the packet pick up " It's 2012 and paper is dead " said Cecelia - she was right. We had to use our iPhone lights to help the staff. The other is to have the Medals table fully staffed for the whole event - I was in the last wave and had to go fish my own medal out of a box and many people did not get them because the staff already left - probably at Wet Willies. I will be doing this event again next year - I suggest you check it out. I am thinking UYE Sports event !!

Let's begin with saying...I earned a finisher medal ....AND it GLOWS!!!! Second, great turnout -…read morefun - and festive. Third, this did not earn five stars because they did not plan well for the packet pick ups; they were disorganized and unprepared for the large crowd. A friend of mine picked up my packet the day before, so I had to wait a long time for my team-members to pick up theirs. I finally got annoyed enough to force my volunteerism...yep..I went behind the table and helped them disseminate the packets. They struggled with finding names on a list, because...wait for it...no one thought to have lights at the tent for a night time event. Beside the above debacle ...this was so fun..and I actually improved in my time- even with a cold. I met lots of fun people and the music was great. I will recommend this for teams and veterans...first timers may feel a bit overwhelmed with running on the sand and the lack of cheerleaders on the path.

Absolutely LOVED this run!…read more The parking and getting to the starting line was a bit of a mess, but besides that, all was great! There was entertainment along almost every single nook and cranny of the run- singers, dancers, DJs, bands, etc and a fringe benefit to running up and down 8st was that I got to see/find a lot of the restaurants I'd been reading about on here, but had yet to go to like Le Baguette and a Mexican taco place! The fact that the night was cool and crisp paired with the fact that there was beer at the finish line made me run faster than ever. There was paella at the finish line too, but really....all I cared about was the beer. This has been my favorite race to date. I can't wait to do the hooker run...i mean...calle ocho run...again next year!

Very aptly named, the Miami Nice Triathlon is everything that is good about Miami, not only is it a…read morewonderful event set in arguably the most beautiful multisport courses, but it is also staged for two great causes. It was created to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity, and also and most importantly, in partnership with the City of Miami and Hands on Miami, to plant 1,000 trees in the next few years, thus making Miami a better place to live, work and play. The Miami Nice Triathlon follows the same course as the now internationally famous Miami International Triathlon which takes place in March and is one of the premiere races to jump start the Triathlon season. Miami Nice gives athletes the opportunity to gage their progress through the season as it stages two races with the same name, one in June 9th and the second installment in August 29th. These are perfect dates to participate in such competitive and challenging races. The early date allows for a review of the training and results and yields invaluable data to make the necessary adjustments to ensure a high performance season. The latter date is ideal to refocus and prepare for the late fall and end of season events. As mentioned before, the course of the Miami Nice Triathlon is world class, first the swim which takes place in a quiet inlet, it is open water but with little to no current and a very safe course. Exiting the water after 1500 meters of a good swim leg, comes one of the most exhilarating bike courses in South Florida multisport. Traveling through the Rickenbacker Causeway, the athletes have the opportunity to take in the beautiful Miami Skyline while testing their legs going over the William Powell bridge not one, but four times as they travel through two laps of the same route. With ocean views through much of the bike leg, the competitive and inspiring. After 24.8 mile bike leg, the participants shake their legs through T2 to begin a very unique 6.2 mile run, here the runners literally run through the woods, a shaded path that feels more like a trail since much of it is on soft packed dirt, covered with pine needles. It brings you close to nature and the runners welcome the much needed shade from the pine trees, emerging from the trail in the second lap to run a few hundred yards towards the finish line. There is no way to describe the feeling of accomplishment that an athlete feels when they drape the medal over your head and you check off one more successful Triathlon off your bucket list. The Miami Nice triathlon also has an option of a Sprint Distance race, a 750 meter swim, 12.4 bike and 3.1 mile run makes this the perfect first time race for anyone looking to try a tri.

Sadly as someone who knows Raven for decades I have no sympathy for someone who is so compulsive…read morethat they forsake friendships over running. His running style has ruined his body and he was and is so compulsive that he could not visit a person on a significant day because he had to run at 4:00. I can't honor someone who never worked, run his body into the ground and is now doing a fund me. Others go out and work. He lives in the apartment that his mother worked hard to buy.

Robert Kraft aka the Raven has run 8 miles every day for the last 35 years on South Beach since…read more1975 for a total of over 100,000 miles. http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4169717 He invites anyone and everyone to run along with him. I decided to try and do it myself a week ago in efforts to start training for upcoming Boston Marathon and St. Anthony's Triathlon. He is really fun to run with and everyone gets a nickname and he has a photographic memory. He remembers everyone's name and birthday !!! I heard some walk up that ran 8 years ago from Germany - ask Raven " Do you remember me ? " He did after he told him his name, Raven told him his nickname and birthday !! Incredible !! If you are a first time runner he waits for you to finish no matter how long it takes and gives you your nickname - if you run with him he full of fun stories and history of Miami Beach. Two people who have met on the run even go married on the run !!! Running in the sand was no joke and but I did finish and there in the dark was the Raven waiting. By the way my nickname is Stair Climber why ? because I do this : http://skyrisechicago.com/

Pure soul, heritage, and pride: Little Havana's heartbeat on Calle Ocho…read more If you want to experience the true cultural heartbeat of Miami, Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street) in Little Havana is an absolute must-visit. It isn't just a neighborhood or a tourist corridor--it is a living, breathing testament to a community that carved out a place to call home and filled every square inch with pride, history, and life. I came out here early in the morning, and even before the midday crowds picked up, the entire street was radiating character: * Living Heritage Everywhere: The storefronts, murals, and vibrant wall art tell real stories. Every block feels handcrafted, from the rich aromas of fresh Cuban coffee brewing at neighborhood ventanitas to the sounds of classic salsa drifting out of open doorways. * The Roosters: You have to love the painted fiberglass rooster sculptures posted along the sidewalk--and the best part is seeing actual, real live roosters proudly strutting and roaming freely through the streets. It adds an authentic, unmistakable charm you simply cannot stage. * A Familiar Cultural Bond: Being Vietnamese and growing up around places like Little Saigon in California, being on Calle Ocho immediately hit close to home. There is a deep, familiar respect in seeing an immigrant community bring their traditions across the ocean, plant roots, and fiercely celebrate their heritage with dignity and joy. Whether you're stopping by Domino Park to watch the neighborhood elders play a heated match, grabbing fresh pastries, or just admiring the art on the walls, Calle Ocho is pure authenticity. It's vibrant, welcoming, and easily one of the most culturally fulfilling places to explore in Miami.

We try to get down to Calle Ocho every chance we get especially with our Cuban friends who always…read moretake us to the best restaurants. It never gets boring in Little Havana and that's what I love about it. There's great food from several different countries: Cuba, Nicaragua, Colunbia, Peru, Argentina just to name a few. There are many tobacco/cigar shops. Knick knack shops for souveniers. Great ice cream shops like Azucar's! Fun vibrant art painted on buildings. Impromptu and scheduled parades and festivals. Spanish being spoken everywhere you go. And the best part is to watch the old-timers playing dominoes in the parking lots/sidewalks. Mass traffic on Calle Ocho (SW 8th) with no where to park so go past it a couple of blocks and park in that area or take Uber or a transit bus. No matter what, you will have fun there! Wear comfortable shoes, summer clothes, a hat, and sunscreen.

I was lucky to come on a sunny day and was able to eat all the food I want. The food truck was…read morelined up in a circle. It ranged from taiwan ice to pizza to egg rolls. There was so many good choices that I wished I went to each food truck. I must say the curly fries in one food truck was amazing as well as the churros! The wontons were small but very filling at the same time. I got the regular jalapeño and cheese wontons but it didn't come with fries unfortunately. The egg rolls weren't the traditional egg rolls so you should give it a try! I got the seafood and philly cheese steak ones. Supposedly its the more popular ones but since I'm asian I wasn't quite used to it. Anyways, our luck ran out so my friends and I had to run under the concession stands to where the dog race was at. So while you're there you can gamble on which dog runs the fastest!

This was my first time visiting the Food Trucks at the Magic City Casino. It takes place once a…read moremonth (every 3rd Saturday). We arrived at around 7:45 pm. Parking was easy and free in the lot. By the time we left at around 9 pm, the parking lot was a little hectic. They also have a DJ who is set up in one of those old VW vans. We were able to grab seats at one of the tables that was available. There aren't many... I noticed a lot of people their own chairs. There were about 22 food trucks. I'll be honest, I don't know much about food truck scene but it seemed like a good variety to me. My favorites were the Taco Fresh and Liquid N2 Ice Cream food trucks.

We had a reservation for six people at 2:00 PM and arrived at 2:05 PM. Despite having a…read morereservation, the manager, Alejandro, told us we would have to wait about 30 minutes because he had already seated walk-in customers ahead of us. Instead of honoring our reservation, he continued seating more walk-ins, and our wait time increased from 30 minutes to over an hour. He never called to confirm our reservation or check if we were on our way, and it was clear that no space had been held for our group. When we raised the issue, he showed no interest in resolving it. After waiting for over an hour, three of us canceled and left, while the rest of our group eventually got to play. A reservation should actually reserve your spot. If walk-ins are going to be prioritized instead, there's no point in offering reservations. Very disappointing experience.

Walked in just to kill some time and ended up having one of the coolest experiences I've had in a…read morewhile. Never tried sim racing before, but within minutes I was gripping the wheel like I was chasing a podium. The gear is top-notch and being on the tracks you see on tv is crazy. Will definitely be back.