Three words : Live Band Karaoke…read more That fact alone makes Kara-O-King the king in my book! For those of us who sing to feel like a star this is the ultimate experience. Last night I even yelled at someone up on stage that they were going to Hollywood! They also have pretty much every song made for karaoke - sadly, it seems not all songs are. Regardless, Rob the guy that runs the business is A-ok in my book. I will continue to frequent karaoke where the king is involved.

Kara-O-King is the SHIZ!…read more What karaoke lover doesn't want to belt out a tune or two backed up by a live band?? You'll be hard-pressed to find one, I'll tell you what. (That's my badly done Hank Hill impersonation for all of you "King of the Hill" fans.) Sadly, I can't remember the name of the KJ at Little Hoolie's but he's a cool guy that does his best to be fair on really busy nights. My advice, on Sunday nights, get there early. The KJ at Studio at Miami Beach is David and he's a cool cat. He'll sing along with you if you need a duet partner any time! The only downfall here is that there is no live band. They do have some instruments up on stage if you and your friends want to play air-guitar while someone is singing. Regardless of the location, you are always in for a fun night. Even if you don't often get up on stage. (Like me.) It's always entertaining to watch!

Love the trivia! Great setup, great questions. But if the first two don't answer correctly, got to…read moregive #3 a chance to score some points before announcing the correct answer. I may be a bit too competitive, but otherwise so much fun!

You wait for the button to go green and then the same 5 teams always get through while the rest of…read morethe teams don't get through. It doesn't make sense to actually get through and give your answer. Maybe bring a laptop and connect to Wi-Fi? Who knows? Some know, some don't. Needs more explanation.

I bought a groupon for group salsa lessons at A PARTY HALL. If you live in the south dade area…read morethis is a great location rather than heading up towards Bird Road for the same. It's located in a small strip mall just under the turnpike with ample and close parking. Bobby the owner was very friendly, warm and accommodating to me and my son. They begin the classes very close to the exact time and finish right on the dot. We began with Olga who was just great! She explains all the steps in detail, does a lot of repeats and watches to see how you progress. She was the perfect beginner instructor for us and we enjoyed her very much. After a few lessons with Olga, we began to learn coupled combinations that Bobby always watched for technique to move us into the group dancing. The group classes are run very well. Lots of mirrors and loud call-outs so you can keep up in the warm-up. Then they have several instructors including Bobby that teach and monitor all the dancers for the entire class. If you are interested in learning some basic salsa dancing or you want to get advanced lessons in New York style salsa, I would highly recommend A PARTY HALL. They are excellent in the beginner classes as well as challenging you to perform in the couple group dancing. I did notice the regular pricing and would still choose them without a groupon discount.

I took salsa class over the last 10 weeks and just finished up. In the past I have taken lessons…read moreand recently wanted a refresher as well as some new moves. Bobby was attentive, and always put in more time so we got well over what we actually paid for. My boyfriend and sister had never danced before and they took the group classes with me. We all can hold our own now thanks to the lessons we had here. We not only learned but we extended our family and embraced the world of salsa. Thank you, Bobby and everyone at A Party Hall that made this a memorable experience! I look forward tot he next level of classes. I'm ready!

Oh Bernie...self hating karaoke DJ indeed, and yet that is part of his charm…read more Our love affair started off simply enough several years ago when after a night of drinking at Fox's, a dear friend decided to remedy my lack of karaoke experience by dragging me to Se7aS. Little did she know that by dragging me up to sing a Sublime song with her that night, she would be starting off a love affair/obsession that would consume several drink-fueled nights. His selection is vast and organized, which is rare and greatly appreciated but most of all I have to say that I find Bernie to be the *MOST* fair of all KJ's. He doesn't play favorites, he won't be swayed by drunk nor flirt, he is straight and true to the end of the night and in a town, or bar, full of shady folk that is highly admirable IMO. So, this round of "Hopelessly Devoted" is for you Bernie. Guess mine is not the first voice broken, my vocal chords are not the first to crack I'm not the first to know, there's just no gettin' over you I know I'm just a fool who's willing to sit around Se7aS and wait for you But baby can't you see, there's nothin' else for me to do I'm hopelessly devoted to your karaoke But now there's nowhere to hide, since you pushed my shyness aside I'm out of my head, hopelessly devoted to you Hopelessly devoted to you, hopelessly devoted to you My head is saying "fool, forget him", my heart is saying "don't let go" Hold on to the end, that's what I intend to do I'm hopelessly devoted to you!

Since I've been on a karaoke binge all week, I thought no time was better to review the hardest…read moreworking KJ in Miami - Bernie!! Five nights a week, you can find Bernie laying down the sweet tunes from Se7as to Tom's to Se7as to Holleman's to Se7as! Of course, my fav spot wit T-Spoon is Se7as!! I've been going to that spot to karaoke with Bernie for about a year now. There's a great group of regulars, who are quite entertaining too. But back to Bernie... Bernie is always fair in the karaoke lineup. If you put in a song, you sing. In that order. Seems simple enough, but there's plenty of other KJs in and around Miami, who don't play by any rules and let their friends and regulars hog the mic. Bernie even keeps an eye on those folks who are trying to sneak in and duet on every person's song - which can actually be pretty hilarious to watch sometimes. So no more excuses Yelpies, even if you can't possible make it out on a school night then you got Friday and Saturday to hit it up. & T-Spoon & I will see yo there!!

I visited for the first time on a chilly January weekend and really enjoyed it! The facilities are…read morewell kept overall, nice landscaping, however the water/lake/waterfall could be a little cleaner. Its definitely a scenic mini golf course with the Golf Course in the back... its affordable, at $8 per adult. Free parking. You can bring drinks & snacks while you play. The one major area of improvement i would list is the staff on-site. The young lady who took care of us, was not friendly, seemed annoyed with our first timer questions & even eye rolled a bit.. those initial impressions matter, and are a big part of the experience...

I came here for the weekend for mini golf. It was fun but the place needs an upgrade. The mini golf…read morearea looks old, dated and even the water around it looked dirty. I saw some broken lights and the water fountain that were supposed to be on, that weren't. I love that this mini golf is part of Miami Dade County public park, but it needs a facelift.

A lovely new offering from Meraki Greek Bistro! The restaurant opened this lounge a few months ago…read moreand boasts a great happy hour, every day from 5-7 pm. They have $1 beer "shots" (shot glasses of beer that allow you to create your own beer sampler), $12 pitchers of beer, $5 Moscow mules and the price of a wine bottle for the price of a glass! I got a flavorful bottle of Gewurtztraminer for $16, which I believe was less than a third of the full price. It's a great thing to be able to share with friends. They have a DJ playing in the front of the lounge for fun mood setting without being obnoxious. We tried the hummus with fried pita which was genuine and creamy. The fried pita was tasty crispy and made for easy scooping. We had the crispy calamari with lemon aioli as well and were impressed by the size of the calamari, the volume of the dish and the taste of the calamari---good seasoning in the breading and the citrusy aioli. Service was great. They had 3 attentive ladies manning the bar and the floor which was adequate for the client crowd, so we were able to get everything we wanted in a timely manner. They have pretty solid local craft beers on tap, so don't think you're going to be let down by trying a beer. They also offer a ladies hour from 6-7 pm which is definitely the time to come. It includes free Prosecco, red and white wines, beer and Moscow mules. I have to return to try their other wines and beers, so I could see this place becoming a regular spot for me!

Saloni is a cozy spot in downtown Miami, offering delicious mediterranean bites & drink specials…read moreevery day from 5-7pm. I tried it on a Friday, and we were pleasantly surprised by their ladies hour from 6-7pm, complimentary house wine, Prosecco, draft beer & mules. Great for cocktails after work, service was nice & attentive.

Everything was perfect Took my grandson and he loved the…read moreclassical concert I highly recommend This venue

This was my first time listening to the New World Symphony in this location! I really enjoyed the…read moreseating and the architecture of the building. The atmosphere was also wonderful and staff were helpful in finding my seat. I will say, I sat on the right side and the seats are a bit turned facing the left so I did have to turn my head slightly to the right. This concert hall is easy to commute through the metro mover and is not too far from downtown if you prefer to walk.

Wow what a vibe this place is. As Fuller street continues to take shape as the best spot for chill…read morecommunity vibes in Miami, this is a welcome addition. Think of it as a wine bar with fine sandwiches, snacks and caviar from your friends at Chevre. Should you desire, you can also check out floor plans from the upcoming Ziggurat apartments across the street. Honestly, what a great idea to add a community element to building in an iconic corner of the Grove that will be torn down to make way for new luxury living. I popped in on Sunday and enjoyed a delicious, crisp glass of Sancerre. They have multiple wines by the glass an bottle and offer limite indoor seating as well as a few beautiful tables outside on Fuller. I love seeing Chevre expanding and next time I will be enjoying a sandwich.

Very small spot here, limited seating. The decor is very nice, they have a model of what the…read moreZiggurat will eventually look like when it's built. I wasn't sure if i was in the right place when i walked in. The man behind the bar gave me a menu. I went with the Spaniard, which paired the sliced meat with an orange marmalade and manchego cheese. The flavors tied in with each other very nice. The bread was forgettable (often the most important part of a sandwich in my opinion). I can't wait to come back to try their basque cheesecake! I think i want to try the chocolate one ....