Mango, mango, mango à la Marcia, Marcia, Marcia…read more Seriously speaking, it was mango galore. Mango shaved ice, mango beer, mango bread, mango iced tea... you see where I'm going with this, right? If your dreams are made of mangos, here you can make those dreams a reality! And that I did, thanks to Yelp giving me and my lucky +1 free tickets to this glorious paradise. Cough - I *really* love mangos! Anyway, about the event... free parking and quite organized at that. Many volunteers. Going in at will call was a breeze and the event had many booths, including a tasting room, as well as open butterfly fields and gardens. Spent two or three hours of the day there. Weather was crazy hot. Thank goodness for the vendors giving free samples, alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike. My preferred vendor was Susilicious. Never had heard of her and now I'm obsessed with her bread (surprisingly not the mango one, but then again, I tried one of her non-mango ones). Desperately want more mango fun and apparently there's another festival coming up soon in South Beach. Might have to hit that one up, too. If it's like this one was, I can expect lots of yummy treats.

I was genuinely excited to attend the 2026 Mango Fest, but unfortunately the event was one of the…read moremost disorganized experiences I've ever attended. To begin with, the website does not provide enough information about what to expect, where to park, how entry works, or which activities require additional tickets. Had that information been clearly communicated beforehand, it would have prevented a lot of confusion and frustration. The problems started with parking. There appeared to be only one person directing traffic, and he looked completely overwhelmed. After sitting in the parking garage for about 15 minutes, security began telling vehicles to turn around. Fortunately, I didn't leave and eventually found a parking space. Once we reached the elevators, there were what looked to be well over 100 people trying to enter at the same time. There were no cones, barricades, or organized queue lines. People were cutting in front of one another, tensions were rising, and everyone was becoming frustrated. It took us approximately one hour just to get inside. Our tickets cost about $32 per person, nearly $100 for three people. However, even after finally entering the building, we had to stand in yet another long line just to receive wristbands. Eventually the staff appeared to give up on checking tickets altogether and simply handed out wristbands. Unfortunately, the confusion continued once inside. There was no guidance explaining how the event worked or where to go. Based on the advertising, I assumed mango tastings were included with admission. After waiting another 25 to 30 minutes in line, I discovered that the mango tasting required the purchase of a completely separate ticket. This was never made clear when purchasing admission. When I went to purchase the additional tasting ticket, I was told they were no longer selling them for another hour and a half because the lines were too long. During my entire visit, I spent almost all of my time standing in lines instead of enjoying the festival. I was only lucky enough to taste two mangoes. Considering the size of the crowd, there were surprisingly few vendors or activities. The event simply did not seem prepared for the number of attendees. What concerned me most was trying to speak with someone about these issues. I spoke with a volunteer named Ritu and politely asked who was in charge. She told me there was a director walking around somewhere but said she didn't know the director's name. I asked how I could identify or contact them, and every response was, "I don't know." She couldn't provide a name, description, or any way to reach the person responsible. That left me wondering how attendees are supposed to report concerns or resolve issues if volunteers don't know who is managing the event. I truly wanted this event to be successful because it has great potential. However, much better planning is needed. Clear communication before the event, organized parking, structured entry lines, better crowd management, more signage, clearer explanations about what admission includes, and staff who know who to contact when problems arise would dramatically improve the experience. I hope the organizers take this feedback seriously because Mango Fest could become an incredible annual event with better organization.

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.

We stopped by this historic site/museum for their current exhibit, open til November 1. "Rest Stops…read moreand Reckonings" puts new works by local artist Brandon Clark into the framework of the Green Book, the guide used by African American travelers during the 20th century. The works are beautifully installed, creating an almost immersive experience. While there give yourself time to view the "What Remains" exhibit by Julie Levesque.

I am surprised at the low rating of this event, I guess I really lucked out in attending the event…read moreon Sunday instead of Saturday, which according to the exhibitors and fellow Yelpers, was over-crowded. It was fairly easy to find street parking, and the hotel itself is modern and beautiful. The event has a good representation of different rosé, Many from France, mostly Provence but other regions as well, and others from Spain, Italy, Chile and even South Africa and Morocco, though nothing domestic, which is a bit disappointing. Varietals range from the traditional granache, temperillo, pinot noir and chardonnay, to unusual ones like a merlot rosé from Navarra. For sparkling wine, there are real champagnes being poured, Pommery and Nicolas Feuillatte. This event really allows me to sample the many style of rosé side by side. You will notice the difference between the light, mineraly old world rosé and the big, jammy ones from new world, as well as the difference of rosé made from different grapes. At the Nicolas Feuillatte booth, you get to sample the brut and demi-sec. At Ferrari's, you are offered a NV and vintage brut. Moreover, some booths were manned by representative or even owner of the vineyards/regions, who are knowledgeable about wine and are happy to hold a discussion. I walked away knowing a bit more about rosé and what styles I like. There is a VIP area, which serves charcuterie and cheese, cocktail shrimp, oysters and desserts - all perfect with a glass of rosé! (However, I must admit that I got a complimentary trade ticket, and when I learned that it costs $125, I would say for that price I would expect more food - enough as a meal, not just munchies.) I am not giving it 4 stars because I got a free ticket from Yelp. I didn't. I had a good time at the event, it was well organized with good samples to taste. For someone interested in learning and trying different types of rosé, this event is perfect. The number of wine is just right, without overwhelming my taste buds. As my companion said, it would be lovely if they do a similar event for say, Cab or Sauvignon Blanc.

First off I want to thank Yelp Miami and our wonderful CM Cassie for giving me such a great…read moreopportunity to attend this event. I know SOBE can be a pain with parking so we uber to the event. Walking in, I was really impressed with the hotel. I had never actually been there before and I am now definitely a fan. The view outside is amazing and the décor is classy and very clean. Everyone was wearing their fun and unique representation of white or pink. It was fun to see how different everyone was dressed. We got to try a wide variety of Rose wines and bubbly and paired with the VIP area seafood and charcuterie and cheese it made for a delicious pairing. I didn't know what to expect, but the oysters and crab legs were delicious. I will admit though, I kind of wish there was a little more to eat, but for a light appetizer and delicious glass of wine, it was the perfect pairing. The vendors were all great in explaining and pouring their product. Both inside and outside, the DJ was playing some really great music. There was a fun photo booth you can take fun pictures at and lets not even start with the sunset. It was awesome to se everyone outside with their glass of Rose watching the sunset over the water. I definitely had a great time at the event and would love to do it again!

GREAT TIME attending SOBEWFF 2025 for their Tacos and Tequila weekend evening event from…read more730-1030pm. Very easy to find, especially if staying in the area and are arriving on foot. Food and drinks included with the tickets. On arrival there was plenty of participating booths with tacos and/or Mexican related bites. Bars and cocktails also available. I suggest getting there early to maximize the tastings as well as to beat the crowd a little because as the event went on the lines got drastically longer and the last hour some food booths began closing per lack of inventory. I give kudos to the organizers for the many bins of accessible water bottles for both the MIA heat and to keep the alcoholic drinkers hydrated! Noting for my ladies, that SOBEWFF set up is booths on the beach - so wear the correct foot attire as you will be walking on sand!

SOBEWFF 2025 Mike's Amazing Burger Bash Great food ,Drinks,…read moreMusic and vibes! Worth every calorie!

Such a great time and a great way to end SOBEWFF! I got in 30 minutes late but didn't have to wait…read morein line, checking in and security was sufficient and quick. This event was a great way to wrap up the busy weekend. There were a lot of great local restaurants and they were very prepared for the crowd. Lines moved quickly and we were able to try a little of everything. Bacardi, Patron, Grey Goose and a few others sponsored the event and I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of bars and how quickly lines moved. We didn't have to wait too long in one spot for too long. We were able to meet Andrew Zimmern, which was incredible! He was right next to his stand taking pics with everyone that came! He was also a great host! Rev Run was the performer and had us bopping to today's hits as well as some old school stuff. We had such a great time. I can't wait for next year's SOBEWFF!

I was lucky enough to score a pair of tickets to SOBEWFF Midnight Eats @ Espanola Way. I love the…read moreblock at Espanola Way and last night was a blast. There's nothing I enjoy more than delish food and drink flowing endlessly from all directions. Top it off with Rev Run performing on stage with old school classics and new school beats and it's definitely a night to remember. Got there early and waited in line for almost an hour. It actually started at midnight and ended around 2am. Several types of wines were featured including Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Rioja, and some white wines. The Rioja was my favorite by far. A type of mezcal drink was also served at another drink station and it was super good. As far as the food, the tastiest and most memorable ones for me were the torta, paella, ceviche, pizza, burger, burrata, gelato, and all of the sushi bites which was basically almost all of them. It was hard to keep up with everything that was put out there. Several food stations rotated their samples. As soon as their small bites ran out, we would return to check on what was new that they were sampling. All night these stations put their food out there and we went to get it. No questions asked. It was simply awesome. The real cost of a ticket for this event was $95. Even that would be worth paying for!

Burger bash is such a great event. Especially if you love BURGERS!…read more I've come to this event about three times. Everytime it's better and better! The burgers they have to eat are SO GOOD. you have to come with an appetite. The event is on the sand so always comfortable shoes are encouraged. It's by the water so it's windy. Keep that in mind. The lines are very long at times so again be prepared with comfy shoes and patience. I wasn't too much of a fan of the Coca-Cola drinks they had this year (their cocktails). They were promoting a new Coke product containing raspberry I believe but I wasn't a fan. The fever tree cocktail was delicious and the Tito's bar had great drinks. They had two music options too which was cool. They had a live band as well as a DJ. Both were excellent.

This was my first Burger bash experience. I was really excited to go and the event was a lot of…read morefun. There were so many burgers and I had to Pace myself and figure out which ones were worth trying. Several of them had guava on them. I guess this is the new trend. It was fun and interesting to try Burgers from all over the country. A burger from New York won. The name I of the restaurant is The Butter Restaurant. I tried this burger and enjoyed it. I do wish there were more fries. There were a few restaurants that gave some fries. There were some great cookies from Owl Cookies. I also tried a delicious ice cream sandwich from Portland, Oregon. They offered canned wine from a brand I've never heard of. It is called Merf Wines. Their red wine is actually really good. The lines got long at some places but the lines were pretty manageable overall. This was a very fun event and we appreciated Yelp for choosing my daughter as a winner.

It's been a while since we watched a concert here and I have to say it was quite nice!…read more Set up was nice, concert was awesome, staff were friendly and helpful, even parking (we parked in the garage underneath) was close and fast. Overall would certainly attend another concert here, even though it means driving through Miami to get here.It's been a while since we watched a concert here and I have to say it was quite nice! Set up was nice, concert was awesome, staff were friendly and helpful, even parking (we parked in the garage underneath) was close and fast. Overall would certainly attend another concert here, even though it means driving through Miami to get here. The overall vibe was perfect for a concert, and there's a couple different options for food.

I recently attended a Breast Cancer pregame event, and it was amazing! I especially loved how they…read morerecognized the doctors who work tirelessly to help those battling breast cancer. It was such a beautiful and meaningful tribute! The arena was well-maintained, the employees were friendly and welcoming, and there were plenty of good food options. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!