Guidebook for Miami Beach

Johnnie
Guidebook for Miami Beach

Food Scene

smells great, always busy, but a bit pricey!
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Las Vacas Gordas Argentine Steak House
933 Normandy Dr
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smells great, always busy, but a bit pricey!
authentic thai!
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Swaddee Thai Cuisine
115 E Aspen Ave
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authentic thai!
great Argentine popular chain..
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Manolo
7300 Collins Ave
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great Argentine popular chain..
on the cheap or simply want american style food..
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Denny's
3600 Biscayne Blvd
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on the cheap or simply want american style food..
hungry for an american burger?
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Burgers & Shakes
7401 Collins Ave
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hungry for an american burger?
very very good Argentine food, and cheap for the area or anywhere..
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Charlotte Bakery
1499 Washington Ave
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very very good Argentine food, and cheap for the area or anywhere..
try taco tuesdays or get the macho nachos and stupid sauce (xxxxx hote)
T-Mex Tacos Evolutionary Tex Mex
235 14th St
try taco tuesdays or get the macho nachos and stupid sauce (xxxxx hote)
;)
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Merkado 31
216 71st St
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;)
looks amazing and strange..
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Katana Restaurant
920 71st St
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looks amazing and strange..
special night.? Romantic French bistro..
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Rouge
908 71st St
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special night.? Romantic French bistro..
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El kero Restaurant
7349 Collins Ave
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casual spot with global seafood..
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Fifi's on the Beach Seafood Restaurant
6934 Collins Avenue
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casual spot with global seafood..
My class mate from grad school ALWAYS asks me if I ate here yet.. i have not but its across the street! i cook too much..
Cachita
1116 Normandy Dr
My class mate from grad school ALWAYS asks me if I ate here yet.. i have not but its across the street! i cook too much..
your in miami...or are you in Cuba?
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Sazon Cuban Cuisine
7305 Collins Ave
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your in miami...or are you in Cuba?
Asian..
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East Ocean
325 71st St
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Asian..
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El Rancho Grande Cocina Mexicana
314 72nd St
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always someone there..
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Mi Tierra Cafe and Restaurant
601 71st St
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always someone there..
Peruvian..
El Tumi De Oro Restaurant
940 71st St
Peruvian..
i would try the other thai place...but not sure which is best..
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Mango Thai
946 Normandy Dr
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i would try the other thai place...but not sure which is best..
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Miami Beach Pizza
247 71st St
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sushi
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Iron Sushi
840 Washington Ave
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sushi
brazil baby!
SABOR BRAZIL MIAMI
6616 Collins Ave
brazil baby!
columbian
Los Perros
6995 Collins Ave
columbian
greek
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Juicy Gyros
6616 Collins Ave
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greek
reviews say its authentic Sicilian (de verdad).. I do not eat out much, but will try one day. I prefer cooking..
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Gelato-go by Dolci di Sicilia
725 71st St
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reviews say its authentic Sicilian (de verdad).. I do not eat out much, but will try one day. I prefer cooking..
best option in south beach, cuban and local and where locals eat! 10$ eat like a king..
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Playa Cafe
1515 Washington Ave
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best option in south beach, cuban and local and where locals eat! 10$ eat like a king..
argentine arcross the street..pizza etc
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Capri New Style Miami
924 71st St
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argentine arcross the street..pizza etc
great thai; also sushi options too.
Sun Sushi Asian & Grill
1211 71st St
great thai; also sushi options too.
6984 collins..
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Little Brazil Miami Beach
6984 Collins Ave
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6984 collins..
best Chinese around here and very inexepensive: fast delivery too
Beijing Cafe
6950 Collins Ave
best Chinese around here and very inexepensive: fast delivery too
really great hamburgers
Muncheez
6640 Collins Ave
really great hamburgers
argentine steak house
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New Campo Argentino Steakhouse
6954 Collins Ave
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argentine steak house
Very "American" and 24 hours open
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IHOP
6928 Collins Ave
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Very "American" and 24 hours open

Everything Else

open my door, and you are here, and in front of the bay super market is the bus stop that you get off from lincoln mall to here.
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Bay Supermarket
909 Normandy Dr
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open my door, and you are here, and in front of the bay super market is the bus stop that you get off from lincoln mall to here.
O cinema now, but right up the street..
Byron Carlyle Theater
O cinema now, but right up the street..
not a dollar tree, but it has a lot of cheap stuff if you need something..
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Family Dollar
1166 Normandy Dr
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not a dollar tree, but it has a lot of cheap stuff if you need something..
little bit of everything..
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Navarro Discount Pharmacy
631 71st St
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little bit of everything..
want to send something home?
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US Post Office
525 71st St
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want to send something home?
24 hours
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CVS
1421 Alton Rd
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24 hours
24 hours
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Walgreens
524 Jefferson Ave
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24 hours
Italian...
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George's Restaurant & Lounge
300 72nd St
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Italian...
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Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
6801 Collins Ave
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famous with long history..
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Buenos Aires Bakery & Cafe
230 Collins Ave
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famous with long history..
snug bakery..
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Astrid & Stephanie
6772 Collins Ave
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snug bakery..
so they say..
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I Love Pizza - Miami Beach
7105 Collins Avenue
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so they say..
Uruguayan
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El Rey Del Chivito
6987 Collins Ave
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Uruguayan
near and less divey...
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Sandbar Lounge
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near and less divey...
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New York Bagel Deli
6546 Collins Ave
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art films, special showings, unique movies and atmosphere
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O Cinema Miami Beach
500 71st St
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art films, special showings, unique movies and atmosphere
if you want an authentic experience with the most incredible sushi, then this is the place for you. Now I will warn you about a few things - making a reservation is absolutely and highly recommended as this place gets super swamped with individuals looking to try everything on the menu, as well as regulars. Showing up about 15 minutes before your reservation is also suggested, just in case. Since they are open only about 4 hours a day, coming in about 15 minutes before they open, would be your best bet and will guarantee you a table, as. Long. As. You. Already made a reservation. The woman running the place could seem a bit up tight - but just ignore it, she;s just trying to run the place and I am sure it gets a bit out of control with abundance of folks standing around. If you do happen to get there without a reservation, be prepared to wait, most likely at least an hour, but trust me it's well worth it. If you are stuck waiting - grab a Japanese beer, relax and wait your turn. It happened to me, but I didn't complain, especially after getting a table and tasting the incredible creations.
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Japanese Market
1412 79th Street Causeway
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if you want an authentic experience with the most incredible sushi, then this is the place for you. Now I will warn you about a few things - making a reservation is absolutely and highly recommended as this place gets super swamped with individuals looking to try everything on the menu, as well as regulars. Showing up about 15 minutes before your reservation is also suggested, just in case. Since they are open only about 4 hours a day, coming in about 15 minutes before they open, would be your best bet and will guarantee you a table, as. Long. As. You. Already made a reservation. The woman running the place could seem a bit up tight - but just ignore it, she;s just trying to run the place and I am sure it gets a bit out of control with abundance of folks standing around. If you do happen to get there without a reservation, be prepared to wait, most likely at least an hour, but trust me it's well worth it. If you are stuck waiting - grab a Japanese beer, relax and wait your turn. It happened to me, but I didn't complain, especially after getting a table and tasting the incredible creations.
North Beach is my safe haven. It's what I come to Miami for. Not for the overhyped, ridiculously crowded South Beach. I escape to North Beach in order to enjoy the calming sound of the water and not be approached by club promoters every other second. The beaches are cleaner and there's more space for you to lay out. -------------------------------------------------------- --A tourist's view: If you're looking for a "scene," as in tatas, clubs, and noise, then of course there is South Beach (which I thoroughly enjoyed as a much younger dude). ----------------------------------------------------------- If you're looking for something quieter, cleaner, and more secluded, then North Beach is the better option. Spanning from the lower 60s to roughly the 80s (along Collins Avenue), you'll have no shortage of places to pitch a tent to sunbathe, swim, or stroll along the coast. (Now, If you're wanting something REALLY quiet, then head further north, to Surfside and Bell Harbor, which also offer great beaches). Although the beach itself is nothing spectacular in NoBe, it happens to be extremely well kept, consistently clean, and runs for miles. You will not be disappointed. ------------------------------------------------------------------ For those wanting physical recreation, there are bike rentals nearby (and several connecting paths that run all the way to Bell Harbor), as well as several entry points for kitesurfing and such. The boardwalk is fairly free of the typical traffic that one finds in South Beach, so you won't be constantly dodging pedestrians while biking or running. ------------------------------------------------------------------ NoBe has enough hotels, restaurants, and general stores to satisfy all the amenities of a tourist, while also offering some local flavor (it happens to be "Little Argentina"). All the places that cater to tourists are situated along Collins, but in the blocks heading west, one will find no shortage of cafes and diners that cater to the various Spanish-speaking tongues. ------------------------------------------------------- This is where the locals from the south go for some peacefulness from Sobe Miami. Well, tourists come here too! The norther you go - beach wise, you will find cleaner beaches, away from Sobe. Beach is always clean, parking is very close and make sure you take chairs and umbrellas for a wonderful day in the sun! ----------------------------------------------------------- Note to tourists: THIS IS NOT NORTH MIAMI BEACH, this is NORTH BEACH. North Miami Beach is around the 163rd St area and is not a beach or even near it. That being said, the beaches of North Beach are some of the most beautiful I've seen and are always well maintained. Most stretches of the beach are pretty quiet and mainly a well kept secret of locals... However, it can get pretty crowded on holidays, but that's to be expected. Just south of 65th there are some really cool pathways to explore but be prepared to see quite a few cats along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------- North Beach is soooo peaceful!! When you are in the Miami area do not wish to deal wish the "flashiness" of South Beach. North Beach is a great alternative for your family and very kid friendly. :-) Great time!! Perfect for families!! - Mom of 2 and wife ------------------------------------------------------------------- I love my NoBe beach spot!! There's never a crazy amount of tourists - even in high season. There's plenty of parking in the pay lot or on the street, if you get there early enough (around 10). Plus, the bums are just so friendly that they are willing to help you with the parking machine ;-). It's my favorite spot for a chill-under-the-umbrella day. The waves are a bit more rough (using that term loosely) than other areas of Miami Beach, but that makes it a tad bit exciting, right? I love the proximity of affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots, just a block away along Collins. Not to mention Lou's Beer Garden, right around the corner. ----------------------------------------------North beach over south beach hands down! South beach gets all the press because it's party central! My ideal beach...pristine waters, white sand, a calm breeze and all the space in the world to soak in Mother Nature without having to worry about whether or not the drunk guy with the football 20 yards away is unknowingly aiming for your head or your significant other's head! North beach is just my cup of tea! And there aren't too many places in the USA where you can take a dip in mid February without having to wear a waterproof, cold resistant spacesuit! Not even sure if such a thing exists..------------
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North Beach
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North Beach is my safe haven. It's what I come to Miami for. Not for the overhyped, ridiculously crowded South Beach. I escape to North Beach in order to enjoy the calming sound of the water and not be approached by club promoters every other second. The beaches are cleaner and there's more space for you to lay out. -------------------------------------------------------- --A tourist's view: If you're looking for a "scene," as in tatas, clubs, and noise, then of course there is South Beach (which I thoroughly enjoyed as a much younger dude). ----------------------------------------------------------- If you're looking for something quieter, cleaner, and more secluded, then North Beach is the better option. Spanning from the lower 60s to roughly the 80s (along Collins Avenue), you'll have no shortage of places to pitch a tent to sunbathe, swim, or stroll along the coast. (Now, If you're wanting something REALLY quiet, then head further north, to Surfside and Bell Harbor, which also offer great beaches). Although the beach itself is nothing spectacular in NoBe, it happens to be extremely well kept, consistently clean, and runs for miles. You will not be disappointed. ------------------------------------------------------------------ For those wanting physical recreation, there are bike rentals nearby (and several connecting paths that run all the way to Bell Harbor), as well as several entry points for kitesurfing and such. The boardwalk is fairly free of the typical traffic that one finds in South Beach, so you won't be constantly dodging pedestrians while biking or running. ------------------------------------------------------------------ NoBe has enough hotels, restaurants, and general stores to satisfy all the amenities of a tourist, while also offering some local flavor (it happens to be "Little Argentina"). All the places that cater to tourists are situated along Collins, but in the blocks heading west, one will find no shortage of cafes and diners that cater to the various Spanish-speaking tongues. ------------------------------------------------------- This is where the locals from the south go for some peacefulness from Sobe Miami. Well, tourists come here too! The norther you go - beach wise, you will find cleaner beaches, away from Sobe. Beach is always clean, parking is very close and make sure you take chairs and umbrellas for a wonderful day in the sun! ----------------------------------------------------------- Note to tourists: THIS IS NOT NORTH MIAMI BEACH, this is NORTH BEACH. North Miami Beach is around the 163rd St area and is not a beach or even near it. That being said, the beaches of North Beach are some of the most beautiful I've seen and are always well maintained. Most stretches of the beach are pretty quiet and mainly a well kept secret of locals... However, it can get pretty crowded on holidays, but that's to be expected. Just south of 65th there are some really cool pathways to explore but be prepared to see quite a few cats along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------- North Beach is soooo peaceful!! When you are in the Miami area do not wish to deal wish the "flashiness" of South Beach. North Beach is a great alternative for your family and very kid friendly. :-) Great time!! Perfect for families!! - Mom of 2 and wife ------------------------------------------------------------------- I love my NoBe beach spot!! There's never a crazy amount of tourists - even in high season. There's plenty of parking in the pay lot or on the street, if you get there early enough (around 10). Plus, the bums are just so friendly that they are willing to help you with the parking machine ;-). It's my favorite spot for a chill-under-the-umbrella day. The waves are a bit more rough (using that term loosely) than other areas of Miami Beach, but that makes it a tad bit exciting, right? I love the proximity of affordable breakfast, lunch, and dinner spots, just a block away along Collins. Not to mention Lou's Beer Garden, right around the corner. ----------------------------------------------North beach over south beach hands down! South beach gets all the press because it's party central! My ideal beach...pristine waters, white sand, a calm breeze and all the space in the world to soak in Mother Nature without having to worry about whether or not the drunk guy with the football 20 yards away is unknowingly aiming for your head or your significant other's head! North beach is just my cup of tea! And there aren't too many places in the USA where you can take a dip in mid February without having to wear a waterproof, cold resistant spacesuit! Not even sure if such a thing exists..------------

Drinks & Nightlife

a real dive bar, open all the time..
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On the Rocks Bar
217 71st St
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a real dive bar, open all the time..
Always busy, and I was stopped by two italians driving by in a car looking for it: so, it must be good!
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Cafe Prima Pasta
414 71st St
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Always busy, and I was stopped by two italians driving by in a car looking for it: so, it must be good!
waterfront and seafood..
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Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill
1819 79th Street Causeway
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waterfront and seafood..
Japanese..
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Makoto
9700 Collins Ave
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Japanese..
closes 5am
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Norman's Tavern
6770 Collins Ave
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closes 5am
fav local spot to watch heat games “Lou's is one of those hidden gem's you hear about but rarely make it to unless your friend invites you.”
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Lou's Beer Garden
7337 Harding Avenue
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fav local spot to watch heat games “Lou's is one of those hidden gem's you hear about but rarely make it to unless your friend invites you.”

Shopping

seems popular..
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Dolce Vita Gelato
954 Normandy Dr
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seems popular..
if your in the mood..
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Subway
2795 Collins Ave
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if your in the mood..
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D'Bella
1700 79th Street Causeway
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hamburger restaurant... creative Columbian hot dog joint..
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La Perrada De Edgar
6976 Collins Ave
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hamburger restaurant... creative Columbian hot dog joint..