The infamous hospitality conglomerate, The Opium Group, just added another venue to its extremely successful resume in the form of Mokaï.
The infamous hospitality conglomerate, The Opium Group, just added another venue to its extremely successful resume in the form of Mokaï. The venue had recently become available and the Opium Group wasted no time in moving in for the purchase. This is their second buy in a matter of months, seein...
As denizens of the Nightlife Universe, we all know that there are many different circumstances that will continually change when we set out into the night in search of the perfect venue and crowd to give us our much needed evening fix.
As denizens of the Nightlife Universe, we all know that there are many different circumstances that will continually change when we set out into the night in search of the perfect venue and crowd to give us our much needed evening fix. Although we cant control everything that’s going to happen, t...
Shine has to be one of the best nightlife venues in South Beach, but at the same time it could also be the most underrated. The combination of lighting, sound and bookings make this place a true SoBe hotspot.
Why some clubs in Miami make it a point to have some of their best parties only during Winter Music Conference, other venues strive to have selective shows throughout the year, not on a weekly basis like Mansion, Space or Nocturnal, but selective shows that keep the crowd coming back, whether the...
If you happen to be from New York City and Pangaea rings a bell, that’s because it’s a spin-off of the successful Pangaea lounge there, a venue that’s actually been labeled a nightlife institution.
Music fans say that the most important aspect of a nightclub or lounge is the sound system. While they all agree on this point, others may place service, location or exclusivity at the top of their list. However, what many South Florida nightlife fanatics don’t seem to realize is that the décor r...
There’s one nightlife venue in Miami that has a salt and peppering of just about everything you can think of, which is why it packs the house every week, offering visitors the best aspects of what a true nightclub should be.
When it comes to the perfect nightlife venue, there isn’t an all-encompassing description that everyone can agree on. Each and every person has their particular tastes when it comes to a nightclub, bar, or lounge. Sometimes it’s a grandiose bar that they’re looking for, when other times it’s all ...
If someone ever tells you that it’s hard to find good sushi in Miami, give a nice slap across the face. What the hell are they thinking? We’d run down the list of best sushi spots for you, but we really don’t want to tire your eyes out.
If someone ever tells you that it’s hard to find good sushi in Miami, give a nice slap across the face. No, seriously, what the hell are they thinking? We’d run down the list of best sushi spots for you, but we really don’t want to tire your eyes out. While some sushi joints opt for the tradition...
Although all of the characteristics that Gansevoort South has can pretty much hold up on their own, one important characteristic of the hotel lies on its first floor, and if you don’t happen to come on the right night, you may miss out on it entirely.
One hotel that gets a lot of attention on South Beach is the Gansevoort South. Now I know what you’re thinking, “Doesn’t every hotel on South Beach get attention?” That’s absolutely right, but when we talk about a certain hotel, club, bar or lounge that gets ‘attention,’ we mean attention from cr...
The Forge, known for their decadent meals and A-list clientele, abruptly closed up shop this week for renovation plans. Owner Shareef Malnik, says that the restaurant will open back up sometime between October and December.
Usually when very popular nightlife venues shut down for renovation, the media knows ahead of time. It may be to include better sound, different décor, or even change the all-around aesthetics of the club. However, what if one restaurant/lounge just happens to close down for renovation without le...
CoolJunkie visits Chocolate Sunday's at Purdy Lounge for their monthly spelling bee. Each correct answer gets one a shot of Jäger. Winner scores a $50 bar tab.
Spelling bees conjure up many memories for me, none of them good. It reminds me of the second grade spelling bee I failed miserably; bright lights, soccer mom paparazzi snapping pictures and fellow classmates waiting for me to slip up so they can get a little bit closer to spelling glory. But Pu...