It’s a living, breathing classroom of what cool is. Since it’s strategically placed in a strip mall in the middle of nowhere, it’s considered Oakland Park’s “little secret.” And its regulars like it that way. See, if Duck Soup (3809 Powerline Rd., Fort Lauderdale) were conveniently located, then everyone and…
The Seminole Hard Rock set the bar pretty high with clubs like Spirits, Passion, and Pangaea. Now, casinos that want to offer a nightlife alternative will have to work hard to exceed the new standard. Seminole Casino — Coconut Creek is taking its best shot with Nectar, a nightclub in…
Go to any Colombian party on New Year’s Eve and you’ll hear it. Give it just five seconds and watch it summon all within its audible reach to the dance floor. It’s name is “El Preso” (“The Prisoner”), and it’s a Colombian classic. Keyboards and trumpets intertwine behind the clave…
Spice Resto-Lounge954-923-3888 1934 Hollywood Blvd., HollywoodThe blue, red, yellow, and pink lights bounce off the walls. Patrons sweat as their appendages move to a conga beat. A silky canopy hangs above them, adding to the impression that Spice Resto-Lounge is actually somewhere other than here. Somewhere more exotic. Hollywood? Nah…
300 SW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale 954-761-8686 Off the Hookah has been in business since May, and although the set-up seems to be in place, the confusion that comes with a newly opened bar is all over the place. But it´s nothing a ¨Please Seat Yourself¨ sign — or the…
It´s unfortunate that Daddy Yankee is the poster boy for reggaeton in this country. It´s even more unfortunate that he took this album as an opportunity to declare himself the Big Boss (of reggaeton, one would presume), mainly because the shortcomings of El Cartel: The Big Boss wouldn´t be as…
On his debut solo album, Raised by the People, New York-based crooner/rapper Notch is a sonero, by definition a well-trained songsmith in the prime of his career. He´s already endured a strange musical journey; from his days in the reggae duo Born Jamerican to his later dancehall days to his…
Daisy Dukes Saloon 10060 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines 954-430-9930 At first glance, it might come across as another Hooters wannabe. Sure, the double-entendre of the ¨Double D Ranch¨ sign at the entrance isn´t very subtle — but Daisy Dukes isn´t trying to be. The hostess greets you five feet into…
Whole Wheat Bread performs Friday, June 22, at Churchill´s Pub, 5501 NE Second Ave, Miami. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10. Howitzer, Skuff´d Shoes, F.A.T.E., and Pitch Black Radio are also on the bill. Call 305-757-1807, or visit www.myspace.com/wholewheatbread.
So you never heard of Suénalo, huh? That´s all right. Amin DeJesus, the band´s MC, acknowledges you latecomers and welcomes you to the party. On the intro of their self-titled CD, DeJesus exclaims, ¨For those who just tuned in… the name of the band is Suénalo. Say what you like;…
