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A combination of older gentlemen rolling their (lovely) Cuban cigars and hip youngsters hanging out outside the McDonalds, this is the sort of place that needs to be seen to be believed.

Soak up the culture further by enjoying a specialty Cuban cocktail and a ‘media noche’ sandwich (pork, ham, cheese, pickle and mustard – tastier than it sounds!) at one of the bodegas.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19133 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19132
It tastes even better after partying until dawn in the Miami streets!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19132 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13713 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13713 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13627
The Jerry's Famous Deli menu will take about an hour to read though!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13626
It does great drinks, and there’s a lively, buzzing atmosphere.

It’s on Lincoln Avenue too, which makes it a great place to start on a night out.

It’s not horribly expensive, and about three dishes will fill you up. There are sushi hand rolls, maki rolls, Peruvian chicken and corn skewers, ceviche, and local seafood.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13626 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13242 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13242 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13076
Note: check your bill carefully because our waiter added charges for things we didn't order. Despite that I went back and would return again.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13076 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13056
For about $12 you can have a giant bowl of beef noodle soup. Service is very friendly. The pho is very good, even though it lacks beef tendons and tripe.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13056 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13055 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13055 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11135
A change of ownership resulted in other changes. Why didn't the new management work on the principle “if it ain't broke, don't fix it”?

The first indication that things weren't right was when my wife and went to the Diner after a spell abroad. We ordered and waited, and waited. Eventually my wife's meal arrived and my side order of fries, but no main course. When I managed to attract someone's attention, I was told that they were out of the item I'd chosen. Until then no one had bothered to tell me.

We decided to give it another try, as any restaurant can have an off day. The service was slow. A friend arrived while my wife and I were eating and asked for a menu. She never got it. We tried to attract the eye of the waitstaff and even called to them several times. In the end our friend left without ordering.

A week later we went to the diner for a late lunch, as we had many times previously, and were told it was now closed in the afternoon.

On our final visit, again in the afternoon an unfriendly gorilla barred our way, and told me they were closed. I'd forgotten they were no longer open 24 hours. When I asked if they were now working on the communist system, closed at lunchtime so that the staff could eat, the gorilla was furious. He moved as if to eject me physically, but I retreated before he could touch me. “Don't come back again,” he said menacingly.

I won't, but it saddens me to see a place I liked go downhill so rapidly.

If the staff of the Diner don't think 2:30 pm is lunchtime, they should go to the Big Pink at Collins and 2nd, where they would see with their own eyes that lots of people disagree with them.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11135 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4325 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4325 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4324 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4324 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4290
The variety of eateries, shops and galleries on Lincoln Road is worth visiting more than just once. Make sure you end up at my favorite Miami restaurant for a bite: Sushi Samba, which also has restaurants in New York and Chicago. In this loungey looking place you’ll find a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design.

You may have to wait at the bar for about half an hour if you don’t book, but as soon as you seen the menu, you’ll know it was well worth it. Just a little food advice: the Tuna Tataki ($12) and the Green Envy Samba roll ($11.50) are amazingly tasty!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4290 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4262
Lots of people use it as a meeting point before a night on the town.

There's also a shop that sells newspapers from many different countries.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4262 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4238
Bayside is also home to a number of boat tour operators, if you want a close-up view of the homes of Miami's rich and famous.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4238 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4259 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4259 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4202 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4202