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Popular Florida Japanese Steakhouse and Habachi, Benihana, Shut Down After State Inspection
From articles that I write about restaurants, I have come to believe that many Floridians enjoy Japanese steakhouses with Hibachi. You can see the food cooked right in front of your eyes so you know it will be hot off the grill and fresh. Plus the chefs sometimes are entertaining the watch. Unfortunately, a chain restaurant in this genre, a Benihana in Miramar, was recently temporarily shut down after a state inspection.
Iconic Florida Restaurant Closing Its Doors After 35 Years
After 35 years of serving up food, drinks, and waterfront views, Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill in North Bay Village is closing its doors for good. The beloved Miami spot, which has been a staple on 79th St. Causeway since 1989, will officially shutter on Sunday, October 27.
Two Florida Residents Win $1 Million Each from Scratch-Off Lottery Tickets
In a stroke of good fortune for the Sunshine State, two Florida residents have each won $1 million after playing the "$1,000,000 A Year For Life Spectacular" scratch-off game. Sandra Kelley of Port Charlotte and Nasser Delgado of Miami both claimed the impressive prize from the popular $50 lottery game, which offers a 1-in-4.50 chance of winning.
Southwest Airlines Hosts Surprise Concert on Flight From Nashville to Miami featuring Grammy winner
On October 17, Southwest Airlines Flight #1989 from Nashville to Miami transformed into a surprise concert venue featuring GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Liz Rose. Rose, known for her collaborations with Taylor Swift, was en route to see her songs performed live at Swift's Miami concert. This flight marked the 100th event of the airline’s signature Live at 35 program, which has been delivering live music performances onboard since 2011.
Family owned Vicky Bakery has grown into a sweet success story
MIAMI -- Step into a piece of Miami history at Vicky Bakery in Hialeah. What started as a single family-owned store has blossomed into a Cuban pastry empire, with 25 locations stretching from Homestead to Orlando.Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by an array of authentic Cuban treats displayed in glass cases. Carmen Oramas and her husband Fernando run the original location, which holds a special place in Carmen's heart."I was in my mom's belly when they opened the doors 52 years ago," she said.Carmen's parents, Antonio and Gelasia, fled Cuba as political exiles and worked countless jobs until they could buy the...
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