http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/index.html http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com After Dark 60 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:07:32 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1317452.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1317452.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Iwas completely off base with my preconceived notions about open mike night at the Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre (Seminole Paradise, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5700 Seminole Way, near Hollywood). http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1305906.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1305906.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT If I were king, people would be required to wear costumes every day of the year. But as I'm not in charge (yet), you'll have to settle for wearing ghostly getups for Halloween on Saturday. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1294346.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1294346.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT I thought I was a nightlife know-it-all but realized I was just a novice when I discovered the Florida Cigar Co. Lounge & Bar. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1283663.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1283663.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Itook a few pics with my cellphone cam while sitting at the Lava Tiki Bar & Grille. I sent them to my New York friends and attached a subject line that read ''This is why.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1272168.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1272168.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Even though I waited until the second week of Oktoberfest to visit the authentic German restaurant Old Heidelberg, the bratwurst brigade was still in full force when I walked into the lobby. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1260494.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1260494.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Most bars stay open until 2 a.m. Others don't close the doors until 4. But the most nocturnal night owls know they can belly up to the bar at Andy's Lounge until 8 in the morning. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1249041.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1249041.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT As soon as I opened my car door at Boomers, I was hit with that typical amusement park music -- a hit from more than a year ago, tinny and completely devoid of bass. This time is was John Mayer's Waiting on the World to Change. Could have been worse. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1237642.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1237642.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Spring break or not, people used to party seven nights a week at Beach Place in Fort Lauderdale as if they were college kids out on the loose. I traded this scene for a more mellow one but have recently been itching for some wilder times. So after applying an extra coat of hair gel, I headed out to this beachfront bash at 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1226118.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1226118.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill recently celebrated its 50th year in business, so I stopped by the Weston location (2460 Weston Rd.) in acknowledgment of the golden anniversary. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1215444.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1215444.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Don't waste a minute of this three-day weekend laboring over what to do. Refer instead to the following list of scenic settings, noteworthy nightspots and island adventures. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1204061.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1204061.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT After being sandwiched for three hours on a plane between a snotty 11-year-old girl and a middle-aged man who smelled like soup, I needed a cocktail. So when my flight landed in Fort Lauderdale, I hightailed out of the long-term parking lot and was sitting at the Rustic Inn's bar within five minutes. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1194066.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1194066.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT I'm not on NASA's payroll, but you can trust me when I tell you the Earth is revolving around the sun faster than it used to. I was having dinner at the Red Zone Café & Sports Theatre last week and was shocked to see a preseason football game on TV. Didn't I just see the Super Bowl? http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1183912.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1183912.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT Thanks to a gentleman named Ralph, who gave me the tip (and who made sure to tell me he's from Brooklyn), I won the first bet I ever placed on a simulcast horse race. I was sitting next to him at the Sports Bar on the second floor of Dania Jai-Alai at 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd. in, believe it or not, Dania Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1173687.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1173687.html Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT I often turn to my favorite movies for inspiration. Recently I watched Juno, and as soon as I heard Ellen Page's character say the word ''shenanigans,'' I grabbed my car keys and headed out to Hollywood's Shenanigans Eastside Pub , 1300 S. Federal Hwy. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1163599.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1163599.html Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:00 EDT For those of you who require a respite from the excessive drinking and loud music typically associated with a night out in South Florida, I occasionally write a review about an artsy java joint, arcade, bowling alley, miniature golf course, go-kart facility or pottery studio. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1153679.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1153679.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:00 EDT Date no. 1: Starbucks. Although a bit cliché, it's a safe bet. If things don't work out, you're out of there in 15 minutes.<p/>Date no. 2: Dinner and movie. traditional and wholesome.<p/>Date no. 3: This is where things get a bit tricky. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1143686.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1143686.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Armed only with unshakable confidence, big dreams and a wad of cash, I hit the blackjack tables at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Twenty minutes later, armed only with a credit card, I swapped my seat at the card table for a bar stool at the Hard Rock Café and ordered a Southern Rock, a blend of Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, Smirnoff Vodka, sweet and sour mix and Sierra Mist. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1133717.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1133717.html Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT As I'm sure you can imagine, my inbox is flooded with encouraging e-mails telling me that I'm the most talented writer since Shakespeare. But once I scroll past the e-mails from my mother, I find actual questions from readers. A common query is: ''Can you suggest a few local musicians I should check out?'' I'm dedicating this column to providing an answer. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1124473.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1124473.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT Fireworks: check. American flags: check. Red, white and blue face paint: check. Shots of ouzo: What? Ouzo, a potent Greek liqueur, may not be traditionally American, but if you really want to celebrate your independence this Fourth of July weekend, pass on the picnics, barbecues and baseball games and try this multicultural barhop. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1112711.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1112711.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT I'm not the type of guy who falls in love easily, but I may have swooned the other night at Rock N' Hookah, a chic Middle Eastern lounge perfectly positioned near the entrance of Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood). http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1102716.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1102716.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:01 EDT The last time I visited The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, I had dinner with my grandma at nearby Century Village first and was caught in the ruthless clutches of a neighbor who forced me to eat low-salt, no-sugar-added cookies. This time, I escaped that horrifying excuse of a dessert and took a seat at Brimstone Woodfire Grill in The Shops. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1069016.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1069016.html Fri, 29 May 2009 03:01 EDT If you're thinking about taking the plunge into Internet dating, I'm going to share a secret: Just about everyone online is lying. Lying about their height, weight, income, marital status, intentions, interests, drinking frequency, smoking status, child status and if they have hair under that baseball hat or not. I once met a young lady who said in her profile that she was a dead ringer for Marilyn Monroe. Upon meeting, I learned her words ''dead ringer'' must have referred to what the blonde bombshell... http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1058666.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1058666.html Fri, 22 May 2009 03:01 EDT Who will make it to the NBA Finals? In the West, will it be Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers or that other team? And in the East will it be LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers or that other team? Whether you're a completely casual fan like me or a hard-core hoops fanatic and actually know the names of the other two playoff teams (Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic -- I just looked it up online), you'll fit in at The Red Zone Café & Sports Theatre, at 1804 Cordova Rd. in Fort... http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1047491.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/columnists/gabe-berman/story/1047491.html Fri, 15 May 2009 03:01 EDT I thought about starting this column borrowing an idea from Sesame Street: 'This column has been brought to you by the letter 'W'. '' But that was before I visited the W Hotel, which opened just two weeks ago on Fort Lauderdale beach (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd). The W is far too stunning for a Snuffleupagus or Oscar reference.