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Beloved Kendall bar with big drinks and wild happy hours has closed: ‘End of an era’

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Sarah Porter prepares blue drinks in this throwback photo at Blue Martini in Kendall.

Girls night out will never be the same in Kendall.

Blue Martini is no more at Town and Country Mall, after more than a decade.

Sunday was its last day.

“Unfortunately after 14 years, we are officially closed for good,” General Manager Sheryl Kabick confirmed to the Miami Herald in an email on Tuesday.

A signature drink at Blue Martini Lounge in Kendall.
A signature drink at Blue Martini Lounge in Kendall. ANNIE VAZQUEZ WEST KENDALL TODAY

A post from local Instagram page @kendall.social shared the sad news about the beloved strip mall venue with former patrons flooding the comments.

“End of an era.”

“RIP Blue Martini! You had a GREAT run!”

“Aww, that was the spot.”

“Man, my spot down the street from the crib.”

Others said the iconic pickup joint, known for its colorfully potent drinks and rollicking happy hours, had progressively gone downhill, and had already experienced its heyday.

“I stopped going there years ago.”

“Blue Martini was good back in the day for ladies night.”

“Good riddance...Hopefully, something new and exciting will come along.”

For those feeling nostalgic for the mammoth cocktails, you can still head to the sister location up north in Mary Brickell Village.

To entice you out of your Kendall lair, they are currently offering food and bottle specials, karaoke nights and live DJs all week long.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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