Thursday, February 7, 2008

Best Places In Miami Gardens

So youve just been to a Dolphins game. This means youre in Miami Gardens and you probably need a drink (with how this season is shaping up, youll definitely need a drink), and maybe a bite to eat. Miami Gardens doesnt offer quite the same bustling nightlife as the rest of Miami. So where do you go? Lucky for all you thirsty fans, Ive put together a list of my favorite places to go in Miami Gardens after watching the Dolphins fall all over themselves. Enjoy.

#1 Pinos Sports Bar and Grill: Located on Miami Lakes Drive, this place is the perfect place to go after the game, provided you want to talk about, hear about, and see what just happened. Its a great place both to celebrate a victory and to drown your sorrows with other like-minded fans. This is also a great place to go if you cant get tickets, as the facilities are well equipped to bring you the game. Pinos also offers beer a plus in any sports bar.

#2 Shulas Steak 2: This is actually in Miami Lakes, but is only a few miles away from the stadium. Well-known Florida football legend Don Shula operates a whole chain of hotels, bars, and steakhouses in the Miami Lakes area. Shulas Steak 2 is adjacent to the steakhouse, and offers a great happy hour, as well as excellent appetizers. Because of the low noise level, its a nice spot to hit after a game if youre a bit tired. Like Pinos, Shulas proudly serves beer.

#3 Mario the Baker: If you want some fantastic New York-style pizza, head over to Marios. The simple dcor and worn booths of Marios just feel right after watching a game, and the food is cheap and fantastic. Marios also serves beer.

There you have it my picks for where to go after a Dolphins game. Its going to be a long season, so you should be sure to have a few places in mind where you can go to unwind. Just because your team isnt doing well doesnt mean you cant make a night of it and have a good time. Youll just probably need some beer.

Nick Jurkowski is a senior editor for http://www.MilleniumLimo.com. The essays above can be found on his night life blog, The Urban Adventure Blog, which is updated daily.Baldwin Educator Federal Credit Union