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CS1 · « **Reply #2880 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:29:55 AM »

Quote from: shmiel1429 on February 11, 2015, 06:56:15 AM

Flying out of FLL tonight @ 8
any suggestions for the closest restaurant near the airport?
Thx

Cafe Emunah is close. (dairy + sushi) There may be closer places....

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #2881 on:** February 11, 2015, 09:58:33 AM »

Here's somewhat of a TR
got in motzai shabbos, rented from Alamo, and went to stay at the residence inn fort lauderdale weston. Davened by Chabad of Weston, under 10 minutes away. Visited Sawgrass and then ate by Sarah's (we wanted pizza in hollywood area). played a little bit at the seminole classic casino, and then drove down to miami beach. Drove around there a little, and then davened mincha mariv by Beth Israel. Then it was time to use the living social coupon at Capri. It was 2 of us, and we "had" to spend 50. I asked if it was pre tax 50 and the guy told us if our overall bill would be 70 after tax and tip we would be safe. Ya so i knew that was over exaggerating. We ordered $49.80 worth of food and they didnt give us a problem. they included 18% gratuity (and of course left a line for a tip on the final bill). After tax and tip, the bill came out to $63.25. Subtract the 50, add on the $11.75 which was the cost of the coupon, and our ~$50 worth of food, plus tax and tip, came out to $25. o ya, the food was pretty good. Then we drove back to the Weston.
Next day davened at Chabad, and then we headed back to Miami. Drove around a bit and went to Lenny's pizza, very big slices. Walked on the boardwalk, met a friend, and then went to the thriller boat ride. Walking up to the counter i quickly bought a groupon, bringing the cost of 2 tickets from 72 to 38.40. (they added on 5 bucks of taxes). The boat ride was awesome. they take you around really fast, the mansions are magnificent (and who cares if they do or do not belong to who they say it does), and you will get very wet.
Drove back to the Hilton homewood suites by the airport, davened by YI of hollywood, ate by pita plus, which has nice sized potions, returned our car by the airport, and called the hotel's complimentary shuttle to pick us up.
morning flight back to jfk in the morning and the shuttle driver said its a little chilly this morning, referring to the 65 degree 7 am weather in fort lauderdale. poor floridians

joed25 · « **Reply #2882 on:** February 11, 2015, 12:16:25 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on February 10, 2015, 08:37:00 PM

There are people on DDF who know of some apts. in Tower 41 in Miami. It's expensive, but they are mostly modern apts.
There are Ashkenazi and Sephardi minyanim in the building, (Shabbos elevator), an outdoor pool with separate hours, Rare serves KFP meals on-site, a play area, basketball and it's 2 blocks from the Atlantic.

Thank you. This sounds like a good option. Any idea how I could get in touch with the Tower 41 people with the appartments?

morgs · « **Reply #2883 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:56:02 PM »

Any recommendations for the best upscale meat rest. in miami area for tonight? TIA

Yosef_S · « **Reply #2884 on:** February 11, 2015, 01:57:11 PM »

Quote from: morgs on February 11, 2015, 01:56:02 PM

Any reccomendations for the best upscale meat rest. in miami area for tonight? TIA

Kosh seems to be the most recommended on here. I went last week and was very happy with the food.

Brewmeister · « **Reply #2885 on:** February 11, 2015, 02:26:10 PM »

Looking for a shul rec in South Florida.
Can anyone tell me of shul in Boca or Hollywood that has Kiddush club, or at least has liquor at the main Kiddush.
That and youth groups for kids would be a plus.
Thanks.

Freddie · « **Reply #2886 on:** February 11, 2015, 06:44:05 PM »

Quote from: shmiel1429 on February 08, 2015, 02:33:32 PM

Any minyunim near China bistro in Aventura

There is a Young Israel shul on the second floor of the very same mall that the restaurant is in!

doublejay · « **Reply #2887 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:16:15 PM »

Any kosher food near Lincoln mall?

yakrot · « **Reply #2888 on:** February 11, 2015, 07:20:10 PM »

Quote from: doublejay on February 11, 2015, 07:16:15 PM

Any kosher food near Lincoln mall?

The frieze ice cream and sorbet. 17 is close by and there is also a schwarma place close

CS1 · « **Reply #2889 on:** February 11, 2015, 10:06:31 PM »

Quote from: joed25 on February 11, 2015, 12:16:25 PM

Thank you. This sounds like a good option. Any idea how I could get in touch with the Tower 41 people with the appartments?

One person posted here on DDF -- but it was $3K for Pesach for a 2 BR.
I know that they have "official" agents in the building there to work with that -- however it's possible that adds to the cost.... There are also I owners there now who leave and rent direct.

I'll get a few numbers and PM you. In the meantime the FL locals prob know more information....

BOOKY · « **Reply #2890 on:** February 12, 2015, 10:29:44 AM »

Just came back from Miami, was great! I'll try to write a trip report soon.

zow · « **Reply #2891 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:37:31 AM »

Quote from: Brewmeister on February 11, 2015, 02:26:10 PM

Looking for a shul rec in South Florida.
Can anyone tell me of shul in Boca or Hollywood that has Kiddush club, or at least has liquor at the main Kiddush.
That and youth groups for kids would be a plus.
Thanks.

Should I be concerned that you're asking about kiddush club and youth groups in the same breath?

dealfinder85 · « **Reply #2892 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:23:26 PM »

Quote from: zow on February 12, 2015, 11:37:31 AM

Should I be concerned that you're asking about kiddush club and youth groups in the same breath?

ha

oiseli48 · « **Reply #2893 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:52:37 PM »

Quote from: shmiel1429 on February 11, 2015, 06:56:15 AM

Flying out of FLL tonight @ 8
any suggestions for the closest restaurant near the airport?
Thx

Levy's on Sheridan St, and Pita Plus on Stirling Rd are probably the closest.

They do have kosher meals for sale in the airport now, from Kosher Central.

oiseli48 · « **Reply #2894 on:** February 12, 2015, 12:52:04 PM »

Quote from: shmiel1429 on February 11, 2015, 06:56:15 AM

Flying out of FLL tonight @ 8
any suggestions for the closest restaurant near the airport?
Thx

Levy's on Sheridan St, and Pita Plus on Stirling Rd are probably the closest.

They do have kosher meals for sale in the airport now, from Kosher Central.

joed25 · « **Reply #2895 on:** February 12, 2015, 02:06:55 PM »

Quote from: CS1 on February 11, 2015, 10:06:31 PM

One person posted here on DDF -- but it was $3K for Pesach for a 2 BR.
I know that they have "official" agents in the building there to work with that -- however it's possible that adds to the cost.... There are also I owners there now who leave and rent direct.

I'll get a few numbers and PM you. In the meantime the FL locals prob know more information....

Thank you. If anyone knows of good options in Orlando for pesach rental please let me know. Or how I can get in touch with the group that splits a house for a shul.

BOOKY · « **Reply #2896 on:** February 12, 2015, 07:36:44 PM »

Here is my trip report for Miami, I'm not a professional and juicy writer like Dan but I tried my best.

I stayed at a private villa in North Miami Beach, very comfortable! the private heated pool was awesome, parking was free ☺, it couldn't be more convenience than a kosher kitchen for Shabbos, my last night I went to Sheraton in cypress Creek, was well worthed for 4000 SPG points!

Restaurants:

Grill time - North Miami Beach 9/10

This was definitely the best restaurant I was in Miami, they were out of the Gaza Strip Steak I took the Kalbi pepper steak was awesome 10/10, the Korean steak was a bit dry 6/10 the chocolate soufle desert was good 7/10 the pulled beef sliders was great 8/10, service 9/10

Chai Wok - lunch 3/10

Quite bad experience, I wanted to share a dish with my wife and they warned me that I cannot share anything, they were like standing and looking if we share the meal, sesame chicken nuggets (I asked for beef I got chicken) I got like 4 pieces wasn't worthed the money, wasn't good at all 3/10, sweet and sour veal 4/10, eggs drop wonton soup 6/10, service 3/10

Fuego 2/10

We had to wait a long time for a place, it was jam packed, for the appetizers I told ok pulled brisket empandas 1/10, was horrible, tasteless, I asked for a medium rare center cut steak 4/10 it was totally raw, i asked them if it's medium rare they answered let me check... sorry it's rare, they took it back and grilled it again, it came back dry as a bone, we took the BBQ pulled brisket sandwich 1/10 it was horrible, was very sweet, it tasted like the Israeli vegetables tuna in the cans... For the entrée I took chicken nuggets, I asked them how many pieces I'll get they told me more than 10 pieces, I got like 12 popcorn size nuggets with a very sharp BBQ sauce 3/10, the birthday music was extremely loud, I had like five birthdays in a hour, service was 5/10

Fresco - lunch 7/10

Salmon wrap 5/10 was very small and not the best, crab wrap 7/10 was very small but good, sushi wasn't bad, service was quite good 8/10

Beyond by Shem tov n/a

I only grabbed a grilled salmon wrap for lunch it was awesome 10/10!

Asia grill - boca raton 9/10

Was very good overall, service was very good 9/10, very nice area, the rib eye steak was excellent 10/10, the sweet & sour chicken nuggets was very tasteful and I got alot for the $$$ 9/10, wonton egg drop soup wasn't like I'm use to, wasn't heavy, I didn't like it my wife said it wasn't that bad 3/10, I took gyoza for the appetizer was very good 9/10

Mozart in boca raton - breakfast 5/10

Very nice area, we had some technical problems, the manager wasn't there to help us, he wasn't helpful at all on the phone, our server tried her best to solve it herself, the shakshuka 6/10 Spanish omelette 7/10, they give only half a baguette quite a little, ice mocha 3/10 wasn't sweet at all, ice vanilla latte 3/10 wasn't sweet at all.

Holy bagel - lunch 8/10

The appetizer I took cheese in tiny baguette don't remember the name wasn't bad 8/10, salmon wrap 8/10, ice cheese cake latte 8/10 it didn't taste like cheese cake like it suppose to, service was good 9/10

Our shabbos food we took from Mrs. Englander, was excellent! And very decent prices!

Kosher market place in boca raton, very good grocery! They have very good food, the meat sandwiches was very good and fresh, doesn't seem like a overpriced grocery like Miami prices.

Dan · « **Reply #2897 on:** February 12, 2015, 08:44:51 PM »

Question is why does everyone in MIA rave about Feugo?

Mutty · « **Reply #2898 on:** February 12, 2015, 11:29:30 PM »

Ok. Need some help here. With which card(s) do you not need the extra insurance on car rentals. I have Citibank advantage cards, Ink, us airways, Amex SPG. Any? And which insurance should I not take and which should I take. Someone mentioned somewhere that one of them you should take. I'm not up on insurance. Thanks. Then, what's the deal with getting into a lounge with the ink card? With wife? how many times or just one way? Finally, best hotel in Miami Beach environs or FLL area for SPG points, but not too many (similar to amount for the Four Points on Collins, which people didn't seem to like too much). Whoever can help with the above, thanks a million.

Sport · « **Reply #2899 on:** February 13, 2015, 12:46:37 AM »

Quote from: Mutty on February 12, 2015, 11:29:30 PM

Ok. Need some help here. With which card(s) do you not need the extra insurance on car rentals. I have Citibank advantage cards, Ink, us airways, Amex SPG. Any? And which insurance should I not take and which should I take. Someone mentioned somewhere that one of them you should take. I'm not up on insurance. Thanks. Then, what's the deal with getting into a lounge with the ink card? With wife? how many times or just one way? Finally, best hotel in Miami Beach environs or FLL area for SPG points, but not too many (similar to amount for the Four Points on Collins, which people didn't seem to like too much). Whoever can help with the above, thanks a million.

I believe your spg card should cover the insurance. No need to take any other insurance as your regular insurance will cover you for liability. Look through this thread for more info: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=4830

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