Dolce Vita Gelato Cafe in Cocowalk

His Take

Ambiance: Bright and clean; busy

Food: Good

 After dinner, we stopped by for some Gelato. I've seen this chain around South Florida for many years, but I've never actually stopped or eaten at it. They have a well lit store with three ice cream display cabinets with approximately ten flavors per cabinet. One cabinet was dedicated to different variations of chocolate, where my focus was on the Ferrero Rocher ice cream mixed with a scoop of chocolate mousse ice cream. Decadence topped with ambrosia! Two thumbs up!  

Bottom Line: Recommended

Her Take

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Bottom Line: 
If your in the Coconut Grove area, have a sweet tooth, and love ice cream then this a place you want to stop at. There sell Italian Ice Cream/Gelato and it is amazing. Go to the last case on the left. To me that is the gold mine section, it is all different types of chocolate...Heaven!

GreenStreet Cafe in Cocowalk

His Take

Ambiance: Outdoors; busy in groups

Food: Good

Drinks: Didn't drink; full bar available

We decided to go see a movie in the nearby Paragon Theater and have dinner near by. GreenStreet provides a street corner, outdoor ambience allows for smokers (cigarette and cigar) to be able to eat and drink. I am very anti-smoking, but thankfully the outdoor environment allows for clear air when the wind blows. 

The bar area is wooden with tall comfortable stools. The area is lightly lit with a wide variety of liquor selection. They run a special of free house champagne for ladies during the their first happy hour. They have a second happy hour from 11:30 pm to close (with last call at 3:00 am). As a scotch drinker, their prices are reasonable and they have a "basic" selection.

I ordered the Blackend Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) which was a good portion size and very filling. 

Bottom Line: Recommended

Her Take

Ambiance: Indoor and Outdoor Seating, not terribly clean, casual

Food:  Go with the seafood

Drinks: Full bar

Bottom Line:

Greenstreet years ago had a great menu, now its paper folded menu needs some work. However there seafood is good. Greestreet is primarily a casual outdoor restaurant that unfortunately  a lot of smokers go to. So if your allergic to cigarette smoke ( like me) or have no desire to inhale second hand smoke this is not the place for you. The wind really does not help the smoke.

But for those who do not mind the smoke and mostly mediocre food they have a full bar and many different drink specials on different nights. Fridays are free house champagne for the ladies and Wednesday are 50% of Scotch to name a few. Also it is pet friendly which is always nice.

Grand Lux Cafe in Aventura Mall

His Take

Ambiance: Moderate
Food: Good; Upscale American Diner selections
Drinks: Didn't Drink

I was shopping in Aventura Mall and needed to stop off for food. After going through a large menu, I mentally broke it down into burgers, sandwiches, and larger selections (steaks; pasta; etc). Since I was having lunch, I went with a DeLux Drive-In Burger with a salad (instead of French Fries). The burger was cooked to order and was very delicious. The salad left a little to be desired, but I did not have high expectations for a side salad.

The ambiance ranged from families with children to older retirees. Noise level was a "good" conversation level and service was quick.

Bottom Line: Recommended

Her Take

Ambiance:Casual
Food:Good, a little bit of everything on the menu
Drinks: Full Bar

Bottom Line:

I'm going to really bottom line this its "The Cheesecake Factory" just with a different name. 

Fado Irish Pub and Restaurant

His Take

Ambiance: Loud
Food: Good; Moderate pricing
Drinks: Moderate Selection; above average prices

I've been to Fado a few times now and this was the first time I've actually eaten there. I opted to go with the classic Fish and Chips for entree with a Glenmorangie 10 year neat on the side. I just happened to have an abnormally higher appetite that night so I ordered a full size serving which comprised of two large (Cod) fish over a bed of Chips (French Fries). The fish were nice and flaky and very flavorful. The overall selection of food options is good, traditional Irish. I wanted to order an appetizer, but I'm glad I didn't because there was more than enough food with the "Full" portion size I had. If you go with a smaller portion, the that would certainly be an option.

The ambiance was loud, louder than what I enjoy, but enough to have a small intimate conversation with the person immediately next to you. The clientele is mostly professionals in their late twenties to late thirties with upscale casual fashion.

Bottom Line: Recommended

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Bottom Line: Another "Irish Pub" in Brickell, to bad it did not feel like an Irish Pub even though the decor seemed to suggest it. Don't get me wrong its beautiful decor but not the right "feel" to it. Anyway on a Saturday Night this place is great to drink, hear the DJ and hang out with friends and possibly meet new friends. However only if the drinks are liquor based and not wine or beer. Because there wine and beer selection leaves a lot to be desired. If you want beer go downstairs to Beer and Burger Joint and they even have a better wine selection then these guys. As for there food I have only eaten here with my friend once and we both had the fish and chips and quite honestly, it was not all that, it was okay but nothing excited. But this sauce tasted "wrong". Not sure how to describe it, but I am a big tarter sauce fan when it comes to fish and chips and for me this sauce did not taste right.

This place has good service and is an okay hang out place, but if your expecting something more this is not the place.