Reverse the Curse

by Rick Munarriz - Citysearch Contributor - 338 Reviews - 131 Lists

Updated: November 04, 2007

Some of Miami's most popular hot spots are located in establishments that failed miserably. Let's see what it took to exorcise the demons. Location, location, relocation.

Curse Breakers

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Mansion Nightclub
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    1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    It's not easy to get past the velvet rope at Mansion, but there was a time when clubs couldn't keep folks inside the place. Club Z, 1235, Deco's, Level, and Passions are just some of the nightclubs to give the cavernous dance club a spin.

  2. 2 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Jerry's Famous Deli
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    1450 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Before serving up sandwiches around the clock, 1450 Collins was home to some of the more popular area nightclubs like Warsaw Ballroom, China Club, and Club Ovo. From partying to pastrami? Only in South Beach.

  3. 3 Karma
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    2325 Galiano St, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Before being reincarnated as a haven for Asian fusion eats in a hipster nirvana setting, it was bad karma for Flow Lounge, Zba, and Grillfish.

  4. 4 At-Village-Merrick Park Mgmt
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    358 San Lorenzo Ave Suite 3000, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (map)

    The intimately posh open-air shopping center has seen more than a few notable eateries go Obit City. From OLA Steak to Cafe Ibiza to Norman van Aken's Mundo, the challenge is to make it from appetizers to dessert under the same ownership. Don't worry, popular establishements like Villagio and Via Quadronno appear to be there to stay.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Picnics
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    6500 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 (map)

    Before becoming the new diner home of Americana comfort food, the building got its passport stamped from the likes of casual dining Spanish concept Don Jose and its original incarnation heaping out Mexican fast food as a Taco Viva.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jungle Island
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    1111 Parrot Jungle Trl, Miami, FL 33132 (map)

    The Watson Island animal park has gone through a few names. It was originally Parrot Jungle, then Parrot Jungle Island, and now Jungle Island. However, long before the macaws and cockatoos came to perch, Watson Island served as the Goodyear Blimp base.

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