We all hope that the Heat turn themselves up and take-off on a course to repeat as NBA champions. But, so far, the chances look questionable at best. As is always the case during a tumultuous season, it is helpful to have some good places to go after (or even before) the game to celebrate, lament, and | | speculate on the outcome of future matches. To that end, I submit to you some of the best places to go in the area around American Airlines Arena.
#1 Finnegans Too: The Finnegans on Ocean Drive is a lot busier, with a lot more tourists, and that makes Finnegans Too one of my favorite places to go prior to or after a Heat game. The selection of beers is decent, there are pool tables, and the drinks are stiff and none-too pricey. The low-key, generally low noise atmosphere makes it easier to talk about the game.
#2 Pogies Pizza: Only a half mile away from the AAA, Pogies is a nice, casual restaurant that has great food, good beer, and satellite TV. Its a great place to go when you want some decent food before or after a game, and dont want to pay the often-exorbitant stadium-food prices. Pogies also has some nice outdoor seating, which can be a welcome change to the arena atmosphere.
#3 Wesleys Sports Bar: Wesleys is a bit out of the way, but its a great place to go if youre in the mood to party after a game. Its really half-club, half-sports bar, and it does both admirably. Monday nights feature football, while Tuesdays feature music, often by local bands. Weekends at Wesleys see a DJ spinning hip-hop, and often a crowded dance floor. Its a great place to go to celebrate a big victory hopefully this year will see a few of those for the Heat.
Well, there you have it a smattering of choices (fairly) near American Airlines Arena. Root for the Heat, and dont go thirsty!
About The Author
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.
This article was posted on November 06, 2006 |
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