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CBS News
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CBS News
Caribbean meets the Florida Keys at Gramps Getaway on Virginia Key
Don't you want to just getaway? Well, Gramps Getaway on Virginia Key is your ticket out, minus the travel fees. This casual and cool waterfront restaurant and bar is located on the grounds of the Rickenbacker Marina, welcoming guests both from the land and sea. Adam Gersten, who also owns the famed Gramps Bar in Wynwood, opened this hugely successful spot about a year and half ago. The buzz around Gramps Getaway is that it's the place to be. "It's kind of hard to beat the view and then on top of that we actually have great drinks and great food," Gersten explained. "Also, you know, we always say music is a big feature of Gramps generally, so that's also been folded in here to the new location." Happy hour brings great deals on drinks and food. But Gersten says pricing has been fair since day one. "We've been doing recession pricing for happy hour and lunch before the recession started, so we're ready for it," he said. DJ's and live music play throughout the week, and there's a weather plan as well. "Also in the summer when it gets real hot, starts raining, we also have performance space inside and a full bar inside and tables and stuff," Gersten added. Regulars rave about making this their weekly destination. "My friend is visiting from New Jersey. She just landed like 5 minutes ago. I said we're going to my favorite place. You're gonna get the best broccoli salad, the best drinks, the best views. Like I kind of don't want to tell people about this place, but, yeah," Nada Venkabbou, a regular guest, said. Ashley Harbidge agreed. "It's a great vibe, great eats, great drinks. I got the margarita," she said. Caribbean meets the Florida Keys Executive Chef James McNeal prepares his Caribbean/Florida Keys style menu with care and attention to detail. "Really fresh ingredients, unique and proper technique, but overall just really simple food done well," McNeal explained about his culinary philosophy. Menu Highlights: Smoked Fish Dip with Housemade Chips and Sweet and Spicy Pickled Peppers Blackened Mahi Sandwich with Housemade Peaklis Sauce Signature Smash Burger with Pickles, Tangy Mustard Sauce and Melted Cheese Broccoli Salad Gramps Getaway is open 7 days a week. They have happy hours Monday through Friday from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. Boaters are encouraged to contact them on Instagram or directly for arrangements. For more info: On Instagram @grampsgetaway
Miami Herald
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Remember Jimbo's? Let's celebrate the beloved Miami fish shack in a few ways
Every year around his birthday on April 6, James 'Jimbo' Luznar threw a party at his famous fish shack Jimbo's Place on Virginia Key, where everyone and anyone could drink beer, eat fish dip and revel in being part of a Miami tradition. From 1954 to 2012, when it was shut down by the city of Miami, Jimbo's was the place Miamians in the know gathered to hang out, play bocce and drink. The annual party drew thousands, from bikers to models to regulars and a famous face from time to time. The spot also became a backdrop for TV shows, including 'Flipper,' 'Gentle Ben,' 'Miami Vice' and 'Dexter,' and even made it to the big screen in movies like 'Porky's.' A former Merchant Marine who worked the shrimp boats, Luzner died in 2016. But a new Virginia Key watering hole is committed to celebrating for his legacy. From noon until 10 p.m. April 13, Gramps Getaway, sister bar to Gramps in Wynwood and located in the old Whiskey Joe's space next to the Rusty Pelican, will be honoring Jimbo and his legacy with a day-long free party. Expect live music from the Jack Shealy Band, a Jimbo's look-alike contest and limited editions Jimbo's hats and shirts from @sunandsons. You can eat your weight in fish dip and remember the good times, even if you weren't around to live them. Let's go through the Miami Herald photo archives to see what Jimbo's looked like through the years:
