In December of 1988 Mark Soyka and Jeffrey Davis opened News Cafe, a quaint sidewalk cafe newsstand and bookstore at the corner of 8th Street and Ocean Drive in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach. The concept was simple: start with a news kiosk and some bookshelves and surround them with tables. Display a selection of local, national and international publications and play a mix of jazz and classical music, serve from a basic menu of salads, sandwiches, desserts, fresh fruit juices and coffees. Offer patrons a European-Style experience...and see how it goes.

In the 1970s, third-generation restaurateur James C. Kokas dreamed of opening an upscale restaurant in downtown Detroit. By the mid-1980s all the pieces were in place to transform an old taxi garage on East Larned Street into one of the most elegant restaurants in the Midwest, Opus One. Today the building’s smart façade and comfortable dining room and bar, is only matched by its exquisite cuisine.

(from http://www.opus-one.com)

The Slippery Noodle Inn, Indiana's oldest bar, and home of the Blues in Indiana features live local, regional and national Blues 7 nights a week. Two bands are featured every Friday and Saturday night on two separate stages.

Since 1998 this award winning seafood restaurant is perfect for all sorts of gatherings. From Birthday Celebrations to large business functions, LaVecchia’s Steak and Seafood offers the freshest Seafood In Uptown Charlotte, aged USDA Prime Steaks, great pasta dishes and a hip Wine List. Affordable and stylish, LaVecchia’s is ALWAYS good. Entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. The unique interior design creates a lively Atmosphere filled with giant sculptures and bright colors reminding the guest of an undersea culinary adventure

(from http://www.lavecchias.com)