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Welcome to the neighborhood, Q American Barbecue.

This new barbecue restaurant held a grand opening at 40th Street and Miami Avenue.

Q staff warm the crowd up with free flowing shots of Jack Daniel’s:

The solid Cat Daddies keep the crowd rocking to the oldies and end the night with an old favorite – Can’t You See:

The friendly Q staff, including Carl, hustle to keep everyone happy:

Joel, KC, and Chadder are all smiles as we leave Q:

Good to have a new neighbor.

My aunt and uncle were in town last week and we went on a brief architectural tour of Miami. Not only did I show them my favorite buildings, but my favorite art in public places. I love people who put art on walls for all to enjoy. The first is in this new apartment building just north of 55th Street Station and features eyes up on high. I prefer to see the benevolent Buddha Eyes as seen on Stupas in Nepal rather than the evil, lurking big brother panopticon:

And a second painting is this odd couple on 39th and NE 2nd Ave in the design district: