Directions

So, I've heard many guests say that we are hard to find.  To me, I think the place is pretty obvious, but I've been coming here for a while!  So, I'm going to try to clear up some confusion, hopefully.  

We are located on the Southwest corner of Oakland Park Blvd and N Federal Hwy.  We are in the "Coral Center" in the far back corner spot.  There is the Culture Room to one side of us, and Fernandas International Market on the other side of the center..   

- This means, if you are coming from Oakland Park from the west, we will be on the right side, right at the stoplight.  You will pass the marquis and make a quick right into the parking lot.
- If you are coming from Oakland Park from the east, we will be on the left.  You can get in the left turn lane - but get in the middle turn lane, not the far left one.  Then right after you turn left, you can make a right turn before or after the Coral Center marquis on which we are listed.
-  If you are coming from the north on Federal Hwy, cross Oakland Park Blvd and then make that right into the shopping center before or after the marquis.
- If you are traveling on Federal Hwy coming from the south, you will have to get in the left turn lane at the intersection of Federal Hwy and Oakland Park Blvd.  Then you will make a U turn and make one of the right turns into the shopping center before or after the marquis.
 
I'm used to finding new places using a maps app on one of our iphones.  We often miss a place and have to drive up and down a street and circle around shopping centers.  It is sometimes frustrating, but sometimes it is worth the little inconvenience to find a new little gem.  I hope that this is the way you will think of it, if you get lost trying to find our little nook in the back of the center.  Think of it as an adventure, a treasure hunt, or you being one of the first pioneers to discover a welcoming oasis!  

Oh, and also, let me give you a hint about the Culture Room shows.  They have shows on different nights of the week.  There is no set schedule.  Sometimes, the shows will mean that our parking lot will be full around the time that the doors open.  Sometimes not.  We always try to do our best to put out orange cones in spaces specifically labelled for Hot & Soul.  So, you can pull up to the space and move the cone forward and park in the space.  If, unfortunately, there are no cone spaces for Hot & Soul, you can park across the street in the Mattress Land parking lot.  There are many metered spaces over there.  If you need change, you can come in and ask us for change for the meter, and we will gladly give it to you.  Other than that, there are other parking lots of other businesses nearby, like the mall, but I cannot guarantee that your car will not be towed.  I hope that frustration over trying to find us or looking for parking doesn't discourage you from visiting our spot.  Fast food and chain restaurants are usually easy to find, and way more convenient, and you sometimes don't have to get out of your car to order, but I would like to think that our restaurant is more satifying for your tastebuds and your soul!