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2010 Stories by John Linn

• Keeping Warm All Winter

  published December 30, 2010

  While temperatures across South Florida have been sinking into boots-and-mittens territory, the Miami Heat has ignited. After taking a... More >>

• You’re a Mean One, Mr. Black

  published December 30, 2010

  If Hollywood ever chose to reboot Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Who Stole Christmas yet again, the part of the titular green meany would have... More >>

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  La Rosa Nautica in Boca Raton: This Peruvian Joint Knows How to Do Seafood

  published December 23, 2010

  When I brought my friend Eric to La Rosa Nautica in Boca Raton, he immediately wondered if the tiny, Peruvian boîte had any connection to... More >>

• Sea Level Pairs Oceanside View With Sky-High Prices

  published December 23, 2010

  With a beautiful view of the Atlantic, a smart head chef, and a killer location in the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel, Sea Level has got it going on.... More >>

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  Fort Lauderdale's Tokyo Blue Could Exercise a Little Restraint

  published December 9, 2010

  I have to wonder if the people behind Tokyo Blue have ever heard of the Japanese concept of ma. It's the idea that, in art as well as in life,... More >>

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  Meals on Wheels: The Food Truck Phenomenon Sweeps South Florida

  published November 25, 2010

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• Corelino's Pizza and Pizzeria Oceano: Battle Over the Perfect Slice

  published November 11, 2010

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• Bluejay's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Southwestern-Inspired Dishes and Plenty of Charm

  published November 4, 2010

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• Manny's Bakery: Awesome Empanandas for $2 or Less

  published November 4, 2010

  All hail the empanada, that self-contained foodstuff so popular in Latin cafés, bodegas, convenience stores, and bakeries. Every country... More >>

• Among a Crowd of Italian Restaurants, Caruso Stands Out

  published October 28, 2010

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• Despite a Small Bar, Lauderdale Grill Makes a Bitchin’ Bloody Mary

  published October 28, 2010

  This spacious bar and grill hidden in the back of the Harbor Shops has all the trappings of a sports hangout: two bars inside and out, plenty... More >>

• Myung Ga Tofu & Barbecue in Weston: You Can Handle the Spices

  published October 21, 2010

  Just the sight of the hellishly red noodle dish called nakjikuksu at Myung Ga Tofu & Barbecue in Weston is enough to send spicephobic eaters... More >>

• Giant, Affordable Dishes at Medellin Colombian Fusion

  published October 21, 2010

  Colombian food is hearty fare, and Medellin — an attractive restaurant on the edge of Coral Springs — is no exception. Here, the... More >>

• Celebrate Oktoberfest at These Authentic German Eateries

  published October 14, 2010

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• Rack's in Mizner Park: Comfort Food in a $4 Million Setting

  published October 7, 2010

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• You Must Try the Cuban Sandwich at El Recreo

  published October 7, 2010

  El Recreo is a busy little bakery that makes all sorts of Cuban pastries, breads, and sandwiches. The inside is small, with a couple of tables and... More >>

• East Coast BBQ in Pompano Beach Melds Innovation With Tradition

  published September 30, 2010

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• Cielito Lindo in Oakland Park: Tex-Mex Done Right

  published September 30, 2010

  This long-standing restaurant serves Tex-Mex dishes in a quaint setting that looks like a Mexican cottage. It's named after a classic Mexican tune... More >>

• Restaurant Revival: This Past Year Has Seen Several New Dining Gems

  published September 30, 2010

  Even with the economy in the tank for most of last year, restaurateurs still flocked to South Florida for the weather and stayed for the... More >>

• Dada: After Ten Years in Business, Its Kitchen Needs an Overhaul

  published September 23, 2010

  One of the great things about Dada is its texture. Every facet of this historic house turned restaurant is layered with visual flavor. The hip,... More >>

• Vegetarian Restaurant Darbster in West Palm Beach: With Food This Tasty, Who Needs Meat?

  published September 16, 2010

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• Gilbert's 17th Street Grill: Gourmet Burgers Worth the Price

  published September 16, 2010

  Gilbert's, which sits in the corner of the Harbor Shops in Fort Lauderdale, is a clean, family-run restaurant, with an all-glass façade and... More >>

• Trata Greek Taverna in Fort Lauderdale: Great Food, No Gimmicks

  published September 9, 2010

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• Checkers Old Munchen: A Menu That's 60 Beers Deep!

  published September 9, 2010

  This place is called Munchen, as in Old-Munchen, German for Munich. Spirited good times are cooked up at this Pompano Beach eatery, which feels... More >>

• Jimmy's Bistro in Delray Beach: Stuff Yourself Silly

  published September 2, 2010

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