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Dori Zinn

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    June 6, 2011

    LaSpada's quietly opened in Fort Lauderdale on Friday

    Dori Zinn​Nineteen months after taking their talents to Boca Raton, LaSpada's Original Hoagies opened their fifth location on Friday off of 17th st. causeway in Fort Lauderdale to a line out the door of hoagie hounds, only after telling their Facebook fans 48 hours in advance.

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    April 26, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: LaSpada's Original Hoagies

    Dori Zinn​ As the self-proclaimed unofficial LaSpada's Original Hoagies correspondent, I'm surprised I hadn't made you guess this spot earlier in the game.

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    April 25, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ There are few humans that haven't had the desire to get rich quick and retire young. But after almost 40 years in South Florida, this Broward County sandwich shop is nowhere near slowing down. In fact, they are getting ready to open up their 5th store next month.

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    April 12, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: California Burgers and Shakes

    Dori ZinnCalifornia may have girls, love, and dreamin', but South Floridians should, at the very least, be happy they shared their burgers.

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    April 11, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori ZinnSomehow, this California quick service joint made its way to Fort Lauderdale. With a simple American menu, they were probably just spreading the life of simplicity across the nation. We can't fault them for it, either. The milkshakes are worth sharing with the masses.

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    April 5, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No 57 -- Latin Macho Burger from Latin Burger and Taco

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. Dori Zinn​No. 57: Latin Macho burger from Latin Burger and TacoPrior to 20 ... More >>

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    April 5, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Steak Shop & Deli

    Dori Zinn​It looks rundown and ragged, sitting on the corner of a small strip of other restaurants and businesses that have made the northwest corner of Sample Road and Federal Highway look depressing. But there is absolutely nothing depressing about the cheesesteak you will consume at the Steak ... More >>

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    April 4, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​For nearly a quarter century, this North Broward restaurant has been serving up cheesesteaks and gyros to the customers that can pony up the cash. Not because they're expensive, but because they still only accept cash.

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    April 2, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 60 -- Breakfast in a Pot from Tom Sawyer

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. Dori Zinn​No. 60: Breakfast in a Pot from Tom Sawyer Restaurant and ... More >>

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    March 30, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 63 -- "Monster" Hoagie from LaSpada's Original Hoagies

    Dori Zinn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 63: "Monster" Hoagie from LaSpada's Original Hoagies In an ... More >>

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    March 29, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Tijuana Flats

    Dori Zinn​ Salad bars, dessert bars, and even all-you-can-eat sushi bars. But a hot sauce bar? Yes. It exists.

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    March 28, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ While South Florida offers half a dozen different variations of fast-casual Mexican cuisine, how many of them have this?

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    March 23, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Taqueria Dona Raquel

    Dori Zinn​While your iPhone map application may have you driving down Dixie Highway in sketchy parts of Pompano Beach for some original Mexican food, don't fret. The arrival at your final destination, Taqueria Dona Raquel, is worth it.

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    March 22, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​This six year-old authentic Mexican hideaway may be a hidden Broward County gem, but the treasure is worth the hunt.

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    March 10, 2011

    Breakfast at Aldi's: Way Cheaper Than Their Publix Competitor

    ​I don't like grocery shopping. While I will be the first to admit I love food, I will also admit I don't like buying it. I've caught myself standing in the pasta aisle, comparing the deals between store brands and name brands, wondering if my coupon for Kraft macaroni and cheese makes it less ... More >>

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    March 8, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Big City Dogs

    Dori Zinn I'd like to think that naming a Broward County tiki hut is simple, but I can tell by yesterday's comments that some of you thought we were eating elsewhere. Luckily, a couple of you were on point with your guesses.

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    March 7, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ With their attempts to bring worldwide frankfurter cuisine to Broward County, this tiki hut has clearly succeeded. Success so big they had to spread the hot dog happiness by opening another location.

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    March 1, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Primanti Bros.

    Dori Zinn​It could quite possibly be a South Florida landmark just like it is in the state of Pennsylvania, but yesterday's GWWE mystery is solved.

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    February 28, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​What once served as a northerner's staple, utensil-free lunch has migrated south. With three locations in Broward County, this Italian eatery has been serving transplants and locals for more than a decade.

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    February 22, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Sonny's Gelato Cafe

    Dori ZinnYesterday, we brought you dessert a little early in the day. In fact, 40 different gelato flavors worth of dessert. And in case you can't stand being in a line, take a hint from semi-regular customer Sylvester Stallone and hit up the drive-thru. What sort of tiny cafe offers a drive-thru?

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    February 21, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​A south Palm Beach County staple, this tiny café brings smiles to the faces of senior citizens and children alike, all through the medium of dessert.

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    February 15, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Doc's All-American

    Dori Zinn​ Few things are more all-American than baseball. Doc's All-American in Delray Beach is definitely in the running. Yesterday's participants correctly guessed where we were eating.

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    February 14, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​In this south Palm Beach County classic, what could be more American than old-fashioned hamburgers and milkshakes?

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    February 8, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Rok:Brgr

    Dori Zinn​ Yesterday's GWWE entry may or may not have been a little too easy, according to the commenters. Alas, we got a winner! And we were eating at Rok:Brgr, one of the newest additions to downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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    February 7, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ I opened the menu as if I were reviewing a foreign document. "Is this... Cow skin?" I asked. After a brief pause, I got an answer. "No part of the cow goes to waste, ma'am," my server said.

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    February 2, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Tom Sawyer's Restaurant & Pastry Shop

    Dori Zinn​Even a lodge-looking breakfast and bakery joint doesn't fool you fat kids. As Monday's lone commenter correctly guessed, we were eating at Tom Sawyer's Restaurant & Pastry Shop.

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    January 31, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​This south Palm Beach County breakfast and lunch eatery has been dishing it out for the past 25 years. To locals - and even some out-of-town students - this legendary lodge satisfies us with some of the best comfort food east of the Mississippi. 

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    January 25, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: City Oyster

    Dori Zinn Even after a few tries, a couple of you correctly guessed City Oyster on yesterday's "Guess Where We're Eating!?"

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    January 24, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ This south Palm Beach County spot is what some of the restaurant's bartenders have deemed "the pre-gamer," where patrons will start off their night before bar hopping. They've got an extensive list of seafood specialties, but also offer a complete sushi bar. With the long bar and drink ... More >>

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    January 17, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​This Broward County institution has been dispensing burgers to the South Florida locals and visitors alike for nearly 37 years. At one point, those burgers were voted the best in America.

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    January 11, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: The Whale's Rib

    Dori Zinn After 30 years and an appearance on Diners Drive-in's and Dives in 2010, the Whale's Rib has proven to be a landmark in Deerfield Beach. Yesterday's commenters correctly guessed the dive.

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    January 10, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​ After a couple national television appearances, this north Broward dive has been serving up traditional seafood meals for nearly 30 years.

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    January 7, 2011

    Direct From Philly in Deerfield Beach: Delicious Cheesesteaks in a Gas Station

    Dori ZinnPat's Cheesesteak, stuffed "wit onions" and cheese whiz.​I don't normally condone eating any meal inside of a gas station. While they may have quick bites, they're normally tasteless and not filling. That is, of course, unless you've been inside the Chevron gas station on South Military ... More >>

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    January 4, 2011

    Where We Were Eating: Fran's Chicken Haven

    Dori ZinnThere are few things more delicious than the taste of crispy fried chicken. The crunch of the skin, the juiciness of the meat, and everlasting thought of bliss as the combination of both make their way into my belly. Thankfully, Fran's Chicken Haven in Boca Raton fills my gluttonous fat ki ... More >>

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    January 3, 2011

    Guess Where We're Eating!?

    Dori Zinn​While South Florida isn't exactly known for its exceptional southern cooking, this Palm Beach County dive has been serving up traditional chicken and biscuits for more than 45 years.

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    September 13, 2010

    Burgie Awards Are Tonight

    ​It's been a Burger Beast kind of weekend, with the Fall for the Arts Street Food Fair on Saturday. But it's not over yet, as the Burger Beast will host his second-annual Burgie Awards tonight at 8 at Transit Lounge in Miami (729 SW First Ave.).The event not only marks the second anniversary of th ... More >>

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    June 17, 2010

    Happy Hour: Bonefish Grill

    Dori Zinn​ The Place: More than half a dozen locations in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. The Deets: Half-price on selected wines by the glass, single well liquor mixed drinks, selected premium liquors, and $1 off all draft beers. The Boca Ra ... More >>

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    June 10, 2010

    Happy Hour: Zed451

    Dori Zinn​ The Place: Zed451 Boca Raton The Hours: Weekdays, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 9 p.m. - close (on weekdays, this is 11 p.m.) The Deets: Everything in the bar is half-price except for the Liquid Market menu (specialty drinks). Also half off is the "cravings" menu, which includes pad Thai chicke ... More >>

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    June 3, 2010

    Happy Hour: Grand Lux Café

    Dori Zinn​ The Spot: Grand Lux Café in Boca Raton The Hours: Monday - Friday, 4:00-6:30 p.m., Bar Only The Deets: Grand Lux Café has extremely large portions for relatively decent prices. When those prices get sliced in half for two and a half hours a day, the extremely large portions look even ... More >>

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    June 1, 2010

    A Recipe for Hurricane Season: Latin Macho Burger

    Dori ZinnThe " latin macho" burger from Latin Burger and Taco​Besides Mother Nature's damage, the only other thing hurricane season brings is a massive barbecue. After last week's announcement from the National Hurricane Center that this year's season will be "extremely active," veteran hurrican ... More >>

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    May 27, 2010

    Happy Hour: Champps Americana

    Dori ZinnA bar that has no ending is the best kind of bar.​ The Spot: Champps Americana in Fort Lauderdale The Hours: Monday- Friday, 4-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. - close The Deets: $1 off all drinks except bottled beers, and half off all appetizers, excluding the sampler platter and apparently, the Kobe ... More >>

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    May 20, 2010

    Happy Hour: City Oyster

    Dori ZinnWith nearly 120 vodkas to choose from, how can you turn down a bar so stunning?​ The Spot: City Oyster - Downtown Delray Beach The Hours: Monday- Sunday, 4-7 p.m. The Deets: During City Oyster's daily happy hour (weekends included!), there isn't a drink in the house that isn't half-pric ... More >>

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    March 31, 2010

    Behind the Line With Le Tub's Steve Sidle

    College-dorm bathrooms, walk-in closets, and even prison cells are bigger than the kitchen Steve Sidle walks into on a daily basis at work. His "work" is as general manager and executive kitchen manager at Le Tub -- one of Hollywood Beach's most prized and oldest restaurants. Sidle has been in Sout ... More >>

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    March 16, 2010

    Grease Gods Greet Broward With Latin Burger and Taco

    Dori ZinnLatin Burger and Taco, a traveling food restaurant, rolled into Broward for the second time ever since they started driving nearly three months ago.​I'm not a burger expert. I'm not a burger connoisseur. I haven't researched and written papers on the basis of what makes an amazing burger. ... More >>

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    March 12, 2010

    Behind the Line With Taqueria Dona Raquel's Fernando Alejandre

    Restaurants are frowned upon if they don't have menus online. I've got friends who have said they will not eat at a place that doesn't have a website. Discovering where you want to eat by browsing online is natural for people circa 2010, but there are still some folks -- in South Florida, even -- wh ... More >>

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    November 19, 2009

    Sampling RA Sushi's New Menu

    Jarret StreinerRA's signature "RA"ckin' shimp, sweet onion salmon sashimi, RA chips and salsa, and kaisen ceviche in the center.​By Dori ZinnThe Outback of maki rolls RA Sushi unveiled it's new menu this week. All three South Florida locations - Palm Beach Gardens, Pembroke Pines, and South Miami ... More >>

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