Full Service Restaurants

Rapoport's Restaurant Group Recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Local business people like to recognize each other on the civic level at the Chamber of Commerce. That's nice and all, but it's kind of small fry deal. Not a bad thing--not exactly worthy of national news. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, however, is a kind of a big deal. And the organization has reco ... More >>

Free Kid's Meal for a Kid's Book at LongHorn Steakhouse Today

Depending on which school your kids attend, it may or may not be spring break. If it is, you know that weeklong reprieve for little Sally can stack up on your wallet. And probably your patience -- but that's another story.To celebrate International Children's Book Day, all LongHorn Steakhouse locati ... More >>

Christmas Drinks: Tanzy in Boca Raton Offering a Free Mimosa With Brunch Today

Merry Christmas! Clean Plate Charlie hopes that you and yours got everything your little hearts desired, whether it was a six-pack of $85 beer or a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven. Now that the gifts have been unwrapped and the living room is buried in a sea of ribbon and shredded paper, it's time to ... More >>

Tsukuro to Open on Fort Lauderdale Beach; Chef Needed

Subpar Mexican food, mediocre pizza, or deep-fried corporate crap crab cakes? Take your pick. It's no secret that Fort Lauderdale beach isn't exactly overflowing with options for great places to eat unless, of course, you opt for a glitzy hotel restaurant or a Fort Lauderdale beach mainstay, and eve ... More >>

California Pizza Kitchen Will Unveil Revamp In Florida

Chief executive of California Pizza Kitchen G. J. Hart told attendees at a California restaurant conference that the chain will open only one new U.S. restaurant-- a prototype-- this year. And the location happens to be in Florida, reports Nation's Restaurant News. No word yet as to which city.The p ... More >>

Red The Steakhouse, Rosso Italia: Boca Raton Gets Two New Restaurants

Boca Raton diners are about to be hit up with two new restaurants this week when Red The Steakhouse and Rosso Italia open. Both restaurants are owned by Cleveland-based Red Restaurant Group.Successful South Beach restaurant Red The Steakhouse, which also has a Cleveland location, opens its newest di ... More >>

Grafitto South Opens in Wellington

​Grafitto South has just opened in Wellington's International Equestrian Village in the former White Horse Tavern. The restaurant, which features cuisine with an Italian slant and homemade breads, is the first South Florida endeavor for Milwaukee-based restaurant group SURG.SURG Restaurant Group c ... More >>

Park Tavern in Delray Beach To Open January 18

​Chef owner Anthony Pizzo, Brandon Belluscio, and Brian Albe are finalizing details to open Park Tavern, inspired by New York's Gramercy Tavern and Worthing Park facing Atlantic Avenue. The restaurant slated to open January 18 from the trio behind Cut 432 --which has earned multiple awards from Ne ... More >>

Where to Work: Best and Worst Restaurants Chains

​This month, the Restaurant Opportunities Center United ranked nearly 200 national restaurants in an effort to alert consumers where they can go to patronize more socially conscious chains. The report is also a shout out to the growing numbers of workers in the hospitality industry. Restauran ... More >>

Fat, Sodium, Calories: Ten Dense Dishes

weheartit.comDoes your food want you to die?​You see them on TV, you drive past them on the way home - chain restaurants that offer food, fun and convenience. We know its difficult to ignore their siren songs of cheap food and menus that weight more than a toddler.  In order to make your food ... More >>

Celebrate the End of the NFL Lockout With a Free Order of T.G.I. Friday's Crispy Green Bean Fries

Flickr.com​Pepsi Co. may have forked out millions to make "Pepsi Max" the official beverage of the NFL, but T.G.I. Friday's takes the cake for being the official NFL lockout food. Charlie, never one to scoff at a chance to nosh on some free fare, is delighted to announce the deal of the day: ... More >>

The Generous Pour Event Returns to the Capital Grille

Wine.com ​​It's summer and that can only mean one thing over at The Capital Grille- it's time for The Generous Pour Event. In its 3rd year, the program launches TODAY and runs well through the end of summer concluding on Sunday, September 4.

P.F. Chang's Offers Free Lettuce Wraps for Facebook Fans

P.F. Chang's War horses guard the doors to your free lettuce wrap.​P.F. Chang's, the Chinese restaurant chain that features giant soldiers as sentinels to the gates of fancy mall dining, is celebrating its 18th birthday, and you get the gift. Become a fan of P.F. Chang's Facebook page and ... More >>

Six Chain Restaurants That Serve Over 1,000 Calories in ONE Dish

trifter.com​Forget super-sized fries, Angry Whoppers, Kentucky-fried chicken legs and grilled, stuffed burritos. Some of the worst calorie sins aren't committed at your favorite drive-through, fast food restaurants. No, the real hidden calorie killers: chain restaurants.From a rack of ribs dr ... More >>

Q&A With Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos: "I Really Am Just a Glorified Bus Boy "

Rocco Mangel Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos​ With its first location on Clematis Street back in 2007 and an additional location in Boca Raton, Rocco's Tacos has been a big hit in the South Florida restaurant scene. The fact that the menu holds more than 220 different types tequila doesn't h ... More >>

Talay Thai's Chef Charlie Soo: Q&A, Part I

Courtesy of Charlie Soo. Charlie and Mama Soo​Chef Charlie Soo opened Talay Thai in a strip mall in Palm Beach Gardens in 2008. Since then, his commitment to serving quality food at reasonable prices has won his restaurant numerous awards and a loyal following.  Soo attributes his su ... More >>

Café de France to Become Carpe Diem

​A new look, new menu, and new name are all in the cards for Delray Beach's popular French bistro-bakery Café de France.By the end of the year, chef-owner Olivier La Gloahec aims to have completed a major expansion of the chic but tiny eatery, adding some 70 seats on a covered patio and upgrading ... More >>

Spanish-Speaking Aspiring Chefs: Win a Trip to Italy

ComunicaTIAn actual olive garden.​Judging by all these contests for the Spanish-speaking set, American food companies are seriously courting the Latino market. This one is from Olive Garden.

Georgie's Alibi Beats Big-time Steak Chains to Win Burger Battle

Photos by Eric BartonGeorgie's burger was simple but included great ingredients like carmelized onions cooked in bacon fat.​Wilton Manors bar and restaurant Georgie's Alibi had a spot on the west side of last night's Riverwalk Trust Burger Battle, and that meant the wind was blowing right toward ... More >>

The Five Worst Olive Garden Dishes

Last year, it seemed every new restaurant had the same theme: moderately priced comfort food. This year? So far, it seems Italian is the new comfort food. Or maybe it's the return of the classic comfort food?But even as a whole new slew of Italian joints opens up, the nemesis of fine Italian dining ... More >>

Thank God It's Over, but 2009 Does End With the Promise of Better Things to Come

Punching the Clown Is a Standout at FLIFF

Champps Americana

Six Glasses of Wine with Dinner?

What a Capital Idea!

Bad News for Red Lobster: Ocean Running Out of Fish

"Have You Seen Me?"The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that mega-restaurant heavy Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster, Season's 52, Capital Grille, and Olive Garden, is in deep fish poo: There just isn't enough seafood left in the ocean to supply this massive chain with the lobsters, cod ... More >>

Get Stranded in the Island City

Bye Bye Saigon

Restaurant Flambé

Michael's Kitchen has moved on, leaving the charred remains of a lot of goodwill in Hollywood

Best Chain Restaurant

Seasons 52

The Steak Capital

Best Inexpensive Italian Restaurant

Zuccarelli's Italian Kitchen Readers' Choice: Il Mulino

Best Chinese Restaurant

China Lane Readers' Choice: P.F. Chang's

Best Retro Video Games

Boomers!

Best Steak House

Beef Eater

Best Chain Restaurant

Houston's

Best South American Restaurant

Argentango Grill

Best Steak House

Angelo & Maxie's Steakhouse

Best Place to Spot Celebrities

Worth Avenue

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Cooper's Dining Guide

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Flakowitz Bagel Shop

Best French Fries

Mezzanotte

Best Chain Restaurant

Samba Room

Best Caribbean Restaurant

Native Village Café

Best Vegetarian Restaurant

Terrace Oceanside

Best Fine Dining To Have A Highchair

Churchill's

Best Steak House

Smoke

Best Restaurant For a Power Lunch

Maxwell's Chophouse

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