Audio By Carbonatix
At the end of every month, we look back and take stock of restaurants that have opened and closed. (I know we’re a few days into August already; forgive us!)
Though the crowds may have migrated north for the summer and the temperature has soared, things around here aren’t as languid as you might think. In fact, it looks like July has been an apt month to open a restaurant. (East End Eats owner J.P. Ottino tells us that opening in the offseason gives management wiggle room to smooth out kinks and refine details.)
The proof? Let’s go to the list:
Openings Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House to Open Friday (August 4)Boca’s Mimosa Now Open, Named for the Carnation of Cocktails (August 3)New York’s Jacky Chen Debuts Sawa Hibachi (July 29)Swank Mexican. . . At the Mall (July 28)Souvlaki Fast Launches Second Location (July 28)Jo Jo’s Brings New Tacos to Lauderdale by the Sea (July 27)Cali Zen Center Inspires Couple to Open J Street Bakery (July 22)Another Place to Go Greek at Gyroville (July 19)Oak Fired Pizza Debuts at Mia’s Grille (July 15)Todd English’s Wild Olives Reborn as English Tap and Beer Garden (July 13)Tony Sindaco’s Spot by the Sea (July 13)The Newest Meat Freak Destination:Texas de Brazil (July 8)Rodney Mayo’s Brings Longboards to West Palm (July 1)
ClosingsThe Fire’s Out at Smokehouse (August 5)RIP Raw Kitchen (August 5)Will Cafe Milano Reopen in October? (August 5)Kona Grill Shutters (August 3)The Lodge Loses Its Legs (August 2)
Anything we missed?
Follow Clean Plate Charlie on Facebook and on Twitter: @CleanPlateBPB.
