84 Diner

This behemoth of a diner is a South Florida staple, with a menu nearly as expansive as the multiple dining rooms. At 84 Diner, in Davie, breakfast is served all day long — as it should be — with three-egg omelets, biscuits and gravy, and Mickey Mouse pancakes at the ready no matter the hour. […]

Greek Express

Across the street from the beach and next to that place where you got your first piercing is a little Grecian place that serves all of the classics a beach bum or trendy tourist could ask for. Neon signs and iconic blue and white paint add just enough character for the serve-yourself and seat-yourself arrangement. […]

Greek Islands Taverna

Even if you’re not from New Jersey, chances are you’ll consider Greek Islands Taverna a good Greek diner for various reasons: its wide-ranging menu of classic Greek dishes, bustling atmosphere, and reasonable prices. The top items at this Fort Lauderdale spot include baby back ribs grilled with lemon and oregano and a fluffy moussaka with […]

Istanbul

The longest views in Hollywood come courtesy of the ocean-facing tables at Hasan Kochan’s 17-year-old Turkish restaurant on the Hollywood Broadwalk. Kochan’s food is homemade and moderately priced ($3.95 to $9.95 for small plates, up to $17.95 for entrées) – from ubiquitous Mideast staples like spinach pie and baba gannouj to more outré fare: feta […]

Simply Natural

Any health-food store can sell stuff that claims to be good for you. But go to the counter at Simply Natural in Sunrise and you’re liable to find Richard or Shahrooz, the husband-and-wife owners who are not just selling healthy stuff, but creating a community of wholesome living. Together, they have been known to offer […]

Taverna Opa Hollywood

Taverna Opa has been the go-to Greek party in Lauderdale and Hollywood for many years, a bacchanalian blowout of belly dancers gyrating on tables, smashed plates, flurries of thrown paper napkins and gallons of retsina, along with delicious Greek specialties ranging from grilled prawn to crisp fried rounds of zucchini sprinkled with cheese and served […]

Taza Mediterranean Kitchen and Lounge

Note: Taza is no longer in operation. Greek cuisine in South Florida has come to be synonymous with throwing around napkins and guzzling ouzo while dancing on top of the tables. But Greek-influenced Taza makes a distinct break from that tradition. The swank, nouveau-Athenian digs are located along 17th Street Causeway, home of the power […]

Trata Greek Taverna

For great people-watching without the worry of bare feet dancing tabletop next to your appetizer, pay a visit to the sleek new Trata Greek Taverna on Las Olas Boulevard. The upscale eatery has several tables outside on a romantically lit covered patio, along with a dozen tables and a chic bar inside. The menu is […]