A truly transcendent deli, the ultimate comfort food, is all about trust. Some will quibble over details — the altitude of the sandwich, the sourness of the pickle, the correct brand of house mustard. Step inside the Lauderdale landmark and take a look at the grinning, crinkled mugs working the counter and you simply trust […]
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After being in business for what seems to be several decades, the Poorhouse has established itself as the go-to bar for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s barstool regulars, tattooed crowd, and music scene supporters. Although it was once covered in trash and nostalgia from days of yesteryear, the bar has since cleaned up its act. It even […]
While it sounds like a nature reserve, Port Everglades is actually a powerhouse of cruise ships and cargo boats. This massive Broward County harbor has annual operating revenues of more than $66 million annually, and more than 5,300 ships call here in a year. Make no mistake, this seaport is a heavyweight hub for all […]
Posh Lounge is a full-service liquor and wine bar that sits in the lobby of the Waverly building. The bar, which has a pension for naming cocktails after resident
Let’s assume that you haven’t tried paddleboarding before, because you probably haven’t. You saw someone off the beach the other day looking like they were walking on water, and now you want one. This is the right place then, because here they’ll set you up with a demo day. Try out a few of them. […]
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This Pittsburgh-based chain of sandwich and pizza joints is treated like a temple of all things greasy and delicious in Steeltown. Here in Florida, Primanti Brothers serves great Italian-American specialties late into the night. The place is most famous for its “Almost Famous sandwiches,” monstrous slices of Italian bread stuffed with meat, cheese, cole slaw, […]
Gallery 721, aka the Purvis Young Museum, is a spot unlike any other. This 6,500-square-foot warehouse boasting one of the area’s most eclectic assortment of art. And not just any art. Pop culture artifacts. From Elvis movie swag to psychedelic posters from the 60s to Beatles memorabilia – it’s all about Americana nostalgia. Here, you […]
Formerly known as CD Collector, this friendly neighborhood record store changed its focus when it changed its name. Now Radio-Active Records, the store has a wide selection of new and used vinyl and a sampling of CDs, instead of vice versa. Along with that change, Radio-Active has more than doubled its size. The new area […]
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Aptly named — there’s gold under this rainbow. Creative touches transform even simple Chinese won-ton and duck-noodle soups into house specialties. Ditto for the shrimp-and-lobster dumplings, orange beef, cilantro scallops, and the mushroom trio — portobello, shiitake, and button varieties sautéed in garlic, soy, and sherry.
Leather and light spirits, despite the serious sexual energy and sex-toy shop, make this indoor/outdoor bar a great place to hang out — or to pick up. Ramrod is basically the “Cheers” of Wilton Manors. There’s something intriguing about bear culture that draws people in, whether you’re a bear or not. Cub, bear, otter, or […]
Red Cow, in a hard-to-spot location at Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway, opened in mid-2013 as the latest concept from Elliot Wolf, who has found success in downtown Fort Lauderdale with the Foxy Brown, G&B Oyster Bar, and Coconuts. For this restaurant, he turned to Steve Shockey, a Texas native whom he’s worked with for […]
Yopa is like the miracle drug of the exercise world. It’s good for just about everything, and works on both your mind and body – and spirit, if you’re into that kind of thing. At Red Pearl Yoga in Fort Lauderdale, you can reap all the benefits without breaking the bank. While they have a […]
“Contemporary American.” It’s a nebulous term, fine for describing this inoffensive, midscale chain eatery headquartered in Nashville. There’s nothing groundbreaking about the menu of burgers, steaks, salads, pastas, and vaguely Southwestern-inspired dishes — but dang, this place makes some solid food, and the portions are huge. (Our food critic has raved about the veggie burger […]
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The new Retro Lounge brings its rockabilly flare and tattoo-enthusiast style to Fort Lauderdale’s nightlife scene. Throughout the shared space, rockabilly dudes and ladies with pinup styling mingle with Fort Lauderdale’s rock ‘n’ roll party crowd. Originally a one-room tattoo boutique, the Retro Lounge has expanded to include a cozy backroom, where clients get tattooed […]
