South Beach shows up on Las Olas. Tempura and teriyaki are typical entrées, but fish is the titillation here. Makimonos are as exciting and innovative as that strip of sand to the south where the original Sushi Rock rocks the blocks. For the superhungry, if not the supermodel, sushi boats come equipped with everything but […]
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This 14-screen cinema is one of only two drive-in movie theaters left in South Florida – the other is located at the Swap Shop in Lake Worth. Watch films under the stars from the comfort and privacy of your very own car.
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At Swarm, which pops up every few months, there are no special invitations, dress-code requirements, overpriced cover fees, or strict rules to abide by. As event organizers Black Locust Society says, “Come one, come all. It’s just about bringing people together. This is just what we do.” Housed in a warehouse away from the madness […]
You can watch the wizards at work here: Former hotel pastry chef Nick Williamson is right behind the glass window, making the treats that come from this cute bakery. Cupcakes are the focus — flavors are traditional but include new favorites: Red Velvet, Boston Cream, Lemon Dream, Key Lime, Carrot Cake, and a specialty creation […]
Enjoy burgers and other American fare at Tap 42, named for the number of craft beers available on tap. Coveted brews such as Left Hand Milk Stout sell out fast at this mecca for beer geeks. The bar also features eight liquor pulls and a handful of bourbon cocktails, should beer not serve a strong […]
Nary a frat house or sorority row in sight, but Tarpon Bend’s ample customer base sure looks and acts the part. Himmarshee’s busiest pickup spot and happy-hour hangout finds reggae and cover bands to regale the white-collar crowd.Since it opened more than a decade ago, Tarpon Bend has anchored that bustling corner alongside the train […]
Located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Tarpon River Brewing is a unique gastropub in an industrial building with a full line of craft beer brewed on site. The menu is filled with beer-inspired favorites such as pretzels with beer cheese, IPA mac and cheese, a pressed sausage sandwich, as well as lighter fare […]
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Fort Lauderdale Opa has been the go-to Greek party for many years, with belly dancers, smashed plates, and flurries of thrown paper napkins, along with Greek specialties.
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 […]
Tee-Jay Thai Sushi has a menu as big as the Gulf of Thailand: There are six or so sections of Thai and Japanese appetizers like summer rolls wrapped in rice paper, salads with beef and lime, gyoza filled with minced meat, and tataki tuna seared on the grill; a huge selection of stir-fried noodle dishes […]
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Fast-casual Temple Street Eatery serves modern Asian fare at reasonable prices. The Asian-American comfort food items here are unique — a blend of Asian techniques and ingredients with western dishes. The kimchee quesadillas are a perfect example. Lemongrass grilled chicken is mixed with kimchi, caramelized onion, cheddar jack, gochujang (a pungent Korean condiment) cream, guacamole, […]
What a difference a move makes. When owner Jeremy Armstead decided to close his longtime Sunrise store and truck his barbecue downtown, it was a bit of a gamble. He packed up his collection of sports and music memorabilia that had for so long been a part of the place – like his antique Jack […]
The proprietors of Thai Bayshore, from Bangkok, have been operating Thai restaurants locally for almost a decade, but they moved to their current location a few years ago. Husband Pat Siri runs the front of the house and helps in the kitchen; his wife, Nida, cooks; a daughter occasionally waits tables. The Siris have decorated […]
A spot-on Thai eatery that requires you to look in all directions: Up, so you can find it on the second floor (over Primanti Brothers Pizza & Grill); out, so you can gaze at the unexpectedly stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean from the restaurant’s multitude of bay windows; and down, so you can appreciate […]