An elegant, longstanding local favorite, beautifully appointed with aquariums and Asian art, Thai Spice deserves the crowds that pack it nightly. So make a reservation; this place gets as busy as the streets of Bangkok. All entrées, from red curry chicken to scallops basil, can be served safe-and-sound mild or burn-a-hole-in-your-tongue spicy. Terrific. Seasonal house […]
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It doesn’t advertise. Its entrance is literally hidden at the back of the gifts department on the second floor. And yet, every day at lunchtime, every seat at the twin curved counters of the Little Mermaid is occupied, and more eager patrons queue up in front of the cash register, waiting to pounce on any […]
Don’t let the name fool you into thinking all you can get here is a tossed salad with a side of salad. No. In fact, the family-owned, downtown Fort Lauderdale eatery features a cafe fusion menu with breakfast items, sandwiches, burgers, and Latin dishes, all of which are a far toss up from a salad. […]
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Awarded New Times 2013 “best” dessert, this Fort Lauderdale ice cream parlor and dessert shop is sweet-tooth overkill. What to order? The snow cones, made with fresh-shaved ice using old-fashioned, hand-operated, ice-cutting machines? Soft-serve frozen yogurt, offered in hundreds of flavors? Or handmade ice cream cookie sandwiches? The bestsellers at Florida Snow Factory are the […]
There’s a glut of “Fresh Mex” options in and around Fort Lauderdale, but the Whole Enchilada is a welcome addition to the fold. This fast eatery has a quirky, personalized feel, from the vintage books that decorate the high-up shelves to the kooky movies the staff plays during lunch and dinner hours. The food shares […]
For more than a decade, the Third Avenue Arts District has been steadily establishing itself as a creative corner of Fort Lauderdale’s ever-growing downtown. A dedicated crew of nine artists have worked to develop this urban oasis of art, offering studio tours and hosting an annual Artwalk where the public can engage with their ongoing […]
The walls at Tijuana Flats are covered with enough silly slogans and “xtreme” flair to base a whole other Mike Judge movie on. But the Tex-Mex ain’t bad: burritos, quesadillas, and tacos filled with carefully grilled meats and fresh ingredients. Better yet is the fast-casual chain’s hot sauce bar, a try-at-your-own-risk collection of chili pepper […]
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As you eat your way through this maniacal world, exposing the recesses of your mind, you might condemn the budded tongue as a forgetful little muscle. Not so. It is a passionate appendage that betrays our animal lust for the simple things in life, and once it’s introduced to the unfathomably delicious slice at Times […]
Timpano is located on the block surrounded by Las Olas’ chicest and trendiest restaurants. If you want to impress a date with a nice night out in a cozy yet upscale environment with a touch of romantic elegance, Timpano is a good choice. The space has indoor and outdoor seating with tables covered with white […]
Tipico boasts a food lineup that jitterbugs from Mexico to Cuba to Kansas City (cheeseburgers, caesar salads?), flaunting a catholic sense of cuisine as confidently as do all the other local Mexican-and-more places. Highlights on the meandering menu include the Veracruzana combo (chicken tostada, cheese enchilada, beef taco for $10.95); juicy churrasco steaks($11.95); and a […]
Much more than a candy shop, this Wilton Manors institution stocks a strange and intriguing selection of gourmet and not-so-gourmet food items like salsas, sauces, and salty snacks. Dealing heavily in nostalgia, To The Moon Marketplace carries an exhaustive array of old-timey candies and hard-to-find sweet treats. Lots of collectibles and nonfood odds and ends […]
Drive past this Fort Lauderdale roadside log cabin at lunch or dinnertime and you’ll understand exactly why lines stretch out the door. The aroma of meat grilling over red oak and hickory is hard to resist. Today a Fort Lauderdale institution, Tom Jenkins has been smoking up the neighborhood since 1990. Originally a traveling barbecue […]
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Old-school-inspired new-wave deli offering knishes, Reubens & reinvented dishes, plus a full bar.
Get hot and sweaty dancing all night with the boys at Torpedo. This gay dance club caters to a mostly younger male crowd, looking to party all night. Since it’s open till 4 a.m., you’ll have plenty of time to drink and cruise the scene. Hole up in a cushy VIP booth, or keep your […]
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 […]