Long before Chipotle and Moes began hawking burritos in South Florida, hometown favorite East Coast Burrito Factory was constructing gargantuan, one-pound burritos and unleashing them like mini-Godzillas on the public. The burritos say East Coast, but the style is distinctly San Franciscan with a Florida twist — Frisco burros are known for their bulging mass, […]
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When you’re craving a pork schnitzel or strudel, where do you go? If you like authentic German and live in South Florida, the answer is probably Edelweiss Bakery off Commercial Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Equal parts bakery and deli, here you can find everything from pastries, cakes, and cookies to fresh-sliced smoked turkey, jagdwurst, and […]
Fungi, chilies, and squash blossoms; asadero, escargots, and wine reductions. Chef Eduardo de Pria incorporates them all at his award-winning gourmet restaurant, a celebration of native Mexican ingredients and European technique. Pria’s daily specials change often and might include tantalizing starters such as escargots sautéed with white wine and onions or Pria’s famous cilantro soup, […]
El Tamarindo’s menu is all over the map – a map of the American continents, anyway. The proprietors have come up with a brilliant strategy to attract every Latin-food-loving soul within 100 miles: They’ll dish up your meat and veg in the style of Cuba, Argentina, Uruguay, El Salvador, Honduras, or Mexico. Just pick your […]
This restaurant, named for the man El Vez, who bills himself as the Mexican Elvis, serves Mexican-American favorites such as guacamole, tacos, and nachos in a casual, party-like setting. Find a mix of both traditional and nontraditional items, such as “nacho mama,” made with black beans, smoked chili salsa, crema fresca, white cheddar, and Monterey […]
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The longest-lasting relic of Fort Liquordale’s awesome permanent spring-break, the Elbo Room has seen Category 4 hurricanes, wet T-shirts, and drinking contests come and go. The place is located directly across the street from the beach and carries its own salty swagger. Both young and old continue to congregate here and let the good times […]
A charming lunch spot tucked away in a former pastor’s home at Trinity Lutheran Church, the restaurant run by two sisters, Jonny Altobell and Penny Sanfilippo, has hidden in the annex for ten years. In a nod to childhood nicknames, the Ugly Sisters riff on their sense of humor that pervades the spirit of the […]
If you don’t get lost looking for Empire Stage for the first time, then congratulations: You’d be the first. But this playhouse’s locational obscurity is actually part of its charm; just as with Sol Theatre, the building’s previous occupant, Empire Stage remains the best-kept secret in the South Florida theater scene. Artistic director David Gordon […]
There’s a long history behind Ernie’s BBQ, with its eclectic mix of Libertarian philosophy on the walls and funky decor. It usually leads to stories about Ernie Siebert, a good ole’ Florida boy who just so happened to also be a part-time rumrunner. Popular lore estimates he once purchased $250,000 worth of booze and stored […]
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Eten Food Co. is hoping to fill the cheap lunch hole on Las Olas with takeout-only soups, sandwiches, and prepared foods. It’s a skinny yet trendy-looking space, with racks of wine on one wall and a glass-encased deli counter on the other. The menu is small, just soups and sandwiches, which each cost about $8. […]
Lisa Amaral and her husband, pastry chef Christain Cabanettes, moved to Fort Lauderdale ten years ago and built EuroBread & Cafe from the ground up, hoping they could eventually create franchises. The duo sold the joint in 2004 only to return and take back the reins in June 2010. Christian Cabanettes, trained throughout France, brings […]
When it comes to the Everglades, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. After all, it’s 734 square miles of gators, grass and swamp water. But Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to start. This famous Fort Lauderdale outpost has the fanciest fan boats you’ll ever see, and they’re also home to the Gator Boys of […]
Situated in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Exit 66 consists of 40,000 square feet of Americana appeal, vintage d
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This pleasant place bills itself as “Home of the Kebab,” and the chicken, beef, ground beef, shrimp, and vegetable kebabs attest to that claim. But the Middle Eastern restaurant, which has its roots in Syria and Lebanon, is also the domicile for terrific fatoush (bread) salad, kibbeh (raw ground lamb), lamb chops, mixed grill, and […]
Fabulous Fernanda’s isn’t only the best gourmet market around; it also sells huge, deluxe sandwiches for lunch, the kind of serious fuel you need to keep you slogging through another six hours in the old cubicle. Muffelettos are made on homemade ciabatta bread, stuffed with many inches of paper-thin salami, ham, cappacola, and provolone, tarted […]