Middle Eastern food served in authentic style and setting with great politeness and efficiency. Start with the kibi, crispy shells of cracked wheat stuffed with pine nuts, beef, onions, and spices including cumin, and then deep-fried. Go on to the shawerma, the Middle Eastern version of the Greek gyro.
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This west-coast Mexican mega-chain actually knows its stuff. Maybe it
Friendliness and casual comfort define the sports haven Billy’s Tavern in Davie. Located on the tail end of a strip mall, Billy’s gathers Pittsburgh enthusiasts and football regulars whose hearts pump black and gold blood and whose eyes are glued to the large projection screen on Sundays. But Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens fans don’t […]
Dolphins vet (and Plantation resident) Kim “Kimbo” Bokamper started this neighborhood hang to indulge his sports fetish, and it shows. Fifty plasma TVs enough for ya? If you know what most places with that sort of cathodic bling are like in terms of atmosphere, you probably have a good idea what to expect from the […]
The menu here is chock-full of wondrous Persian cuisine, which is a politically innocuous way of saying Iranian food. This may seem quite exotic, but many of the offerings here are surprisingly familiar, like hummus, stuffed grape leaves, and kebabs of chicken, salmon, tenderloin, and lamb — all tasty renditions but nothing to declare a […]
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Any chain restaurant applying for an operating license in Florida ought to have to complete a course in the Char-Hut methodology. This little Florida franchise, which opened its first outlet in 1976 to sell char-grilled burgers, onion rings, and hot dogs, is doing so many things right that it
Let’s face it: Cheese makes everything better. The Cheese Course — a chain with four locations throughout South Florida — is a nod to the stores of Europe that sell one item done extremely well. Patrons wander through the odorous Plantation shop and are encouraged to sample from more than 150 cheeses from all over […]
Congas Nightclub features live bands and DJs who play the spectrum of Latin music from salsa to merengue to reggaeton and even spin a little bit of house and hip-hop. Congas’ understated storefront is located in the back of a Plantation strip mall between a Goodwill and a Chinese buffet. With 1,700-plus likes on its […]
There is never enough team spirit at Duffy’s Sports Grill. Football helmets line the aisles, and the giant bar area boasts 13 huge projector screens that play every game and sport imaginable. If that’s not sports overload, young women in jerseys offer enthusiastic “how are yas?” at every corner while they walk past restaurant-area walls […]
Popular Jamaican haunt the Dutch Pot sets itself above the other Caribbean restaurants with stellar service, a loyal following, and food packed with as much flavor as your taste buds can handle. The staff prepares its own jerk seasoning, brown stew, and homemade curry daily. Lovers of seafood should show up for breakfast – the […]
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Despite the passionate counter claims of many a Philadelphian – it IS possible to get a real Philly cheesesteak outside of the City of Brotherly Love. Rare, but possible. And Famous Phil’s Sub Shop in Plantation is one such place. Their Steak Bomb, as it’s dubbed, is a meaty pile topped with grilled onions, peppers, […]
Raw food continues to grow in popularity, even though its South Florida contingent is small. But Green Wave Café, a Plantation kitchen and organic market that serves raw, vegan lunches, may change that. Chef Lisa Valle takes wholesome, organic produce and creates a small menu that changes daily. Grab a seat at the wide orange […]
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This nondescript little space is set up in classic diner fashion: booths along the windows, stools at the counter, and emphasis on big personalities, friendly service, and good prices. Owned by Sprio Passako and his wife, Thecia (known to regulars as “the boss”), the fare is typical diner, with emphasis on Greek dishes like moussaka, […]
While no compelling reason exists to eat at IKEA unless you’re shopping there, you’re doing yourself a dis-service if you’re buying furniture without dining. And we don’t mean a chicken wrap or a salad. We’re talking a plate of Swedish meatballs. With the gravy. And the potatoes and (most importantly) the lingonberries. You’re only going […]
While no compelling reason exists to eat at IKEA unless you’re shopping there, you’re doing yourself a dis-service if you’re buying furniture without dining. And we don’t mean a chicken wrap or a salad. We’re talking a plate of Swedish meatballs. With the gravy. And the potatoes and (most importantly) the lingonberries. You’re only going […]
Since moving from its Oakland Park location to this western Broward spot inside a Quality Inn, India House has continued to turn out stellar food. Its menu is a train ticket through India, stopping in Portuguese-influenced Goa with Goan fish and vinegary vindaloos, weaving through Northern Punjab with its hot-iron “tawa” dishes, even trucking to […]