13|Even, owned by the same couple that runs landmark lesbian bar New Moon just up Wilton Drive, is more a place to meet friends for drinks and fun than it is a dinner destination. If you get hungry, there is an array of globally inspired, fair-priced small plates such as a bruschetta, three-cheese-stuffed portabella mushrooms […]
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This Manors mainstay gets no points for style but scores big for stick-to-your-ribs substance. You can go the Mexican route with the super nachos (each chip is loaded with the perfect amount of cheese, beans, guacamole, and sour cream) and a verde burrito stuffed with savory chunks of beef or chicken slathered in a tangy […]
Coffee from carefully chosen coffee beans is complemented by open faced sandwiches called “slicers” and a full spectrum of gluten free deserts at this tranquil cafe located within a gated artist’s community.
South Floridians who don’t spend time kayaking are like Colorodoans who don’t ski – crazy. After all, there are few locales with more stunning waterways than our backyard. And at Atlantic Coast Kayak Co. in Wilton Manors, you can find everything you need to paddle off into the sunset. They teach classes from beginner to […]
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Big Dog’s Station is a casual indoor/outdoor Oakland Park watering hole and sports bar with a sizable, generally middle-aged local following. Flat-screen televisions that play football and baseball packages line the top of the bar and one inside wall. The long U-shaped bar is lined with people during happy hour, and a small outside bar […]
The postcard-size menu at Bravo! Gourmet Sandwich Shop in Wilton Manors promises “The Best sandwich you’ll ever taste!” The Peruvian sandwiches are full of juicy pork, flavorful country ham, and well-spiced onions, all served on these bulky, flaky buns that perfectly soak up the meat juices and spicy sauce. On Sundays, get a traditional Peruvian […]
Nearly a quarter-century old and showing no signs of retiring or resting on its leches, Caf
In South Florida, where the recent small-plate obsession has tainted our palates (and pockets) with pricey, upmarket concept foods, we have no understanding of the Spanish art of celebrating food and drink. But at Candela Restaurant in Wilton Manors, you can get an idea of what it’s all about. Just one block south of Oakland […]
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If you need a hit of that old-fashioned greasy-spoon goodness, investigate this ancient US 1 icon. You already know the type: the waitresses have worked here since God’s grandparents needed a babysitter; the chef probably invented the wife-beater; and the percolated coffee flows non-stop. A seriously 60s vibe pervades (the diner sits next to an […]
Takeshi Kamioka has a solid pedigree in Japanese cooking. His father was a sushi chef brought over from Japan to work at Benihana in the ’70s who eventually opened his own shops, Japanese Steakhouse Village and Tokyo Sushi. So Kamioka grew up in the restaurant biz, then also worked a stint at Nobu in Miami […]
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Abuzz with playful conversation and flickering laughter, Georgie’s Alibi is the lighthearted hub of gay life in Wilton Manors. The spacious bar is a red-lighted lounge during its long and generous happy hour. When the light melts away, the music swells and ballad-bellowing divas flood the television-covered walls in a torrent of danceable beats.
The name makes one think of a roadside diner, or maybe a neon-lit tavern. Instead, the Hi-Life is haute cuisine by candlelight, possibly the most genuinely romantic restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Chef Carlos Fernandez, a wildly creative guy to be sure, crafts a dynamic menu that’s almost as fun to read as it is to […]
Finally, a pizza parlor for the Wilton crowd! Humpy’s, like many other Wilton establishments, makes use of double-entendres to draw in the punters but keeps them there with a casual, “our-place” feel and solid pizzas and paninis cooked to order. Their dough is crisp, fresh, and wheaty and crunches nicely when folded or eaten in […]