High-decibel hip-hop feeds the frenzy on weekends at this friendly neighborhood watering hole. J’s boasts both pool tables and a mirror ball, and every Thursday, full-contact karaoke brigades liven up the dance floor.
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Jack Mays’ barbecue sauce, a family recipe handed down from his father, lends a tangy zip to the meats — as do the hickory and oak logs that they simmer over for hours. The fare here is consistently delectable, from supermoist spare ribs to catfish, pork, beef, and chicken and the best square of warm […]
This place, Jughead’s idea of heaven, is so good that you’ll overlook the missing ed after fashion in its name. The atmosphere is starker than Ellsworth Kelly’s tomb. Sink your teeth into a half pound’s worth of ground-fresh-daily-from-whole-briskets-of-USDA-inspected-beef burgers. Why not? They’re individually pattied on the premises, grilled to order, and traditionally seasoned. Then they’re […]
Some locals cite the bars on the windows and the chipped-paint exterior of Jalisco as reasons they put off stopping in, but once they walk inside, everything changes. The warm yellow of the walls makes a comfy setting. Regulars slide into well-worn booths while loners take their seats at the bar. Mexican soft drinks and […]
An agreeable if not exemplary example of teppanyaki, or artful and entertaining Japanese tableside cooking. Tables surrounding traditional grills and menus offering complete prix-fixe dinners make this a good place for a group to dine on fried rice, grilled vegetables, grilled seafood, seared steak, and the like. Chefs will automatically provide a little wrist music […]
Put simply, now that Starbuck’s has invaded Wilton Manors (at Five Points, in the old Shakespeare’s Pub location) those beholden to its corporate charms will go there. Folks supporting the little guy, however, will come to Java Boys in the gayest strip mall in the state. Put it this way: Anita Bryant has nothing to […]
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Fort Lauderdale has a colorful array of landmark drinking holes. Jester’s is definitely on that list. A haven for a late-night crowd, this dimly lit bar has seen more love than Cupid. Inside the blue-and-white building, one will find two bars, both having ample seating and barstool neighbors ready to chat. The drink menu isn’t […]
Many things recommend the Jib Room beyond the average price of the entrées ($10.95 for penne a la vodka! $15.95 for a pork chop!). One is owner and attorney Deborah Carpenter-Toye, who comes right over, grabs your hand for a firm shake, and focuses like she’s slipping your pertinent info into some brilliantly organized file […]
In his decade long run as one of South Florida’s most praised practitioners of New American cuisine, Johnny Vinczencz has been nicknamed everything from “The Caribbean Cowboy” to “The Guava Gaucho,” but his food is always recognizable by familiar flavors rooted in our country’s regional cuisines — just disguised a bit with worldly-wise additions and […]
Sometimes you just need a piece of pizza. Not a deep-dish Sicilian or something coal-fired with broccoli rabe. Just a good, old-fashioned, thin-crust, New York-style slice. In such times of need, there’s Johnny’s, where $2.65 gets you a plain wedge of heaven and 50 cents more sweetens the deal with toppings like salami, pineapple, jalapeños, […]
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Having previously worked at Michelin-starred restaurants, chef Joseph Parsons (JoJo) employs some serious skill on a casual type of cuisine: the humble taco. Everything on JoJo’s tacos menu in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is made in-house, from breaded octopus tacos to a flash-fried rock shrimp taco served with celery, blue cheese, Buffalo sauce, and crema. Stray from the […]
Tucked away in Fort Lauderdale is a prized piece of South Africa, or as the owners of the Kalahari Bar like to call it, “a home away from home.” Quaint in size but large in personality and décor, there is no corner left untouched. Sports memorabilia hangs throughout, and authentic tribal accouterments adorn the walls. […]
Kaluz on Commercial Boulevard is Argentine businessman Carlos Demirjian’s first attempt to set up a restaurant in the U.S. after operating his successful minichain of Kansas City Grills in Buenos Aires. The 200-seat waterfront eatery opened quietly in early 2013 and was immediately popular with Fort Lauderdale’s mature and professional crowd. The menu, similar to […]
Kaos Ultra Lounge has the look of a South Beach club and the drink specials of a Fort Lauderdale Beach dive, all strangely located in a quiet plaza off of Commercial Boulevard. This modestly sized, chromed-out “lounge” in Fort Lauderdale features a curving, neon-back-lit bar, glass-tiled DJ booth, plenty of high-top table seating, and crystal […]
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Located on Ocean Drive in the chill, walkable beachside community of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Keese’s opened its doors in 1953. The nondescript family-owned cafe is not the place to hang out but rather, a spot to grab take-out. There are more than 50 items to choose from. Locals rave about the award-winning fried chicken and the healthier […]
Set off the main road, among warehouses, auto repair shops, and cheap motels just south of State Road 84 and west of Federal Highway, the Keg on Sixth isn’t a place most Fort Lauderdale residents would just happen to stumble across. But the place offers a cool vibe, good food, and one of the best […]