Cubby Hole

The Cubby Hole is a gay neighborhood watering hole that dubs itself “the best little butch bar in Fort Lauderdale.” A dimly lit, downtown hangout, the place somehow seems both rustic and urban, with brick and blue wooden walls, a platform with three dance poles, and cute, colorful lamps. The one-room juke joint features a […]

Culture Room

It’s hot, loud, and way too crowded. But would you expect anything less from a rock club? The Culture Room books an eclectic mix of bands. On any given week they might have David Allan Coe, the Misfits, Johnny Winter, a local group of hardcore rockers, and northern Europe’s meanest-sounding death metal makers. What sets […]

d.b.a./cafe

Tucked into a corner in a Fort Lauderdale strip mall along Federal Highway (by Whole Foods) is a gastropubby-looking restaurant with some upscale surprises inside. The menu changes monthly; on it, you might find amped-up comfort foods like a soul-food-style fried chicken with a maple-glazed funnel cake in place of the waffle or seared chicken […]

Da Big Kahuna Restaurant & Tiki Lounge

Located amid the Hooters, Fat Tuesdays, and various other tourist fare in Beach Place, Da Big Kahuna Restaurant and Tiki Bar brings a little bit of the West Pacific to the A1A plaza. The ocean air runs through the third-story spot as ocean-themed murals cover the walls and ocean views surround the patio. Tikis stand […]

Da Campo Osteria

Todd English: He’s the sort of celebrity chef who makes women swoon and men curl their upper lip in jealousy. It’s not enough that he’s dashing, sophisticated, and has his face plastered literally everywhere, from glossy mag covers to Bravo’s Top Chef; he’s also built an empire out of an absurd number of restaurants in […]

Dapur

Dapur is the place to be when the scene over cuisine is what you crave. A chic waitstaff wearing heels and silk shantung sheaths and a dining room as elegant as orchid accents offer visuals that sate an appetite for style. No decorative detail is unattended, right down to backlit Asian antiques, a giant golden […]

Deep Down South Barbecue

Operating from a brick-red trailer parked in the Exxon parking lot on 31st Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard is Deep Down South Barbecue – the honest-to-goodness real deal when it comes to Florida ‘cue. Owner Albert Houston, a former Marine cook and restaurant developer for Marriott Hotels, focuses on creating consistent, competition-style barbecue – meaning he […]

Delacaseas

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a quaint beach community with zero high-rises along a one-mile stretch. In fact, the tallest building allowed is four stories. Here, you’ll find cute caf

Diner By-the-Sea

Many real-deal diners have gone the way of the dinosaurs, but not Diner by the Sea. This Lauderdale by the Sea throwback comes complete with vinyl stools, cozy booths and a short order cook. It’s the eatery of choice for tuna melts, Reubens, chili dogs and burgers. Pop in here for a bite, and you’d […]

Dirty Blondes

Fort Lauderdale is known for its beaches, sunny weather, and wealth of places to grab a drink. On the beach is a wild array of places to choose from, but it’s the landmark locations that we keep coming back to. Dirty Blondes is that place. Located just step away from the sand, this beachy watering […]

Dixie Pig BBQ

Burger joints, soul food restaurants, and taco food trucks are just a few places to eat sans utensils, so what makes Dixie Pig the best place to take off those dainty white gloves? Simply put, it’s the sauce. Dixie Pig has been in the same location on Dixie Highway for more than 20 years, so […]