There’s a glut of “Fresh Mex” options in and around Fort Lauderdale, but the Whole Enchilada is a welcome addition to the fold. This fast eatery has a quirky, personalized feel, from the vintage books that decorate the high-up shelves to the kooky movies the staff plays during lunch and dinner hours. The food shares […]
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For more than a decade, the Third Avenue Arts District has been steadily establishing itself as a creative corner of Fort Lauderdale’s ever-growing downtown. A dedicated crew of nine artists have worked to develop this urban oasis of art, offering studio tours and hosting an annual Artwalk where the public can engage with their ongoing […]
The walls at Tijuana Flats are covered with enough silly slogans and “xtreme” flair to base a whole other Mike Judge movie on. But the Tex-Mex ain’t bad: burritos, quesadillas, and tacos filled with carefully grilled meats and fresh ingredients. Better yet is the fast-casual chain’s hot sauce bar, a try-at-your-own-risk collection of chili pepper […]
As you eat your way through this maniacal world, exposing the recesses of your mind, you might condemn the budded tongue as a forgetful little muscle. Not so. It is a passionate appendage that betrays our animal lust for the simple things in life, and once it’s introduced to the unfathomably delicious slice at Times […]
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Timpano is located on the block surrounded by Las Olas’ chicest and trendiest restaurants. If you want to impress a date with a nice night out in a cozy yet upscale environment with a touch of romantic elegance, Timpano is a good choice. The space has indoor and outdoor seating with tables covered with white […]
Tipico boasts a food lineup that jitterbugs from Mexico to Cuba to Kansas City (cheeseburgers, caesar salads?), flaunting a catholic sense of cuisine as confidently as do all the other local Mexican-and-more places. Highlights on the meandering menu include the Veracruzana combo (chicken tostada, cheese enchilada, beef taco for $10.95); juicy churrasco steaks($11.95); and a […]
Drive past this Fort Lauderdale roadside log cabin at lunch or dinnertime and you’ll understand exactly why lines stretch out the door. The aroma of meat grilling over red oak and hickory is hard to resist. Today a Fort Lauderdale institution, Tom Jenkins has been smoking up the neighborhood since 1990. Originally a traveling barbecue […]
Old-school-inspired new-wave deli offering knishes, Reubens & reinvented dishes, plus a full bar.
Get hot and sweaty dancing all night with the boys at Torpedo. This gay dance club caters to a mostly younger male crowd, looking to party all night. Since it’s open till 4 a.m., you’ll have plenty of time to drink and cruise the scene. Hole up in a cushy VIP booth, or keep your […]
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For great people-watching without the worry of bare feet dancing tabletop next to your appetizer, pay a visit to the sleek new Trata Greek Taverna on Las Olas Boulevard. The upscale eatery has several tables outside on a romantically lit covered patio, along with a dozen tables and a chic bar inside. The menu is […]
This sunny Italian restaurant with exposed brick and a simple, spacious dining room offers a number of $9.99 lunch specials daily. For that price, you get a house garden or caesar salad with crisp croutons, a soda or iced tea, and one of a dozen specialty panini or Italian dishes like lasagna or pizza. We […]
A beachside hideaway for the local drinkers is found within Fort Lauderdale’s Treasure Trove. Nautical trimmings and beer knickknacks are scattered along the walls where locals sharing stories occupy the high top tables and barstools. The jukebox fills the room with rock ‘n’ roll favorites, and the ocean breeze blows through the open-air dive. The […]
Trina is closed. Now occupying the same space is East End Brasserie. For more information on this eatery, click here.
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Ever since 1949, long before I-95 connected South Florida and high-rises covered the coasts, Tropical Acres Steakhouse has sat on the outskirts of Fort Lauderdale, serving steaks, formality and a taste of the good life. More than six decades after opening, and after surviving two restaurant-gutting fires, the menu has grown but remains centered on […]
When you walk into a local joint and encounter a table of cops tucking into the grub, it’s generally a pretty good sign. After all, peace officers, like couriers, often have a leg up on some of the best out-of-the-way places to score a solid meal at a good price. Cuban sandwiches are a big […]
On the West Coast, taco trucks are as ubiquitous as Starbucks. But alas, South Florida isn’t so lucky. But we do have Tropical Tacos, which serves up tasty meals on wheels right off of Fort Lauderdale’s State Road 84. They serve Mexican style street food, from Baja-style fish tacos to burritos, quesadillas, nachos and even […]