Char Hut

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’s easy to lose track. It serves […]

Hong Kong City BBQ

Reopened under the aegis of a new family, this 20-something Hong Kong-style restaurant in a Tamarac strip mall remains essentially unchanged, much to the relief of local foodies addicted to the restaurant’s pan-fried noodles. The authentic flavors of Chinatown emanate from these dishes, and whole ducks, pork, and chicken, served barbecued, still hang on view […]

Kababi Cafe

A slick, upscale supper club with Middle Eastern flourishes, Kuluck Persian Restaurant & Lounge serves Iranian cuisine that feels like it came straight from the kitchen of a Persian matriarch (a pleasant counterpoint to the modern aesthetic). Steamed rice called chelow is generously dished out next to marinated chicken kebabs, juicy strips of ground beef […]

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup

The Vietnamese chain serves some authentic Asian food, starting with boiling pho that you can kick up with the absolute hottest slices of raw jalapeño you’ll find. Big bowls of bun (rice noodles) feature big on the menu as well as simple appetizers and light salads like a cold chicken salad with vermicelli rice noodles. […]

Trapeze

Austin Powers may claim to be the man who put the “grrr” in swinger, but he has nothing on the guys who own the Trapeze Club, which sends whatever image you may have of a swingers’ club out the window. Behind its bland storefront are plush surroundings that make the Trapeze the Ritz-Carlton of “alternative-lifestyle” […]