Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Few things inspire a greater reaction in Broward / Palm Beach sugar fiends than a lit-up “HOT NOW” sign glowing outside a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Founded in 1937 when Vernon Rudolph purchased a top-secret yeast-raised donut recipe from a New Orleans chef, the donut company set its sites on world domination in the 1990s and […]

Kristof’s Kafe

You can never have too many good brunch options, and Kristof’s Kafe makes its mark amongst Fort Lauderdale’s best. From their famous strawberry stuffed French toast, country fried steaks and build-your-own-omelettes to homemade soups and sammies galore, they’ve got a menu that covers every craving. It’s a tasty option for home-cooked breakfast, lunch and on […]

Kuro

Sure, sushi and sashimi are in no short supply in Broward County, but that’s not all you’ll find at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s newest restaurant, Kuro. Named simply “Black” in Japanese, Kuro is the resort’s 9,500-square-foot showpiece, a custom-designed theater-style dining room set with booths and circular tables each presenting a clear […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

La Bamba offers typical Mexican fare of burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas, plus the occasional taco meal. However, it’s not the individual plates but the combos that make La Bamba special. No way you’d be hungry after downing a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and a beef taco served with yellow rice and refried beans. Located in […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

La Bamba offers typical Mexican fare of burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas, plus the occasional taco meal. However, it’s not the individual plates but the combos that make La Bamba special. No way you’d be hungry after downing a chicken enchilada, chile relleno, and a beef taco served with yellow rice and refried beans. Located in […]

La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant

The crowd gathered outside, waiting to get in should be indication of this little mom-and-pop spot. Inside, it’s like being in la plaza del pueblo: Cheers, laughter, food, and alcohol. And a genuine Mexi-Spanish feel. A full bar and Dos Equis on tap. That’s right. Amber and beautiful going down your gullet. The a la […]

La Bare

So “Harley” is revving his motor in your face, and you don’t know whether to laugh or laugh. For a not-so-small fee, you can witness a crowd of strictly women hootin’ and hollerin’. Why is it that men sit at titty bars in dumbfounded silence while women — when they visit their own version of […]

La Bonne Crepe

In France, crepes are eaten warm, frequently sold on the street for a quick lunch or served at the dinner table. In Quebec, Canada, the crepes are served for breakfast stuffed with fresh fruits and drizzled with maple syrup. La Bonne Crepe, on Las Olas you can taste all kinds while you sit on the […]

La Brochette Bistro

La Brochette, opened in March ’93, may be located out in East Jabip (read: Cooper City), but regulars happily trek there for chef/owner Aboud Kobaitri’s European-by-way-of-Lebanon style, as evidenced by the preparations of fresh fish flown in daily, dainty lamb chops, skewered shrimp, escargots, and wild game, all presented beautifully with flourishes of fresh herbs […]

La Costa Honduran and Latin Food

West Broward now boasts at least three Honduran restaurants. La Costa, housed in an old doughnut shop across from a car dealership, is popular with Central Americans and curious gringos. If you’re just getting hip to Honduran cooking, try the baleadas (Spanish for “single shot”) first. Served everywhere from Tegucigalpa to La Ceiba, baleadas are […]

La Fontana Pizzeria

This cozy pizzeria by brothers Spartak and Tony Tare of Ferrara, Italy, feels like it came fresh off the boat. The pizza is thin, crisp, and creative, with quality toppings placed in classic Italian “less is more” format. Salumi of all types like juniper-cured speck top the pies, alongside artisanal cheeses and a slick of […]

La Marea

The Tides has really revived with the arrival of chef Gonzalo Rivera and his clean, uncomplicated Mediterranean fare. There is no getting around it: La Marea is expensive. But it’s worth the money. Seafood is the main catch, a smart selection including loup de mer, dorade, Florida yellowtail snapper, and wild salmon served grilled, roasted, […]

La Mia Focaccia

A longstanding establishment and lunch spot, La Mia Focaccia, has been dishing out some amazing eats for close to 20 years. The owner and her son bring a taste of authentic Italian cuisine to the area with their line of fresh-made focaccia and panini breads baked daily, and on-premise. Free of preservatives, and topped with […]

Labyrinth Cafe

Labyrinth Café is a monthly acoustic folk concert series that runs from September through May at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Lauderdale. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month October through December and the second Saturday of each month January through May. Past and current performers include Dar Williams, […]