Beauty and the Feast

Reclaimed wood and brick, Edison bulbs, tufted leather booths, small plates, and an emphasis on craft seem to be the main ingredients for a trendy restaurant these days. Beauty and the Feast Bar | Kitchen on Fort Lauderdale Beach has all of the above. Set in the ground floor of the boutique Atlantic Resort & Spa, the restaurant boasts that rustic vibe that has been sprouting up all around South Florida. And the fare is just as hip. The restaurant offers a range of global comfort dishes intended for sharing. Sea scallops are served over sweet basil oil with porcini mushroom sauce and microgreens. Crispy chicken sliders are slathered with honey sriracha and mango slaw, then sandwiched between Hawaiian buns. Pizzas range from old-school meatball to white clam. The dishes are interesting, the decor is nice, and the place offers great views of the beach.