December's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The restaurant industry is the gift that keeps on giving, and December was no exception. Santa's little elves were busy this month, bringing more than a dozen new restaurants to Broward and Palm Beach counties. In addition to that, there are a few new projects on the "up and coming"...

By Tricia Woolfenden

December 27, 2012

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The restaurant industry is the gift that keeps on giving, and December was no exception. Santa's little elves were busy this month, bringing more than a dozen new restaurants to Broward and Palm Beach counties. In addition to that, there are a few new projects on the "up and coming" roster to look forward to in 2013. Find the list after the jump. Know of something we missed? Let us know in the comments.

- First Look: The Mexican in Boca Raton (Cali-Inspired Food and a Mural by Wynwood Artist Ruben Ubiera)

- Smashburger Opening New Years Eve in Boynton Beach

Openings

The Mexican, Boca Raton

Sybarite Pig, Boca Raton

Angelo's Station House Grille, Deerfield Beach

Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar, Boca Raton

The Vega Lounge, Delray Beach

Smashburger, Boynton Beach (slated for opening December 31)

Dry Fried Wings, Fort Lauderdale

Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pembroke Pines

Corner Bakery, Pembroke Pines

d.b.a./cafe, Fort Lauderdale

The Grove, Delray Beach

The Sports Page Bar & Grill, West Palm Beach

California Pizza Kitchen, Sunrise

By Jaime, Oakland Park

The Beach Grille, Pompano Beach

Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fort Lauderdale

Texas de Brazil, Palm Beach Gardens

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Delray Beach

Buddha Garden, Delray Beach

Changes

Sinclairs Ocean Grill (at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa) underwent revovations

Closings

Matty's on the Drive, Wilton Manors

VIVO Partenza, Boca Raton

Pietro's Plump Tomato, Lake Worth

On Deck

RACKS Fish House and Oyster Bar, Delray Beach

Funky Buddha Lounge, Oakland Park

Burt & Max's Bar and Grille, Delray Beach

El Patron Cantina Mexicana, Delray Beach

Jazziz, Boca Raton

VooDoo BBQ & Grill, Pembroke Pines

Cabo Flats Cantina & Tequila Bar, Delray Beach

Tsukuro, Fort Lauderdale

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