For the business world, 2013 was a good year. South Florida real estate bounded back, the stock market saw record highs, Florida unemployment fell to 6.3 percent, and we got tons of new restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Overall, things are looking good these days.
As we close the books on 2013, we figured it was time to pause and reflect on what has happened in our restaurant scene in the past 365 days. Burgers, apparently, are still proving to sell until the cows come home (pun intended). On the opposite end of the fence, we've received ample health-conscious and ethical restaurants. See, our food choices are as split down the middle as our Congress.
3rd & 3rd, Delray Beach
7 Pescados, Pembroke Pines
13 American Table, Boca Raton
13 Even, Wilton Manors
101 Cantina, Boca Raton
Aah Loi, Jupiter
Amatsu Sushi and Sake, Fort Lauderdale
Artizan Flatbread Co., Boca Raton
BA Argentinian Bistro, Fort Lauderdale
BC Cafe, Davie
Bad Ragaz, Boynton Beach
Bahamian Conch Shell, Fort Lauderdale
Barrel & Grain, West Palm Beach
Bella Amici Pizzeria, Delray Beach
Bellini Italian Bistro, Weston
Best Darn Kettle Corn, West Palm Beach
Bikinii Coffee, Singer Island
Blue Willy's Barbecue Market, Pompano Beach
Bol, Hollywood
Bouillabaisse, Fort Lauderdale
Brio Tuscan Grille, West Palm Beach
Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., Palm Beach Gardens
Buca di Beppo,Coral Springs
Burger and Beer Joint, Pembroke Pines
BurgerFi, Fort Lauderdale
BurgerFi, Davie
Burt & Max's Bar and Grille, Delray Beach
Butcher & the Burger, Boca Raton
Butcher Block Grill, Boca Raton
Cabo Flats, Delray Beach
Cafe Sweets Bakery, West Palm Beach
D'Angelo Pizza, Wine Bar, Tapas, Delray Beach
D'Angelo Pizza Wine Bar Tapas, Weston
Dandelion, Boca Raton
Danish Pastry Co., Hollywood
Deck's Fish Market, West Palm Beach
Del Frisco's Grill, Palm Beach
DORSiA, Boca Raton
Duty Free Food, Fort Lauderdale
Eggstatic Food Truck, Fort Lauderdale
Eighteen Sauces, Hollywood
El Agave Azul, Davie
Farmer's Table, Boca Raton
First Watch, Boca Raton
Fork & Knife, Boca Raton
French House, Lake Worth
Fresh First, Fort Lauderdale
Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park
Garage VV, West Palm Beach
Green Bar & Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
Green Spot Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
HMF Cocktail Bar at The Breakers, Palm Beach
Hardy Park Bistro, Fort Lauderdale
Hamburger Heaven, West Palm Beach
Hibachi Grill Buffet, Pembroke Pines
Himmarshee Public House, Fort Lauderdale
Hot and Soul, Fort Lauderdale
Hot Leggz, Lighthouse Point
Hullabaloo Italian Gastropub, West Palm Beach
Italio Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
IT'SUGAR, Delray Beach
J. Flynn's, West Palm Beach
JJ Cafe, Fort Lauderdale
Jazziz Nightlife, Boca Raton
Joe's Seafood Shack, Fort Lauderdale
Kasi, Boca Raton
Kenny Tang's, Coral Springs
Kilwins, Lake Worth
Kitchen, West Palm Beach
La Fontana, North Palm Beach
L'Etoile, Boca Raton
L'Hermitage Catering, Fort Lauderdale
LiveHara Cafe, Hollywood
Lobster Bar & Sea Grille, Fort Lauderdale
Mancini Modern Italian, Fort Lauderdale
Mamma Mia's Pizza, Lake Worth
Meatball Room, Boca Raton
Mellow Mushroom, West Palm Beach
Mr. M's Subs, Davie
Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill, Lake Worth
N2 Winebar, Delray Beach
New York Grilled Cheese, Wilton Manors
Next Door, Fort Lauderdale
Night Owl Boca, Boca Raton
Nori, Boca Raton
Oar House Restaurant, Pompano Beach
Ocean 2000 at Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale
Oli's Fashion Cuisine, West Palm Beach
PDQ, West Palm Beach
POC Modern American Cuisine, Hallandale Beach
Patrick Leze Patisserie, Palm Beach
Perrones Cucina Italiana, Hollywood
Piccolo Ristorante, Fort Lauderdale
Pizza Mangia, Cooper City
Plan Burrito, Fort Lauderdale
Pollo Tropical, Pompano Beach
Poutine Dog, Lake Worth
RACKS Fish House and Oyster Bar, Delray Beach
Raw Juce, Boca Raton
Red Cow, Fort Lauderdale
Restaurant Out of Denmark, Delray Beach
S3, Fort Lauderdale
Salsa Fiesta, Fort Lauderdale
Sazio Express, Delray Beach
Sea Breeze Grille & Barista Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Seahorse Fashion Cuisine, Wellington
Shake Shack, Boca Raton
Shula Burger, Delray Beach
Sirocco Mediterranean Restaurant & Lounge, Hollywood
Sky Thai Sushi, Fort Lauderdale
Sloan's Ice Cream, Delray Beach
Sonic Beach, Fort Lauderdale
Souvlaki Fast, Deerfield Beach
Spadini's Mizner Pizzeria, Boca Raton
Stache, Fort Lauderdale
Stefano's Pizzeria & Grill, Lake Worth
Sushi Rock, Wilton Manors
Swank Southern Kitchen, Davie
Sweet Nectar Charcoal Grill and Spirits, Fort Lauderdale
Taco Vida, West Palm Beach
Tampa Bay Brewing Company Tap House, Coral Springs
Terra Fiamma, Delray Beach
Tequila Cowboy Bar and Grill, West Palm Beach
The Beach Grille, Pompano Beach
The Brass Tap, West Palm Beach
The Bull McCabe's Irish Pub & Tap Room, Wellington
The Drive, Wilton Manors
The Dubliner, Fort Lauderdale
The Grind Cafe, Delray Beach
The Grind Coffee Project, Fort Lauderdale
The New Miami Subs Grill, Lauderhill
The Sonoma House, Delray Beach
The Tipsy Boar, Hollywood
Tijuana Flats, Boynton Beach
Tilted Kilt, Hallandale Beach
Tonic Club and Lounge, Fort Lauderdale
Tony Luke's, Palm Beach Gardens
VooDoo BBQ, Fort Lauderdale
VooDoo BBQ & Grill, Pembroke Pines
Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille, Fort Lauderdale
Your Pie, Lighthouse Point
Zona Fresca, Delray Beach
Zorba's Taverna, Delray Beach
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