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Major Food Group Does It Again, in a Transporting Setting, With Dirty French Steakhouse
Anyone who doesn’t believe that dining has become synonymous with entertainment hasn’t been to Dirty French Steakhouse. With this fanciful Brickell bistro, a Ken Falk-designed hallucinatory throwback to the 1970s and ’80s (complete with Blondie on the playlist), Major Food Group continues its culinary domination of Miami. After scoring hits with Sadelle’s, Hasalon, ZZ’s Club,
Fogo De Chão Delivers a Meaty Performance on Las Olas Boulevard
Bustling Las Olas?Boulevard?remains a foodie destination for its wide selection of high-end restaurants perfectly capable of producing an elegant evening. Yet, the luxurious interior mixed with the carnivorous food experience at Fogo de Chão stands out among the establishments in the area. Located along the east side of Las Olas under the opulent The Main
Acclaimed Chef From New York’s Marea Brings the Heat to West Palm
Born from the culture of Australian hospitality, New York’s Isla & Co has debuted in West Palm Beach, serving specialty coffees, an inventive cocktail program, an indulgent lunch/brunch menu (check out the griddled banana bread) and a dinner menu created by executive chef Matt Foley (the spicy shrimp vodka rigatoni is a standout). Foley won
Tower Club Fort Lauderdale to Host Annual Charity Art Exhibit
Tower Club Fort Lauderdale (100 Southeast Third Ave., 28th Floor) will hold its second Annual Charity Art Exhibit at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 14. The community is invited to the private club for the charity art exhibit in support of the South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony in the Schools program. The event will feature
Next-Level Hospitality
The latest restaurant and lounge concept from Ink Entertainment is delivering an elevated dining and cocktail experience—in more ways than one. Aptly named Level 6, which debuted in the heart of Coconut Grove, offers gourmet Spanish cuisine, music and entertainment programming, hand-crafted cocktails—and sixth-floor views of Biscayne Bay and Miami. The 4,000-square-foot space is a study
United Way of Broward County to Host Annual Mayors’ Gala
The United Way of Broward County’s annual Mayors’ Gala will focus on a “Salute to Excellence” theme to spotlight the critical work United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED program conducts to provide resources and support for more than 20,000 Veterans in Broward County. The gala will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 29,
McCray’s Backyard Bar-B-Q and Seafood Working to Send SOS Warriors Marching Band to London
McCray’s Backyard Bar-B-Q and Seafood in West Palm Beach has lent its support to help ensure the Sounds of Success Community Marching Band can participate in London Band Week in June. To raise funds for the overseas trip, a raffle is being held. Each raffle ticket purchased offers the opportunity to win a 2023 BMW 330i, a
Baresco Restaurant to Open in Pompano Beach
Baresco, a Mexican-inspired taqueria and bar, plans to open in Pompano Beach early next month. It will feature shared plates, tacos and entrees focusing on authentic flavors and fresh, high-quality ingredients. “Pompano Beach has been extremely welcoming to us, and we have had great success with Beach House Pompano over the years,” Andy Fox says,
Blackwater Beauty
Story by John Pacenti Steven Kovacs was no more than 5 years old, walking the beaches of Nova Scotia in his native Canada when he found a starfish and “went crazy over this creature.” “I was just enamored with underwater life from a very young age,” Kovacs recalls. “It was probably watching TV shows such