To Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, Stiltsville is more than just a cluster of historic, pastel-colored wooden houses. About a mile south of Cape Florida, it’s where the “Top Chef” couple shared their first kiss more than five years ago. It’s also the name of their popular Sunset Harbour restaurant. Stiltsville Fish Bar, an upscale
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Get in the Spirit: Thanks to Old School Hospitality partners Paul Flanigan, and Frank and Kimberly Zaffere, Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park has the kind of retro-hip neighborhood hangout that can send spirits soaring for a variety of reasons. The vibe at Good Spirits Fifth & Fed (476 N. Federal Highway) is crooner-cool, the kind of
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He’s Got Game: The name Mike Ponluang doesn’t have Gordon Ramsay-like recognition nationally, but the Thailand native has serious culinary cred in local circles after pulling off the rarest of restaurant feats—back-to-back prolific runs at Thai Pepper in Coral Springs (1991 to 2006) and Coco Asian Bistro (2006 to present). Only the Best: Coco has
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Where: 1601 SE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 7,726 square feet (living area); 9,094 square feet (overall) Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1 half bath Details: Nestled amid a uniquely positioned point lot along the Intracoastal, this sprawling estate raises the bar on luxury waterfront living. Covered loggias and balconies, as well as
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Although she’s only 17, Haven Star has no interest in hedging her bets. The Boca Raton-based singer/songwriter, and those in her inner circle, are all in when it comes to a destiny that everyone involved believes is within reach. “I want to be a larger-than-life figure, but in the humblest way possible,” Star says with
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Jared Steingold, bassist for the Miami-based SunGhosts, looks like the dictionary definition of bliss when he’s performing with his band. A smile never leaves his face, even as he closes his eyes to revel in passages of a song. The carefree, focused energy of the band’s shows is constantly stoked by SunGhosts’ charismatic frontman, lead
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At Planta in Miami Beach, pressed beds of rice come topped with ahi watermelon, while heaps of truffled “Parmesan” made of almond shavings garnish bowls of fried cauliflower tater tots. This is how David Grutman does vegan dining. Grutman, a leading figure in Miami’s nightlife scene, is responsible for mega-nightclubs Liv and Story in South
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In what some might consider a gratifying character arc, the owner of Docking Bay 94 had humble beginnings in the comic industry. Under different ownership, Docking Bay 94 was John Miller’s go-to spot in 1998; it was where he got his weekly comic fix and even worked part time—first as an errand boy paid in
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The steady stream of customers that entered Pad Thai in Margate on a recent Friday night attests to the restaurant’s status as a long-time local favorite for Thai cuisine. It’s a familiar sight to Annie Lertworasiri, whose family has owned the restaurant for 11 years. (It previously was owned by another family.) During the years
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Jenny Cosper is an IT systems analyst with the city of Coconut Creek. She studied at the University of Florida and earned her master’s degree in management information systems from Nova Southeastern University. She has worked at the city for more than 10 years, starting with the human resources department before transitioning to a career
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Certain things never get old. Like a good pepperoni, bacon and ground beef pizza. A chocolate malt. Or watching “The Golden Girls” (while eating pizza and drinking a chocolate malt). In crime prevention, one rule that never gets old is “If it’s too good to be true, then it probably is.” If someone sends you
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Summer is in full swing and it’s time for our most patriotic celebration of the year: Independence Day. Did you ever think about making a patriotic garden? We have a few suggestions for you. RED Tropical sage (Salvia coccinea): This short-lived perennial wildflower produces sweetly aromatic foliage and brilliant red flowers that are irresistible to
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