Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue. Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades. Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken
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For Estelle Bellegy, wellness has increasingly become about nourishing the body in different ways — first through food, then through movement and, more recently, through the experience of confronting her own health. Bellegy and business partner Benjamin Amsallem built Café Bastille around the idea that food, hospitality and community could be part of an everyday ritual. The pair, who previously
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There’s about to be another reason to linger along Fort Lauderdale’s New River. Sweetwaters is slated to open this fall inside the newly reimagined Huizenga Park, bringing waterfront dining, cocktails and plenty of outdoor space to downtown Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant comes from the family-owned hospitality group behind Miami’s longtime waterfront favorite, Rusty Pelican. Expect a chef-driven menu inspired
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As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, he has a restaurant portfolio that includes Tacocraft, Pizza Craft, and Apothecary 330. In addition, Falsetto is also a partner in the iconic Runway 84. Now, the restaurateur is preparing to open Caviar Club on Las Olas Boulevard this fall. For Falsetto, the ambitious restaurant and nightlife concept represents more than another opening. It is a bet
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The Restaurant People (TRP) has been creating restaurants and nightlife concepts in South Florida for nearly three decades, but CEO and co-founder Tim Petrillo sees something different happening in the company’s home city of Fort Lauderdale. This fall, the hospitality group will open Naia at 904 E. Las Olas Boulevard, a restaurant that Petrillo believes reflects both
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The La Concha Hotel celebrates 100 years of elegance in the Conch Republic Few hotels embody the spirit of Key West like La Concha, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Opened in January 1926 and located directly on Duval Street, this “Grand Dame” quickly became one of the island’s most luxurious destinations, attracting famous
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When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces. The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets. “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.” For
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For nearly three decades, Mike Linder has watched food trends come and go. The veteran restaurateur and CEO of Silver Lining Inflight Catering has prepared thousands of meals for passengers aboard private jets. Today, he says, one trend stands above the rest: people are eating more mindfully than ever before. “The younger generation has become much
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When pharmacist Jean-Yves “Jay” Muller opened Consult Rx Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale during COVID, he wasn’t simply starting a business. He was creating the kind of independent pharmacy he always wished he could work in. After years with large corporate chains, including Sam’s Club, and experience at independent pharmacies, he says the difference came down
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Little Palm Island Resort & Spa wants you to put down that phone and breathe Everyday life is hectic. A constant flow of work and family obligations, coupled with an endless supply of technology, can be overwhelming. Oftentimes, weekend getaways feel so rushed and packed with activities that you’re more tired upon return than when you left.
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From August 1 through September 30, locals and visitors are invited to explore Greater Fort Lauderdale’s diverse dining scene. Since 2008, Fort Lauderdale’s finest restaurants have offered chef-driven experiences, pre-fixe menus, and more. The annual program allows the opportunity to savor an array of specifically curated, three-course prix fixe menus available at participating restaurants for lunch at
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Miami’s biggest dining celebration returns Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 as Miami Spice celebrates its 25th anniversary. More than 200 restaurants—including several Michelin-recognized destinations—will offer three-course prix-fixe lunches for $40 and dinners for $50 or $65. New this year is Miami Spice Reserve, a premium $95 dining experience showcasing elevated ingredients and chef-driven menus. The most exciting
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