Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
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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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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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A new restaurant is raising the bar for dining in South Miami. Flight West Miami has opened at 5984 Sunset Drive, bringing live-fire cooking, globally inspired cuisine, and one of the area’s largest whiskey collections to the neighborhood. The restaurant centers its menu around a Mibrasa charcoal oven, which imparts a subtle smoky flavor to
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Cocktailing never felt so good. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, located on Fort Lauderdale’s downtown riverfront, is continuing its Giving2Sips program this July, an ongoing initiative in which proceeds from Ukiah’s signature cocktails give back to the community. For the month of July, $2 from every Pear Necessities cocktail sold will be donated directly to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting vital pediatric care for families across South Florida. Pear Necessities
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, June 4th, marking a successful year of offering Japanese flavors, live-fire cooking, and innovative cocktails to Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The anniversary celebration welcomed guests for an evening of food, cocktails, music, and community. Attendees enjoyed Japanese-inspired cocktails from Ukiah’s new beverage menu, signature bites, a live
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Inside the Italian-American Brotherhood Behind Fort Lauderdale’s Most Iconic Supper Club
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Explore a fresh chapter of bold dishes and inventive cocktails at Burlock Coast
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Dear Olivia Bar & Kitchen Brings Big City Energy to Parkland’s Dining Scene
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Whether you’re there for the food, the vibe, or the buzz at the bar, Negroni Doral is a passport to global flavor without ever leaving South Florida.
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