Food & Drink

Earlier this year, the oceanfront 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa applauded the appointment of Chef Damoriae Graham. Originally hailing from Los Angeles, he made the move to South Florida to be closer to his wife’s family, who reside in Miami. Following in the footsteps of lauded chefs like Dean

A rebranded epicurean extravaganza promises a week of kitchen demonstrations and gourmet bites from some of Broward County’s most inspired chefs. That’s just part of the allure at the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, which is slated for Jan. 9-15 at various locations. Co-founders Kate Reed and Phillip Marro have expanded the offerings at

Las Olas remains known 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 Las Olas,

For the faithful at Canyon, a staple of the Fort Lauderdale dining scene for nearly three decades, it’s an idea that’s long overdue. By the same token, when it comes to the recently launched Saturday brunch, better late than never.  The renovated restaurant, generating lots of buzz under owner Mike Linder and his talented team,

1) Family Affair: A shared love of food led husband-and-wife team Cesar Olivo and Adriana Perez Benatar to become restaurateurs. It’s more than food, though, says Perez Benatar; it’s about gathering friends and family to enjoy treasured recipes and delight in different flavors from around the world. “We would do these food reunions at home

Taster’s Choice: It wasn’t as if Damoriae Graham didn’t already have a world-class palate. Before taking over as executive chef at 3030 Ocean in the summer of 2021, he had established himself as an innovator in kitchens throughout Southern California and at restaurants in Arizona with the Madera Group. But his recent certification as a

American Social  Where: 721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 690 SW First Court, Miami  Gridiron goodies: Two college buddies created the concept that delivers comfort classics and more than 40 craft brews amid a buzzy backdrop. Speaking of adult beverages, American Social offers bucket promotions during all NFL games, including $20 buckets of domestic

Foodies all over South Florida can hand the keys to their kitchen to a seasoned professional thanks to an in-home culinary concept that originated in Denver three years ago. That’s the premise behind Intueat, a digital marketplace that gives diners access to an exclusive community of top chefs in the tri-county region. Florida is just

South Florida-based Hoffman’s Chocolates recently unveiled its newest dessert destination, Hof’s House of Sweets (Hof’s), at 601 East Las Olas Blvd., next to the planned Las Olas Tunnel Top Park. Formerly called Hoffman’s Chocolate, Hof’s House of Sweets features a broad curation of sweets and confections worldwide but is manufactured at its own Hoffman’s Chocolates factories in

Second Act: It’s not uncommon, in the restaurant sphere, for properties to launch under different ownership as fresh culinary concepts with new names. But the reopening last November of Dune, part of the luxury residential footprint at Auberge on Fort Lauderdale Beach, offered a curveball, albeit a tantalizing one. The name would remain the same

Vicky Bakery recently opened its newest location in Downtown Fort Lauderdale across from Huizenga Plaza at 4 West Las Olas Blvd. “We live and breathe South Florida and have called this our home for a very long time,” Alico Pina says, co-owner of Vicky Bakery Las Olas. “We know the people in and around downtown

1) Second Home: As a restaurateur, you know it might be time to think beyond your backyard when the customers are imploring you to plant roots elsewhere. For Elizabeth Slavutsky, owner of beloved Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar just outside of Times Square, the setting for such expansion was a no-brainer. “Boca Raton felt like