Food & Drink

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

Summer in South Florida gives foodies a chance to comfortably explore some of the region’s top restaurants without the high-season mayhem. No one understands that better than Visit Fort Lauderdale, which is providing further enticement through its annual Dine Out Lauderdale program in August and September.  Participating restaurants offer meals with at least three courses for $35 and/or

1) Filling a Void: Moréa owner Lou Moshakos has vast experience operating restaurants. So, when analyzing what Fort Lauderdale Beach provided in terms of fine dining options, he saw an opening for a Mediterranean-themed eatery capable of meeting the demands of European tourists and local residents seeking authentic Greek dishes. “We think Mediterranean perfectly suits

Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar  Where: The Shops at Midtown Miami, 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.  What: Brunch isn’t just a weekend treat at the only Miami location of the popular Latin American concept. The restaurant has rolled out a seven-day brunch menu (noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday); 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

The month-long Bon Appétit Boca celebration is coming to an end, but there’s still time for foodies in South Palm Beach County to take advantage of some sweet culinary deals. Look no further than Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar (Shops at Boca Center, 5250 Town Center Circle). The popular authentic Mexican restaurant’s three-course Bon Appétit

It’s not often that an award-winning chef can draw parallels between the foodie life and a background in extreme sports. Then again, there aren’t many kitchen luminaries quite like Akira Back. The Korean-born chef—who earned a Michelin star for Dosa, his restaurant in Seoul—spent seven years as a professional snowboarder before realizing his culinary pursuits