Food & Drink

To the famous punk rock band The Clash, “death or glory” was “just another story.” But to the four owners of Delray Beach bar Death or Glory, the phrase reflects their commitment to giving the community a place to, as they put it, “Eat. Drink. Chill.” “Ultimately, ‘death or glory’ really means ‘go big or

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

The server at Beach House Pompano (270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.) leaves the dining check tucked inside the pages of a page of hardcover copy of Gulliver’s Travels. You could get yours among the pages of Moby Dick or The Old Man and the Sea. It’s one of the deliberate touches to make guests feel

At first blush, the idea of a sour-tasting beer sounds more like a barley-and-hops mixture gone bad than an intentional flavor. But unusual is the norm at a Pompano Beach brewery that even celebrates such eccentricities in its name. The aptly branded Odd Breed Wild Ales (50 NE First St., 754.220.6099, oddbreed.com), which opened its

It started in 1985 as Duffy’s Drafthouse in Lake Park, a modest concept with four featured sandwiches and, by the time it drew Paul Emmett’s attention, four restaurants in the mix. But Paul, who bought a controlling interest in 2001, saw beyond the hot ham and cheese and ice-cold beer on tap that the Drafthouse

Though alcohol clearly isn’t the healthiest beverage, The Craftsman probably is your most health-conscious bet when you’re looking for a buzz. Dustin Elmalem, owner of the Miami pop-up bar—an extension of the original Craftsman in New York—offers craft cocktails free of added preservatives, along with a neighborhood bar vibe. While the Harlem location is a

Everything at Boulud Sud is meant to evoke the feeling of being transported to an exotic place, where the flavors and colors of the Mediterranean tell the fascinating stories of a chef who has traveled the world. Among the interior’s earthy wood tones, Moroccan-inspired tile floors and comfort-food dishes served in tagine cookware, diners can

Where: 545 NW First Ave., Fort Lauderdale Website: jeygroup.com   The journey: The goal for the latest offering from JEY Hospitality Group was clear: The team behind such concepts as ROK:BRGR, Himmarshee Public House and Pizza Craft wanted to open a boutique sandwich shop in burgeoning FATVillage. But before opening Henry’s Sandwich Station, JEY co-founder

The bloody mary is a popular hangover cure—a morning-after-a-long-night drink referred to as “the hair of the dog.” So, for Lighthouse Point restaurant Nauti Dawg, having a place on the menu for a cocktail associated with a furry, four-legged friend seemed natural. There was one hitch. While bloody marys typically are made with vodka, Nauti

Chef Rainer Becker doesn’t deal in one-offs. There are 13 of his Zuma restaurants around the world—including ones in downtown Miami, Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi. After Zuma took off, Becker opened Roka, which now has four locations in London. For the time being, Becker’s latest ode to contemporary Japanese cuisine—Etaru in Hallandale Beach (Hyde

Peruvian hot spot Pisco y Nazca has brought a flavorful menu of South American fare to West Kendall. Located at The Palms at Town & Country plaza (8405 Mills Drive, No. 260), the restaurant debuted in 2015 and opened a second outpost in Doral less than a year later. It has become a local favorite,

American Harvest wants to revolutionize the way you think about fast-casual dining. Created by Miami-based Grove Bay Hospitality Group—the company best known for restaurants such as Glass & Vine in Coral Gables and Stubborn Seed in South Beach—American Harvest unites quality with speed by fulfilling made-from-scratch orders in less than seven minutes. “Fast-casual is the