Food & Drink

Where: 817 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 15 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach Phone: 954.530.1188 (Lauderdale); 561.865.5350 (Delray) Website: elcaminoftlauderdale.com; elcaminodelray.com   Let’s play two: The consistent buzz around El Camino in Delray Beach prompted Modern Restaurant Group—led by Brian Albe, Brandon Belluscio and Anthony Pizzo—to double up on its Mexican soul food concept.

Michael Schwartz might be one of Miami’s busiest chefs. The James Beard Award-winner runs six restaurant concepts across the country, some of which include multiple locations. There’s his namesake neighborhood bistro, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, in the Miami Design District, which recently expanded to Cleveland. He also serves eclectic pizzas at Harry’s Pizzeria in

Preparing paella for hundreds on a Friday night certainly sounds more daunting than helping his mother and grandmother stage the same meal for family in Ponce, Puerto Rico. But some aspects of Roberto Santiago’s childhood paella experience continue to resonate—namely, the passion that the executive chef at Shooters Waterfront has for this enduring dish. It’s

Since opening in 2016, Phuc Yea (7100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami) has become one of South Florida’s most innovative establishments, constantly finding new ways to push boundaries––especially cocktails. The dimly lit restaurant in the Miami Modern Architecture District specializes in an eclectic mix of Vietnamese-Cajun cuisine, slinging cod bao buns and crawfish and shrimp pho, alongside

Where: 2568 E. Sunrise Blvd., The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale Phone: 754.755.9463 Website: chwinery.com [image_with_text image=”22935″ title=”Bigger and Better”] The 10th Florida location for the ever-expanding food and wine franchise is the largest Cooper’s Hawk yet, a 17,000-square-foot space at The Galleria that can accommodate up to 530 people. A sprawling Napa-inspired tasting room sets

It started with one of the random conversations that partner/corporate culinary director Lisabet Summa has enjoyed countless times with Big Time Restaurant Group partner/co-founder Todd Herbst. Summa was sharing the story behind a first name that’s been butchered much of her life, often as “Lisa Beth” or “Eliza Bet.” Summa’s half-Italian father had a different

When the tropical temperatures and humidity become too much, there’s a place in Coconut Creek to cool off with some cold treats. Jadyn’s Ice Cream Emporium, which opened in July, transports patrons to Artic climates with wall art featuring a vast snowscape with penguins. At the family business run by Lenore Green with her daughter,

The Lincoln Eatery, a modern food hall in the heart of Miami’s South Beach, recently added Le Petit Bistrot to its expansive list of in-house eateries. This French culinary concept offers a full menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts crafted by chefs Marilyn and Emmanuel Arrebot and accompanied by French wines, prosecco and champagne. The

If you’re familiar with the Italian restaurant Cipriani, which includes locations around the world, from Miami and New York to Hong Kong and Venice, the recently opened Mr. C Coconut Grove (2988 McFarlane Road) deserves a spot on your dining bucket list. That’s because fourth-generation hospitality leaders, brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, are behind the

Sparrow at The Dalmar recently opened its 25th-floor doors to South Florida locals, offering a unique design aesthetic, specialty cocktails and breathtaking views from Boca Raton to Miami Beach. This rooftop bar, accessed by a private elevator inside The Dalmar, features design elements like clean lines, natural materials and open space in alignment with its

Where: 1307 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Phone: 754.206.4180 Website: talentorestaurant.com [ordered_list] Made with Love: Executive chef Luigi Criscuolo and his wife, Angela Gullotta, natives of Italy, have brought their love of southern Italian cuisine to South Florida. Criscuolo seeks to offer his customers a healthy meal made with products imported from Italy that

One of Fort Lauderdale’s newest additions, Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach has quickly become a local favorite. In response to this swift growth, the Caribbean-American fusion restaurant recently launched an elevated happy hour experience with live music and a discounted specialty menu of cocktails and light bites inspired by the multicultural island flavors of