Food & Drink

Being innovative is nothing new for the staff at Sushi Garage, whether referring to its Japanese cuisine or even the way it presents its cocktails. The creative minds behind the Miami Beach restaurant (1784 West Ave.; 305.763.8355) proved that in July when they introduced the Toki Can—a fruity-fresh drink made with Toki whiskey, blackberries, simple

At Zuuk in Downtown Dadeland, dollops of roasted red pepper hummus and mint tzatziki are perched on a bed of turmeric basmati rice with baked falafel, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives and tomato and cucumber salad. You might already be familiar with the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, which opened in Downtown Dadeland this past spring. Its

In South Florida, now more than ever, an upscale meal can be just steps away from a pillow-top mattress and free, fancy toiletries. Whether you chalk it up to quality, service or sheer convenience, the fact of the matter is that hotel dining is on the rise. An industry study from earlier this year noted

There’s a unique way to experience the fascination and luxury tucked inside Gianni Versace’s former Ocean Drive mansion, now called Villa Casa Casuarina. It doesn’t involve spending upward of $2,000 for a hotel room. It also doesn’t involve tuning into the newest season of “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” Versace’s former kitchen

With each rung that Simon Porter climbed, he added another benchmark to a distinguished culinary run that started in England. Along the way, he gained experience at Michelin-star restaurants in Switzerland and Belgium, and ports around the world while working for luxury cruise lines Cunard and Seabourn. But at some point during his last stop

Anne Marie’s Pizza 4570 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek; 954.974.5683; annemariespizzeria.com From ingredients to the takes on pizza, everything this cozy restaurant offers is fresh. Specialty pizzas include the Mexican Pizza, containing onions, black olives, lettuce, tomatoes and a choice of steak or chicken, under a layer of melted cheddar and mozzarella. For an upgrade on

Stefano Campanini might best be known for running the high-end Wine by the Bay boutique, but there was something more he wanted to do. That explains Wyn Wood Oven, the relatively new restaurant in Miami’s Arts District, where Campanini offers a sizable menu of European foods paired with more than 300 wine varietals. “We were

To Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, Stiltsville is more than just a cluster of historic, pastel-colored wooden houses. About a mile south of Cape Florida, it’s where the “Top Chef” couple shared their first kiss more than five years ago. It’s also the name of their popular Sunset Harbour restaurant.  Stiltsville Fish Bar, an upscale

He’s Got Game: The name Mike Ponluang doesn’t have Gordon Ramsay-like recognition nationally, but the Thailand native has serious culinary cred in local circles after pulling off the rarest of restaurant feats—back-to-back prolific runs at Thai Pepper in Coral Springs (1991 to 2006) and Coco Asian Bistro (2006 to present). Only the Best: Coco has

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