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Fort Lauderdale Beach’s Asian eatery Tsukuro is launching the new year with an initiative that supports the everyday heroes that risk their lives for us each day. The restaurant launched its Hero Program in collaboration with Hiro Sake. Members of the public are encouraged to nominated police officers, firefighters, lifeguards and volunteers on Tsukuro’s website.

Just in time for the most health-conscious time of year, I Heart Mac & Cheese has introduced a handful of plant-based menu items to its extensive menu of customizable creations in partnership with Beyond Meat. Since opening its first location in Fort Lauderdale in 2016, the fast-casual restaurant concept has seen rapid expansion in Florida

Chiropractor-turned-business owner Matthew Ricci, a graduate of Cardinal Gibbons High School, is living the dream with Lucre, his “skater couture” lifestyle boutique on Atlantic Boulevard in his hometown of Pompano Beach that carries an array of international brands including Pas De Mer, Butter Goods and Quasi Skateboards. Aside from a rainbow of boards that double

It’s the greatest show at The Wharf Fort Lauderdale. Starting this week, the Fort Lauderdale restaurant hosts sights of spectacle and wonder along the New River with live entertainment such as jugglers, acrobats, magicians, face-painters, clowns, dancers and mimes. Entertainment takes place Jan. 9-12, and, of course, there are specials available each night including $1

If you’re among the small percentage of the population that can afford to spend thousands on a holiday present, here’s something that might float your boat. Recently showcased at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Lexus has launched its first luxury yacht, the LY 650. It’s the nautical equivalent of everything the automaker is known for:

On December 12, 2019, internationally acclaimed Nikkei restaurant Osaka opened the doors of its first North American location in Brickell. The opening evening celebration featured an authentic Peruvian Daiko drumming blessing ceremony, a Peruvian Cajonero, a traditional Asian ceremonial Sake Keg tapping and a lively house set by DJs Hernan Nunzi and Antonio Briceno. Since

Bamford Festive Happy Hour When: Dec. 23 – 27 from 12 – 3 p.m. Where: The Bamford Haybarn Spa | 2341 Collins Avenue, 2nd Floor What: Enjoy a new kind of happy hour this Holiday season at the Bamford Haybarn Spa. During Christmas week, guests will enjoy 20% off a selected daily signature treatment from

Casa Sensei 1200 E Las Olas Blvd #101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 “Coquito” This famed Puerto Rican holiday cocktail is crafted with eggnog and white rum and topped with a cinnamon stick. Whiskey Neat 1035 Southeast 17th St, Fort Lauderdale 33316 “Blanco Fizz” This holiday treat is crafted to resemble snow in a glass. It’s

Blended malt Scotch whisky brand Monkey Shoulder is bringing something special to town: a cement truck that features a giant cocktail shaker. Holding 2,400 gallons (that’s 123,000 bottles of whisky), the shaker is making its way across the U.S. and today is the last day to check it out. The award-winning whisky brand’s mixer is

City Oyster & Sushi Bar Craving sushi? Go ahead and indulge during the holidays. The restaurant is open Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day with specials such as Rock Shrimp Tempura (Creamy Spicy Sauce, Scallions and Straw Mushrooms), Sweet Miso glazed Atlantic Black Cod (Japanese Spinach, Carrots and Shiso Leaf) and Roasted

Tuesday, December 17th – Holiday Mule; a festive combination of Vodka, cranberry juice, ginger beer, rosemary, cranberries Wednesday, December 18th – Cran-Apple Sangria; a tart blend of White wine, apple cider, whole cranberries, diced apples, club soda Thursday, December 19th – Cranberry Margarita; a holiday twist on a classic mix of Tequila, Cointreau, cranberry juice,

Shooter’s Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Watch the Winterfest Boat Parade pass just a few feet away as you dine dockside on Shooter’s spacious outdoor patio with ideal views of the Intracoastal. Guests can sit back and relax with a Cucumber Refresher while sharing plates like the Chicken Pesto Flatbread or