Pirate Republic: The dockside Brazilian seafood haven in Fort Lauderdale reopened Monday with limited (50 percent) capacity. Its menu, however, remains as robust as ever with favorites like the Pirate Bowl (fish, shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels in a white wine, garlic and butter broth. Reservations are strongly suggested due to the limited seating. Mention that you read about Pirate Republic on this post and receive one complimentary traditional caipirinha.- Johnnie Brown’s: The longtime hub for live music near the railroad tracks on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach (pictured above) is under new management—Clique Hospitality. That’s led to a new chef-curated menu, additional seating, and new live entertainment format (to be announced soon). Its reopening on Monday included updated safety protocols, additional sanitation stations, staff use of gloves and masks, and enforced social distancing. Happy hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m., and specials will be offered throughout the week—including Whiskey and Wings on Wednesday, with $5 Jack Daniels cocktails and $1 wings.
Twin Peaks: The sports lodge, with locations in Davie and Pembroke Pines, (twinpeaksrestaurant.com), reopened with enhanced safety precautions, including staff temperatures being check upon arrival, hand sanitizers throughout the restaurants, foot-pull door openers in the restrooms, and digital menus available. Hours in Davie are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. until midnight; Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The Pembroke Pines Twin Peaks is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
