Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

Like the West Coast’s renowned family-owned In-N-Out Burger chain, East Coast eatery Five Guys (whose original family-owned restaurant opened in 1986, nearly 40 years after I-N-O) has retro 1950s décor and serves a limited specialized menu centering on hand-formed fresh – never frozen – burgers, and fries made from fresh potatoes. But there are differences, […]

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Ask nearly anyone in Miami, and they’re likely to tell you that their favorite place to have an unpretentious round of drinks is Flanigan’s. Joe “Big Daddy” Flanigan opened the first Flanigan’s in 1959 in Pompano Beach. The nautical-themed bar was a hit for its ice-cold beer, fresh seafood, and baby back ribs. The only […]

Florida Grand Opera

Florida Grand Opera ain’t your grandma’s opera. This remarkable 71-year-old arts organization not only hosts outstanding shows for classic fans of this musical genre – they’re also all about new media and outreach for the younger generations. Besides their usual lineup that includes classics like La Traviata, La Sonnambula and Tosca, they have opera flash […]