Bombay Darbar

What began as a mom-and-pop 30-seater has grown into an Indian-food mainstay with two locations (Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale). Diners crunch on crisp papadum wafers while watching Bollywood movies on a large screen and perusing the menu. That list is lengthy, but at its heart are the tikkas, tandooris, and vindaloos that fans of […]

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

South Florida has tons of venues for theater and live music: for the most part, they’re run of the mill. Not the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Situated directly on the beautifully landscaped riverwalk portion of the New River, the Broward Center screams elegance before you even enter the door. And then you head […]

Cafe Martorano

Steve Martorano is, bar none, Broward County’s most colorful restaurateur. For more than two decades, Cafe Martorano has been turning out Philadelphia-style Italian comfort food with a side of entertainment. Though its old-school menu of Italian classics – such as chicken cacciatore and pappardelle with sausage – are delicious, regulars flock to the restaurant for […]

Casa D’Angelo

Angelo and Denise Elia have run Casa D’Angelo for more than two decades. It’s often the first restaurant locals think of for birthdays or anniversaries, entertaining out-of-town guests, and Friday-night dates – and for good reason. The classic Tuscan menu includes meat and pasta dishes, a long list of specials that changes nightly, and a […]

Culture Room

It’s hot, loud, and way too crowded. But would you expect anything less from a rock club? The Culture Room books an eclectic mix of bands. On any given week they might have David Allan Coe, the Misfits, Johnny Winter, a local group of hardcore rockers, and northern Europe’s meanest-sounding death metal makers. What sets […]

The Dive Bar

The Dive Bar is the Galt Ocean Mile’s quintessential locals-only spot off A1A in Fort Lauderdale. But don’t let that name trick you; it’s no hole in the wall. Its namesake is actually for the snorkelers and divers who have a tendency to hang out there. Filled with pool tables, an enormous bar, and a […]