For those seeking a grittier alternative to the suits and heels scene on Las Olas Boulevard, Fat Cat’s is a downtown Fort Lauderdale mainstay featuring dark, Americana-littered walls, an eclectic program of local live music, and a formidable selection of cheap beer. Active types dance and sing along an inch from the stage, while the […]
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The Parrot Lounge has been serving thirsty beachgoers since 1970. The bar, located just a block west of A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a mecca for bikers, tourists, and sun worshippers who come for the excellent beer selection, General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On weekends, the party spills out into […]
You wouldn’t think there’s anything special about Peking One; it’s a three-table takeout spot with pink Formica walls. The menu, or rather, a series of photographs of typical dishes, sits above the counter. Boring-looking takeout d
A whole slew of tuxedoed servers descend upon the table like some gastronomic SWAT team, leaving behind spicy slices of zucchini, mounds of diced ripe tomatoes laced with olive oil and basil, a basket of Italian bread and focaccia crisps, and flutes of sparkling pink champagne. At this point you might be tempted to say, […]
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Chef/owner Scott Fredel long ago mapped out the mission for his Aventura venue: “To show that a restaurant can be friendly and affordable without sacrificing creativity, style, and quality.” With his steady hand at the wheel, Pilar has stayed that course. The menu has changed over the years, but not much else. The seafood is […]
After being in business for what seems to be several decades, the Poorhouse has established itself as the go-to bar for downtown Fort Lauderdale’s barstool regulars, tattooed crowd, and music scene supporters. Although it was once covered in trash and nostalgia from days of yesteryear, the bar has since cleaned up its act. It even […]
Those expecting Barton G.’s over-the-top approach to dining will be surprised to learn that Prelude is practically prop-less. A seared red snapper entr
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The concise menu here is slightly more extensive than at owner Gary Rack’s other venue, Table 42 Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar in Boca Raton (formerly Coal Mine Pizza). Both spots specialize in coal-fired pies but also offer starters, salads, and pastas; Racks adds a handful of fish, meat, and poultry entrées to the mix. […]