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The free annual event is back, taking over Las Olas boulevard for another great weekend of art galleries, boutiques and great dining options.
The Las Olas Art Fair is ranked in the top 100 in the nation and boasts over 20,000 visitors.
It starts October 19th, 2019 at 10am and runs through Sunday. Free admission.
Fort Lauderdale is known as the yacht capital of the world – and now it has a pretty formidable food reputation also. It only makes sense that you should enjoy both.
Here’s some of the best restaurant picks that tie into the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show:
This is a new eatery founded by the minds behind Runway 84 and Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza, so you know it’s good. It’s motto is chillin’ grillin’ smokin’ drinkin’ and has a rooftop retreat great for taking guests to.
This upscale bistro with a retro twist has a menu packed with amazing features from chef-brothers Jonathan and John Alex Jimenez. A raw bar recently replaced a sushi bar and Monday is $5 hamburger night.
Now not only will you be able to dress tropical, you’ll be able to drink tropical too.
Tommy Bahama is launching not one, but two flagship restaurants in Dania Beach and of course, Las Olas.
The 7,500 square location on Las Olas will be designed exactly what you’d expect a Tommy Bahama restaurant to look like: tropical, laid back amongst an ambience of products that you can actually buy if you’d like.
Now that there’s a convenient train that connects South Florida, it’s only right that we think of creative ways to use it other than just communing Monday through Friday. Here’s a light of restaurants that you can string together for the perfect day of traveling and eating.
Central Fare is the Brightline Miami station’s food hall, offering a multitude of options. As you reach the top of the escalator, you’re greeted by a grand entrance to the marketplace, where Parliament Coffee stands front and center. The shop offers sustainably sourced beans for a morning coffee fix. Enjoy gluten-free buckwheat crepes, including vegan and vegetarian varieties, from Bucks Crepes; a selection of pastries at Rosetta Bakery; and a wide selection of empanadas at Patagonia Flavors by Delicatessen Patagonia. There’s also a World Famous House of Mac outpost and La Estación American Brasserie by Juvia Group, both ideal for lunch.
Stroll around the Las Olas Riverwalk or Flagler Village; then head to Fort Lauderdale’s newest boutique hotel, the Dalmar. Just five minutes from the Brightline, this newcomer is brimming with places to eat and drink. Sit poolside at Sip N’ Dip, where you can enjoy light grilled fare and refreshing cocktails for lunch. The Lobby Bar and Rose’s Coffee Bar offer indoor bites and snacks all day, while the Terrace Grill is a beautifully designed dinner destination. The rooftop bar, Sparrow, boasts panoramic views of the ocean and skyline with a ’60s-Palm Springs vibe. The move here is sunset drinks beginning at 5 p.m.
The ride to West Palm Beach takes about 43 minutes from the Fort Lauderdale station, so feel free to sip one of the train’s featured libations from the drink cart as you journey north in the afternoon. Just a ten-minute walk or a four-minute Lyft ride from Brightline’s West Palm Beach station, the Regional is where you’ll want to stop for dinner at The Regional Kitchen & Public House. But be sure to make a reservation: This award-winning restaurant is helmed by Top Chef alum and James Beard nominee Lindsay Autry. Her menu is a celebration of Southern cuisine with some Mediterranean influence. Popular items are the tableside-prepared pimento cheese, roasted tomato pie, and sweet tea-brined fried chicken thighs.
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It will take over the old Briny’s Irish Pub location and will offer items such as crab doughnuts, lobster flautas, seafood boils, and the Brazilian favorite, moqueca mista.
“Fort Lauderdale’s culinary scene has really evolved into a dining destination. We felt that the area was ready to explore all the best seafood the oceans have to offer,” notes Mendín “Rivertail will be the first opportunity I have had to center a restaurant around seafood.”
It will open in October 2019.
Summer never really ends in Florida, but before the spirit and decor changes you should try out some of these recipes.
Bright citrus flavors combine perfectly with basil in this refreshingly light summer salad. With grilled shrimp, pine nuts and a mix of summer produce, you can serve this either as a complete meal or as a side dish for outdoor parties.
Grilled chicken should never taste boring, and this recipe is far from it. Not only are these chicken wings marinated in a rich sauce, they’re also coated with a sweet and spicy Sriracha glaze for an extra kick.
Take a break from grilled burgers and dogs with these light and fresh fish tacos. Tacos are sure to be a hit with any crowd. All that’s missing are sides of guac and salsa!
It’s called Oceanic for good reason – it’s right on the water and it’s bold styling is made to resemble a luxurious ocean-liner touring the seas.
“Every seating area in Oceanic was thoughtfully curated, ensuring that from any vantage point — whether on one of the patio decks or inside under air — every guest can enjoy the spectacular view,” Katherine Goldfaden says. “Both floors are self-contained with dedicated kitchens and bars.”
Katherine is director of brands for family-owned restaurant group LM Restaurants based in North Carolina, but they’ve been South Florida regulars for a few years now.
And while the menu isn’t available yet, you can expect great things from Executive Chef Brain Cantrell. “Oceanic’s menu is inspired by the ocean with a rotation of locally sourced, fresh seafood dishes, complemented with a fresh catch of the day,” he says. “Our steak program is also a special star on our menu. Our certified Angus beef offerings will be cut on-site into 8-ounce filets, 16-ounce New York strip steaks and larger cuts by request.”
It’s called Lunchroom, and there’s now two locations in Fort Lauderdale.
If you’re Canadian you’ll feel a little at-home with some menu offerings like brisket poutine – and for the uninitiated, poutine is basically the best loaded fries you’ll ever have.
Other menu items include hand-made pop-tarts and a spaghetti grilled-cheese which is exactly what it sounds like.
Founder Elliot Wolf was influenced by some childhood experiences with some similar concepts saying “I can remember getting steak sandwiches from the bus station as a kid. I’ll always remember the way they steamed the bun,”.
Click here for the full story in Miami New Times.
Formally called “Crave GFL”, this years events promises more participants than ever with meals starting at $35. The full list is available at Sunny.org and is updated regularly, Here’s a small sampling:
Click here for the full updated list on Sunny.org.
The event features open galleries showcasing new art exhibits, local artists and artisans selling gifts and goods, and a variety of food and entertainment.
And if you follow this blog at all, you know that FATVillage is the epicenter of a lot more development and cool projects.
Go hang out like one of the locals and enjoy free parking and the plethora of food trucks that usually convene on the area.
