Tina Wang and her husband, Chef Jason Zheng, who have created Asian “must dine’’ restaurants, Saiko-i Sushi Lounge and Hibachi in West Boca Raton and Yakitori Sake House in East Boca Raton, have moved a few miles south to open a third location. Koi, Japanese Cuisine Sushi Lounge Bar, located in the Harbor Shops just […]
Category: Fort Lauderdale
Home (or away) SoFla dining options for the holidays
Whether you are home for the holidays or away from home for the holidays, there’s something cooking (and celebrating) in South Florida. Here’s a look at some of my SoFla favorites for Christmas and New Year’s. Koi Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Lounge (Fort Lauderdale) The new bistro, which serves up some of the best sushi, […]
Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival set for March 18-22
The 2nd Annual Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, presented by Visit Lauderdale, will take March 18 – 22 throughout Broward County, Florida. The Festival will feature culinary creations and libations from more than 100 local restaurants, leading spirit brands, wineries and breweries. The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood will be the Festival’s […]
The Club at Weston Hills unveils a new look in South Florida
The Club at Weston Hills – one of the Fort Lauderdale area’s top country clubs – has been re-imagined from the ground up. Formerly known as Weston Hills Country Club, the new name is only one part of an extensive transformation to this family-oriented club that has been operated by Arcis Golf since August 2018. […]
Turkey Time in South Florida
Still undecided on where to spend Thanksgiving? Here are three good choices around South Florida. Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beac, a Caribbean-American kitchen and bar, is offering a Thanksgiving Day buffet from 2 p.m to 9 p.m., that will offer a classic three-course menu of traditional Thanksgiving fare. Highlights include a cider and honeycomb-roasted […]
Kasai & Koori bring Southeast Asian desserts to South Florida
Sometimes the newest ideas come from the farthest away places. That’s how veteran restaurant entrepreneurs Lee Goldberg and Taylor Levy have come to bring Kasai & Koori to Palm Beach and Broward Counties in Florida. http://kasaiandkoori.com Goldberg, co-founder of the popular BurgerFi chain, and Levy, who runs his family’s four Golden Corral Restaurants, found […]
Fort Lauderdale’s Press & Grind Cafe making November special
Press & Grind Cafe in Fort Lauderdale is one of favorite spots for smoothies and sandwiches. It’s also a terrific place for coffee. https://www.pressandgrindcafe.com/ Here’s the buzz: National Cappuccino Day (Nov. 8) o Start the weekend off right with a $2 small cappuccino. Offered all day, guests receive almost 50 percent savings. National Espresso Day […]
DAER South Florida opens in grand style at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
DAER South Florida, located at the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, hosted an epic grand opening weekend with DJ Dillon Francis on Nov. 1; EDM royalty, Tiesto on Nov. 2;, and EDM-pop duo, The Chainsmokers (who threw thousands of dollars into the crowd) on Nov. 3. DAER South Florida, which […]
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek hosting Broken Earth Winery dinner on Nov. 7
Seminole Coconut Creek Casino will host a Broken Earth Winery pairing dinner at NYY Steak (one of my favorite SoFla steakhouses), preceded by a cocktail reception at Legends Lounge. The pairing dinner will be a five-course event featuring curated selections from Broken Earth family of wines. CocoGroupDining@stofgaming.com. The evening’s menu: First Course 2018 Broken Earth […]
Press & Grind Cafe in Fort Lauderdale getting festive with new beverages
Press & Grind Café – one of my favorite Fort Lauderdale breakfast haunts – has concocted some festive beverages for the Fall. https://www.pressandgrindcafe.com/ The drinks available include: • Pumpkin Pie Latte: Boasting a double shot of espresso, velvety pumpkin purée sauce, milk of choice, whipped cream and graham crackers for an added crunch – a […]