Food & Drink

Second Act: It’s not uncommon, in the restaurant sphere, for properties to launch under different ownership as fresh culinary concepts with new names. But the reopening last November of Dune, part of the luxury residential footprint at Auberge on Fort Lauderdale Beach, offered a curveball, albeit a tantalizing one. The name would remain the same

Vicky Bakery recently opened its newest location in Downtown Fort Lauderdale across from Huizenga Plaza at 4 West Las Olas Blvd. “We live and breathe South Florida and have called this our home for a very long time,” Alico Pina says, co-owner of Vicky Bakery Las Olas. “We know the people in and around downtown

1) Second Home: As a restaurateur, you know it might be time to think beyond your backyard when the customers are imploring you to plant roots elsewhere. For Elizabeth Slavutsky, owner of beloved Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar just outside of Times Square, the setting for such expansion was a no-brainer. “Boca Raton felt like

Summer in South Florida gives foodies a chance to comfortably explore some of the region’s top restaurants without the high-season mayhem. No one understands that better than Visit Fort Lauderdale, which is providing further enticement through its annual Dine Out Lauderdale program in August and September.  Participating restaurants offer meals with at least three courses for $35 and/or

1) Filling a Void: Moréa owner Lou Moshakos has vast experience operating restaurants. So, when analyzing what Fort Lauderdale Beach provided in terms of fine dining options, he saw an opening for a Mediterranean-themed eatery capable of meeting the demands of European tourists and local residents seeking authentic Greek dishes. “We think Mediterranean perfectly suits

Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar  Where: The Shops at Midtown Miami, 3201 Buena Vista Blvd.  What: Brunch isn’t just a weekend treat at the only Miami location of the popular Latin American concept. The restaurant has rolled out a seven-day brunch menu (noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday); 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

The month-long Bon Appétit Boca celebration is coming to an end, but there’s still time for foodies in South Palm Beach County to take advantage of some sweet culinary deals. Look no further than Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar (Shops at Boca Center, 5250 Town Center Circle). The popular authentic Mexican restaurant’s three-course Bon Appétit

It’s not often that an award-winning chef can draw parallels between the foodie life and a background in extreme sports. Then again, there aren’t many kitchen luminaries quite like Akira Back. The Korean-born chef—who earned a Michelin star for Dosa, his restaurant in Seoul—spent seven years as a professional snowboarder before realizing his culinary pursuits

Plain truth: As chic aesthetics go, Quinto La Huella does its host hotel proud. The fine dining experience at East Miami dazzles with understated splendor—earthy décor, warm woods, natural stone elements and a richly landscaped setting for outdoor diners. It’s striking without being pretentious. The same, it turns out, can be said for the cuisine.

Enough with the stale gift ideas for Father’s Day. Doesn’t Dad deserve something better than a sleeve of golf balls? Or a tie that he’ll never wear? This is where Tommy Bahama can help. The purveyor of casual, island-influenced style also knows its way around the bar and kitchen. To that end, the brand has

Imagine being able to feast on lasagna, chicken fingers and pizza without feeling guilty about your overall health. Better still, imagine looking forward to those treats—as well as chocolate, ice cream and French toast popsicles—as part of your daily weight-loss plan. That’s the idea behind Recipes for Instant Weight Loss, a guide to healthy and

For the better part of six years, the centerpiece of Gulfstream Park’s latest entertainment innovation sat in storage. Back in 2016, the idea behind the $650,000 purchase was to provide a unique new attraction at the ever-evolving venue in Hallandale Beach, which also includes the Village at Gulfstream Park. There was just one challenge. Amid