New Tricks
Ryan Lorenzo is a seasoned chef who knows the Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene from way back. Today he’s excited to be in a kitchen where he’s encouraged to try new…
Chef’s Corner
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Michelle’s Methods
Michelle Bernstein is South Florida’s most well-known chef, thanks to her restaurants – Crumb on Parchment in Miami’s Design District is the latest in a line of successes – and…
The Gaucho Way
For 15 years, Chima has been a hidden delight that introduces patrons to new pleasures. The gaucho is out there on his own. The dining room might be packed, the…
The Old World Table
Every restaurateur wants to be authentic. But at Sapido, they’re literally doing it the way Nonna did. Sapido is small, like a cafe you discovered on vacation and that requires…
From the Med to the Strip
At the new Conrad Fort Lauderdale, they have several dining options that mix Conrad luxury with Mediterranean ease. You just about need a map and some color-coded charts to keep…
Marine Life
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach executive chef Thomas Russo didn’t exactly take a typical route to his career. But his path helped shape not only a philosophy of cooking, but one…
Savory Sophistication
At Steak 954, they take their land-and-sea concept seriously — from the reef aquarium to the dry-aged prime beef. Chef Jeremy Shelton wouldn’t say he has a specific style. “I…
The Wandering Chef
Being a head chef on a yacht offers unique challenges and different perspectives. For Matt Loory, it meant one more adventure in a young career that’s been packed with them.…
Coast to Table
In the Ritz-Carlton’s Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel, Burlock Coast offers laid-back but knowledgeable quality. Gavin Pera notices carrots. Well, back up. Gavin Pera notices lots of things, which is an…
Las Olas Staying Power
Timpano Chophouse has survived on Fort Lauderdale’s most competitive street by sticking to a few core principles. It can be hard keeping up with the changes on Las Olas. Restaurants…