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…
Chef’s Corner
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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…
Seeing 3030
Adrienne Grenier became a Food Network star – and now she’s one of the stars of the oceanfront culinary scene. Not many people can say they’ve put their talent on…
Pearl of the Drive
You might recognize Josie Smith Malave from past work, but today she’s focused on food and community in Wilton Manors. Bubbles and Pearls sits near the southern end of Wilton…