Global Holiday
Christmas, New Year and other holiday traditions vary from country to country and region to region. We went to a pair of close‑together favorite stores – Fernanda’s International Market and…
Food & Drink
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Boat Drinks
You’ve got a boat, and you’ve got somebody else to pilot it. Looks like you need a drink. The Classics The Shanghai 2 dashes grenadine 3/8 lemon juice 1/8 anisette…
November 2016
Like Mama Made Il Paesano, 2645 E Oakland Park Blvd., ilpaesanogourmet.com An Italian gourmet food and wine market with a restaurant in the middle of it all, this place serves genuine…
Foti’s New Look
A popular Fort Lauderdale restaurateur tries something a little different. For years, Vincent Foti has been known for quality Italian food on Federal Highway thanks to his restaurant, Kitchenetta. Now…
October 2016
Hokey Poke Raw Poke Bar, 1304 E. Las Olas Blvd., rawpokebar.com Long a favorite in Hawaii, this cuisine – pronounced po-KAY – is making waves on Las Olas. Customers can…
Hummus Heroes
Once-exotic hummus is now available on 2-for-1 specials at just about any grocery store. We went on a search for the really good stuff. Falafel Time 1306 E Las Olas…
The Lion’s Share
Invasive lionfish devour other fish and create major problems around our reefs. We spoke to two of our favorite chefs about the tastiest ways to get revenge. Land-based invasive species…
The Flavor of Port-au-Prince
An Oakland Park restaurant is bringing a great but sometimes overlooked cuisine to a new audience. No need to take a cruise to get a taste of Caribbean culture and…
Fuel for Shopping
For some, shopping works up an appetite. For others, a restaurant is a great place to hide while your spouse or partner is shopping. Whatever your motivation, shopping requires sustenance.…