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…
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Chef’s Corner
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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…
One-Bite Flight to Calabria
A new seaside Italian restaurant invokes the culture and flavors of another seaside far away. Frank Talerico was born the son of an Italian goat herder. His father provided fresh…
The Timeless Watch
Sea Watch is an oceanside institution that has updated without losing the old magic. For restaurants, being an institution can get tricky. You need to attract new patrons, but changes…
At Home with the Avayús
In an intimate setting, a husband-and-wife team offer authentic Italian flavors. Facing Piccolo Ristorante from the sidewalk, you’re not necessarily overwhelmed by thoughts of old Italy. Hey, it’s Commercial Boulevard.…
A New Way with the Old Country
A new Italian restaurant respects tradition while forging its own path. The old restaurant patron’s tale has stuck with Denise Silvano through the years. “I once had a wedding at…
New Latin, Old Florida
At The Chimney House, the flavors come from across the Americas and the charm comes from Sailboat Bend. A structural engineer inadvertently helped give The Chimney House its name. When…