Florida Agenda

By Richard Hack In a city full of Chinese restaurants, it is always a joy to find that gem of a place that combines extremely delicious and inventive Asian cuisine with a sophisticated ambiance that beckons to the more romantic among us. Tucked away on chic Las Olas Blvd., along the Hammarshee canal, Wild East [...]

By Adam Strong You don’t have to be a sommelier—or even know what one is—to host an entertaining and interesting wine-tasting party in the comfort of your own home. Whether or not you already know what to pour, and how to pair, these tips can make your next—or first!—wine-tasting event a smash. Pull up a [...]

J-Mark’s 1245 N Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 390-0770 By TIM SLIVINSKI It is nearly a rhetorical question:  Have you been to J Mark’s yet? After all, on any typical evening, it seems that you run into several of your friends and acquaintances when you walk in. antibiotics no prescription And that, of [...]

By TIM SLIVINSKI Those of you with a history in Fort Lauderdale will remember the old Brownie’s on South Andrews. It was legendary; it was an institution. The old Brownie’s is now the new Tap 42, opened since mid-November. For years burgers were relegated to fast food spots. That was then. Tap 42 serves new [...]

By Tim Slivinski ­­Sea Level Restaurant Marriott Harbor Beach 3030 Holiday Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 954-765-3041 Many of us are familiar with the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort’s signature restaurant called 3030 Ocean. However, we may not even be aware that this fine hotel on the beach offers another dining option. Sea Level is a restaurant [...]

By RICHARD HACK She’s naked and she’s hot, and hiding in plain sight right on Wilton Drive. We’re speaking, of course, of the Naked Grape Wine Bar, which manages to mix cozy with industrial in a welcome mat of stainless steel, plush seating and dark walls mixed with a friendly cliental that seemed to flow [...]

“HOLIGAY” CELEBRATION &TOY DRIVE LGBT Visitor Center hosts their second annual community-wide “Holigay Celebration & Toy Drive” antibiotics no prescription December 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p..m. at 1130 Washington Avenue, 1st Floor North, Miami Beach. Free food courtesy of local web surfing magic BeachWitch.com, complimentary 42 Below vodka, spinning by DJ Myguel, appearance [...]

ROK:BRGR 208 SW 2nd Street., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 954-525-7656 I first visited and reviewed Rok:Brgr about nine months ago when they were still a fairly new kid on the block and there was a lot of positive buzz about the new gastropub in Himmarshee. Since that visit, many other gourmet burger spots have burst onto [...]

By TIM SLIVINSKI   Coconuts Waterside Grill 429 Seabreeze Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 954-525-2421 On a recent balmy evening with a friend visiting from Brooklyn, where it has already tumbled down to thirty degrees, we found ourselves heading to Coconuts. He wanted to maximize his outdoor time before returning north, so an al fresco dinner [...]

A Festive Atmosphere & Award-winning Mexican Cuisine   Rosa Mexicano South Beach 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida 305-695-1005   Situated at the west end of Lincoln Road in the 1111 building, Rosa Mexicano South Beach provides a warm and vibrant setting for award-winning authentic Mexican cuisine. The illuminated electric-blue tiled water wall features an intriguing [...]