An amuse bouche [əˌmo͞ozˈbo͞oSH] is, typically, a small savory item of food served as an appetizer before a meal. They are served both to prepare the guest for the meal and to offer a glimpse of the chef's style. The term is French and literally means "mouth amuser." That seemed like a perfect title for this column of tidbits about dining events in and around Fort Lauderdale.
At the end of a recent school day that I spent lecturing all day during my high school classes, I was done pretending I didn’t need a reset.
I’m a big fan of early dinners and happy hours. The pace at a restaurant is slower, the room hasn’t filled up yet, and you get to enjoy the food without feeling rushed.
There’s something special about stepping into a restaurant during its opening week, because the buzz is real, the energy is high, and everything feels possible.
One of the most popular days for dining out is Valentine’s Day, so it’s a good idea to make your reservations early. Here are a few places that already have plans in place.
Once I found out that Del Mar Fort Lauderdale, a Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ concept, had arrived in Fort Lauderdale, I was extremely excited to receive an invite to visit it and enjoy all that it has to offer.
The original Rustic Inn Crabhouse began as a roadhouse saloon in Fort Lauderdale some 60 years ago. Over the years, the hole-in-the-wall has evolved to meet the demands for steamed crabs, seafood, and other popular dishes. Famous for its signature dish, garlic crabs, it has become a Fort Lauderdale staple.
South Florida food lovers, philanthropists, and culture-shapers are gearing up for an evening where culinary talent meets community impact.
With locations in vibrant cities like Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami, Sixty Vines brings a refreshing, wine-country ease to the dining scene, and it’s the kind that encourages lingering at the table, saying “just one more taste,” and swapping stories over bottles you’ve never tried before.
Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, taking place Jan. 19-25, showcases Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs, restaurateurs, and local food & beverage establishments. Featuring everything from outdoor food tastings and festivals to private collaborative dinners, it is a week of Bacchanalian delight. BBQ on the Beach, Beachside Brunch, and The Grand Tasting are big splashy affairs, but there are quieter moments, too.
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