Month: March 2024

  • Mandolin Aegean Bistro

    Despite our year-and-a-half-long anticipation, we finally made it to Mandolin Aegean Bistro for a comprehensive review. Arriving on a bustling Saturday during the Boat Show and Coconut Grove Art Festival, we recommend securing reservations for a prompt seating experience. Mandolin offers a distinctive atmosphere, transporting visitors to Aegean coastal tavernas. As soon as you step…

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  • Cafe Maxx

    Located at the end of another non assuming South Florida strip mall Café Maxx offers top quality food and service in Pompano Beach on E. Atlantic Blvd. right before the drawbridge.  From the moment that we entered I could see that this was going to be a good night.  As Darrel Broek, the host and…

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  • Livello

    Together with partner Umma, Chef Bruno Silva is reborn at what is soon to be Broward County’s newest hot spot, Livello.  Umma embodies perseverance, passion, and operational brilliance. Livello, a culinary venture with Chef Bruno, is a sanctuary for the community, blending traditional, modern, and fine-dining elements with creative vision. Before we get to the…

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  • Pomperdale Famous New York Deli

    For the past year, Doris and I have been on an epic quest to discover the most sensational corned beef and pastrami sandwich. After rigorous polls and sifting through countless recommendations, our journey led us to Pomperdale in Fort Lauderdale—a spot renowned for dishing out the finest hot corned beef and pastrami in all of…

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  • Café Ragazzi

    On our latest visit to The Surfside area Doris and I were honored to have been invited to participate in an event hosted by Access at the Bal Harbor Shops.  After the event, we decided to take a walk down Harding Avenue (A1A) to find somewhere to grab a late dinner.  After walking a few…

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  • Los Pueblos Crab Cakes

    1 lb Crabmeat, fresh or canned picked over 1/2 Red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup Chopped onion 4 Scallions, trimmed and chopped 1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley 1 Garlic clove, minced 1 Egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tbsp Hot sauce 3/4 cup Italian…

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  • Keese’s Greek Cuisine Uptown

    On this particular evening, Doris and I happened to be in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea visiting our good friends at Beach King located on East Commercial Blvd.  As we were leaving, we asked for a good food recommendation and the immediate recommendation, without hesitation, was Keese’s, which is located a few stores over in the same plaza.  Keese’s…

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  • Bambino’s Meatballs

    We recently had the opportunity to attend a second Bambino’s Meatballs Pop-Up. The first being at Ravish Kitchen & Cocktails in Lantana, and this one, was held at the DiBartolo’s Wholesale Food Warehouse in West Palm Beach.  I must first acknowledge that this is not our usual type of review since Bambino’s Meatballs is Not a brick-and-mortar…

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  • RumFish Grill

    During our last visit to St. Pete Beach Doris and I had talked about visiting Rumfish Grill in St. Pete Beach.  It was only natural that on this visit we make reservations and check it out.  Upon our arrival, we checked in for our reservation and were promptly guided to our booth.  As we were…

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  • Anchors Aweigh Dive Bar

    Doris and I have been seeing and hearing about Anchors Aweigh Dive Bar in Deerfield Beach. On a recent visit to Boca Raton, Doris and I decided to stop in for a quick lunch at the Anchors Aweigh Dive Bar.  The location is tucked away across the street from the Deerfield Beach City Hall adjacent…

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