Mentioned by Time Out Fort Lauderdale
There's nothing like fresh fish and a grilled cheese to fuel your culinary adventures in Fort Lauderdale
"Miami has not been immune to the "new Asian fusion" trend, and one of the city's best exponents is Sakaya Kitchen. The combination of bold flavours, local, organic ingredients and in-house preparations is a winning formula, while fast-food style counter service and minimalist decor help keep prices low. Don't miss the banh mi buns with kurobuta pork belly, pâté, house-made mayo and pickles; the chunk'd cheesy tater tots topped with chopped kalbi beef and spicy gochujang sauce; or the honey and orange glazed baby back ribs, served with gingered Brussels sprouts and jasmine rice."
"Sakaya, an innovative Asian fusion restaurant, has taken the city by storm with its creative interpretations of traditional Asian dishes. The moment they walk through the door, guests are greeted by the expansive menu, an entire chalkboard wall dedicated to sporting daily specials and menu items. Don't be afraid to ask the staff for help navigating the boundless choices."
"A casual Chinese bistro with a modern edge, Blackbrick serves up punk rock energy and inventive plates like fried chicken dumplings, sweet soy wings, and loaded fried rice too tasty to be confused for a side. Available for dine-in or takeout. View this post on Instagram"
"Find Chinese cuisine at its best at this spacious, airy restaurant. Devoid of all the typical decorative trappings, the minimalist interior at Tropical Chinese is always full of fans clamoring for some of the best dim sum in town. Cantonese and Mandarin dishes are specialties, and the menu is dotted with unexpected items ranging from early leaves of snow pea pods to fried chicken feet."
"Restaurants Chinese Ludlam / Tropical Park. Family-owned and in business for more than 30 years, Tropical Chinese is the neighborhood favorite for Hong Kong-style Chinese food, and the best dim sum west of the Palmetto. It’s busy most of the day but nothing beats the lunch rush in crowd size and offerings."
"Located in the Fontainebleau Hotel, the Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. Hakkasan has not disappointed the people of Miami in its decade of existence and is as popular as ever with locals and visitors alike, who flock to sample the excellent Cantonese cuisine, the award-winning wine list and bask in the delightful, opulent ambiance."
"Restaurants Chinese Miami Beach. This swanky Chinese restaurant inside the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel has the look of a sexy Asian parlor, though far less nefarious (unless it’s late-night, then anything goes). The food, however, is an above-board experience of expertly executed Cantonese dishes with a twist—think crispy duck salad and jamine-tea-smoked ribs."
"Restaurants Pan-Asian South Beach. A serviceable spot for lovers of Chinese and Japanese cuisine, this Pan-Asian spot has something for everyone in your party. Tanuki offers a ton of variety, especially in the dim sum department."
"Modern Pan-Asian eatery serving an extensive array of Chinese & Japanese fare in a chill setting. Note: Order directly at Tanuki's website and get a 5-10% discount. Menu:tanukimiami.com"
"Definitely a place worth trying, the food is excellent and well prepared, the cost is convenient and it is regularly clean in here."
"The shining beacon of historic buildings of Miami is located right in the middle of Downtown. The recently restored 1926 silent movie palace, complete with baroque balconies and red velvet curtains, exudes charisma. The Olympia Theater hosts film screenings, concerts, art exhibits, and other events under a simulated night sky ceiling graced by Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Luciano Pavarotti, and many others."
"Situated in the center of downtown Miami, Olympia has a 1920s vibe. The building makes for some great images. Tell your photography assistant to take the picture from across the street."
"Overlooking the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue that delivers quality entertainment, educational opportunities, and inspiring moments to the community. Hailed as one of the top ten most-visited theaters in the world, the center presents more than 700 concerts, shows, and performances to more than 600,000 patrons, including Broadway musicals, ballets, operas, ballets, plays, concerts, and multi-cultural events. The center also hosts lectures, workshops, and educational events, and it offers one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the country."
"Located in the downtown area of Fort Lauderdale is the Broward Center for the Performing Arts which is a one-stop-shop if you want to check out some culture while you are in town. Here you will find a large theatre that hosts more than 700 shows per year and these include all genres such as ballets, musical concerts, operas, and even Broadway musicals."
"Ft Lauderdale shows they especially understand this with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This is a tremendously beloved institution in Florida for live entertainment. More than half a million people have taken in entertainment at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts."
"Experience Miami’s world-class New World Symphony at the stunning New World Center performance hall, which was designed by Frank Gehry. You may be able to view a free Wallcast concert or a movie outside in the adjacent SoundScape Park, depending on the symphony’s schedule."
"The renowned New World Symphony is housed in the new Frank Gehry-designed New World Center. The venue itself resembles a geode inside, with sail-like convex panels overhead. A box-like exterior has latticed glass windows and a huge projection wall."
"Designed by Frank Gehry, this performance hall rises majestically out of a manicured lawn just above Lincoln Rd. Not unlike the ethereal power of the music within, the glass-and-steel facade encases... Beach in South Beach"
"Topping the list is the South Beach outpost of local Florida chain Gelato-go. Located at 458 Ocean Drive in South Pointe, it's the highest rated gelato spot in Miami Beach, boasting 4.5 stars out of 214 reviews on Yelp. Yelpers especially recommend the gelateria's dulce de leche and pistachio flavors, and suggest getting scoops in a bowl instead of a cone during hot weather."
"Using all-natural ingredients, this family-run shop offers homemade Cuban ice cream, with flavors such as Café con Leche (Cuban coffee and oreo), Willy Cherrino (double cherry), and its signature Abuela Maria®, a Cuban classic consisting of red guava, cream cheese and sweet galletas. The shop, located in Little Havana, prides itself on creating new flavors daily, and when possible, using locally sourced fruits and vegetables from south Florida farmers. In 2013, Azucar Ice Cream was voted the Best Ice Cream by the Miami Times Herald."
"After lunch, cool off with a delicious ice cream treat from Azucar, which offers locally-inspired flavors like Sweet Plantain, Cafe con Leche, and Caramel Flan. What to do in Miami in 2 days: Day 1 Afternoon"
"If you're looking for entertainment to go along with your ice cream, Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is the place for you. This unique ice cream shop combines science with food to create some of the best ice cream on the entire Atlantic Coast. There won't be any ice cream sitting in buckets waiting for you to order it at this shop."