FROM THE EDITOR
Fort Lauderdale’s food scene has been exploding in recent months. Fueled by consumer exuberance and an appetite for new experiences, restaurants have been popping up and, in some cases, reinventing all over town. This is why our February issue is devoted to the city’s foodies and the dining they crave. Let’s start with brunch. Travel editor (and Fort Lauderdale resident) Paul Rubio thoroughly researched the options for the mid-morning meal and emerged sated with knowledge—and crab doughnuts, and frosé, and Wagyu steak and eggs—to impart to our readers. If you enjoy spending weekends with friends over bottomless Bloody Marys and an incredible array of deliciousness, you’ll want to check out Paul’s report, “Best of Brunch,” on page 48. We also had the exclusive on Melissa Etheridge’s visit to Fort Lauderdale to co-host a vegan lunch with locals Maggie Viola and Albert Balido. Melissa and Maggie have a cancer journey, and a subsequent focus on wellness and nutrition, in common. A plant-based diet is a way of life for both women, so they wanted to share a vegan table with friends to show how delicious living foods can be. Fort Lauderdale Illustrated was fortunate to be invited to chronicle the day, and the result is “Powered by Plants” on page 54. Don’t miss it. Beginning next month, I will be passing the editorial baton to our senior editor, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, who was recently promoted to editor in chief of FLI. I will continue to oversee the magazine as editorial director, but Kristen will be focusing on local content with help from our stellar editorial team. You’ll be hearing more from her starting with the March issue. Wishing you a fabulous February!
Daphne Nikolopoulos
CAPEHART
Glorious Food
February #Goals
daphne@fortlauderdaleillustrated.com
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MAKE SCENTS Looking for a fun activity with your Galentines? We suggest artisan candle-making at Wood & Wick Co. Page 17.
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LOVE YOUR SKIN Meet Tristan Dyer, our newest contributor. His “Skin Deep” column explores the best skin care products to maintain a youthful complexion. Page 35.
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