LOCAL BITES

NEW AND NOW On the Map

Hospitality maven Memphis Garrett dishes on his latest culinary concepts

You might not know Memphis Garrett, but you’ve certainly visited one of his many foodie outposts around Fort Lauderdale. Have you sipped a creative cocktail at the swanky Sparrow perched atop The Dalmar? Ordered Pipeline Nachos from The Poke House? Garrett is behind those concepts and more. He’s launched nearly 44 restaurants and nightclubs since beginning his career in 2008, following his debut on the CBS competition Big Brother, where he placed as runner-up. He says the experience led him to find his passion in the hospitality world.

By the end of the year, he’s on track to have 13 concepts under his belt in South Florida alone, and he isn’t done yet. Since wrapping on filming Big Brother: All-Stars during the pandemic, he’s conceptualized two new dining and entertainment venues in Fort Lauderdale: His fast-casual Poke House is transitioning into a cocktail lounge and eatery called No Man’s Land and will offer imaginative cocktails and bites like beef carpaccio and hamachi crudo. “The way people are dining is changing,” says Garrett, who reassures poke lovers they will still be able to order their favorites from the location for pickup or delivery (a ghost-kitchen concept called Blue Wave Sushi will also operate out of the space, with a menu of bento boxes and sushi). “I wanted to create a place where you would forget about what is going on anywhere else,” he says of No Man’s Land. “A space where the service and the vibe make you not want to leave.” Next, Garrett plans to open a West Palm Beach Poke House and Blue Wave Sushi, followed by a location in Plantation. “This is my home and I want to make sure that the majority of my venues are here,” he says. (garretthospitalitygroup.com)

From left: No Man Land’s 1 Wish cocktail and hamachi crudo

SHELBY COOPER

Even Keel’s crab grilled cheese

LIKE A LOCAL Dine Out Lauderdale

Reap the benefits of being a local this month with the return of Dine Out Lauderdale. More than 40 area eateries will offer prix fixe three-course meals ($35-$45) through the end of the month. Not sure where to book a resy? Take our cue and be sure to add Even Keel Fish Shack and Sistrunk Marketplace to your list. At Even Keel, choose between wahoo crudo, chilled corn soup, or smoked salmon salad for an appetizer, while entrée highlights include crispy sweet-and-sour octopus and clam linguine carbonara. Sistrunk is allowing guests to choose four dishes from its diverse lineup of cuisines, from Nelli’s Southern Kitchen honey butter chicken biscuits to Senbazuru gyoza dumplings. (sunny.org/restaurants)

OPENINGS

TOUR DE CUBA

Sample a taste of the island inside a new Las Olas eatery

Good news for Cuban food lovers in South Florida: Cuba Libre opened its doors this spring on Las Olas and has all the perks of authentic island cuisine without crossing international borders. The new 9,200-squarefoot restaurant transports diners to the Old Havana district via distinctive street-architecture elements.

Two-time James Beard Award-winning chef/owner Guillermo Pernot began working for Cuba Libre nearly 15 years ago, when the first location opened in Philadelphia, and has since developed the food and beverage concept. “Cuba Libre serves today’s Cuban cuisine, a mix of robust and soul-satisfying, flavorful dishes that reflect Cuba’s culinary traditions and emerging modern cuisine,” shares Pernot. The goal, he says, is to expand the preconceived notion that Cuban food is “only black beans, rice, and picadillo.”

To make the most of your experience, start the night off with an order of the bolitas de yuca (mozzarella- and queso fresco-stuffed fritters with a lemon mayo sauce) or the spinach and manchego buñuelos (manchego cheese and spinach fritters) before moving onto mains such as grilled skirt steak with roasted garlic boniato-potato mash from the wood-burning Latin Grill & Chef’s Counter. Whatever you decide, ask for a passionfruit mojito from the bar inclusive of more than 90 varieties of rums. The hardest decision will be deciding what to order off the dessert menu— but between Mami Totty’s arroz con leche, banana bread caramelo, and Cuban flan, there’s no wrong answer. (cubalibrerestaurant.com)

From left: Octopus carbón and empanadas de Guayaba

A selective guide to Broward County restaurants

THE LISTINGS

The Broward County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky Fort Lauderdale gastropubs to iconic waterfront restaurants dotting the county coastline. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean:

While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on fortlauderdaleillustrated.com.

$ Dinner entree under $10 $$ Most entrees $10-$25 $$$ Most entrees $25 or more

NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Fort Lauderdale Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisment, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

AMERICAN

AMERICAN SOCIAL A cool atmosphere and elevated comfort food classics are the hallmarks of this Las

Olas hot spot. 721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (americansocialbar.com) $$ ATLAS COCKTAIL LOUNGE The Conrad’s sophisticated lobby bar offers a selection of signature cocktails, wines, and bar bites, like the duck confit tostada and ratatouille pizzetta. Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (conradfortlauderdale.com) $$ BIG CITY TAVERN The aroma of house-made breads, pastas, and desserts combined with rustic, tavernstyle interiors evoke an inviting atmosphere in the sprawling dining room. 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort

Lauderdale (bigcitylasolas.com) $$ DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT Founded in Dallas,

Dickey’s brings the joys of Texas barbecue to South

Florida with dishes like smoked ribs and brisket. 23

S. Pointe Drive, Dania Beach (dickeys.com) $ FRESH FIRST Innovative gluten-free breakfast and lunch dishes make this casual eatery a favorite amongst conscientious diners. Renaissance Fort

Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel, 1637 SE 17th St., Fort

Lauderdale (freshfirst.com) $$

FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY CRAFT FOOD COUN-

TER & KITCHEN South Florida’s largest craft brewery features an in-house kitchen that specializes in locally sourced, made-from-scratch taproom favorites like bratwurst, a spent grain pretzel, and a roasted portabella stack sandwich. 1201 NE 38th St.,

Oakland Park (funkybuddhabrewery.com) $$ GEORGIA PIG BBQ RESTAURANT Live oak wood and

North Georgia–style sauce are the flavor focal points at this family-run, open-pit barbecue joint. 1285 S.

State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale (georgiapig.com) $ HARDY PARK BISTRO This local favorite for lunch and dinner has an ever-changing menu featuring everything from the HPB Burger to chicken schnitzel with warm fingerling salad and greens. 21 SW 7th St, Fort

Lauderdale (hardyparkbistro.com) $$ ROSIE’S BAR & GRILL This alfresco eatery captures patrons’ hearts with adventurous menu items, festive decor, and a warm staff. 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton

Manors (rosiesbng.com) $$ THE ROYAL PIG PUB & KITCHEN This gastropub tantalizes patrons with elevated American classics for lunch and dinner, as well as a weekend brunch. 350 E.

Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (royalpigpub.com) $$ S3 Nouveau American cuisine is prepared with care in this inventive resto that embraces the three pillars of Florida life: sun, surf, and sand. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach

Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (s3restaurant.com) $$$ SEA LEVEL RESTAURANT & OCEAN BAR This seaside eatery serves fresh seafood and “Garden to Glass” cocktails, made using ingredients from the chef’s organic plot. Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, 3030 Holiday

Drive, Fort Lauderdale (marriot.com) $$

THE MINDFUL MIXOLOGIST

ELEVATED PUNCH

W h e t h e r y o u a s s o c i a t e t h e m o n t h w i t h b a c k t o s c h o o l , f o o t b a l l s e a s o n , o r h a r v e s t t i m e , S e p t e m b e r m a r k s t h e b e g i n n i n g o f f a l l a n d t h e c e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e a u t u m n a l e q u i n o x — t h a t p a r t i c u l a r m o m e n t w h e n t h e s u n c r o s s e s t h e e q u a t o r , w h e n n i g h t a n d d a y a r e p r a c t i c a l l y e q u a l .

A l s o h a v i n g i t s f ê t e t h i s m o n t h , N a t i o n a l P u n c h D a y i s S e p t e m b e r 2 0 . W h a t b e t t e r w a y t o e m b r a c e t h e s e a s o n a n d c a p t u r e t h e m o o d o f c r i s p e v e n i n g s a n d g l o w i n g f i r e s t h a n w i t h a f l o w i n g b o w l ? T h e l a r g e - f o r m a t c o m m u n a l d r i n k h a s b e e n a s t a p l e s i n c e t h e s e v e n t e e n t h c e n t u r y . T h e n a m e o r i g i n a t e s f r o m t h e S a n s k r i t w o r d “ p a n c h a , ” m e a n i n g “ f i v e , ” h i n t i n g t o t h e f i v e t r a d i t i o n a l c o m p o n e n t s ( s p i r i t , c i t r u s , s u g a r , w a t e r , a n d s p i c e ) t h a t m a k e u p t h e c u s t o m a r y t i p p l e .

A l t h o u g h p u n c h h a s e a r n e d a r e p u t a t i o n a s t h e p o t e n t c e r e m o n i a l c e n t e r p i e c e o f m a n y p a r t i e s , i t w o r k s p e r f e c t l y w i t h s e a s o n a l l o w e r - p r o o f f l a v o r s a s w e l l — l i k e t h i s b i g - b a t c h p o m e g r a n a t e m a r g a r i t a t h a t w o n ’ t k n o c k y o u o u t . T h i s p i t c h e r - p e r f e c t d r i n k f o r t i f i e d w i t h s h e r r y a n d s e a s o n e d w i t h a s p i c y t e q u i l a o r m e z c a l c e l e b r a t e s t h e s e a s o n w i t h o u t a h i g h - p r o o f k i c k . - - B y J u l e s A r o n

FRANCESCA COVIELLO

POMERITA PUNCH Serves 10 1/2 cup honey syrup 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 cups sherry 1 cup Ghost tequila or mezcal 1 cup pomegranate juice Fresh pomegranate and citrus slices for garnish

Mix the honey syrup with the lemon juice thoroughly, then combine all the ingredients except the garnishes in a punch bowl with ice. Garnish with fresh pomegranate and citrus slices.

TAYLOR AMOS FOR LOW PROOF HAPPY HOUR

DRINK WITH BENEFITS

POMEGRANATE CONTAINS MORE THAN 100 PHYTOCHEMICALS, IS A GOOD SOURCE OF FIBER AND VITAMINS A, C, AND SOME B VITAMINS, AND CONTAINS MINERALS SUCH AS CALCIUM, POTASSIUM, AND IRON. POMEGRANATE JUICE IS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANT POLYPHENOLS—POWERFUL CHEMICALS THAT HELP REMOVE FREE RADICALS, PROTECT CELLS FROM DAMAGE, AND REDUCE INFLAMMATION.

TOP ROUND SoCal flavor finds its home between two buns at this sandwich shop, where the meats are slow roasted for 10 hours and the custard is made fresh. 35

N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (eattopround.com) $ YOT BAR & KITCHEN A 360-degree view of the New

River inspires the locale’s nautical interiors, fresh menu, and adventurous cocktails. 2015 SW 20th St.,

Fort Lauderdale (yotlmc.com) $$

ASIAN

CASA SENSEI Sushi meets Asian-Latin fusion in signature dishes like the lobster guacamole, Korean steak chimichurri, and the Fish Burnt Roll. 1200 E. Las Olas

Blvd. #101, Fort Lauderdale (casasensei.com) $$ CHRISTINA WAN’S MANDARIN HOUSE Christina

Wan continues her family’s legacy of bringing traditional Chinese cuisine to South Florida, some with unorthodox flair. 664 N. Federal Hwy., Fort

Lauderdale (christinawans.com) $$ KURO The Seminole Hard Rock’s nouveau Japanese darling serves up inventive dishes with ingredients imported from the Land of the Rising Sun and local offerings from the Sunshine State. 1 Seminole Way,

Hollywood (seminolehardrockhollywood.com) $$$ MAMA ASIAN BISTRO Patrons can satisfy their sushi, ramen, and Thai noodle cravings at this modern Pan-Asian eatery. 4437 Lyons Rd., Coconut

Creek (mamaasianbistro.com) $$

CAFÉ / COFFEE

THE ALCHEMIST Sit amongst lush foliage and enjoy a an avocado slider paired with The Alchemist’s signature iced coffee made with condensed milk and coffee ice cubes. 2430 NE 13th Ave., Wilton Manors (thealchemist.cafe) $$ BOULEVARD KITCHEN & JUICE BAR This rustic-chic café’s organic kitchen prepares delicious, nutrientrich breakfast and lunch dishes, while the juice bar pours wellness shots and blends up colorful concoctions. 701 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (blvd-kitchen.com) $$ LA BONNE CRÊPE Modeled after the crêperies of

Brittany, this charming alcove serves the heavenly dish in savory and sweet renditions—perfect for any time of day. 815 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (labonnecrepe.us) $$ STORK’S CAFÉ & BAKERY This Wilton Manors coffeehouse satiates patrons’ espresso, homemade pastry, and sandwich kicks until late. 2505 NE 15th Ave., Wilton Manors (storksbakery.com) $$

ITALIAN

ANGELO ELIA PIZZA, BAR, & TAPAS Chef Angelo

Elia’s eponymous eatery extends the Casa D’Angelo family, featuring small plates and Italian-style pizza that celebrate old-world technique. 4215 N. Federal

Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (angeloeliapizza.com) $$ CAFÉ VICO Owner Marco Vico Rodrigues knows there’s no better way to welcome his guests than with a kind smile and to-die-for pasta. 1125 N. Federal

Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (cafevicorestaurant.com) $$ CAFFÉ EUROPA A go-to spot for lunch or dinner, the

Calabrian-inspired fare is perfect for sharing with friends and family. 910 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (caffeeuropalasolas.com) $$ IL MULINO CUCINA Luscious saffron-infused pasta is a standout on this menu of classic Italian favorites. 1800

E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (ilmulinofl.com) $$ MOJO An eclectic mix of Italian-American cuisine, weekly live music, and stellar happy hour specials feed the senses at this dynamic eatery. 4140 N.

Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (mojofl.com) $$

LATIN AND MEXICAN

BAR RITA This eclectic Mexican and Latin spot is known for two floors of tasty tacos and tequilas set against a splashy facade. 1401 S. Andrews Ave., Fort

Lauderdale (barritaftl.com) $$ CUBANO’S BY MARIO Owner Mario Flores shares the comforts of his childhood at this stylish restaurant, where Cuban-Spanish goodness is served. 1611 N. Federal

Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (catalinarestaurant.net) $$$ EL CAMINO Margaritas and Mexican soul food are a sure bet at this resto, where patrons can choose between two happy hours. 817 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort

Lauderdale (elcaminoftlauderdale.com) $$ ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR If the 400 tequila varieties aren’t enough to hook patrons, the delicious tacos de casa and fresh guacamole make this expansive cantina-style resto irresistible. 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (roccostacos.com) $$

MEDITERRANEAN

CASABLANCA CAFÉ A cozy dining room with an Arabian Nights feel, Casablanca serves a variety of cuisines ranging from Moroccan to Japanese to

Cuban that will please any palate. 3049 Alhambra St., Fort Lauderdale (casablancacafeonline.com) $$ THE HUMMUS HOUSE This Middle Eastern-Israeli counter doles out amazing vegan- and vegetarian-friendly fare. 900 NE 20th Ave., Fort Lauderdale (thehummushouseftl.com) $$ ILIOS Panoramic ocean views and seasonally inspired Mediterranean dishes are on the menu at this sixth-floor dining room. Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (Hilton.com) $$

SEAFOOD

BURLOCK COAST SEAFARE & SPIRITS Burlock Coast is an innovative restaurant-café-market-bar that channels the creativity of Prohibition-era rum runners.

The Ritz-Carlton, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (ritzcarlton. com) $$$ EDDIE V’S A sophisticated and stylish dining venue boasting with fresh seafood and an array of hand-cut steaks. 100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (eddiev..com) $$$ EVEN KEEL FISH & OYSTER The menu changes daily, but everything from the day’s selection of chilled oysters to pan-seared scallops are prepared to perfection. 412 Commercial Blvd., Ste A., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea (evenkeelfish.com) $$$ OCEAN 2000 This elegant dining room is devoted to celebrating superb regional cuisine with a hint of Latin influences. Pelican Grand Beach Resort, 2000 N.

Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (pelicanbeach.com) $$$ RIVERTAIL James Beard–nominated chef José Mendín demonstrates his renowned culinary prowess with a selection of fresh seafood dishes. 305 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 123, Fort Lauderdale (rivertailftl.com) $$$

STEAK HOUSE

CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE Brazilian rodízio finds its place on Las Olas, with fountains and flame-bearing lamps welcoming diners. 2400 E. Las Olas

Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (chimasteakhouse.com) $$$ DEL FRISCO’S GRILLE A sophisticated chophouse serving bold renditions of steak and fish. 501 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 150, Fort Lauderdale (delfriscosgrille.com) $$$ NYY STEAK Located in Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, NYY Steak presents five-star seafood and steak offerings in an atmosphere that honors one of baseball’s finest teams, the New York Yankees. 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek (nyysteak.com) $$$

OUT EAST

BUYING INFORMATION

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