Willie T's Seafood Shack is coming to Fort Lauderdale (Sun Sentinel)

A new restaurant that focuses on all things seafood is coming to Fort Lauderdale. Thompson Hospitality, one of the country's largest food service management companies, will soon open its latest Fort Lauderdale restaurant with the launch of Willie T’s Seafood Shack. 

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Khoffner Brewery out, Dream State Brewing in at Sistrunk Marketplace

In a major reshuffling of craft-beer vendors, Khoffner Brewery is out and Dream State Brewing is in at Sistrunk Marketplace, Fort Lauderdale’s massive food hall complex in the historic Sistrunk neighborhood. Under a new deal, Dream State Brewing — from owner-head beer wizard Will Rivera and partner Paul Lombardozzi — will take over operations of the onsite brewery, which has been closed to the public since Oct. 11. The duo will inherit the brewhouse’s 20-barrel system, capable of pumping out 620 gallons in one batch, and expects to open the rebranded brewery in mid-November, once their beer and wine license is approved by the state.READ MORE >>>

‘Yes! That’s so good!’: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop opens in Fort Lauderdale

When “Good Morning America” went on a quest for “the best desserts in the country” a couple of months ago, they made a stop at one of South Florida’s revered sweet spots, Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop in Wynwood. There, correspondent Will Reeve filled his face so full of guava berry pie that he could barely choke out his review: “Yes!” Reeve exclaimed to the camera, with a fist pump. “That’s so good! Nothing else to say, guys!” 

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Breaking: Is Hollywood burger dive Le Tub closing?

The buzzworthy Le Tub is best known for its long-time-ago designation (2005) as GQ’s “Best Burger in America.” In 2006, Oprah Winfrey spotlighted the burger on her massively popular TV show, sparking a frenzy of tourism and pilgrimages from hamburger diehards.

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Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival 2023 is all grown up: New name, full foodie schedule & ticket info

Broward County’s answer to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival is changing its name and growing its footprint. The fourth edition of the rebranded Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (ex-Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine) will expand to a weeklong bash when it returns Jan. 9-15, 2023. 

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Dinners where you can get your drink on: Restaurants offer special events with wine & tequila pairings

Let’s borrow the Latin phrase “veni vidi vici” and add a little “vino.” Here in South Florida, we’ve got several events coming up that feature wine pairings (not to mention one that spotlights tequila).

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Coming soon: Where’s Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen opening next? Have you tried Whit’s Frozen Custard?

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. READ MORE>>>

TWO MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR, RYAN RATINO, TO BRING NEW EXEMPLARY DINING EXPERIENCE TO FORT LAUDERDALE

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fort Hospitality Group, owner of Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale, today announced that two Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Ryan Ratino, of Hive Hospitality restaurant group's Washington, DC-based concepts, two Michelin-starred JÔNT and Michelin-starred Bresca, will bring a new dining destination to the property's beachfront.   

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Taste Of The Town: Enjoy dockside dining at Southport Raw Bar in Fort Lauderdale / Video

Coming soon: Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop sets debut in Fort Lauderdale; Playa Bowls heading to Jupiter

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you.

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