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Now open
Barrio, West Palm Beach
Originally named Barrio Sangria Bar, this downtown tapas-and-drinks bar from Big Time Restaurant Group (Rocco’s Tacos, Elizabetta’s) features charcuterie boards, a range of sangrias, wines from Spain and South America, and bites ranging from chorizo flatbreads to conch fritter bocaditos. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., second level; 561-3660071, BarrioWPB.com
Legends Tavern and Grille, Plantation
The neighborhood gastropub opened its fifth Broward County location at the former World of Beer site. The menu offers Legends’ Creamy Brie & Bacon Burger, Tuscan Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, Falafel Wrap, and signature $4 Legendary Margaritas. Outdoor seating is available and dogs are welcome. 1387 S University Drive, Plantation; 954-652-1162, legendstavernandgrille.com.
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar, Davie
This is the eighth location in the chain of attractive dining-anddrinking establishments that debuted nearly a decade ago in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The space formerly occupied by Mash’d restaurant is located inside the Tower Shops Center. 951 S. University Drive, Davie; Tap42.com
Victor’s Indian Palace, Delray Beach
You can dig into some authentic Indian favorites at this family owned eatery that use to be known as Saffron and Curry. The name has changed but the menu still offers traditional cuisine including cheese pakora, mulligatawny soup, a variety of naan breads, chicken tandoori and lamb or goat vindaloo. 2222 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach; victorsindianpalace.com/
L-Dub Subs, Lake Worth Beach
A sub shop that promises to highlight the quirkiness of Lake Worth Beach, according to the husband and wife owners. Customers can order specialty subs or have their sandwiches custom made with locally sourced ingredients. 16 South J St.; facebook.com/ldub.subs
Munchie’s Pizza Barcade, Fort Lauderdale
This new downtown Fort Lauderdale pizzeria and sports bar inside the former Tarpon Bend space touts arcade games, 1980s-themed cocktails and creatively topped pies (such as pastelito pizza with cheesecake mousse and guava jam) fired with 24-hour fermented 00 Italian flour. 200 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-395-8410, MunchiesPizzaBarcade. com.
Morelia Gourmet Paletas, Boca Raton
The gourmet Mexican popsicle shop is based in Miami with nine locations around South Florida. Mexican Paletas are hand-made with fruits or rich creamy ingredients, dipped and topped. Royal Palm Palace, 125 Via Naranjas #45A; paletasmorelia.com.
Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
The trendy Japanese mini-chain has rolled its flagship to bigger digs
on Federal Highway: the former home of Even Keel Fish & Oyster in Fort Lauderdale. The original Phat Boy location, three blocks north, closed when the new location opened on March 1. 4100 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 954-533-4218, PhatBoySushi.com
World Famous, Hollywood
This egg roll-themed restaurant, which began its life as a food truck, debuted its fourth location in late February ( joining outposts in Lauderdale Lakes, Boynton Beach and Miami Gardens) and specializes in deepfried egg rolls stuffed with Philly cheesesteak, chicken fajitas, roasted pork, falafel or corned beef. 3265 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; EatWF.com
Uncle Pinkie’s Deli, Boca Raton
A New York-style delicatessen inspired by chef Eric Baker’s Jewish and Eastern-European heritage, Uncle Pinkie’s features real-deal pastrami and corned beef brined and smoked on premises. The deli also serves open-faced bagels, smoked fish and deli meats by the quarter and half-pound. 293 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561-353-5888, UnclePinkiesDeli.com
901, Hyatt Centric Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale
The hotel has turned one guest room into an intimate speakeasy — access involves a reservation, a password and an unmarked key — where parties of up to six people can indulge in an exclusive atmosphere of nostalgic otherness and cocktails of nationwide renown. 100 E. Las Olas Blvd.; 954-3531234, Hyatt.com.
Avalon Steak & Seafood, Delray Beach
The owners of Avalon Steak & Seafood say you can expect a new take on the old steakhouse (“approachable elegance”), with lighter fare. 110 E. Atlantic Ave.; AvalonDelray.com
Eddie V’s Prime
Seafood, Fort Lauderdale
This “luxury dining destination” is the third Florida for the chain operated by Darden Restaurants, which also runs Seasons 52, Capital Grille, Yardhouse, Bahama Breeze Island Grille and other properties. With a wine list recognized by Wine Spectator, Eddie V’s will include a speakeasy-style cocktail space called the V Lounge. 100 Las Olas Blvd., EddieV.com.
Chuy’s, Pembroke Pines
Known for it’s Texassized dishes, the Tex-Mex footprint is expanding into Broward. The location on Pines Boulevard near Pines City Center opened Feb. 16. 10610 Pines Blvd.,Pembroke Pines; chuys.com
Vinos Wine Bar, Fort Lauderdale
A new and much bigger Vinos opened Feb. 11 just down the street from its old location on Las Olas Boulevard. Its outdoor lounge is covered. 901 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Vivo Pizza + Pasta, Boca Raton
This is the first U.S. location for this casual Canadian chain, offering dine-in, takeout and a grab-and-go market. Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle; vivopizzapasta.
Even Keel Fish Shack, Lauderdale-by-the Sea
This is a casual spinoff of the original Even Keel Fish and Oyster restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, which closed in December. The new beachside eatery still promises great seafood just less square footage in a more laid-back environment. You may get mixologist “Bootleg Greg” behind the bar creating some natural craft cocktails. And there is a weekday happy hour. 112 Commercial Blvd Ste A, Lauderdale-By-TheSea; evenkeelfishshack.com, 954-530-6276
Twice Removed, Fort Lauderdale
This gastropub at the former Bar Red Beard
in Galt Ocean Plaza is focused on French fries: spiral-cut, wedges, chips, crinkle-cut. Fries are covered in ropa vieja, smothered in cheese curds, topped with curry chicken and tossed with cremini mushrooms. Even zucchini, yuca, turnips, rutabaga and other root vegetables get the treatment. 3301 NE 33rd St., TwiceRemovedFTL.com.
Grapes Wine Cafe and Market, Fort Lauderdale
Chef Lenore Nolan Ryan’s new cafe/market is in the same location on Galt Ocean Mile where she operated her catering business and cooking school. 3311 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; grapeswinecafeandmarket.com, 954-4912340
Salt7, Fort Lauderdale “Hell’s Kitchen” winner, executive chef Paul Niedermann, is at the helm of the restaurant’s second location on Las Olas Boulevard at the Icon apartment building. The waterfont eatery uses a blend of seven exotic salts to season dishes and steaks. 500 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale; salt7.com
Coming soon
Quore Gelato, Hollywood
Touting flavors like ricotta fig and Cognac and dulce de leche and tequila, this boozy scoop shop is coming to the ground floor of the Costa Hollywood Beach Resort hotel blends high-end gelato with premium spirits such as Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Grey Goose and Moet & Chandon champagne. 777 N. Ocean Drive, #701, Hollywood; QuoreGelato. com
Otoro Sushi & Asian Kitchen, Plantation
Classic Asian dishes from veteran Atlanta-based chef Jimmy-San and his son-in-law, chef Choum-San, will be served at this storefront inside the Shops at One Plantation. Opening in March. 1447 S. University Drive, Plantation.
Sushi By Bou Beach Club, Pompano Beach
Sushi By Bou Beach Club, an omakase-style restaurant from sushi master David Bouhadana, will open in April at the the Marriott Residence Inn Pompano Beach. Other locations in New York, New Jersey, Chicago and Miami Beach, but this one will have a beachy vibe. 1350 Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach; sushibybou.com
Grampa’s Bagel Bakery Deli Café, Dania Beach
New York bagel-shop veterans Mark Fried (Bagel Boys Café) and Marc Goldberg (Goldberg’s Famous Bagels) plan to rebrand this 64-year-old bakery — closed since the beginning of the pandemic — as a New York-style deli serving New York water bagels, rugelach, housemade corned-beef brisket and other diner classics. Opening mid April. 17 SW First Ave., Dania Beach; facebook.com/Grampasbagelbakery01
Delray Beach Market When it opens in April, this will be Florida’s largest food hall, with 27 vendors. At four stories with 150,000 square feet of vendor spaces and entertainment/demonstration areas, it will be capable of handling 2,000 visitors a day. 33 SE Third Ave., DelrayBeachMarket.com.
Patrizia’s, Fort Lauderdale
This family-owned Italian restaurant will open sometime this spring in the space that formerly housed Jackson’s Prime steakhouse. This will be the first location outside of the New York area. 3300 NE 32nd St. in Fort Lauderdale; Patrizias.com
Cuba Libre, Fort Lauderdale
Opening in March, this is the fifth nationwide location from co-owners Barry Gutin and James Beard Award-winning chef Guillermo Pernot, executing modern twists on traditional Cuban dishes. 800 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-314-6500, CubaLibreRestaurant.com Warren, Delray Beach From Damn Good Hospitality CEO Jeff John, Warren will feature “American bistro with a world flair,” under the
direction of Chef Jared Case, as well as more than 1,000 bottles of hard-tofind scotch and bourbon. 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach; WarrenDelray.com
Closed
Doc’s All-American, Delray Beach
An iconic joint open since 1951 known for hamburgers, milkshakes and footlong hot dogs, Doc’s abruptly closed in late January. The restaurant had been in disrepair for years as its owner sought ways to sell the property. Developers say they plan to preserve and reopen Doc’s by seeking historic-designation status. 10 N. Swinton Ave.
Jimmie’s Chocolates, Dania Beach
The iconic chocolatier and old-fashioned cafe that has served up delicious confections since 1947 has permanently closed and its owners have put the business and land up for sale. Owners are searching for new ownership to update and run the aging confectionery. 148 N. Federal Highway.
The Blue Fish, Boca Raton
After an 11-month run, the sushi restaurant shut its Boca Raton location on Jan. 4. Based in Dallas, Blue Fish previously had a location in Delray Beach. Mizner Park, 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; thebluefishsushi.com
Sette Bello Ristorante, Fort Lauderdale
Traditional Italian dishes were served at this family-owned business for more than a decade. Chef-owner Franco Filippone announced the Jan. 1 closure on the restaurant’s website, citing the pandemic. The family’s other restaurant, Sette Mezzo in Coconut Creek, remains open. 6241 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; settebellofla. com
Mai-Kai, Oakland Park A flood and ceiling collapse has closed the 64-year-old restaurant known for it’s Polynesian style meals and entertainment. Owners are looking for investors to rebuild the kitchen in hopes of reopening. 3599 N. Federal Highway, Oakland Park; maikai. com