Casa Sensei is in on the Dine Out Lauderdale deals. | Casa Sensei Greater Fort Lauderdale bargains to be had for two whole months. Breaking news: Life is [insert string of expletives] expensive here in South Florida in 2024. If you’ve been saving that hard-earned moolah for a nice meal and/or want to try something new, August and September may be the best months to do so in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Dine Out Lauderdale – the region’s restaurant months – runs August 1 through September 30, with prix fixe menus in a choose-your-own-adventure format in the $35 to $75 range. More than 160 restauran ..read more

The dining room of YAYA Coastal Cuisine | Morgan Sophia YAYA Coastal Cuisine boasts a Mediterranean menu by the former Prime 112 executive chef Yaya (stylized YAYA) Coastal Cuisine is set to open in North Bay Village in mid-August. It promises a blend of Mediterranean cuisine with a Miami twis, with a stunning bayfront location offers panoramic water and skyline views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Angel Febres leads the venture, who’s also behind local favorites like Racket, Drunken Dragon, Foxhole, and Casa Tiki. Running the kitchen is former Prime 112 executive chef Todd Zimmer. Diners can ..read more

Rapicavoli outside Mayfair Grill. | Cleveland Jennings Starting this August, the chef from Eating House and Luca will be headed to the Grove. Mayfair House Hotel & Garden has announced that Eating House and Luca Osteria chef Giorgio Rapicavoli will take the helm at Mayfair Grill, ushering in a new era for the Coconut Grove restaurant. Starting in early August, Rapicavoli will bring his dishes to the menu. Designed for sharing, the new menu features items such as Avocado “Caprese” with Florida burrata, purple basil, and citrus vinegar; Sebastian Inlet Clams with white beans, chorizo dashi ..read more

Bluefin nigiri flight from Belly Fish. | Belly Fish Now open in Coral Gables Popular sushi delivery service Belly Fish opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Coral Gables on Saturday, July 20. The restaurant began as a kitchen in Aventura during the COVID-19 pandemic and has expanded to three delivery and takeout locations across South Florida. Belly Fish’s menu features a variety of nigiri, maki, and tostadas, along with rotating specials. At its new permanent outpost, expect their popular delivery dishes alongside more options like a spicy hamachi tostada topped with yuzu-kosho aioli ..read more

Rendering of the forthcoming Sant Ambroeus= | Renderings by Tecma. Bring on the hot chocolate and Milanese cuisine. Sant Ambroeus, the luxe Italian restaurant and coffee bar, is set to open its first Miami location at the Fifth Miami Beach in late 2025. Best known for its contemporary take on Milanese cuisine, the restaurant will occupy over 7,000 square feet at the base of the new Class A+ office building in the South of Fifth neighborhood. Founded in Milan in 1936, Sant Ambroeus has grown to half a dozen locations in the United States, including spots in New York City, Southampton, East Hamp ..read more

Sereia | Sori Mosquera Where to score the best deals during the annual food month. Entering its 23rd year, Miami Spice—a two-month restaurant promotion where participating eateries offer preset menus for $45 or $60 for dinner—kicks off on August 1. Diners looking to splurge can opt for add-ons or unique dining experiences at select restaurants. With more than 230 restaurants participating, choosing where to go can be overwhelming. Thankfully, we’ve narrowed it down for you. Please note: beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included in the listed price ..read more

Culinary finds and favorites await in Oakland Park | Jesse Scott ‘A City on the Move’ with a foodie scene on the move. Broward County’s rising star? Consider it the city Oakland Park with an apt slogan of “A City on the Move.” Its main drag city hall will soon be morphed into a modern condo-commercial utopia, its most contemporary building (Sky Building) is taking form before our eyes, and, yes, there are food hotspots – classic and emerging – aplenty. The neighborhood also serves as the (temporary home) of Drive Pink Stadium, where Inter Miami, led by international soccer superstar Lionel Mes ..read more

Photo by: Vittorio Sciosia/REDA&CO/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Channel your inner Ernest Hemingway at these top spots. While there are plenty of water sports and cultural things to do in Key West, there’s no denying this Southernmost island is a drinking town. Bar hopping in Key West is like nowhere else; this come-as-you-are casual island makes it easy to let loose and enjoy with chill vibes. Imbibers are never expected to dress up, and walking from bar to bar with a drink in your hand is normal. From divey bars loved by Hemingway to those that feature everything from live mus ..read more

Photo by Christine Siracusa on Unsplash Taco Tuesday just got a lot better Taco Tuesday may not solve everything, but a plate of tacos and a margarita can ease the workweek and bring friends and family together. There's no need to travel far for those seeking the best Mexican food in town. Tacos and other Mexican dishes are available in nearly every neighborhood, often with multiple spots on the same street. If you’re craving tacos, enchiladas, chiles rellenos, or any other Mexican fare, discover the best Mexican restaurants in Jacksonville ..read more

Inside the dining room at Felice Brickell. | Felice Marking the first location in Miami for the restaurant brand. Felice, the popular Tuscan dining spot from New York City, us debuting its new flagship Miami location, Felice Brickell, in Miami on Thursday, July 18. Pronounced “Fe-Lee-Che,” which means “happy” in Italian, the restaurant offers a family-oriented approach to Tuscan-inspired cuisine. Executive chefs Roberto Consiglio and Luigi Bailon lead the kitchen, offering a menu that features Tuscan cuisine for lunch, aperitivo, and dinner. Start with options like the soup of the day, croston ..read more