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Hunger Pangs Posted May 1 2008
HD – hot date QF – quick fix PP – parents pay SE – special event WR – with friends Spazio 239 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-764-8191 Food: Italian, Mediterranean Why it's good: Great location on the beach, with an open-feeling atmosphere. Try one of the homemade pasta dishes. When to go: HD 15th Street Fisheries 1900 SE 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-2777 www.15streetfisheries.com Food: Seafood, American Why it's good: Hits the spot after a day on the beach. Stop by in casual beach attire, and eat at the dockside cafe. Try a crab sandwich or the fresh catch of the day. When to go: WF for lunch, PP, HD for dinner The Floridian 1410 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Food: American, Breakfast Why it's good: It's open 24 hours , seven days a week. Get a late-night burger or get breakfast with friends. The eclectic atmosphere establishes The Floridian is a must-see for tourists as well. Cash only. When to go: WF, QF Scruby's Bar-B-Q 251 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines 954-987-1933 Food: American, Bar-B-Q Why it's good: Try the succulent baby back ribs or BBQ chicken. Classic American burgers cooked to order. When to go: WF, PP Chinatown 8934 State Road 84, Davie 954-473-8770 Food: Chinese, Japanese Why it's good: Traditional Chinese dishes paired with creative Japanese appetizers like the grilled squid make Chinatown a versatile eatery. Try the Bahama Roll or a combination plate. When to go: WF, HD Grapevine Gourmet 256 S. University Drive, Plantation 954-475-1357 www.grapevinegourmet.com Food: American, American Contemporary, Health food Why it's good: Enjoy gourmet, catering quality food sit-in or take out. The walnut dill chicken is a favorite. Try one of the creative sandwich combinations. When to go: WF, PP Havana Coffee Company 7750 Nova Drive, Bay 5, Davie 954-306-6655 www.havanacoffeecompany.com Food: Cuban Why it's good: Affordable prices and free Wi-Fi make Havana Coffee Company great for students. The pulled-pork sandwich, Pan con Lechon, is a must-try. The Cafe con Leche is unbeatable at $1.45. When to go: WF, QF Boston Bagel Cafe 964 NE 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale 954-771-7221 Food: Breakfast Why it's good: With 21 flavors of fresh bagels and nine different flavors of cream cheese, every combination is possible. . When to go: QF Larry's Ice Cream Parlour 749 University Drive, Coral Springs 954-752-0497 Food: Dessert, Cafe-style sandwiches Why it's good: Its house specialty "Smurf" combines blue raspberry ice cream and marshmallow to create an ice-cream lover's favorite alternative to chocolate or vanilla. Or try the tuna melt. When to go: WF, QF Ferro Pizza 8146 N. University Drive, Tamarac 954-722-3444 www.ferropizza.com Food: Italian, European, Seafood Why it's good: They offer a variety of pasta dishes, soups, salads, calzones and New York-style pizzas. When to go: WF, PP Fortune Dragon 7178 N. University Drive, Tamarac 954-721-7338 Food: Cantonese, Chinese, Asian Why it's good: With many different Chinese dishes and seafood entrees, there are a variety of options. Try the beef or shrimp hunan. When to go: WF, PP |
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