11th Street Annex

A charming lunch spot tucked away in a former pastor’s home at Trinity Lutheran Church, the restaurant run by two sisters, Jonny Altobell and Penny Sanfilippo, has hidden in the annex for ten years. In a nod to childhood nicknames, the Ugly Sisters riff on their sense of humor that pervades the spirit of the […]

Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa

When you’re in desperate need of some R&R, a staycation is always an option. When those times arise, you can head off the beaten path to Deerfield Beach. The Embassy Beachfront Deerfield Resort & Spa is a hotel rife with amenities, from a heated pool to cooked-to-order breakfast to a 24 hour fitness center and […]

Empire Stage

If you don’t get lost looking for Empire Stage for the first time, then congratulations: You’d be the first. But this playhouse’s locational obscurity is actually part of its charm; just as with Sol Theatre, the building’s previous occupant, Empire Stage remains the best-kept secret in the South Florida theater scene. Artistic director David Gordon […]

Everglades Holiday Park

When it comes to the Everglades, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. After all, it’s 734 square miles of gators, grass and swamp water. But Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to start. This famous Fort Lauderdale outpost has the fanciest fan boats you’ll ever see, and they’re also home to the Gator Boys of […]