Sushi Song

You wouldn’t think there’d be a smidgen of space left for one more sushi joint in all of South Florida, but Sushi Song actually fills a niche. There’s no other sushi bar within driving distance that serves such creative Japanese dishes at such reasonable prices, or one where the kitchen stays open late, turning out […]

Swank Southern Kitchen

It’s no secret: Southern food is hot right now — and it has been for a while. But like much else in the food world, it took a while to find a home in Broward and Palm Beach. With a group of classically trained chefs from Miami on the stoves, at Swank Southern Kitchen you’ll […]

Taco Beach Shack

On prime real estate just a block off the beach in Hollywood, Taco Beach Shack offers loungey outdoor seating; cheap, delicious tacos; and a promise: If you get too drunk, you can always book a room at the nearby hostel. The restaurant — and the hostel — are owned by real estate guru Alan Lieberman […]

The Talent Farm Studios

Nestled in a shopping center in the far reaches of Pembroke Pines. Sure, it’s so far west it’s practically in the swamp, but it’s the hub of a very thriving microscene of mostly young bands whose names often form complete sentences. The place will give almost anyone a first shot at playing live, but at […]

Tarks of Dania Beach

This blue- and white-painted seafood counter has been shucking raw clams and oysters, frying chicken wings, and serving cold lager along Federal Highway since Lyndon Johnson was in office. The place is little more than a single bar top and a chef’s line — just pull up a stool and watch the entertainment. That would […]

Taverna Opa Hollywood

Taverna Opa has been the go-to Greek party in Lauderdale and Hollywood for many years, a bacchanalian blowout of belly dancers gyrating on tables, smashed plates, flurries of thrown paper napkins and gallons of retsina, along with delicious Greek specialties ranging from grilled prawn to crisp fried rounds of zucchini sprinkled with cheese and served […]

Tequila Ranch

You may not want to return to the scene of the crime that involved a bucket’s worth of Coronas and one too many rides on a mechanical bull, but if you can brave it, you’ll be rewarded with standout Mexican fare for lunch, dinner or late-night dining. Try a plateful of salsa-covered scrambled eggs atop […]

The Tipsy Boar

Going well beyond French fries and chicken wings, this laid-back downtown Hollywood gastro pub serves up comfort food with a twist. A Reuben spring roll comes with corned beef twisted inside a wrapper and fried until crispy. Lobster corn dogs are filled with generous chunks of sweet lobster meat. The dishes may change, but the […]

Toby’s Billiards

Pool, pool, and more pool. This is what Toby’s Billiards in Downtown Hollywood is all about. Smokey and dimly lit, the almost windowless joint is a dream home away from home for the local pool sharks. Trophies fill glass cases, neon signs illuminate the walls, and the room is packed with tables. While the décor […]

Totoritas Restaurant

You can’t miss the place: An oversized red-and-white Peruvian flag, nearly always stretched taut in the breezes that whip across the North Perry Airport, perches atop the storefront eatery, serving as a beacon for all lovers of the Andean nation’s sophisticated cuisine. Inside the tiny, wood-paneled dining room, this third outpost of the Las Totoritas […]

Transylvania Restaurant

Admit it – you’ve wandered by Transylvania Restaurant in downtown Hollywood but were always too scared to venture in.. Don’t be – this throwback to Eastern Europe’s yesteryear is the stage for super-nice owner John Baleanu, who might even tell you his tale of absconding over the Romanian border to Yugoslavia and finally to the […]

Upper Deck Ale & Sports Grille

Good sports bars are hard to find, but lucky for fans in Hallandale Beach, there’s Upper Deck. This epic outpost for all things sports boasts more than 50 flat-screen TVs, pool tables, projection screens, a 1,000-square-foot deck, a jukebox, free wi-fi, karaoke nights and lots of other assets. If you’re looking for a place to […]

Urban Rustic Bagel

Good bagels are hard to come by, particularly in South Florida. But it’s not hopeless. Our faith in the round, doughy delights is restored at Urban Rustic Bagel, Hollywood’s kosher caf