Char Hut

Any chain restaurant applying for an operating license in Florida ought to have to complete a course in the Char-Hut methodology. This little Florida franchise, which opened its first outlet in 1976 to sell char-grilled burgers, onion rings, and hot dogs, is doing so many things right that it’s easy to lose track. It serves […]

Che Pibe Inc

Modest and sincere, this Argentine steak house offers an authentic South American beef experience. That means no matter how you order it, the steaks, chops, and short ribs will be served well done. But the tasty filet mignon or churrasco plus a vibrant chimichurri or a pleasantly pungent Gorgonzola sauce go a long way toward […]

China Lane Restaurant

This isn’t your grandma’s MSG-filled Chinese joint. Located in a rejuvenated part of Hollywood, it draws young professionals and municipal workers who share an interest in fresh, bright, Asian fare. Choose from a book-sized menu with dozens of authentic Chinese dishes — the spicy, the saucy, and the sweet. Best bet: a wondrous moo goo […]

China Pavilion Restaurant

This traditional Chinese restaurant is known for its dim sum offering. China Pavilion, in Miramar, is a small, bustling restaurant with basic d

Chinatopia

A perfect world? Maybe not always, but it comes close at Chinatopia. Proprietor David Chen and family, formerly of Wong’s in North Miami, serve some delectable pork chow fun and lobster in black bean sauce. Everything from the shredded cabbage in the egg rolls to the jumbo shrimp in the Lake Tung Ting shrimp is […]

Chocolada Bakery & Cafe

If you’re a resident of Hollywood, a last-minute trek to Chocolada has no doubt saved your ass from showing up to a loved one’s birthday party empty-handed. What’s best is that the desserts at this quaint European-style café are made so lovingly that that said loved one will think you plotted this gift selection weeks […]

Cloud 9 Lounge

Lesbian hangouts may be few and far between, especially in a place as unsuspecting as the quieter beachside city of Hollywood, and yet, there’s Cloud 9 Lounge. As divey as they come, Cloud 9 is the kind of place you turn to for good conversation — and when you’re in need of a stripper pole. […]

Club Vixens

Hidden behind a long line of industrial buildings and a throng of warehouses is an oasis home to a pair of nefarious grails our parents warned us about: sex and rock ‘n’ roll. Club Vixens, the latest brainchild from the folks behind Scarlett’s Cabaret, aims to be more than just a strip club; it wants […]

Cohiba Brasserie

The name may suggest a smoky bar, but stricter translations are in order: Cohiba means excellent, and that’s exactly what this restaurant is. Sup on Peruvian ahi tuna ceviche and tenderloin-sausage brochette that is served as a spit turning over a real fire, and do it for a reasonable amount of money. Dishes run the […]

Competition Cycle Center

If you’re all about two wheels (two wheels with horsepower, that is) – it’s crucial to have a neighborhood haunt to help you with your technical issues. Googling DIY repair just doesn’t cut it when it comes to your bike. And at Competition Cycle Center in Dania Beach, you’ll find staffers who can solve any […]

Cowboy’s Saloon

Wednesdays and Fridays are ladies’ nights at Cowboy’s Saloon, a surprisingly expansive bar, restaurant, and line-dance hall housed in between a Bed Bath & Beyond and a Pet Supermarket in a Davie strip mall off of University Drive. Ladies and gents with a hankering for some boots-knockin’ will want to stop by on either of […]

Dairy Belle

With its walk-up window and picnic tables, Dairy Belle would be welcome enough if it were only an old-fashioned ice cream and hot dog stand. But owners Gilles and Ritane Grenier and their daughter Isabelle also serve the dishes of their native land, Quebec. First, that means poutine ($5.83 to $7.32), a pile of French […]

Dandee Donuts Factory

Contrary to the oft-played jingle, not all of America “runs on Dunkin’.” Resist the chain donut experience with a visit to this homey 24-hour donut shop. Dandee’s name can be deceiving, as they offer plenty of non-donut options from philly steak sandwiches to sausage and cheese bagel sandwiches, plus home fries and a proper cup […]