Oakland Park's Online Magazine – #TogetherWeAreOP
Three years ago, longtime friends, Wendy Lemus and Yuri Rodriguez, opened La Hacienda del Sol, American Latin Grill on the corner restaurant of Dixie Highway and Commercial Boulevard. The story is similar to many people in South Florida: They are foreigners who have come to the United States looking for a better life and opportunity….
A trip to Paris without a tour of the Eiffel Tower to most would seem unthinkable. Similarly, a visit to South Florida without a trip to Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor, the iconic South Florida landmark restaurant since 1956, is also unthinkable. Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor: A Landmark in South Florida Jaxson’s founder, Monroe Udell grew up…
An Oakland Park Landmark Almost 65 years ago Bob and Jack Thornton, brothers and tiki lovers, opened the doors of Mai-Kai, Polynesian Restaurant. With its distinctive Polynesian decor, triangle shaped thatched hut roof and exotic tiki pleasures, the restaurant soon became a landmark in Oakland Park and Greater Fort Lauderdale. It also earned its place…
Fire at Oakland Park City Hall On Saturday January 23 just after 7:00 pm BSO and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to a call of a fire at City Hall in Oakland Park. The fire occurred outside the entryway doors. Resident, Chantelle Iacone, who had just left the Butcher’s Barrel when it happened commented in…
A perfectly cooked burger, cheese that melts in your mouth, a bun that complements the burger and its fixings, a variety of sides to choose from… now that is an unforgettable burger experience! Choosing a good craft burger may seem like a simple task, but it’s definitely not. In addition to its preparation, there is an…
