AQUI Bar + Kitchen Takes You On a Unique Culinary Journey Around the Globe

Authentic cuisine, cooked with the same tools and techniques as used in the culture of origin, can serve as an international escape without the costly plane tickets or itinerary. That was the inspiration behind AQUI Bar + Kitchens, a truly unique dining experience in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s art and design district. Indulge in […]

Rebel Wine Bar: Oakland Park’s Newest Trendy Establishment

Rebel Wine Bar is a new and unique wine bar located right in the heart of Oakland Park. They have a vast selection of traditional and unique wines.  Whether you are trying something new or a wine you have enjoyed for years, Rebel offers a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere in which to sit back, relax […]

FlockFest: A Charity for Charities

We all love going out to eat and drink. But what if you could go out to eat and drink and help support some great charities? Well, that is exactly what FlockFest does. They combine the enjoyment of gastronomic and libational pleasure with helping others but that is not how it started… The Beginning of […]

Big Dog Station: An Icon of Oakland Park

Located at 3148 NE 12th Avenue in Oakland park, and on the edge of the roundabout that adorns the corner, and under the City of Oakland Park arch, sits a local favorite spot: The Big Dog Station Bar. A common misconception by those who have not yet entered their doors think it is a hot […]

Alex Passakos: A Man Destined for the Night Life

When one has been in the world and career of hospitality for as long as Alex Passakos has been, a few pretty impressive things are bound to happen. Like getting restaurant dishes named after him, or even his own beer! Originally from the home of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo, New York, Alex came to South […]

Boar’s Nest Saloon: More than a Biker Bar

We have all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Looks can be deceiving, especially after first glance. First impressions can help us make our minds about something or someone in an instant. Living or working in Oakland Park, and using Prospect as a way to get around, you may have passed […]

Tenth Level Tavern: Oakland Park’s One and Only Barcade

It’s important for this place to feel like by big living room. I want them to feel this is their home. I built it and I’m working in it, but it exists for the people who come and use it and participate and have experiences. Joey Cammisa, Owner of Tenth Level Tavern This past week, […]

A Warm Welcome to The Mason Jar Pub

Many locals know of restaurant owner Ernesto Rado’s chic Mason Jar Cafe in Fort Lauderdale for its interpretation (and presentation!) of delicious American comfort food. The place consistently garners positive reviews by locals and is continues to be a must see for tourists and travelers. The establishment has always combined a modern elegance with American […]

Save The Florida Distilleries

The governor announced that all of Florida is expected to open by the end of May. As dubious as I may feel about continuing life as I used to know it, the show must go on and I yearn for it. What will it all look like? Will we be safe? Will this all be […]

Chainbridge Distillery: A Family Tradition Celebrates its First Year in Oakland Park

For the past year, the city of Oakland Park has been honored to be the home of the Náhori family owned and operated Chainbridge Distillery, located at 3500 NE 11th Avenue in the Culinary Arts District. This local distillery, named after the Széchenyi bridge in Budapest, Hungary, specializes in quality fruit brandies, specialty spirits and […]