Openings Include da Campo Osteria, Smith & Jones

IN THE NEWS: The Sun-Sentinel’s John Tanasychuk details the openings of celebrity chef Todd English’s da Campo Osteria in the il Lugano Hotel & Residences (3333 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale) and chef Johnny Vinczencz’s (Fort Lauderdale’s Johnny V) Smith & Jones Bar and Grill at 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd. … Posted reviews: 264 […]

Critics Consider Manny’s Steakhouse, Forte di Aspirinio

IN THE NEWS: The Miami Herald’s Victoria Pesce Elliott reviews Manny’s Steakhouse (300 S. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, www.mannyssteakhouse.com), while Rochelle Koff considers Lemon Grass Asian Bistro (3811 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; also Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, www.lemongrassasianbistro.com), and Lydia Martin details the opening of Joey’s, an Italian café at 2506 NW Second […]

Openings Include Fodo de Chao, Meat Market

IN THE NEWS: The Herald’s Elaine Walker reviews Shinju Japanese Buffet (1269 N. University Dr., Coral Springs; 8800 SW 72nd St., Miami, www.sushishinju.com), Hunan Wok (3355 Sheridan St., Hollywood; www.hunanwok8.com) and Supunnahong (9945 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines), while Sara Liss takes a first look at Izzy’s Cubi Thai (6565 Collins Ave., Miami Beach in the […]

Critics Consider Rendez-Vous Bakery, Wahoo’s Sports Bar

IN THE NEWS: The Herald’s Rochelle Koff reviews Rendez-Vous Bakery & Bistro (17851 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura; 1576 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park), while Linda Bladholm visits Lemoni Café (4600 NE Second Ave., Miami). www.miamiherald.com … The Sun-Sentinel reviews Wahoo’s Sports Bar & Grill (3128 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point) and Olio Bistro (42 SE […]

Reviewers Rate 101 Ocean, Nemo, Village Tavern

IN THE NEWS: Broward-Palm Beach New Times’s Gail Shepherd reviews 101 Ocean (101 E. Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea). www.browardpalmbeach.com … Miami New Times’s Lee Klein reviews Nemo Restaurant (100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach). www.miaminewtimes.com … The Miami Herald’s Victoria Pesce Elliott reviews Philippe at The Gansevoort South (2305 Collins Ave., Miami Beach), while Rochelle Koff considers […]

Critics Consider Burritos Grill Cafe, East City Grill, TooJay’s

IN THE NEWS: Miami New Times’s Lee Klein reports the closing of Domo Japones Asian bistro in the Design District and also reviews Burritos Grill Café (11707 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami) and Sabor a Perú (2923 Biscayne Blvd., Miami). www.miaminewtimes.com … The Miami Herald’s Rochelle Koff reviews East City Grill (Weston Town Center, 1800 Bell […]

Openings Include YOLO, Le P’tit Paris, Bokamper’s

IN THE NEWS: The Miami Herald’s Victoria Pesce Elliott reviews Chef Allen’s (19088 NE 29th Ave., Aventura), while the paper details the openings of: YOLO (You Only Live Once), at 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; Le P’tit Paris (3105 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove); and from former Miami Dolphin Kim Bokamper, who has taken […]

Critics Consider Cita’s Italian Chophouse, Trina, Pacific Time

IN THE NEWS: The Herald’s Victoria Pesce Elliott reviews Cita’s Italian Chophouse (3176 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove, citasitalianchophouse.com), while Linda Bladholm visits El Tamarindo Restaurant and Coal Fired Pizza (712 Atlantic Shores Blvd., Hallandale Beach), and Elaine Walker rounds up sports bars Grumpy Gator’s Sea Grill & Bar (1901 Cordova Rd., Fort Lauderdale), Zo’s Off […]

Yolo Opening; Homestead’s Main Street Cafe to Reopen

IN THE NEWS: The Herald’s Rebecca Dellagloria reports that Main Street Cafe in Homestead is set to reopen sometime in mid-October, while Victoria Pesce-Elliott reviews Maino Churrascaría (2211 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,  mainochurrascaria.com), Rochelle Koff considers Massimo’s Italian Cuisine (11386 Miramar Parkway, Miramar) and Linda Bladholm visits Original Big Tomato Gourmet Pizza (12447 S. Dixie Hwy., […]

Critics Consider Old Calypso, Pesca, Grand Chimu

IN THE NEWS: The Sun-Sentinel reviews Old Calypso (900 E. Atlantic Ave.,  Delray Beach) and Grand Chimu (5941 S. University Dr., Davie). www.sun-sentinel.com … Broward-Palm Beach New Times’s Gail Shepherd reviews Palm Beach Grill (340 Royal Poinciana Way, Ste. 336, Palm Beach). www.browardpalmbeach.com … Miami New Times’s Bill Citara reviews Cacao (141 Giralda Ave., Coral […]