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Monday, January 5, 2015

EATING FORT LAUDERDALE

The list is almost TOO long, because we know this town too well, where do I begin???

 LaSpadas, quite possibly the best HOAGIES, not subs.
Now with a bunch of locations, find one near you and get one!
Turkey & cheese here with hot and sweet peppers.  Have them
pull the bread and get an extra one to take the beach for
tomorrow, even better the next day.










 Mai Kai for happy hour!  Get the pu pu platter, and the ribs, and the shrimp and the pressed duck and a rum barrel and a pina passion and . . . It is a touristy spot as well as a place for the locals, you just have to know when to go, call ahead and reserve a table in the Molo kai lounge and know what to order!


 Peter Pan Diner, fried clams.  Nothing wrong with
a menu where you can get anything, anytime, breakfast for
dinner, turkey dinner, gyros.  You name it, they serve it.








The Nook, get there early, tables are limited and they go fast, so be prepared to wait.  Great German food, pictured here, the imported pretzels with beer dipping sauce, they aren't always available so if they are order one to share.  Another special on the menu is the pork shoulder, YUM!  Staples like sauerbraten and sausages are authentic menus items that are always a hit.  They also serve a great breakfast in the mornings.
The Cookie Lady, lace cookies are a favorite.
Hidden in Lauderdale by the Sea, seek them out!

Conch Chowder, Conch fritters, BBQ and Bimini Bread at Ernies 
You won't see any tourists here, bikers and mariners, regulars at the bar.




La Bonne Crepe
The best crepes you will ever have, and so many choices!  Order a salad even if you share it, the dressing is a secret creamy herb dressing and I use it just to dunk my bread.  Stroll away your breakfast or lunch on beautiful Las Olas Avenue after your meal.


No pictures, but also visit Lester's for a great breakfast, Skyline Chili, South Port Raw Bar, Kelly's Landing for original Boston chowder and seafood, Piranha Pat's or any Flannigan's for great ribs and bar food,  Cafe Max  for an adult foodie meal, Chez Porky's for creatively flavored wings (trust me get the curry wings and have them wet over rice!) and great dinner items, Wings & Things for wings, beer and bar food, You have to have a Jack's Hamburger and head to Pomperdale for an authentic pastrami deli sandwich.  I am sure I forgot something, and don't nit pick, some of these are in Pompano or Lauderdale by the Sea, but Fort Lauderdale area, all east of 95.




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