Category Archive: Ft. Lauderdale

Jul
13
2011

Primanti Bros. – Pittsburgh in Sunny SoFlo!

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Primanti Bros. is a Pittsburgh institution, first opening it’s doors in 1933. Currently boasting 17 locations in the Pittsburgh area, somehow, by the graces of God, South Florida snagged 3 locations of its own! The Ft. Lauderdale beach location is the first, and probably my favorite. It’s open 24 hours a day, and stands about …

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Jul
08
2011

Cafe Vico – Satisfactory Italian

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My first impression, “Hmm…a few units down from IHOP, um, yeahhh…” was swiftly squashed once we stepped inside Cafe Vico. The owner greeted us with a friendly smile and firm handshake, acknowledged we were a party of three, and sat us at a cute, corner table in the dining room. Rustic, Tuscan and old school …

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Jul
04
2011

Truluck’s Ft. Lauderdale – Happy Hour

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Thanks to my Mother In Law, the swanky-happy-hour expert, I was introduced to the concept of Truluck’s before 7PM. If you dine in the bar/lounge between 4:30 and 7 (or all day on Sunday), a half off cocktails and appetizers menu is available. It’s become a place for the three of us to get together …

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Apr
03
2011

Sukhothai – Best Thai Around

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This inconspicuous little gem is tucked into the corner of a strip mall on Sunrise Blvd. While the exterior may not beckon you, once you step inside you’ll find dark walls, tables simply decorated with tea lights and orchids, black and white photographs and exotic gold paintings. The staff are quick to seat with a …

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Mar
22
2011

Casa D’Angelo – Bellissimo!

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When considering where to head for my last supper, there’s no doubt Casa D’Angelo will be in the running.  From the moment we were seated, the experience hit all the right notes.  The servers were friendly, polite and extremely knowledgeable; the Italian accent carried by several staff didn’t hurt either.  Decor is simple, clean, elegance, …

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