Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2017 | Page 74

Discover Greater Fort Lauderdale ’ s Unique Cuisine Culture

Peppered among 23 miles of soft beaches , eight distinctive beach towns , and 300 miles of inland waterways , Greater Fort Lauderdale has a dining culture like no other . Whether you are a culinary traveler or just a parttime foodie , you ’ ll love exploring the diverse and innovative cuisine scene that ranges from island-inspired fare to brunch temptations to the best local craft brews and burgers ever .
Because this is the “ Venice of America ,” you ’ ll find a number of dock-and-dine restaurants where you can arrive by boat and dine alfresco with intracoastal waterway views .
Try BAO Bar + Asian Kitchen , 15 th Street Fisheries and Billy ’ s Stone Crabs . At Boatyard restaurant , enjoy hook-to-table Floribbean cuisine , the freshest daily catches , and their legendary Bimini Bread while relaxing under the gumbo limbo tree .
In Greater Fort Lauderdale , brunch is more than bottomless mimosas . ( But , yes , there are definitely bottomless mimosas .) It ’ s an opportunity to explore where sweet and savory run amok , like the tempting Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Lavender-Scented Honey served at OCEAN2000 . Make weekend plans with your choice of exciting brunch menus at American Social Bar & Kitchen , Burlock Coast , Foxy Brown and S3 .