South
Florida Fort Lauderdale Miami Restaurants Dining Eating Cafe
Some
interesting Fort Lauderdale / Miami places from a native Floridian
born here in 1962...
Dragon
Tea House - 1327 E Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale: 954-771-2773.
Our favorite Chinese restaurant. There are Chinese restaurants
everywhere in Lauderdale, but this one has always had the best
food and service for many years for us. They are on east Commercial
Blvd, north side of the road, just east of Dixie Highway.
Lester's
Diner- 250
SW 24 Street (State Road 84): 954-838-7473. Near the west Port
Everglades entrance has been an icon in Fort
Lauderdale for many a year. Originally catering to truckers,
the diner has served up enough home cooking over the years to
make itself a landmark. Unfortunately, things have changed,
in fact, there is no longer any parking for semi-trucks. The
Diner portion is still pretty much as it has been, and the food's
still good, but it's one of the few real diners left in south
Florida. (editors note: Many a time I went there with the family
in the late 1960's / early 1970's, and my wife and I still go
there occasionally today, usually for breakfast). 250 SW 24
Street (State Road 84) just west of Andrews Avenue and the railroad
tracks.
Tequila
Sunrise - 4711 N. Dixie Highway Fort Lauderdale, 954-938-4473.
My favorite here is their tunafish dip for the chips. I don't
know what the secret recipe is, but it's the bomb. Their Mexican
menu is deverse and let's face it, it's margarita time ! (don't
foget to print their coupon from the website ! ).
Learn
more about South Florida
Food
Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida's Food Festivals -"Food
Fest! Your Complete Guide to Florida's Food Festivals"
is the first book to provide Florida residents and visitors
with a comprehensive guide to the state's year-round cornucopia
of food celebrations. Food festivals, cook-offs, and "Taste
Of" events are described and listed with the event's activities,
date, location, and contact information. Regional maps and festival
directories (by month and region) help plan weekend getaways
or spontaneous day trips. Bonus recipes are also included. "Food
Fest!" is for every Florida resident and visitor who enjoys
travel, outdoor activities, or good food. Readers will discover--unique
and exciting food festivals; rare events and competitions; fun,
kid-friendly activities; low-cost ideas for entertaining guests;
and tips and suggestions for making the most of the festival
experience. The companion Web site, www.FoodFestGuide.com, offers
many additional features that complement the book's information.
June
Keith's Key West & the Florida Keys: Food Hotels Beaches
Diving Fishing History Writers Festivals Attractions Museums
Wildlife -A true insider's guide to Florida's subtropical
islands, from Key Largo and Key West to the Dry Tortugas, this
book offers a comprehensive look at famous attractions such
as daily sunset celebrations, historic bars, renowned restaurants,
and America's only living coral reef. Supplemented with information
about local hidden gems, it offers tips about secret gardens,
hip diners, and beachfront bistros. The swashbuckling history
of the Keys and some of its most famous inhabitants are brought
to life with charming text-from Jimmy Buffett to the ever-present
ghosts of Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.
Fort
Lauderdale, Florida - Images of America -Taking its name
from a fortification established more than 160 years ago during
the Second Seminole War, Fort Lauderdale boasts a history stretching
back 5,000 years before the first white settlers arrived in
the eighteenth century. From beautiful tales of the “mysterious”
New River that helped launch the community to more recent stories
of rum running and gambling, segregation and integration, and
boom and bust, the history of this Florida city is told here
through the everyday lives of those who lived it.
Florida
Sights and Scenes of Fort Lauderdale -While enjoying some
of the Fort Lauderdale 300 plus days of sunshine each year and
average temperature of 77 degrees, you may not have time to
shoot your own photos. To the rescue comes this complete assortment
of beautiful sights and scenes--yours to share and enjoy.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Images of America -Located on Florida Gold Coast, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
is noted for its beach activities, living reef system, and family-oriented
lifestyle. The quiet beauty of the sea and sand amid friendly
low-rise lodgings and quaint stores and restaurants draws visitors
to this thriving paradise year-round. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
developed slowly around the original platted land set down by
William F. Morang in 1924 as he and others promoted a land boom.
The completion of the Flagler Railroad by 1900 paved the way
for regional growth. Lauderdale-By-The-Sea lacked a railroad
terminal and remained undeveloped in the early years. Melvin
I. Anglin pioneered in chartering the town in 1927 and became
its first mayor. Two hurricanes and the 1929 stock market crash
burst the real estate bubble, leading to the demise of the charter
in 1933. In 1947, citizens drew up a new charter that was certified
by the state legislature two years later. Construction of the
Anglin Pier in 1941 and the Commercial Boulevard Bridge over
the Intracoastal Waterway in 1965 broke down the isolation of
the town.
