Fort Lauderdale Blog

New tapas bar set to open this June on East Las Olas

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—May 2011 –Noted Fort Lauderdale Restaurateur Jack Mancini, founder of popular Las Olas Italian restaurant mainstay Mancini’s, is launching M Bar, a 200-seat, 3,500 square-foot global tapas eatery and bar,

New Year's Day Ham

Another recipe from Katheen:

Okay now this is the juicy ham you've been waiting for--this is easily made and I promise you--everyone will be wanting doggie bags!!

Baccala for the Holidays

From Fort Lauderdale, Fla. by: Kathleen Costanzo

Baccala is a dried fish--usually cod.  Because it is dried an stored in salt, it has to be soaked for about three days prior to cooking.  Drain the water 2-3 times a day.  This will remove the salt. 

Pizza and Tapas -great restaurant find in Oakland Park

Ever try to find a fun place that serves great "easy" type of food in Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park--well D'Angelo's Pizza is great --They have an exceptional menu of designer pizzas (salmon is my personal (favorite),

Holidays in Fort Lauderdale

The holidays are here! Fort Lauderdale always has a very special feel during the holidays, particularly on Las Olas Blvd.

Here are a few of the happenings around town..

Christmas on Las Olas
A community tradition for over 50 years, come visit the Boulevard during this season!

Riverwalk
Light Up Lauderdale's Family Fun Zone - Dec. 20
Annual Christmas Concert - Dec. 20
Holiday Antiques Show - Dec. 26-28
Kosher Comedy Tour - Dec. 26

Tradewinds Park Light Display
Take a trip to Coral Springs to Tradewinds Park where this year they are presenting a 3-D display!

June Happenings in Fort Lauderdale!

Here are some events occuring in the Fort Lauderdale area over the next few weeks. Enjoy!

 

Slide show courtesy of Fort Lauderdale History Center!

Calendar of Events through May 29th

WILD MUSIC: SOUNDS AND SONGS OF LIFE
Through May 31, 2009
Location: Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater
401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-467-6637

Each year an unbelievable feeding frenzy takes place in the oceans of South Africa, as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Coast.  The film captures spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, and massive bait balls inside and up close on the giant screen.  Audiences  will delve into an epic underwater struggle for survival and reveal the economic and cultural impact the migration has on the coastal communities.

Riverwalk Mutts & Martinis Yappy Hour

Bring your favorite four-legged friends to Fort Laudertail's largest outdoor, dog-friendly cocktail hour. 2 complimentary drinks, appetizers, live music, prizes and lots of fun activities for your pets!Benefiting the Riverwalk Trust & HSBC.

Off The Hookah
Fort Lauderdale
954-468-1541

Fri, Jan 16:
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

$20 prepay; $25 door

New England Clam Chowder

From Kathleen's Kitchen:

Fettuchine with Crab and Asparagus

From Kathleen's Kitchen:

 

Okay--open a nice bottle of white wine, put on some soft jazz and follow these instructions: