Blue Moon Fish Co is known as Fort Lauderdale’s “freshest seafood by the waterway” and has become a favorite for local foodies and is known for its fresh seafood cuisine, receiving countless raves from its’ fans, seasonal residents and vacationers for over 16 years. A recipient of numerous awards for culinary excellence, as well as being named “Best Waterfront Dining in Fort Lauderdale” by Zagat and OpenTable. Blue Moon Fish Company delivers excellence in each aspect of the culinary experience.

Chef Owners: Bryce Statham – A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Bryce Statham is one of the most highly regarded executive chefs in South Florida. He has over 16 years of experience at restaurants from South Carolina to the Virgin Islands. His numerous accolades include Best of Show Award at DCOTA, First Place at Chocolate Chocolate Fantasy and the People’s Choice Award at Art a la Carte. Chef Statham’s culinary creativity has made him a sought after participant in South Florida food and wine events.

Baron Skorish – A graduate of the famed California Culinary Academy, Baron has since accumulated a wealth of experience working for the finest hotels and restaurants in the Western Hemisphere. Chef Skorish’s numerous honors and awards include his work featured in Bon Appétit Magazine as well as an invitation to prepare dinner for the Grand Cayman chapter of the prestigious Confrérie de la Chaìne des Rôtisseurs, a worldwide gastronomic organization.

4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, 33308

Phone: (954) 267-9888    Fax: (954)-267-9006

If you have a passion for food and cooking is your way of showing love to others, The Spice Quarter is for you! Sample the flavors and savor the aromas of over 400 hard-to-find, yet affordable:

~ Herbs & Spices

~ Uniquely Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils

~ Infused Balsamic Vinegars imported from Italy

~ Infused Sugars & Dried Chiles

~ Peppercorns & Flavored Sea Salts

~ Dry Rubs & Seasoning Blends
In addition, we offer in-store demonstration/cooking classes with Chef David Stample as well as our line of:

~ “Spice/Balsamic of the Month Clubs”

~ Customizable Culinary Gift Sets

~ Private Tasting Parties

~ Wedding & Non-Profit Event Favors

From 2 tablespoon pouches to wholesale jars, we carry many sizes to suit any novice’s or foodie’s needs.  We will help you procure that unique spice for any exotic recipe and even suggest substitutions if the ingredients are unavailable immediately.  We want to take the intimidation factor out of cooking with spices, so we can help you build the pantry of your dreams!

In business since 2011, Paul Rydza conceived the store after 15 years of searching and praying for just one place to find those special ingredients for his experimental home recipes.  Many times it took 4 or 5 trips to different stores to find different spices and herbs and even then, many ingredients he wanted were nowhere to be found locally in South Florida.  The internet is great, but sometimes he needed that perfect ingredient ASAP for a last minute party that was spontaneously arranged.  Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner for family and friends over the past 10 years, Paul’s come to realize each holiday how inseparably his passion for food and faith were intertwined; on a firm foundation of love for food and others he continues to build a comforting store where people come in as strangers, but walk out as friends.

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Mr. Siwichi Chef Sandro Flores was born in Lima Peru, he’s passionate about the culinary arts, in his adolescence he developed and perfected this art, thanks to the aromas and flavors obtained a taste for the preparation of Peruvian dishes.

Chef Flores improved his technique and knowledge in culinary school D’Gallia, after applying it to several prestigious restaurants, after traveling to the United States to expand his gastronomic culture.  Mr. Siwichi, is a concept in which Chef Flores will provide on-site kitchen or private chef services, carrying my restaurant to your own place or home.

The secret of a Chef is cooking with the heart. To learn more click here!

“Feel, dream and dare”

Fort Lauderdale’s “Downtown Dining Destination”, Grille 401 sources a premier selection of fresh ingredients and offers dishes with distinctive flavors and stylish presentation including freshly grilled seafood, steak, handmade pastas, fresh salads and impeccable homemade desserts.  A wide wine selection and quality cognac list is sure to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseur.  Imaginative, flavorful entrées include Chilean Sea Bass with Pesto, Curry Snapper with Rock Shrimp, Hawaiian Skirt Steak and Truffle Fettuccine Alfredo with Wild Mushrooms, to  name a few.  Mouth-watering starters including Crispy Crab Fritters, Grilled Jumbo Shrimp Spring Rolls, Tuna Tartare and American Kobe Cheeseburger Sliders can be easily shared or enjoyed alone.  The extensive lunch menu features a luscious assortment of fresh sushi, salads, sandwiches, entrees.

Oversized, comfortable booths take up most of the indoor seating while outdoor seating is also available to enjoy the perfect Fort Lauderdale weather.   Their semi-private and social dining areas are suited for leisurely and corporate entertaining and include a private room that seats 10-12 guests. A second floor mezzanine, great for large parties of 50-60, gives a perfect view of the bustling restaurant below.

Grille 401 is locally owned and operated by Rainmaker Restaurant Group, a South Florida based restaurant group who believes in supporting the local communities and residents.  Rainmaker’s extraordinary team of executives and chefs sources ingredients and supplies from local farms and businesses.  The company’s other award winning restaurants include Pinon Grill located at the Terrace at Town Center in Boca Raton and Brimstone Woodfire Grill, located at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines.

Located at 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Grille 401 is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 11:00pm; Friday from 11:30am to 1:00 am; Saturday from 4:00pm to 1:00am and Sunday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.  The appetizer menu is offered Friday and Saturday from Midnight until 1:00am. For reservations and more information, please call 954-767-0222 or visit grille401.com.

“Fresh” “Healthy” “Organic” “Sustainable”
 We’re sick of green-washed buzzwords you hear a lot but don’t mean much at all.

So, here’s our no-quote truth: 
Our food is freakin’ good. It’s how we went from one bumpin’ burrito shop in hell-raising, health-conscious South Beach to over 19 (… and counting) along the East Coast.

Why’s our food so good?
 We use the best ingredients available, that’s delivered daily and prepared on-site for all our homemade salsa, sauces and sides. Plus, we really care if you like it. We make your meal however you want it, bring it out to you and bring it back if it’s not perfect. We’re cool like that.

We also have vegetarian, low-carb and low-fat options. But we’ll be the first to tell you that a mound of sour cream on a low-carb wrap… still has a mound of sour cream. So keep it in check Madam Denial.

So, yeah. If you want delicious, freshly-prepared Mexican food with a precocious, often-offends attitude … then welcome. We like you already.

Hours: Daily 11am-10p

1535 N Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale Fl 33304

(754) 200-6631 Lf6322@limefmg.com

 

 PUBLIX EVENT PLANNING CATERING

We’ve combined the culinary expertise of Publix Aprons Cooking Schools with the creativity and organizational expertise of our Publix Aprons Event Planning service. We’re proud to offer Publix Aprons Event Planning Catering, a unique Publix service designed to make your life easier.

We’re committed to providing top-notch, professional catering. We can provide valuable entertaining solutions for a broad range of guests and events. Our experience, culinary know-how, and commitment to excellence make us the perfect solution for a variety of events from in-home dinner parties to family events to corporate gatherings.

From small to large, warm and intimate to elegant and formal, Publix Aprons Event Planning Catering can help you plan all your events, whether it’s a special occasion or just because. Here are some of the types of events we’re talking about:

• CASUAL GET-TOGETHERS, in-home or at a venue elegant, SEATED DINNER PARTIES
• ON-SITE CHEF PREPARATION STATIONS, as entertainment.

Blue Moon Fish Co is known as Fort Lauderdale’s “freshest seafood by the waterway” and has become a favorite for local foodies and is known for its fresh seafood cuisine, receiving countless raves from its’ fans, seasonal residents and vacationers for over 16 years. A recipient of numerous awards for culinary excellence, as well as being named “Best Waterfront Dining in Fort Lauderdale” by Zagat and OpenTable. Blue Moon Fish Company delivers excellence in each aspect of the culinary experience.

Chef Owners:

Bryce Statham – A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Bryce Statham is one of the most highly regarded executive chefs in South Florida. He has over 16 years of experience at restaurants from South Carolina to the Virgin Islands. His numerous accolades include Best of Show Award at DCOTA, First Place at Chocolate Chocolate Fantasy and the People’s Choice Award at Art a la Carte. Chef Statham’s culinary creativity has made him a sought after participant in South Florida food and wine events.

Baron Skorish – A graduate of the famed California Culinary Academy, Baron has since accumulated a wealth of experience working for the finest hotels and restaurants in the Western Hemisphere. Chef Skorish’s numerous honors and awards include his work featured in Bon Appétit Magazine as well as an invitation to prepare dinner for the Grand Cayman chapter of the prestigious Confrérie de la Chaìne des Rôtisseurs, a worldwide gastronomic organization.

4405 West Tradewinds Avenue, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida, 33308

Phone: (954) 267-9888    Fax: (954)-267-9006

While you dine amid dazzling views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, our team of culinary artisans prepare an array of mouthwatering masterpieces. Our chefs use the finest ingredients, from succulent meats and seafood to garden fresh vegetables, luscious herbs, and aromatic spices. Each dish captures the flavors of the sun-soaked Tuscan countryside, pairing brilliantly with our collection of hand-picked wines from around the world.

Here, a meal is much more than incredible food. It’s an experience. Savor a taste of Italy in the heart of south Florida at da Campo Osteria. Come join us Tuesday through Sunday open from 7am to 10pm inside the beautiful il Lugano Hotel at 3333 NE 32nd Ave Ft. Lauderdale FL,33308.

Call 954-226-5002 for reservations.

Chef Bonghi began his career as a dishwasher in a Pennsylvania country club. While studying hotel and restaurant management at Pennsylvania State, Bonghi worked his way up from dishwasher to prep cook to chef’s assistant. Mentored by a wonderful Italian chef who prepared everything with love and time, Bonghi realized that cuisine was what interested him most. Transferring from the University of Pennsylvania, he then studied culinary arts at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, then moved to Boca Raton to extern at the Boca Raton Resort Club.

From externship to Boca Country Club Executive Chef, restaurant Chef of 501 East, Shula Hotel Executive Chef and a Banquet Chef at the Boca Raton Resort and Club, Bonghi is drawing from all of his experiences to address the unique needs of the many food outlets at Mardi Gras Casino.

From the house made soups and fresh offerings at the weekly soup and salad bar, to the Signature crabcakes, you will be surprised and pleased with your meal. The buffets are a very popular treat for diners featuring Prime Rib and Fish ‘N Chips on Fridays, Seafood Buffet with Prime Rib on Saturdays, and an Italian buffet on Sundays. Live entertainment while dining is always a favorite on the weekends. Hours of operation are Sunday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information visit http://www.mardigrascasinofl.com/casino-restaurants-florida.html.

Dos Caminos is located inside the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel
www.doscaminos.com

Elizabeth Barlow, Dos Caminos Executive Chef

Elizabeth joined Starwood with over 20 years of culinary experience. She is originally from New Orleans, where her love of Creole and Cajun cuisine was born. Her training with French flavors took her on a journey to Germany where she became Executive Chef of a New Orleans style restaurant. She later welcomed the opportunity to move to South Florida, where she has been the Executive Chef at various restaurants in the area.

Stop by our table at the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival to sample Chef Elizabeth Barlow’s cuisine!