Showing posts with label waterfront. Show all posts
Showing posts with label waterfront. Show all posts

Friday, October 9, 2009

Best Burger Around - The LeTub Saloon

Here's the best kept non-secret burger joint in South Florida (or in theentire US, if GQ Magazine can be trusted)! Plus, it's even on the Intracoastal!

The Food:
Don't go here and order a salad. Yes, I know it's on the menu. And yes, I'm sure it is delicious like everything else here. But there's no way I'll ever find out, at least as long as they still have that 13oz seasoned sirloin burger on the menu. Charbroiled to your liking, this is the buger voted best by GQ Magazine and featured on the Oprah Winfrey show....and you know Oprah loves her some good burgers!

The Staff:
The staff is part of the fun here... last time I went here, I witnessed the same server get fired by the cook twice...after each, the server cursed the cook out and went right back to work! You're gonna wait a bit for your food, but you're lucky to have the chance to eat here, so you'll wait and you'll like it!

The Info:
No children allowed after 8pm! Everything here is ala carte, so don't forget to order fries with your burger, IF you think you can handle all that food. Last time I went here, it was cash only, so prepare accordingly! Soda is served by the can, and acompanied by a cup and a straw.

Recommended for:
Non-finicky guests - seating is outdoors (but some of it's under a roof of sorts.), lunchtime dates, after-party food (They're open noon-4am daily, weather-permitting!)

Contact:
954-921-9425
http://www.theletub.com/

Location:
LeTub Saloon
1100 N. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, Florida 33019

Directions [MAP]:
LeTub is located on A1A, 50 Yards South of Johnson Street in Hollywood, Florida.


First Post - Serafina Fort Lauderdale

Not to give away the farm, but I'm going to start with the best Italian food spot I have found - and it's accessible by boat!

Many clients of mine have been sent there when they asked me for great pasta, and all who have taken my advice went out of there way to thank me for the reccomendation. If any of you have experienced this great hidden place, let me know in the comments section below!

The Food:
Serafina makes everything onsite. Their homemade pasta is unbelivable. My favorite meal starts with the Tonno Tartar (sushi grade Yellow Fin Tuna marinated in sesame oil, served over a bed of thin sliced avocado) unless they have the stuffed artichoke available!

I usually follow that with the Fettucine con Panna (fresh spinach fettucine sauted in a cream sauce with Parmigiano cheese), and a glass of "Super Tuscan" or the house cabernet.

Their dessert menu changes at the chef's whim, but if you get there early enough to snag some of the homemade tiramasu, DO IT. It's so light and fluffy, a fork will fall through it by itself!

The Staff:
The staff is quite authentic - my last visit was attended to by a man whoe native tongue is Italian. As such, expect a server who will enjoy being included in the festivities, and may even have a drink (or a shot) with you if asked!

The Info:
Serafina is small - less than 30 tables. Most of the tables are outside (so dress/plan accordingly!) but there are about 6 indoors. They also have a rooftop section which I have never seen in use; however it looks large enough to have a private function for 30+ guests.

Recommended for:
Celebrations, Entertaining Guests, Romantic Evenings

Contact:
954.463.2566
http://www.serabythewater.com/

Location:
Serafina
926 Northeast 20th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Directions [MAP]:
Take I-95 to EAST sunrise blvd. [ exit 29 ]Go East approx. 3 milesTurn right at Northeast 20th Ave. Parking is available on the street and in nearby lots.