Sunshine Bakery Ideal for: Those in need of a quick pick me up Cost: Inexpensive Offerings: coffee, pastelitos, cakes Experience: I love this place. This Cuban bakery has been around for 50 years and going in you’ll understand why. They have four cases filled with sweet and savoury goodies and […]
Rok Brgr Ideal for: Gastropub fans, people watching Cost: Varies due to specials throughout the week Offerings: Beer, burgers, pub grub Experience: We chose to sit outside on the sidewalk so we could sun while people watching. Our waitress was great. She started off by complimenting my shoes which is […]
La Granja Ideal for: Anyone wanting a quick, delicious meal that isn’t fast-food;Those that like Pollo Tropical Cost: inexpensive (many meals under $10) Offerings: Peruvian chicken, steak, and seafood Experience: I hit up this place when I am craving some yellow rice and perfectly seasoned chicken, but do not want […]
Dicey Riley’s Ideal for: Folks looking for a no-frills bar Cost: Drafts start at $6 Offerings: beer, liquor Experience: I (Mel) felt it fitting to visit an Irish bar on St. Patrick’s Day, so that is what I did! A steam-punk, Irish man was the ambassador standing outside of the […]
Himmarshee Public House Ideal for: Those that may have aged out of the fraternity/sorority which is typical of the crowd that frequents downtown Fort Lauderdale. Cost: Moderate Offerings: pub grub, beer, cocktails Experience: In order to keep in the spirit of America’s version of St. Patrick’s Day, I (Mel) wanted […]
Life as a fat girl isn’t always an easy experience. There are (mostly) those who say “just eat right and exercise,” many who see us and think we’re lazy, uncaring for our health, and nowadays a handful who stand up and proclaim, “We’re perfect and beautiful just how we are!” […]
Laser Wolf Cost: Inexpensive Offerings: Craft Beer Experience: Some friends and I (Mel) were tired of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening downtown and wanted a more relaxed vibe. We high-tailed it away from the downtown bar scene. This place is still downtown, but not near a whole host of […]
Even though my father being in the military gave me opportunities to see different places at a young age, I did not develop an interest until I was 19. A friend talked me into signing up for the travel abroad program at our school going to London. At first, I […]
It is hot and lonely on this empty stretch of road. Thank God for Danny, and thank God he’s finally leash trained. This would be infinitely worse if I was having to carry a 55 lb pit bull, they are quite squiggly. I was so excited to make my way […]
