Fort Lauderdale Food Tours started to conduct tours in this area mainly because of an appetite and craving for fantastic dining experiences that echo the spirit and culture of Fort Lauderdale. Miss I. and I were intrigued enough to trek the distance to get there in order to learn and taste something new. The city... Continue Reading →
This site at the southern tip of Florida has been called 'a river of grass flowing imperceptibly from the hinterland into the sea'. The exceptional variety of its water habitats has made it a sanctuary for a large number of birds and reptiles, as well as for other threatened species. We went walking, taking pictures... Continue Reading →
Asian Cultural Festival in Homestead – A Photo Tour
The Asian Cultural Festival is a two-day annual event that features Asian crafts, art, exotic music and dance, highlighted by a tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. A fun-filled family event, the Asian Culture Festival that takes place in The Fruit & Spice Park every year around March, offers a virtual day trip to... Continue Reading →
Tomatoes and Tamales at Placita Los Girasoles
Placita Los Girasoles is a fruit and produce market in the Redlands area of Miami. It also offers some great tamales and sweet corn served with butter, mayonnaise, salt, chili powder, Parmesan cheese and hot sauce on the side. This is an ideal place to get fresh fruits and vegetables and have a quick bite.... Continue Reading →
They Make Wine in Florida? Yes, at Schnebly Redland’s Winery
Peter and Denisse Schnebly have been living and working in South Florida for over 25 years. They set a goal of starting an agro-tourism business based from their farms in the Redlands of South Florida. In the spring of 2003 the couple invited their friend, Bill Wagner the owner of Wagner Winery (Lodi, New York) for a... Continue Reading →
Steak 954 – Modern Beach View Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale
Steak 954 is a well-designed restaurant with impressive views of the beach where one can find a variety of dishes made with fresh ingredients presented with style. The vibe is modern, the decor vibrant with colors ranging from the brightest greens to the deepest blues. The outside seating area could not have been more pleasant,... Continue Reading →
Big Flavors at Big City Tavern in Las Olas
Big City Tavern is a restaurant that has been around for more than ten years and sources many of their ingredients from local purveyors. Las Olas was new territory for us. This time the company was Mr. B. and my two children. Las Olas is an eclectic shopping and dining district that we had never... Continue Reading →
Teena’s Pride Farm in Homestead
Locally grown produce is fresher and tastes better, uses less fuel and generates less pollution. Why not take advantage of the vital food treasures that are close-by? I first heard about Teena’s Pride Farm because of a visit to a restaurant in Miami Beach called Essensia. I also learned that many restaurants in Miami use... Continue Reading →
A little journey to the edge of miami
A whole different atmosphere in the Miami area …State Road 997, also known as Krome Avenue is a road far away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Miami. It is also a gateway to unexpected food adventures: Farmer’s Markets, amazing local homemade foods, pony rides and even a winery! We were just... Continue Reading →
