The good humored meatball-centric eatery in Fort Lauderdale served homey comfort food to diet-appropriate fare (and, yes, lots of balls) and was an instant hit as a modern gastropub. New Times called it "another victory." The huge center bar framed the space, with the lower portion of the bar designed...
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Soowoo is a 200-seat Japanese/Korean fusion restaurant in South Beach: part teppanyaki room, part sushi bar, part lounge. Inspired by the Shinden style of Kyoto architecture, Fortis created his own Kakemono wall scroll at almost 60 feet long, a twist of scale and wit that is not just art but...
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Located in the Stiles Hotel in the center of South Beach, Primrose is a cozy, intimate eatery with high backed tufted banquettes lining the walls, bookcases, and plenty of candlelit lanterns illuminating the space. Date-night territory right there. With a people-watching patio in the front and intimate tables by the...
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Dubai is notable for its luxurious excess, and the addition of this restaurant hot spot has elevated that reputation. A fusion of high-end restaurant and high-energy scene, Bagatelle Dubai is a dine-and-stay venue, both intimate and lively. The restaurant serves contemporary French cuisine, and the interior design reflects a taste...
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Housed in 10,000 square feet with a heavy timber frame, Boatyard's waterfront location served as inspiration for the upscale-casual nautical design concept. Authentic, repurposed, yet sophisticated finishes incorporating thematic elements were used to avoid a theme-venue feel. A 30-foot ceiling above the bar inspired a monolithic 19-foot tall salvaged crew...
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