The  menu at Seasons 52 changes every quarter, with the seasons. There are only a few days left for the winter menu. We enjoyed the Grilled Venison Chop with Mushroom Ragout with truffle mashed potatoes. The New Zealand venison chop had a great flavor and was not too gamey. The sauce complimented the meat very well. The mushroom ragout and potatoes were excellent.

This delightful entree with the sides was $24.95. Venison is hard to find in Florida restaurants and is often more expensive.  New Zealand venison is farm raised.

This dish is available for a few more days until their menu changes for the spring season.

We enjoyed our dinner at the Boca Raton location.

Seasons 52
2300 NW Executive Center Drive
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 998-9952

9710 West Sample Blvd.

Coral Springs, Florida  33065

Phone: 954-752-1850

www.redgingerrestaurant.com

Reg Ginger is a great restaurant if you are looking for a casual contemporary atmosphere with great Chinese and Asian dishes served deliciously.  Their prices are moderate and their dining menu is extensive. A take out menu is also available for the local area. There is something that will appeal to everyone of all ages. It is a great place to dine as a couple or with a family group. Wednesday night is Ladies Nite with free drinks with food at the bar from 8-9pm. Red Ginger is open daily for lunch and dinner except for Sunday, just dinner.

I was there with friends during the week on a Monday night around 7:00pm for dinner. For a Monday night, it was pretty busy. We were a group of eight and were seated right away at a larger round table. There is also a bar there serving wine and cocktails. Some of us ordered wine and some ordered their green tea. We all ordered the vegetable spring rolls that were light and tasty. Then I ordered the bowl of wonton soup which was hot and fresh. Some of the girls ordered a fish dish and others ordered a chicken dish. Everyone seemed to be satisfied with their meal. Then we decided to share a delicious lava chocolate cake with vanilla icecream. It was to die for! All in all, we had great service, great food, and a fun night out.

I look forward to coming back there to try other dishes and would recommend it to others.

3017 East Commercial Blvd.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida  33308

Phone: 954-776-4282

www.zuckerellos.com

If you love Italian food and a comfortable dining experience, you will love this restaurant. When you arrive, someone greets you with a smile right away.  As you enter, to the right there are a sampling of their delicious meals to order. To a slight left is the bar. The smell of fresh garlic permiates the room. We had a reservation with three other couples for 6pm on a Sunday night. Early bird is from 4-6pm daily so it was still crowded when we arrived. The menu is varied and everything seems like a good choice.

Zuckerello’s has won the Zagat award and has been featured in articles in the Sun Sentinel. They have special events and do cater for larger parties. It is a great place for family and friend gatherings as well as for romantic dinners. Their other location is in Aventura.

Some people ordered wine. Several of us ordered the Gorgonzola salad that was to die for.  It was actually large enough for my husband and I to share. Their bread comes with fresh garlic. All of us enjoyed the bread. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana and it was a large portion with spaghetti and mixed vegetables. My husband ordered the meat lasagna that was fully layered and was a large portion as well covered with cheese. Both of us had enough left over to bring  home for dinner the following evening. One of our friends ordered the liguini with clam sauce and really enjoyed that.  All of us were too full for dessert and coffee, but they do have a variety of delicious desserts for next time.

Our service and presentation of the meals was very nice and attentive. The waiters did not rush us and we were able to dine relaxing for over two hours with our friends. I would love to come back again to try their other dishes.

8625 International Drive

Orlando, Florida 32819

Phone: 407-248-2222

www.cafetututango.com

If you are in Orlando, this is a great place to go with the kids for an eclectic, casual  atmosphere with great food and artwork. It is near the Disney Parks and the Convention Center. It is open every day for lunch and dinner.  There is an open kitchen, vibrant colored walls, and artwork on display from local artists in the area. The artwork is all for sale. There is also spontaneous entertainment from singers, dancers, and performers. The restaurant was started in 1991 by three friends coming from Barcelona. The wanted to bring the creativity and magic with them back here. The service is warm and friendly and attentive. Great location for parties or special events. Prices range from $3 to $12 per item, depending on what you order. There are other locations in Georgia and California.

There are diverse creative small appetizer dishes from their menu that are made fresh daily. Groups of people will share several dishes together for a great culinary experience. There are also many types of beer and wine served with their specialty fruit blended sangrias.

My husband and I enjoyed eating at Cafe Tu Tu Tango last weekend with my son, his wife, and my grandson.  My grandson had a delicious cheese pizza from the kids menu. The rest of us ordered various appetizer dishes to share. I had a spinach salad that was prepared fresh. We also a Sesame Seared Tuna dish,  Mediterranean Spinach Dip, Langostino Mac and Cheese, Argentinaean Style Orange Chimmimchurri Steak, and the Black Bean Soup. Everything was presented well and very fresh and tasty. We topped it all with sharing a delicious Brownie Sundae dessert. Needless to say, we were all very full and satisfied after this meal.

We look forward to eating at Cafe Tu Tu Tango again soon so we can try the other dishes. It is a fun place to dine and try various dishes.

There was live music on the Saturday afternoon when we visited.

Our table was on the covered patio.  We started with freshly baked bread,  Maine lobster bisque,  and lobster and crab cakes. The lobster bisque had a nice consistency and contained a lobster-crab fritter.  The lobster and crab cakes were served with a tropical fruit salsa, mango chipolte aioli.

For the main dish we enjoyed the Yellowtail Snapper which was a pan seared in a lemon-caper sauce and served with Florida Gulf shrimp, fresh asparagus, portobello mushrooms, and Yukon gold mashed potatoes.  The fish and shrimp were very fresh and tasty.  The asparagus spears were large and had a good flavor.

The freshly-brewed ice tea was very refreshing. Service was excellent and very attentive.

For desert, we enjoyed chocolate mouse and key-lime pie.  The pie was in a round shape and superb.  The chocolate mouse had a thin layer of chocolate cake at the bottom which gave it extra flavor.  The espresso and cappuccino were very good.

Other offerings include a variety of sandwiches, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. There is a full bar including tropical drinks.  The sandwiches we saw were large enough to be shared.

Menus with prices can be viewed on their website.

Hours of  Operation:

Breakfast Daily: 6:30-11:00 am, till 12:00 pm on weekends
Lunch Daily: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:00-10:00 pm and Friday-Saturday 5:00-11:00 pm

Tiki Bar:  Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-12:00am and Friday-Saturday 10:00am-1:00am

Website:  latitudesonthebeach.com

Location and Contact Information:

2501 North Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019

Phone: 954-924-2202 x7040

This establish give you plenty of variety in grades of meat, types of cheese and fries.  It was busy at lunch time. Food is ordered at the counter and served at the table. This is a very unique burger restaurant which you must experience.

For the menu and prices, please visit their website at cgburgers.com.

Hours: 11 am – 10 pm

CG Burgers
1732 North Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305
(954) 618-6450

CG Burgers also has locations in Coral Springs, West Kendall, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter.

1611 N. Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305

Phone: 954-563-4141

I was at Mario’s Catalina Restaurant for a networking group holiday dinner on a Monday night with 18 other professionals. It was a lovely experience in Cuban, American, and Spanish Cuisine with light Latin music in the background. We had a large long table on the outside inclosed patio area in the front of the restaurant. We were welcomed right away and drink orders were taken. They are known for their fruit sangrias and their mojitos.  My husband and I had the fruit sangrias.  The food is fresh and delicious and the service is superb. The restaurant is able to handle larger gatherings as well as romantic dinners for two.  The prices are moderate to pricey, but the presentation and food quality is worth it. The meal portions are generous.

We started with appetizers for the table. Then everyone got the salad with fruit and vegetables.  I had the grouper in lobster sauce that came with asparagus. Some of group had the salmon with lemon sauce and others had pulled pork or strip steak dishes. I had flam for dessert that was very smooth.

I look forward to returning to Mario’s Catalina for dinner another time and trying some of their other dishes. There is another location in Miami.

1100 N. Congress

Suite 110

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Phone: 561-737-7413

www.JimmyJohns.com

Jimmy John’s serves healthy gourmet sandwiches on a variety of sub bread, grain bread, or in a wrap. The restaurant is clean and the ingredients are fresh. The employees are friendly and accommodating. I ate lunch there with a friend during the week and it was steady with customers. I had a delicious tuna fish sandwich on grain bread. My friend had the JJ Unwich which is a lettuce wrap.  Both portions were generous and delicious!

Jimmy John’s also accepts online orders, offers catering and delivery. The Boynton Beach location is open daily. Jimmy John’s is different from the others because they are always fast, use fresh ingredients with fresh baked bread, and the prices are reasonable.

Great place to eat casually while enjoying the food. I look forward to going back there to try the JJ Unwich next time.

www.tiramisuboca.com

TIRAMISU OF BOCA

170 West Camino Real

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Phone: 561-338-9692

Tiramisu of Boca serves up fantastic and unique Italian Cuisine that features modern European and American culinary techniques. Tiramisu is now under new management in a new location. The restaurant is closed on Monday’s and open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner.  Check out their website for their dinner specials. Tiramisu does offer 3 course Fall Specials served before 6:30pm. Lite music is played in the background to set a calm dining mood.

Zagat rated, this charming, warm and romantic restaurant features a full bar, wines and beers from around the world. The inside is very quant and elegant. Each dish is prepared to order and to perfection with a nice presentation. My husband and I were there on a Saturday night around 7pm. It was busy, but not crowded.  We were seated right away with our reservation and had excellent service. The owner of the restaurant also introduced himself and made sure we were being taken care of to our satisfaction.  Everything is a la carte. We both ordered martinis and the onion soup to start. Both were delicious. I had the trout for my entree and my husband had the snapper dish. Both were very tasty and fresh. We ended with sharing a cheese cake dessert with fruit topping.

We enjoyed our dinner and the atmosphere and look forward to coming back to try their other dinner dishes. It is a great place for a special occasion or a holiday gathering with family.

www.sublimerestaurant.com

SUBLIME RESTAURANT & BAR

1431 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Phone: 954-615-1431

Sublime is an innovative concept in vegetarian dining that’s completely cholesterol-free. With an award-winning menu featuring natural and organic foods and spirits from around the globe, Sublime is one South Florida restaurant that truly lives up to its name. Sublime has received numerous accolades including 4 out of 4 stars in the Sun-Sentinel, USA Today’s top 10 in the nation for serving cuisine with a clear conscience, and the 2005 South Beach Wine and Food Festival’s Best Restaurant in Broward County.

Sublime is also a treat for your eyes. Cascading window waterfalls, skylights, Italian glass tiles, an open-hearth oven, and exotic trees reminiscent of a tropical rainforest are the reason the Zagat Guide gave Sublime its “Top Restaurant Decor” award. Locals, visitors and celebrities including Pamela Anderson, Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Alicia Silverstone, and Bob Barker love Sublime’s eclectic cuisine as well as its upbeat atmosphere. Owner Nanci Alexander invites you to enjoy a truly Sublime experience!

There is a large selection to choose from on the menu and all the dishes are made to perfection. There is a nice bar when you enter. I dined at Sublime with friends during the week and we had great service. We were seated at a nice round table and ordered wine first. Then some of us ordered appetizers and the rest ordered entrees. I had their vege burger with string beans that was very tasty. We were treated to a tasting of their delicious lental curry soup which was the soup of the day. As a compliment from the chef, we were served a special organic heated bread with our wine.  For dessert, we ordered a piece of Chocolate Nirvana to share among us. It was very rich and decadent.

Their prices are moderate and they do accept all major credit cards. The restaurant is closed on  Monday’s and is open for dinner the rest of the week. There are drink specials at the bar daily. Sublime does cater for larger parties and will book functions there as well. Great place for a Christmas party!

I look forward to going back there again soon to try their other dishes.