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Another outstanding new offering isn’t actually new but Two popular Miami chains have found their way to the
reimagined. Timpano Las Olas has long been a local favorite Las Olas area: Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar on Las Olas
for Italian food-lovers, but it closed its doors during the Boulevard and Rice Mediterranean Kitchen in the Bank of
pandemic. The owners used the time to realize a new vision America Plaza at Las Olas City Centre. From 21 different
and reopened in August with an Art Deco-meets- coffees and teas to breakfast favorites like
Hollywood ambiance. The prized family avocado toast and acai bowls, Crema
recipes and daily handcrafted pasta are Gourmet Espresso Bar is a tasty addition
still there, along with many new taste to the neighborhood, while Rice
sensations. Mediterranean Kitchen brings
irresistible flavors to those on
For those who have a sweet
tooth, a trip to the new Hof’s the go.
House of Sweets on Las And here’s a taste of what’s
Olas Boulevard is not to be coming soon: TIMBR on
missed. Here you can peruse Las Olas Boulevard, which
an entire wall of candy and will invite visitors to an
chocolates from around the enchanted world with a totally
world, then enjoy your treats unique dining concept. The
in a living room atmosphere 6,500-square-foot space is
that combines art, music and pop undergoing a multi-million-dollar
culture for a totally memorable – and transformation and will serve as
decadent – experience. an ode to nature. Guests can enjoy
beautifully prepared twists on their favorite
Fogo de Chão opened at The Main Las Olas,
bringing an internationally renowned restaurant American and European dishes, a superb wine
to downtown Fort Lauderdale’s most iconic new office tower. list and cutting-edge cocktails.
Here diners can discover the art of churrasco, roasting Learn more about the ever-growing offerings in Greater
premium cuts of meat over an open flame, surrounded by the Fort Lauderdale at VisitLauderdale.com.
rich furnishings that honor the restaurant’s Brazilian roots.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stacy Ritter is president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for
Greater Fort Lauderdale that serves as the tourism department for Broward County. Visit Lauderdale promotes
the county’s 31 municipalities to a global audience of leisure and business travelers as a year-round visitor
destination. Visitors staying in short-term lodging spend upwards of $8 billion in the community and are the
leading driver for employment and positive economic impact.

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