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Free sushi, $1 pizza & other yummy Restaurant Deals & Discounts

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Dining out or picking up take-out is extra appealing when you score a discount at restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, Pompano Beach and other towns in Broward. If we’ve whet your appetite for a tasty deal, enjoy browsing our list. With these deals, restrictions, exceptions & limitations may apply. Offers are based on individual restaurants’ participation. Top Picks […]

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Pompano Food Truck RoundUp & Other Food Truck Events

For an outdoor activity to savor lovely South Florida weather, several food truck events are offered in Broward, including Plantation, Davie  and Pompano Beach. Some of the events include music, or other entertainment. Food truck events are usually free to attend, with food for sale from various food truck vendors. Because dates are occasionally switched or events are discontinued, […]

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Cheap Eats

It’s the age-old question, but doubly important in these tough economic times – where can you get a good meal at a good price? Never fear. We’ve done the legwork for you, scouring Broward County far and wide to find the best cheap eats out there. We’ve also tried to find you a variety of options, so you can dine […]

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Top 10 Happy Hours in Broward

You’ll forget all about hurricane season and humidity when you step through these doors. Enjoy our list of Broward County’s 10 Best Happy Hours. Rocco’s Tacos 1313 Las Olas Blvd Downtown Ft Lauderdale (954) 524-9550 Their daily Happy Hour from 4 to 7 is the place to be if you are looking for a party […]

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Free Fall Festival at Esplanade Park on Riverwalk

Entry is free to Riverwalk Fall Festival in Fort Lauderdale, with entertainment, activities, food trucks, face painting, Florida Panthers representatives and train rides. The event includes live music, vendors and games 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. September 22 The venue for the family-friendly and pet-friendly festivities is Esplanade Park, 400 S.W. Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, 954-468-1541, extension 208. Standard parking rates […]

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Kids eat free & other kids’ deals in South Florida

Restaurants in South Florida offer  family-friendly deals, including free food for kids. Often, free-kid’s-meal deals require purchase of at least one adult entrée. With these deals, participation at individual restaurants may vary and restrictions and exceptions may apply. Because vendors sometimes switch out their promotions, it’s wise to phone first to be sure the deal is on […]

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Groove & Green Marketplace events in Margate

Stroll among vendors selling fresh produce, artisan foods, knick-knacks and other items. Groove & Green Marketplace events, which include live music, are at the northwest side of State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard in Margate. The events are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. second and fourth Sundays. Food trucks and other food vendors are on […]

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Free food truck events at Flamingo Gardens

Entertainment and food trucks are highlights of free First Friday evening events at Flamingo Gardens, a botanical and wildlife attraction in south Broward. The First Friday events with a DJ spinning music are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. most first Fridays of the month in the venue’s parking lot, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. For information, phone 954-473-2955 Other posts: Free […]

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Farmers markets, indoor & outdoor venues

For those who enjoy browsing for succulent tomatoes, bunches of basil and other fresh produce, a rich assortment of outdoor and indoor shopping options are offered in Broward. Some farmers markets and green markets are enhanced with free music and activities. Others are indoor stores. If you’re venturing out to a farmers market, it’s wise to phone first because dates, hours and locations are sometimes revised. […]

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Free vegan cooking classes in Fort Lauderdale

For folks interested in plant-food dining, Yello!, an arts and events venue, is offering free demonstrations and instruction focusing on vegan dishes. The events are 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Third Thursdays of the month. What: Vegan Cooking Classes are at Yello! Where: 2495 E. Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33308 Register: info@yellofl.com or 954-491-1591 Information: Other posts Restaurant deals Free yoga at Broward libraries […]

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Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month offers fixed-price menus

Participating restaurants in Broward are showcasing their fare in September with a fixed-price promotion. Restaurant Month features about 45 participating restaurants. The promotion, nicknamed Crave GFL, features three-course menus for $35 or $45. Participating restaurants include these and others Fort Lauderdale 3030 Ocean Cafe Primavera The Capital Grille  Eduardo de San Angel Etaru 15th Street Fisheries […]

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Free comedy events at West Broward restaurant

Laugh with your dinner. Stand-up performers are featured in a free show at 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. third Fridays for those enjoying the restaurant in Sunrise.  Reservations are  recommended. If the event is booked up, empty seats are offered based on availability. Gigi’s Music Café is at 4385 N.W. 88th Ave., 954-748-9494 The show August 18 features Dan Long, […]

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Play trivia at restaurants & pubs

If you and your pals like to ponder such intriguing facts as the number of toes on a sloth while sipping beer or nibbling on appetizers, several restaurants and bars in Broward offer trivia night events. Play alone or  round up friends and form a team. Most trivia night events are free to play while patronizing the establishment, and […]

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