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| A1A and appropriately, Sunrise Boulevard - taken by Jane Feehan Tags: Fort Lauderdale beach, Fort Lauderdale photos, Jane Feehan |
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Morning in Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Rocco's Tacos - another reason to visit Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard
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Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
1313 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-524-9550
Also in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach with one opening soon in Palm Beach Gardens
Lunch: M-F, 11:30 a.m.- 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-4 pm
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday, 4 pm-2 am; Friday and Saturday, 4 pm – 3 am
By Jane Feehan
Fort Lauderdale’s Mexican restaurant universe has expanded with the addition of Rocco’s Tacos on Las Olas Boulevard. This casual, high energy eatery offers authentic, tasty dishes in south-of-the-border tradition.
Guacamole is made up fresh – tableside - with the right blend of avocado, tomato and lime juice. At $12 this appetizer seems pricey but it easily feeds four. Soft tacos, a smaller version than Americans are used to, come steaming to the table topped with a broad range of choices: pulled pork, chicken, or beef, grilled fish, lightly fried rock shrimp, or vegetables (there are plenty of vegetarian-friendly choices). Combination plates (average $14) or individual tacos ($3-4), and a great appetizer line-up please most any purse or appetite. Quesadillas, flautas, nachos, and enchiladas top off fare that is lower on the grease-o-meter than that of other Mexican restaurants. Rocco’s also serves skirt steaks, fish dishes, burgers, and salads.
An attractive bar with 225 varieties of tequila – and late hours (2 and 3 am closings) - is a hit with the youngish crowd, but Rocco’s welcomes all. Service is above average and management works hard to please, frequently asking if all is OK. Rocco’s fills up early; it's not unusual to see a line waiting for tables on weekdays. Reservations are available. Parking is $5 but there's metered parking nearby. Patio and indoor dining.
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For delicious guacamole recipes, visit Food Network at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/delegate.do?fnSearchString=guacamole&fnSearchType=site
Tags: Mexican restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas restaurants, late-night dining on Las Olas, tacos in Fort Lauderdale, bars in Fort Lauderdale.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Remembering September 11: To lift a nation
Posted by Jane Feehan
This 40-foot-high sculpture is located at the National Fire Academy on the grounds of FEMA's National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. The inspiration was a photo taken of three firemen, Billy Eisengrein, Daniel McWilliams and George Johnson, who raised the flag at ground zero. They did not know they were being photographed. My photo here cannot convey its inspiration.
The inscription below this beautiful remembrance reads:
Historical Marker database:http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=19023
For more information, visit: http://www.firehouse.com/news/news/lift-nation-dedicated-emmitsburg-maryland
Tags: 911 sculpture, 911 remembrance, Billy Eisengrein, Daniel McWilliams, George Johnson
This 40-foot-high sculpture is located at the National Fire Academy on the grounds of FEMA's National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, MD. The inspiration was a photo taken of three firemen, Billy Eisengrein, Daniel McWilliams and George Johnson, who raised the flag at ground zero. They did not know they were being photographed. My photo here cannot convey its inspiration.
The inscription below this beautiful remembrance reads:
Three firemen raised a flag at ground zero in silent tribute to those brave firefighters who answered the call. This noble flag is raised permanently in honor of those heroes and all who serve this great nation. May God continue to bless America.
Sculptor: Stan Watts
Historical Marker database:http://www.hmdb.org/marker.asp?marker=19023
For more information, visit: http://www.firehouse.com/news/news/lift-nation-dedicated-emmitsburg-maryland
Tags: 911 sculpture, 911 remembrance, Billy Eisengrein, Daniel McWilliams, George Johnson
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Village Grille, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for dining and beach breezes
Village Grille
4404 El Mar Drive
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
Open daily 8 a.m.-2 a.m.
954-776-5092
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By Jane Feehan
Located just steps from the beach and Broward County’s longest fishing pier, Village Grille offers good food and a pleasant atmosphere that draws just as many locals as tourists.
Basic seafood, pasta, chicken, beef dishes, and salads headline lunch and dinner. Their fish and chips entrée (about $14) deserves special mention; the fish is batter dipped in house. No fancy dining here and menus have changed over the years but I’ve never had a bad meal at Village Grille. Breakfast on the deck or sidewalk café includes better-than-average French toast along with other morning standards of eggs and cereal.
A visit to Village Grille often includes an after-meal walk on the beach or pier, or a drink at their adjacent Village Pump where there’s music and a martini bar. On Friday evenings at 6 p.m. the street is cordoned off outside the restaurant for live music and dancing. Drawing hundreds, this weekly event has evolved into a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea tradition … and it’s free.
Dining at Village Grille is more than filling up on food; it’s also about taking in the beach, gentle breezes and good times. Just don't forget quarters for parking meters.
Tags: Dining in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, beachside dining Fort Lauderdale, entertainment in Fort Lauderdale, entertainment in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea.
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