Showing posts with label Fort Lauderdale pizza. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fort Lauderdale pizza. Show all posts

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Kitchenetta - modern Italian family style. Sort of.

Kitchenetta
2850 N. Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
954-567-3333
Tues-Thurs: 5:30-10 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 5:30-11 p.m.
Sun: 5:30-9 p.m.
kitchenetta.com


By Jane Feehan

A stark modern setting with bare floors and high ceilings and an equally austere patio facing Federal Highway belies Kitchenetta’s concept of traditional Italian family-style presentation. Its ascetic décor seems to beckon the trendy set rather than families with children on an outing.

But family style entrées created in a busy open air kitchen dominate a board of daily specials brought to each diner. They really push these daily offerings, which include quality seafood. Mussels and clams served in a flavorful, full-bodied red sauce was enough for three as an appetizer. They were delicious as was the main course of fresh cod loaded with cherry tomatoes and cured olives—again for about three mouths. A side order of Italian broccoli in oil and hot pepper flakes could be shared by at least four. They make bread to “order,” which is really (they say) pizza dough with nothing atop. It’s great to sop up sauce with but not impressive on its own. Ask for two forks when ordering their ricotta cheesecake, which is not too sweet—the Italian way—and with lots of texture.

No half or side orders of pasta here, but they do serve both single and family-sized portions from the regular menu. On Sundays, Kitchenetta cooks up the time-honored weekend meal of macaroni and gravy (pasta served with slow-cooked red sauce and various meats). It’s the dish that would keep Nona, grandmother, in the kitchen at home for hours.

If one can get the hang of how and what to order, a delicious meal awaits, but family-style here seems more a profitable revenue model than homage to Italian culture. I’ll return for the pizza. They do try hard to please and service is excellent. Just don’t expect an old-style neighborhood Italian eatery with candles, cozy corners—or pasta side dishes. Reservations recommended. Beer and wine. Free valet parking.



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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Pizza in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano

Below are a few of the pizza places in Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Pompano Beach. A listing here does not serve as an endorsement although there is a link to one review. Most of these establishments serve on a takeout basis only; others are full service restaurants. Large chains not listed.

 If you have a favorite not here, post a message below.

Fort Lauderdale and surrounds

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: 2203 S. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-462-5555

Big Louie’s
2103 East Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-771-2288
1990 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale – 954-467-1166
3064 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors – 954-564-6276

Carina’s Stone Fired Pizza-Gelato: 4743 N. Ocean Blvd., Sea Ranch Lakes 
954-782-2045

Correlli’s: 256 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea – 954-229-1947

DaVinci’s Pizzeria:  3936 Galt Ocean Dr., Fort Lauderdale - 954-561-0404

Doughboys Pizzeria: 829 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale - 954-761-7652 EXCELLENT

Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack: 2884 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 
954-564-9522
Review CLOSED

Giorgio’s Brick Oven Pizza: 1499 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale – 954-767-8300

Johnny’s New York Pizza: 3701 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale – 954-782-5800

Nick’s:  3496 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-563-6441

Pizza Rustica: 3327 E. Oakland Park Blvd. (east of the bridge) – 954-567-2991

Umberto’s Pizza: 3051 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-776-0258

Vito’s Gourmet Pizza: 6212 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-772-7701

Zio’s:4370 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-493-8886

Pompano Beach

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: 1203 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano 
954-942-5550

Big Louie’s: 2190 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano – 954-942-5510

Pompano Pizza: 1606 S. Cypress Rd., Pompano – 954-782-5800

Rocket Pizza and Pasta: 601 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano – 954-943-5387

Stinger’s: 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., Pompano – 954-510-7810



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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Franco and Vinny's Pizza Shack - One of a Kind - Fort Lauderdale










Vinny retired and closed doors April 25, 2021. He and his restaurant (and family)  will be missed!
CLOSED 
Franco and Vinny’s Pizza Shack
2884 East Sunrise Blvd. (Near the beach)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
954-564-9522
Dinner seven days: open 4 -10 or 11 p.m.
Takeout available

By Jane Feehan

Locals and tourists beat a path to Franco and Vinny’s Pizza Shack for good food. Open since the 1970s, it’s the quintessential traditional neighborhood Italian restaurant. But whether one calls it Franco and Vinny’s or just the Pizza Shack, patrons return for more than what's on the menu.

Proprietor Vinny Esposito offers Old World hospitality that’s seldom found anymore. When Vinny is not directing kitchen operations or even cooking, he’s darting from table to table greeting friends, making new ones or checking to see if everyone has what they need. His queries are not for show; he really wants everyone to leave happy. His wife, Caterina, often pitches in as hostess and works just as hard to please.

There’s much more than great pizza here. The name “Pizza Shack” belies the offerings. Fresh seafood, steaks, chicken, veal, an array of traditional pasta dishes and a variety of sandwiches are all commendable. Their house made marinara sauce and balsamic vinaigrette rank as some of the best in town.

With only wine and beer, the Pizza Shack’s bar has to be one of the friendliest in Fort Lauderdale. It’s a great place to dine, meet and converse with some interesting locals and tourists.  Staff offers excellent service. Speaking of staff – both cook and wait staff are long timers here; it speaks volumes about their boss. There’s no place else like this in town. Kid friendly. Copyright 2010 ©Jane Feehan. All rights reserved.


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