SOHO Kitchen in Fort Lauderdale offers a neighborhood vibe for sophisticated palates

 

SOHO Kitchen
3020 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 33306
954-990-7646
https://sohokitchenfortlauderdale.com/
Open Monday through Saturday 7 am-6 pm – Call to confirm (hours may change)

 By Jane Feehan

“From SOHO to SOFLA” a wall sign claims at this cozy eatery in Fort Lauderdale. Their customers are pleased with their move from New York City to a spot near Federal Highway and Oakland Park Boulevard (also accessible via Middle River Drive).

Open only a few months at this writing, SOHO offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch until 6 pm. Breakfast choices include eggs, French toast, omelets—a couple notches above standard fare of other restaurants. Lattes and a line-up of coffees draw regulars as well as staff from local or proximate businesses during the entire day.

Made-to-order salads with add-ons including skirt steak will please most any palate. They serve a variety of tasty sandwiches such as grilled or fried chicken topped with pesto aioli, their SK sauce (their own) or most any customer request. Bread choices include ciabatta, wraps and other standards. Burgers? Yes! Sides on sandwich orders include fries, onion rings and other items.

Pricing is quite reasonable. There are not many eateries where one can lunch for $20, which includes a gourmet sandwich, a tall glass of lemonade and a tasty side. It’s here.

In addition to dining at their comfortable SOHO Kitchen digs, they offer online ordering and their own delivery. Relatively new, this kitchen is still adjusting its hours and menus; they are extremely accommodating. SOHO Kitchen is located in a busy shopping center, so parking may be tight at certain times of the day. A drive around the lot a time or two is worth it.

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Jet Runway Café, Fort Lauderdale: Calling all aviators – and foodies

Dining room with a view

Jet Runway Café

5540 NW 21 Terrace

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

954-958-9900

Open Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday: 7:30-2 p.m.

Jetrunwaycafe.com

Beer and wine, catering

By Jane Feehan

Jet Runway Café, exactly as its name conveys, sits along a runway in a hangar at Fort Lauderdale’s Executive Airport. What this unique eatery lacks in exterior design (except for the airplane windows of its entrance), is more than made up for by the details of its interior and in its artful presentations from the kitchen. The café’s expanse of glass along its front and side affords all visitors a great view of the tarmac and planes taking off, landing or awaiting the next trip. Its appropriately high-ceiling, airy interior is decked out in a turbine and other aviation elements.  

Entrance

We had standard breakfasts of eggs, potatoes, and a piece of their housemade light fried bread pudding (also available as a complete serving). Presentation here is all about the details: tiny cups with butter or catsup (no ugly bottles or alumium butter wrappers here); potatoes served in a small dish atop the plated eggs. Simple fare but beautifully delivered. They also serve Brioche Almond French toast, breakfast burritos, pancakes and house made coffee cakes.

 

Thoughtful presentation 

Service is excellent. I’ll be back for lunch during this next week and hope I can find a parking space. It was impossible last Friday at 1 p.m. and I think I know why. With good food, a great wait staff and an exceptional setting, what’s not to return for? Stay tuned …

Open for private parties (great venue) only during the evening.

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