Fantastic place, fantastic owner, fantastic Mead!!!…read more I can't speak highly enough about this very cool place. They make all their own mead and it is all delicious. They owner was out bartender and he was a wealth of information. He was so helpful and friendly helping us make our choices. We tried 12 different flavors and even took a bottle home with us. Summer are sweeter than others, but all are wonderfully designed and brewed. I will definitely be back.

As a fan of fruity alcoholic beverages I have always been curious about Brewlihan Mead. I only…read morepreviously had mead at the Renaissance Fair. I finally got the chance to check them out one afternoon when I was in the area. Brewlihan Mead is a 1,700-square-foot mead house and tasting room owned by John and Stacey Hoolihan. John had a background in science education and started out brewing as a hobby. What turned into a passion became a business. Brewlihan Mead is the first commercial meadery in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Mead, sometimes called honey wine is an alcoholic beverage made from three ingredients: fermented honey, water and yeast. It is the first alcoholic beverage consumed by mankind and is believed to predate wine by nearly three thousand years. Since the taste of honey can vary by region, mead can have a diverse and complex flavor profile. To make the mead at Brewlihan, the water, yeast and honey is placed in fermentation tanks with fruit and then aged in oak barrels for 2 to 5 months. You can take your mead to go in cans or they have a nice bar inside the tap room where you can enjoy your drink. I took my mead home and while I enjoyed all of it, my favorite was Winter in So Fla which truly evoked the tropical feel of a winter in Florida. Mead is a great alone or as a pairing to a meal. If you are a mead enthusiast they have memberships for $300 with a host of benefits listed on their website. Whether a casual or refined drinker of mead, you are sure to find something unique and delicious here. John and Stacy are so warm and friendly and this is the kind of science I really enjoy.

I can only share the great overall experience!…read more Great food! Great service! What more can I say? I wish I had more pictures but everything was so good we forgot!

Escargot Bistro is truly a hidden gem for anyone craving an authentic, cozy French bistro…read moreexperience. From The warm lighting and classic décor create the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed and memorable evening. The service was exceptional -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling rushed. As for the food... absolutely succulent. Every dish was beautifully prepared, full of rich, balanced flavors, and presented with care. You can taste the quality and authenticity in every bite. If you're looking for a true French bistro vibe with outstanding service and delicious cuisine, Escargot Bistro is the place. I can't wait to return.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Servers /bartenders were excellent. As a huge poutine fan, the poutine…read morewas a bit of a miss but not terrible. Just not amazing.

I had an AMAZING Time here, a lovely wine selection and even a BETTER service experience. The owner…read moreis an amazing person, with such a genuine smile. The tapas were delicious!! PLEASE come and check it out!

The time has come to say a fond farewell to one of Fort Lauderdale's hidden gems. Sad but true,…read moreVincent, his wife Claire, and daughter Nastasia are moving north to Savannah, Georgia, from where Vincent will be commuting to consult for some Napa Valley wineries. The family has no plans to open another wine bar in their new location, which regrettably means bidding adieu to those authentic charcuterie platters so lovingly arranged by Claire and the hospitality gentille of daughter and co-owner Nastasia, who created a such a welcoming ambience at this unassuming wine bar in Fort Lauderdale's North Beach neighborhood across from the Galt Ocean Mile. If you had the pleasure of getting to know this lovely family from Bordeaux, France, where Vincent spent more than three decades working at Château Margaux, the prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classé estate in the Médoc region renowned for producing some of the world's finest, elegant and most coveted Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, you will know what a loss this means for Fort Lauderdale's northeast side of town. Wishing this delightful family au revoir and all the best in their new endeavors!

I visited Chez Vincent Wine Bar because I saw a funny YouTube video and it exceeded expectations…read more Great atmosphere, delicious food and exceptional service. You are the man Vincent. Beck yeah

If you've ever gone to one those wine tastings as conducted by certified sommeliers, you soon learn…read morehow complicated and expensive wines can become. Like I mean in $80 plus a bottle and being told that the wine I'm tasting has a nose of blackberry with undertone hints of peach; none of which I have ever been able to truly discern. So it was a joy for me to stop by The Simple Wine shop where I was given the opportunity to try several not to be found elsewhere wines and also to purchase a couple of bottles for myself. The Simple Wine had wines I've never seen before and a few I've never even heard of previously. So, I became completely fascinated in trying these new flavors and tastes as well as some that were familiar. The selection of Italian wines was amazing as they mostly came from small craft vineyards as in the type that would only supply a few select restaurants, but because of their limited capacity, not something like the big box wine chains such as Total Wines. Having spent considerable time in in the smaller country like regions of Italy, I quickly learned that I never had to purchase a bottle of wine as any restaurant house wines were the equal if not superior to any I'd find in a retail bottle. The secret behind it was that these restaurants were supplied by the small craft like vineyards. So finding out that I can now obtain these regional Italian wines from smaller craft vineyards is a real delight and a big money saver too as most of his prices seemed to have run between $15 to $25 dollars.

Great selection of white and red wines as well as proseco…read more The owners organize wine tastings every Thursday but they are always ready to open a bottle and let you discover wines that are priced very competitively in each category and level. They have wines ranging from $6 per bottle to $1500. The Simple wine has made a noticeable entrance in restaurants in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas.

I decided to check out Casa Monaco because I was craving Mexican food and had my heart set on…read moretrying their birria pizza. Unfortunately, they didn't have it available, but I ended up ordering the birria burrito instead--and I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely fantastic! The meat was flavorful, tender, and packed into a delicious burrito that definitely hit the spot. I ordered takeout, and the wait was a little longer than expected, so I'd recommend ordering ahead if you're in a hurry. That said, the staff was friendly, kept me updated on my order, and made the wait much more pleasant. Even on a Tuesday night, the restaurant was packed, which is usually a great sign--and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, and the food was well worth the wait. Overall, I'd highly recommend Casa Monaco. It's easily one of the better Mexican restaurants on the east side of Broward County, and I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu.

Great experience. Perfect new hidden gem with excellent…read moreservice and delicious food. WE met friends for a drink and ended staying for a fabulous dinner. "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL

Our absolute favorite place! We've (or really our daughter) become regulars because the food is…read moreALWAYS top notch. The people are friendly and attentive and we feel like family when we walk in. It's a small little restaurant but feels perfectly intimidate and comfortable. There are so many favorites on the menu, but our stand outs are the carcioffi, the lasagna, and the prime rib. Truly, every pasta dish we have had is beautiful. We love this place beyond words!

May 2026, customer service was wonderful and our food was delicious. Our Server brought bread…read moreand olive oil to the table to start that was delicious. I ordered the Eggplant that was perfectly made along with a glass of wine, and my friend ordered the VITELLO PICATTA that was also delicious with a side of pasta. Prices are $$$ for dinner. My only complaint is that I had to walk out into the lobby of the building to use the bathroom it is not inside the restaurant. There is plenty of parking, so you shouldn't have a problem finding a space.

This was our first time dining here. We read some reviews that gave it poor ratings but decided to…read moretake a chance. We were not disappointed one bit. Our waiter, Guilio, was terrific! He was attentive and offered recommendations for wine. We thoroughly enjoyed a Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir. For dinner one of us selected an appetizer special of a ciopinno with a variety of shellfish. Guilio added pasta and quite honestly the portion was huge! We had leftovers! It was wonderful. The fish was fabulous and the broth tasty. We also ordered the veal saltimbocca. It was a nice size piece of meat. I just wish they gave me more potatoes and veggies. They were cooked perfectly and the potatoes had a nice crispiness to them. The other members of our party ordered the salmon and pasta dish. We were surprised the salmon wasn't served as a filet but as pieces. It was enjoyed, however. And our other friend had the pasta carbonara which was very cheesy and enjoyed! We couldn't pass up dessert.. the copa romina and mango pie. Both were scrumptious!! The crust of the our was fabulous and the combination of custard, gelato and berries in the other were perfect. A wonderful experience overall!

I had a very good experience trying Salvo's for the first time. I was with 3 friends and we all…read morebelieve he provides the best Italian experience on the Drive! I started with the beet salad which included arugula and potato. It was fantastic and very filling. I recommend it. I ordered the pasta primavera. I asked if I could substitute the butter cream sauce for his red wine reduction pasta sauce. At first, Salvo was a little put off, but he conceded and brought me a sample of the red sauce to make sure that is what I wanted. It was and the dish turned out delicious despite his doubt at first. He said he might add this on the menu moving forward. My friends loved their dishes too. One comment was that the veal could be seasoned more. But the salmon and pasta bolognese got rave reviews. The table bread was truly delicious. Definitely try the bread. We asked for more. The place is rather loud inside. If you are noise sensitive I suggest sitting on the outside patio. Overall, a great addition to Wilton Drive.