Tired Of Eating In? 'dine Out' In Greater Fort Lauderdale This Fall During The Epicurean Event Of The Season

Six-Week Culinary Celebration Features $35 Prix Fixe Menus at 35 Top Restaurants

Foodies in search of fine dining by the sea should mark their calendars for Greater Fort Lauderdale's Dine Out Lauderdale, a six-week celebration of the area's gourmet restaurants and renowned chefs. There are a multitude of reasons to eat and drink out, but now there are 35+ more reasons to savor every minute of it in October.

Whether spicing it up "Floribbean" style with a fusion of tropical flavors and home-cooked favorites or motoring a yacht (or water taxi) en route to a fresh seafood feast along the water for a "dock and dine" experience, Greater Fort Lauderdale has culinary enthusiasts covered. From October 1 - November 11, 2010, more than 35 of the destination's newest and most innovative restaurants offer diners delectable dishes on specially created, three-course menus for a $35 fixed price.

"There's no better way to get the 'dish' on our diverse restaurant scene and enjoy great food at terrific prices than during Dine Out Lauderdale," said Nicki E. Grossman, president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Now in its fourth year, Dine Out has become a highly anticipated fall activity to showcase our local eateries and accomplished chefs."

Notable restaurants participating in the fourth annual Dine Out Lauderdale include:

Fort Lauderdale: 15th Street Fisheries, 3030 Ocean at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, By Word of Mouth, Caf� Vico, The Capital Grille, China Grill at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Coco Asian Bistro & Bar, da Campo Osteria by Todd English at il Lugano, Grille 66 & Bar Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, Hi-Life Caf�, ilios at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Johnny V, Mai-Kai Restaurant and Show, The Melting Pot, Morton's The Steakhouse, North Ocean Grille at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sea Level Restaurant & Ocean Bar at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Shula's on the Beach at the Westin Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale; SoLita Las Olas, Sunfish Grill, Trina at The Atlantic Hotel, Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House, Via Luna at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale; Hallandale Beach: Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican Food at The Village of Gulfstream Park, III Forks Steak & Seafood at The Village of Gulfstream Park, Links Restaurant & Lounge at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa; Hollywood: Aizia at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Lola's on Harrison; Pompano Beach: Cafe Maxx; Lighthouse Point: Le Bistro; Lauderdale-by-the-Sea: Blue Moon Fish Co.; Weston: East City Grill, Ireland's Steakhouse at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure; and Wilton Manors: Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar.

For more information about Dine Out Lauderdale, visit www.sunny.org/dineout.

About Greater Fort Lauderdale
From the sawgrass to the seagrass, Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts more than 34,000 lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, luxury spa resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings reflecting a "beach chic" vibe. Visitors enjoy 23 miles of Blue Wave certified beaches, discover 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Everglades, dine at thousands of restaurants and eateries, get immersed in a thriving arts and culture scene and indulge in top shopping. For more info, contact the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 22-SUNNY or visit www.sunny.org.


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