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Frommer's Exceptional

A bona fide dining hot spot like this is a novelty to the area because restaurants this hot usually open in Miami, not Fort Lauderdale. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Don Pintabona, former executive chef of Tribeca Grill in New York City and Nick Mautone, formerly of Gramercy Tavern, Miami has some competition. Yes, it's expensive, but the Mediterranean-infused seafood dishes are worth every penny. Try the skewers of diver scallops and braised short ribs with summer truffle reduction and cauliflower. Reservations here are hard to come by, especially in season, but the Trina Lounge is also a great option, offering lighter -- and cheaper fare -- with high-style ambience. Although we love the buzz of the indoor dining room, request a table outside overlooking the ocean.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's South Florida including Miami and Keys, 5th Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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