{"id":154480,"date":"2022-06-02T12:14:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T16:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=154480"},"modified":"2022-06-03T17:14:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T21:14:58","slug":"stay-another-day-fort-lauderdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/stay-another-day-fort-lauderdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Another Day: Fort Lauderdale"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miles of postcard-worthy beaches and a Venice-style network of winding canals and inland waterways make Fort Lauderdale a seafarer\u2019s paradise. And while the South Florida city is one of the world\u2019s top yachting destinations, there\u2019s plenty more on offer than just beautiful weather and an inviting turquoise sea.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re lucky enough to be in Fort Lauderdale, consider staying an extra day to get beneath the surface of the city. You might find things you didn\u2019t even know you were looking for \u2013 a speakeasy with live music, a local farmers market, a caf\u00e9 tucked away in a garden. We asked the team at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale<\/a> \u2013 including celebrated chef Brandon Salomon from the Hotel’s own buzzy hotspot, Evelyn\u2019s<\/a> \u2013 for their favourite things to do with an extra hour, afternoon or entire day.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Alexander Charif
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Morning:<\/strong><\/em> I love to start my mornings off at Magnolia Caffee, a quaint coffee shop surrounded by a white picket fence in the middle of Fort Lauderdale. When you walk through the charming blue window-paned door, you\u2019re immediately greeted by the smells of java and fresh pastries. They serve one of my favourite iterations of avocado toast.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em> After a brisk walk up and down the 2-mile stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach, I head over to Las Olas Boulevard for a stroll and to window-shop. Ya Mas! Taverna<\/a> is a cute new Greek spot. I love the libations there, and they make an amazing Greek salad.<\/p>\n

Evening<\/strong><\/em>: No Man\u2019s Land<\/a> is a small hidden gem that feels like a speakeasy. When you pull into the Winn-Dixie parking lot, you wouldn\u2019t suspect the most unassuming little building houses such an incredible bar. Their Monday live jazz nights are phenomenal.<\/p>\n

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Brandon Salomon
Chef at Evelyn\u2019s Fort Lauderdale<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Morning:<\/strong> <\/em>After an outdoor workout at Hardy Park, I reward myself with an Iced Oat Mylk-iato from Circle House Coffee<\/a>. It\u2019s made with maple syrup\u2013infused oat milk, sugar-free vanilla and a double shot of their Signature Fifty-Five espresso blend, then topped with cinnamon.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em> Being a chef, I am always exploring local farmers markets. The Yellow Green Farmers Market<\/a> in Hollywood has great tropical fruit from vendors. Passion fruit is a must-buy when in season.<\/p>\n

Evening:<\/strong><\/em> Coconuts<\/a> is a casual restaurant on the Intracoastal Waterway where I like to dine. You could dock your boat right outside the restaurant and enjoy a great meal with friends or family. For an after-dinner cocktail, I like to visit Mama Hank\u2019s<\/a>, a hidden speakeasy, and Rhythm & Vine<\/a>, a funky bar with an outdoor beer garden.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Shannon Schwier
Hotel Manager<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Morning:<\/strong><\/em> Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale \u2013 also known as the Las Olas Riverwalk \u2013 is a beautiful outdoor entertainment area with a park that runs alongside the water. I enjoy spending mornings strolling through the area and seeing all the boaters getting ready for the day.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em>\u202f Coffee and lunch at The Alchemist<\/a> in Wilton Manors, a gated artist community, is such an indulgence. They use as many fresh, local ingredients as possible, and roast their own coffee on site.<\/p>\n

Evening:<\/strong><\/em>\u202f I particularly love the FATVillage Arts District in Flagler Village. You can meet local artists here and purchase their creations and try some amazing dishes from local food trucks. Dinner is either at Heritage<\/a> for authentic Italian, Christina Wan\u2019s<\/a> for amazing Chinese dumplings, or Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery<\/a>, a hip food hall.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Morning:<\/strong> <\/em>If it\u2019s a sunny morning, I can\u2019t resist a yacht-gazing scenic river walk to Ann\u2019s Florist & Coffee Bar<\/a> on Las Olas Boulevard for a curbside breakfast of quiche and espresso. Since I used to be a florist, I never leave without fresh blooms to refresh my vases at home.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em> Starting at Daniel Popper\u2019s Thrive<\/em> sculpture of a gigantic figure whose chest is an ivy-lined archway, I gallery-hop along Las Olas Boulevard. I live in the Arts and Entertainment District downtown, so I often take in a matinee at the IMAX Theater in the Museum of Discovery and Science<\/a> or an early show at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Evening:<\/strong><\/em> I typically end up at my favourite intimate-dining gem, LBC Las Olas<\/a>, an American-French bistro with the best outdoor seats and people-watching.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Mazen Saleh
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Morning:<\/strong><\/em> On the weekends, I enjoy riding my bike along the Riverwalk and heading to O-B House<\/a> for their one-of-a-kind, oven-baked pancakes that are made from scratch. The blueberry-and-corn pancake is my favourite.<\/p>\n

Afternoon:<\/strong><\/em> Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is an urban oasis known as \u201cFort Lauderdale\u2019s Central Park\u201d that sits between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. I go here to hike, then reward myself with a relaxing picnic at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Evening:<\/strong><\/em> A great night for me is a show at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts<\/a> followed by a nightcap at No Man\u2019s Land<\/a>. Their No Man\u2019s Old Fashioned with toasted coconut syrup and banana liqueur, and the off-menu Espresso Martini, are my usual go-tos.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n

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