The South Florida Traveler

Cafe Martorano – a Florida classic – an Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale known for its Italian food, unique atmosphere and for its 3-hour wait time. Why on Earth would anyone wait that long for a table? Is it the food, the atmosphere? Owner and Chef, Steve Martorano sat down and shared a little insight into what makes this place so sought after.
Do you take reservations? Why not? Does the wait time add to the image you want to portray?
SM: The fun of Cafe Martorano is the lack of reservations – the anticipation of waiting adds to the experience. Sitting …read more

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 Carrabba’s, known for their warm Italian hospitality and handmade recipes, has created some marketing buzz lately. They have come out with an exclusive wine debuting this fall from Ruffino, and they are asking their guests to get their creative juices flowing, and help name this new addition. The winner of this contest will win a $1,5oo epicurian delight including: 

 A case of the Ruffino wine
A catered 2008 holiday celebration for 12
A year’s worth of Carrabba’s dinners for 2009

Entries can be submitted online until July 31, 2008.  Good Luck!   Photo Credit [flickr Dogbert10] 

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