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Bravo! Marvelous! In Fort Lauderdale, Bravo really is, well, meraviglioso. It’s hard for me to write about this special restaurant on the 17th Street Causeway without sounding like I’m hyping the place. I’m not. I just happen to love it.
I’ve been going to Bravo regularly for about 12 years. My former wife and I ate here at least weekly for much of that time. These days, I go with a date, or sit at their charming bar alone or get takeout, which is what I did last night. Mmm, my favorite – pasta fagioli, rich with beans and a thick broth, and angel hair pasta, al dente with one of the best marinara sauces around. With a nice red wine, I couldn’t have had a better meal as I watched the Olympics at home.
Everything is priced modestly. Bravo is a very affordable place, which is great when you’re on a budget as I am in these post-divorce days. But the atmosphere is upscale and the food is superb. See, what I mean? Already sounds like hype, doesn’t it? I’m sorry, but I just can’t help getting enthused about Bravo.
Part of its appeal is Bravo’s friendly staff, especially general manager and co-owner, Russ Dickson. He’s been the face of this restaurant since I began coming here and he’s one of the real pros in his business. This should tell you all you need to know about Russ: A lot of his waiters and waitresses have worked here for several years. He’s a great guy and his customers appreciate Russ’s warm, attentive style.
I’ve had big birthday parties here, and anniversary dinners and celebrations of all types, and lots of intimate romantic meals. When my ex-wife and I were regulars, the bartender had chilled martinis at our table shortly after we were seated, without our placing any order. It’s that kind of place.
There’s usually a great list of specials each night and many fine wines to go with them or with the regular selections. Their seafood is excellent, including the grilled calamari appetizer, another of my faves. The daily menu offers everything from Scaloppina di Vitello Piccata (veal sauteed in white wine, lemon, butter, with artichoke hearts and capers) to Meditterraneo pizza (which includes roasted chicken, spinach, caramelized onions and goat cheese) to their own Penne Bravo (penne, homemade Italian sausage in white wine and garlic with pomodoro sauce).
Getting hungry? I am! Fortunately, I have leftovers from last night. Really now, would I be leaping for some day-old soup if I were exaggerating Bravo’s virtues? I’ve eaten meals in Italy that weren’t nearly this good, quite honestly. Bravo 'e meraviglioso!
I’ve been going to Bravo regularly for about 12 years. My former wife and I ate here at least weekly for much of that time. These days, I go with a date, or sit at their charming bar alone or get takeout, which is what I did last night. Mmm, my favorite – pasta fagioli, rich with beans and a thick broth, and angel hair pasta, al dente with one of the best marinara sauces around. With a nice red wine, I couldn’t have had a better meal as I watched the Olympics at home.
Everything is priced modestly. Bravo is a very affordable place, which is great when you’re on a budget as I am in these post-divorce days. But the atmosphere is upscale and the food is superb. See, what I mean? Already sounds like hype, doesn’t it? I’m sorry, but I just can’t help getting enthused about Bravo.
Part of its appeal is Bravo’s friendly staff, especially general manager and co-owner, Russ Dickson. He’s been the face of this restaurant since I began coming here and he’s one of the real pros in his business. This should tell you all you need to know about Russ: A lot of his waiters and waitresses have worked here for several years. He’s a great guy and his customers appreciate Russ’s warm, attentive style.
I’ve had big birthday parties here, and anniversary dinners and celebrations of all types, and lots of intimate romantic meals. When my ex-wife and I were regulars, the bartender had chilled martinis at our table shortly after we were seated, without our placing any order. It’s that kind of place.
There’s usually a great list of specials each night and many fine wines to go with them or with the regular selections. Their seafood is excellent, including the grilled calamari appetizer, another of my faves. The daily menu offers everything from Scaloppina di Vitello Piccata (veal sauteed in white wine, lemon, butter, with artichoke hearts and capers) to Meditterraneo pizza (which includes roasted chicken, spinach, caramelized onions and goat cheese) to their own Penne Bravo (penne, homemade Italian sausage in white wine and garlic with pomodoro sauce).
Getting hungry? I am! Fortunately, I have leftovers from last night. Really now, would I be leaping for some day-old soup if I were exaggerating Bravo’s virtues? I’ve eaten meals in Italy that weren’t nearly this good, quite honestly. Bravo 'e meraviglioso!
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