Candace West

Dada in Delray Beach proves that excellent outdoor dining in Florida, isn't always about having an ocean view.

We love lists. We like making our own lists and being on other people's lists. We especially love "top this" or "best that" lists. Most of all, we love when Florida restaurants top those top lists.

OpenTable announced its 2013 Top 100 Outdoor Dining Spots and Florida managed to hold down 14 spots on the list. Six of those are right here in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

You might be thinking that with our balmy climate and beautiful shoreline views, it's not so surprising we'd own this list, but, remember, this is a national list so we're competing with plenty of other scenic spots to grab a bite.

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A knack for cheese: Vito Volpe.

Some of us seek divinity and some of us stumble across it by accident. We practically crashed into the pearly gates one day when scoping out the North Bay Village Farmer's Market.

Avid cheeselovers, there was no way we were going to leave the market without our discovery -- Mozzarita burrata. Mozzarita has a full line of cheese products handmade in Pompano Beach from local ingredients; other Mozzarita products like prosciutto and olive oil are imported from Italy. The company has come a long way from when it received a nod from the Miami New Times for Best Mozzarella in 2008.

As sure as we were of taking fresh, handmade burrata home, we had no idea that it would be a life-changing experience. Vito Volpe makes the best cheese in South Florida.

So good in fact, that every Friday, we hit the market and buy out whatever's left. Obsession? Try it and you'll understand.

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Good news potheads: aside from the obvious legal implications, there is no reason to put down your bongs--or that full package of double-stuffed Oreos.

Turns out new studies have claimed that marijuana is not only helps with cancer, but has a whole host of other health benefits, as well--including weight loss.

Even though getting high can give you a massive case of the munchies -- causing some smokers to 'inhale' an extra 600 calories per day -- that extra junk food doesn't show up in the pot-smoking communities' Body Mass Index (BMI). Meaning, the munchies don't make you fat.

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They say the best way to judge the skills of a cook is to see how he or she can whip up an egg. Believe it or not: those delicate little ovum are fairly easy to screw up.

One of the most perilous methods of egg preparation--and probably one of the most feared--is poaching. Aside from the general problems of proper timing, if you don't use the right methods, there's a big chance you'll end up with a watery, broken mess.

However, lucky for you, Chef Chris Miracolo of S3 has some tips for poaching the perfect egg.

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- How to Grill the Perfect Burger With Executive Chef Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud
- The Best Way to Hard-Boil Eggs, Chef Chris Miracolo of S3 Shows us How

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Being a finalist on season nine of Bravo's Top Chef, may have brought Tastemaker number 9, Lindsay Autry into our living rooms, but the chef had been working on her culinary career long before that.

The Johnson & Wales University graduate's career started as a kid in North Carolina, trying to figure out what to do with all the leftover peaches on her family's orchard. A protegee of Michelle Bernstein, Autry served as executive chef at the Omphoy Ocean Resort and Michelle Bernstein restaurant, spent several years at the best restaurants in Mexico, and co-hosted several pop-up dinners with Roy Villacrusis, before being named executive chef at historic Sundy House.

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Bimini Boatyard was a Fort Lauderdale hotspot back in the day, but the beautiful location has faded from the limelight a bit in recent years. Whether it's due to the slew of new restaurants in the area or just a lack of change, it hasn't been on the forefront of Fort Lauderdalian's mind for quite some time.

Odel Arencibia, Bimini Boatyard's new executive chef is trying to change that. Since coming onboard about two months back he's been revamping the menu, emphasizing high quality, sustainable ingredients prepared with a "Caribbean flair."

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Summer tends to be the time of year in which many decide to pack their bags and head over to Europe. Unfortunately, checking out the sights and sounds can be kind of expensive.

Luckily, Pistache French Bistro is offering skint, would-be travelers a slightly cheaper option this summer with its 'Tour du Monde' events. The 'tour' will take guests through a variety of cuisines and national traditions.

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- PB Catch in Palm Beach: Craft Cocktails, Sea-Cuterie, and New Lounge

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Your Pie: custom pizza in LHP.

Pizza is one of the most personal food items ever. With so many toppings to choose from, it's gotten difficult to just opt for the standard cheese or pepperoni variety.

That's the basis behind Your Pie, a new pizzeria in Lighthouse Point. Part of a Athens, Georgia chain, this is the first Your Pie location in south Florida. The restaurant features well priced pizzas that go way beyond the "extra cheese and anchovy" customization of a regular pie.

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Caralyn Greif

Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach is an area well-known for fine dining. But not every restaurant can be on the Ave. itself, no matter how good the food. And sometimes, being a bit hidden, has its advantages. If you've driven through this area, on Federal Highway you might have noticed the beautiful elephant doors and swinging lanterns. Those doors open to a garden oasis -- and it's just far enough from the ado of Atlantic Avenue.

Brother-sister co-owners of Lebanese descent, Leo Khoury and Olga Khoury fashion their inspirations of both food and ambience around the true meaning of being "eclectic".

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All photos by Sara Ventiera

Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means for the most of the country--and Northern Hemisphere-- grilling season is here.

However, with our mild winters, South Floridians are afforded the opportunity to grill out year round-- meaning you should already be a master griller. Still, as simple as it seems, we bet you could probably use some advice for grilling the perfect burger.

As former Executive Chef of Daniel Boulud's most casual concept, DBGB in New York, Executive Chef Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud, knows a thing or two about creating the perfect burger.

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- The Best Way to Hard-Boil Eggs, Chef Chris Miracolo of S3 Shows Us How
- Easter Bunny on a Plate Cafe Boulud's Dijon-Style Rabbit

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