Restaurant Openings in 2012 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: The Year in Review

By Tricia Woolfenden Sat., Dec. 29 2012 at 5:08 AM

Categories: Openings/Closings, Restaurant News

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Rebel House opened its doors in 2012.

As we prepare to close the books on 2012, it's time to look back over the roll call sheets for the year to see who came to Broward and Palm Beach counties in the last 12 months. The burger glut of 2011 has cooled a bit, but there were still an easy half a dozen additions to the gourmet burger scene.

Other apparent trends were (even more) Italian and Asian restaurants, interesting chef-driven ventures, a few mediocre steak houses, and places with the words "red" or "pig" in the name. Find a comprehensive list from A to Z after the jump. As always, let us know of any we missed in the comment section. (Note: Places that opened and closed within the year will be included in Sunday's roundup of closings.)

Agave Mexican Fusion, Deerfield Beach
Agliolio Italian Bistro & Bar, Boynton Beach
Al Tannour Mediterranean Grill, Boca Raton
American Social Bar & Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale
Angelo's Station House Grille, Deerfield Beach

The Beach Grille, Pompano Beach
Bistro 241, Delray Beach
Bobbi Sue Bar-B-Que, West Palm Beach
Broccolini Cafe, Cooper City
Buddha Garden, Delray Beach
BurgerFi, Fort Lauderdale
By Jaime, Oakland Park

California Pizza Kitchen, Sunrise
Candyfish Gourmet Sushi, Delray Beach
Carrabba's Italian Grill, Fort Lauderdale
Cay (inside the Design Center of the Americas), Dania Beach
Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Delray Beach
Checker Old-Munchen, Pompano Beach (reopening)
The Cheese Course, Plantation
The Chimney House, Fort Lauderdale
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Fort Lauderdale
Coolinary Cafe, Palm Beach Gardens
Copacabana Supper Club, Fort Lauderdale
Corner Bakery, Pembroke Pines
Cucina Fra Diavolo, Delray Beach