101 Cantina

Tapas-style tacos at 101 Cantina, which open this Saturday, June 8 in the Royal Palm Place Plaza.

The north Florida establishment known for annually hosting Gainesville's largest tailgate party is coming to Boca Raton, setting up shop in the Royal Palm Place space most recently occupied by Dennis Max's The Mexican.

While The Mexican recently swapped ownership -- no word on why -- it has retained much of its staff, reopening this weekend as 101 Cantina, the second location for the well-known University of Florida tequila bar and restaurant located across the street from the Gainesville campus stadium.

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Image courtesy Burger & Beer Joint

Inside Burger & Beer's Brickell restaurant.

Another day, another new upscale burger spot.

Burger & Beer Joint, which runs restaurants on Miami Beach and in Brickell, is planning to open a 5,800-square-foot outpost in Pembroke Pines in July.

The menu at 11025 Pines Blvd. will be identical to those at the Miami locations, said Special Projects Manager Devin Huber. The design should be similar too, but with an outdoor bar you can't find at the Miami restaurants. Expect lots of weathered-looking red brick, dark wood, red paint and vintage car and motorcycle signs.

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Stephane's Steak and Seafood, the upscale restaurant owned by Stephane Lang-Willar, has closed its doors.

According to a statement, the restaurant was acquired by an undisclosed group of private investors. The ownership transfer was completed on June 3.

Stephane Lang-Willar said that, "While I am greatly saddened about this turn of events for Stephane's, I am optimistic about my future endeavors, and I'm confident the new ownership will find great success with the concept they present."

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Images courtesy BA Argentinean Bistro.

Tablas de Fiambres ($16), a cold meat antipasto, at BA Bistro.

The former manager of Miami Beach's La Gloutonnerie, Palm Beach's Paradiso and Novecento in New York City has opened BA Argentinean Bistro in the space formerly held by Bouillabaisse, a French restaurant by Fritz & Franz Bierhaus owner Harald Neuweg.

Neuweg subleased the Commercial Boulevard space to Tomas Trabucco, an Argentine who has long sought to open his own place. To run the kitchen he recruited Jose Luis Aguilar, formerly of the Hostal de Lago in Buenos Aires.

The menu is a mix of the meat-centric dishes for which Argentina is famous as well as some Italian-inspired plates and bistro fare for lunch.

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Dana Krangel

Downtown West Palm Beach is easily broken down into two "fun-zones;" Clematis Street and CityPlace. Clematis, I love to get drunk with you. CityPlace, we have had a bit of a tumultuous relationship. Even with the recent addition of Mellow Mushroom, I still felt like you should try a little harder to get me drunk. It appears someone was listening to me and the doors of CityPlace's newest spot, The Brass Tap, opened for the first time last night, giving me a big, warm hug and a new place to drink.

I know what you are thinking: "I already have a favorite place to pour beer down my throat hole, what do I need another one for?" First of all, stop it with that nonsense. Second, General Manager Kyle Schueller puts your concerns to shame by stating that Brass Tap offers "superior service and fine craft beers." There's no arguing there. Hoping to give his bar an "upscale tavern" vibe, Schueller also promises high-end bourbons and scotches as well as a solid wine collection, making sure to please your palate no matter what your poison.

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Along with the change in season, the restaurant industry is changing yet again. As is always the case South Florida is full of brand new spots opening their doors and others closing up shop. With so many changes it's hard to keep up. Luckily, we do it for you. We have the list of May's restaurant openings and closings just for you.

See Also:
- Oar House Restaurant and Bar in Pompano Beach Celebrates Grand Opening May 11
- Tilted Kilt: New Breastaurant Opens in Hallandale (Photos)

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Pollo Tropical via Facebook

Be the first 100 in line for a chance at chicken.

If you were a fast-casual chicken restaurant opening a new location in Pompano Beach at the start of Memorial Day weekend how would you celebrate?

Two words: Beach Party!

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Your Pie via Facebook

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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Tilted Kilt via facebook

Tilted Kilt welcomes you.

Oh, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery. You describe yourself as the "best looking sports bar you've ever seen", but we're guessing that you're not talking about your Irish pub theme or your wooden bar.

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Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's is coming to Palm Beach Gardens!

Palm Beach county has been granted its wish. Trader Joe's is coming to Palm Beach Gardens.

The grocer with a cult-like following will open sometime in 2014 at PGA Plaza, on the corner of PGA Boulevard and Prosperity Farms Road. Construction on the 12,500-square-foot store is slated to begin in the fall of 2013.

The property is owned by Menin Development Inc., who is touting the recent announcement on their website. In an interview with the South Florida Business Journal, Menin's vice president of development Matt Bloomfield said, "I think [Trader Joe's] is very attached to the area. They like that it's near PGA Boulevard and our center has more frontage on the boulevard than any retail center in the area. It's the oldest location and needs the most improvement, so it made economic sense."

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