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What’s new in Fort Lauderdale: openings, restaurants, real estate, and the names on the ground — from Fort Lauderdale Certified.
Updated September 10, 2026
food
Jay's Fort Lauderdale opens omakase inside a restored 1920s church this October
The Fort Lauderdale nightlife venue adds a Japan-sourced sushi menu in September and an upstairs omakase room in October.
Sep 10, 2026
events
Palma House Sessions debuts at Palm Garden Event House with a sold-out opening
The new monthly house music series sold out online ahead of its first seven-hour event in Fort Lauderdale.
Sep 9, 2026
events
Palma House Sessions launches monthly house night at Palm Garden Event House
The Fort Lauderdale series opens September 12 with four DJs and seven hours across a courtyard, main room, and rooftop bar.
Sep 1, 2026
food
Habit Burger & Grill files for NW 12th Avenue location in Fort Lauderdale
The Yum! Brands-owned California chain has filed for a space at 6500 NW 12th Ave., Suite 101, with no opening date set.
Aug 31, 2026
food
Wan's Mandarin House turns 60 in Fort Lauderdale, fourth generation now leading
Fourth-generation owner Alex Kuk now leads Wan's Mandarin House, Fort Lauderdale's 60-year-old Chinese restaurant.
Aug 27, 2026
food
Pelican Landing returns to Pier Sixty-Six this fall
The longtime Pier Sixty-Six waterfront restaurant is reopening as a two-story, open-air dockside concept with marina access.
Aug 23, 2026
food
Nove opens on Middle River Drive near The Galleria with house-made pasta
Nove at 915 Middle River Drive serves rotating pasta, Italian bakery items, espresso, and wine in a casual sharing-plate setting.
Aug 18, 2026
operators
Fetish Factory builds a global following from Fort Lauderdale after three decades
Fetish Factory has operated as a fetish lifestyle retailer and event producer in Fort Lauderdale for over 30 years.
Aug 10, 2026
food
Ella's Coffee House expands to Fort Lauderdale
The Plantation-founded café, with six South Florida locations since 2016, is opening its first Fort Lauderdale address.
Aug 4, 2026
openings
WareSpace opens private warehouse units for small businesses in Fort Lauderdale
The operator offers all-inclusive units on six- and 12-month terms starting at $1,000 per month in Broward County.
Jul 29, 2026
openings
JetBlue becomes Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood's top carrier with 125-plus daily departures
The airline's largest-ever FLL schedule now covers 55-plus nonstop destinations, with nearly 150 daily flights projected for winter.
Jul 19, 2026
real estate
Pier Sixty-Six proposes four residential towers on Fort Lauderdale waterfront
Pier Sixty-Six's expansion proposal adds 339 homes, waterfront dining, retail, and marina upgrades to the existing campus.
Jul 17, 2026
openings
Clockout, a selective social network, claims a Fort Lauderdale following
The invite-only platform is drawing Fort Lauderdale applicants — and unexplained rejections — according to a circulating Instagram post.
Jul 9, 2026
food
Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse, opens at Omni Fort Lauderdale this fall
The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel will host Barchetta, a coastal Italian chophouse with an Intracoastal-facing dining room, planned for fall 2026.
Jul 9, 2026
real estate
Plans Surface for $100M Mixed-Use Overhaul of The Galleria on East Sunrise
A circulating proposal would replace portions of the Fort Lauderdale mall with thousands of apartments, a hotel, and restaurants.
Jul 6, 2026
food
Caviar Club debuts a members-only American steakhouse concept in Fort Lauderdale
The private-membership concept pairs a luxury steakhouse with concierge service, led by Chef Jeremy Loya and Lindsay Shapiro.
Jun 30, 2026
food
Ryan McKeown's Peppi's Pizza opens its first Broward location on Sunrise Boulevard
Peppi's Pizza, Ryan McKeown's One Bite-reviewed slice shop, opens its first Broward County location on Sunrise Boulevard this September.
Jun 22, 2026
real estate
Pier Sixty-Six plans four 23-story towers and 339 residences on Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal
The 32-acre resort's announced program adds residential towers, a boutique grocery concept, and a redesigned marina basin.
Jun 14, 2026
events
Omni Fort Lauderdale hosts World Cup ticket giveaway in its Topgolf Swing Suite
The Golden Goal Giveaway on June 12 pairs a USA match watch party with a prize of two FIFA World Cup tickets, a hotel stay, and a $200 dining credit.
Jun 11, 2026
real estate
Broward Convention Center's $1B expansion adds waterfront plaza and restaurant
The 500,000-sq-ft addition, planned for 2026, adds public waterfront access and a new restaurant to Fort Lauderdale.
Jun 10, 2026
real estate
Westminster Academy breaks ground on $7.5M aquatic complex in Fort Lauderdale
Westminster Academy has broken ground on a $7.5M aquatic complex featuring a 25-meter competition pool and athletic pavilion.
Jun 8, 2026
real estate
Roberto Carlos reportedly buys two units at Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale
The Brazilian soccer legend is said to have invested roughly $5 million in two waterfront units.
Jun 7, 2026
food
Kaya Nightclub opens in Fort Lauderdale with steakhouse, cigar lounge, and VIP nightlife under one roof
Angelo DiPietro's multi-concept venue debuts June 5 in Broward County with a members-only cigar club and high-end bottle service.
Jun 3, 2026
events
Wellness Gone Wild returns to Funky Buddha Brewery for an alcohol-free social night
The touring sober-social event lands in Fort Lauderdale on June 6 with DJs, cold plunges, and a debut NA beverage lineup from Funky Buddha.
Jun 1, 2026
food
Little Hen expands its South Florida brunch café to Fort Lauderdale
South Florida brunch brand Little Hen is opening a Fort Lauderdale location, with no address or opening date announced.
May 21, 2026
openings
Kaya Nightlife plans May debut with upscale lounge concept in Fort Lauderdale
Kaya Nightlife announces a May 2026 Fort Lauderdale opening with DJs, VIP sections, and bottle service; no address yet confirmed.
May 14, 2026
food
Whit's Frozen Custard plans Fort Lauderdale debut at 4336 N. Federal Highway
The Ohio-founded frozen custard chain announced the Broward location via Instagram, with no opening date confirmed.
May 12, 2026
food
Porfa Coffee opens at 2302 E Oakland Park Blvd in Fort Lauderdale
A new independent café on East Oakland Park Boulevard has surfaced via social media, with no operator details confirmed yet.
May 11, 2026
events
Introducing Broken Sound Records: A New Era for Fort Lauderdale's Nightlife
Get ready for an unforgettable night of house music at Patio Bar & Pizza.
May 7, 2026
food
Pelican Landing Returns: A Waterfront Gem Reawakens
The beloved dockside restaurant is set to rejoin Fort Lauderdale's vibrant dining scene.
May 4, 2026
food
Farewell to a Brunch Legend: Foxy Brown Closes Its Doors in Fort Lauderdale
A beloved local eatery bids adieu as it prepares to serve its final brunch.
May 2, 2026
events
Elevating Fort Lauderdale's Culinary Scene: A Michelin Chef Dinner Series at Evelyn's
Experience the artistry of renowned chefs at the Four Seasons through 2026-2027.
Apr 27, 2026
openings
Discover Mokara Spa: Fort Lauderdale's Newest Luxury Wellness Escape
Unwind in style at the Omni's latest addition to the local spa scene.
Apr 22, 2026
real estate
Napster Studios proposes $160M film campus on 60-acre Fort Lauderdale site
The studio's $160 million proposal would bring sound stages, production facilities, and a film school to Fort Lauderdale — pending approval.
Mar 27, 2026
food
Alma Matcha expands to a flagship café at 701 NW 5th Ave in Fort Lauderdale
The matcha brand is opening a larger café at 701 NW 5th Ave, building on its existing Fort Lauderdale presence.
Mar 27, 2026
food
Hula Kai plans a Polynesian multi-level venue on Fort Lauderdale's 17th Street
The 5,000-square-foot concept spans a mezzanine dining floor and rooftop lounge, with a Summer 2026 target.
Mar 26, 2026
Briefs
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FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
KAYA extends to 4 AM on South Federal Highway, folding dining into late-night
KAYA at 2610 S. Federal Highway is now open until 4 AM, pairing Prime dining with bottle service and private rooms.
Sep 9, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Chef Joe Anthony opens Tonno Nero in Fort Lauderdale this fall
Joe Anthony of Delray Beach, trained at Daniel and Gabriel Kreuther, debuts a Mediterranean seafood restaurant in Fort Lauderdale.
Sep 8, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Hula Kai Tiki Bar debuts on SE 17th Street with rooftop lounge and mezzanine dining
The multi-level tiki concept is announced for a September 26 opening in a roughly 5,000-square-foot space on SE 17th Street.
Sep 6, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Barchetta debuts beside the Omni Fort Lauderdale on SE 17th Street this fall
Barchetta, a roughly 3,000-square-foot Italian chophouse, is planned for a fall 2026 opening at 1880 SE 17th St. beside the Omni.
Sep 3, 2026
EVENTS · FORT LAUDERDALE
FLIBS 67th edition runs October 28–November 1 across Bahia Mar and Las Olas
The five-day show brings 1,300-plus boats, 1,000 exhibitors, and more than 100,000 expected visitors to Broward's waterfront.
Aug 29, 2026
FOOD · FORT LAUDERDALE
Vibes Brews opens in Fort Lauderdale with Caribbean craft beer from Ramcharran and Jannes
Two veterans of South Florida's beverage scene launch a Caribbean-inflected taproom on August 29 with twelve hours of opening-day programming.
Aug 26, 2026