Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel

Phillip Valys

Sun Sentinel

Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

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Past articles by Phillip:

Guy Fieri puts 5 South Florida restaurants under the ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’ spotlight

South Florida restaurants are once again in Guy Fieri’s culinary crosshairs, and he plans to spotlight five Broward and Palm Beach County eateries on this season’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives,” which kicked off its newest season on March 3. → Read More

Coming soon: Las Olas is getting a Moxies; Korean fried chicken heading to Weston

The second South Florida entry of Moxies, a popular Canadian restaurant chain, will fit 366 seats and a pair of indoor-outdoor bars across two stories at the new-ish Main Las Olas building. → Read More

No, the Mai-Kai Restaurant isn’t reopening in June

That intoxicating bubble of Polynesian culture, the Mai-Kai Restaurant, is closer to reopening after clearing its final permitting hurdles with the city of Oakland Park. → Read More

Bring all the Tic Tacs: South Florida Garlic Fest to stink up Wellington this weekend

There isn’t enough air freshener in the world to tame the stench of this weekend’s South Florida Garlic Festival, set to stink up Wellington’s Village Park Athletics Complex Feb. 4-5. → Read More

This Davie pizzeria was the only South Florida restaurant ordered shut last week

Flies landing near a pizza dough mixer and dead roaches under a meat slicer made state inspectors shut down a Davie pizzeria, the only restaurant temporarily closed last week in all of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. → Read More

Yelp names Top 100 U.S. restaurants — and No. 3 is a bakery in Fort Lauderdale

A beloved beachside bake shop in Fort Lauderdale’s North Beach Village has been ranked No. 3 in Yelp’s 2023 ranking of the "Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S." → Read More

‘We were helping people survive’: What happened to FK Your Diet Sunrise for 4 months?

FK Your Diet Sunrise, the charity-minded diner whose name stands for “foster kids,” shut down just a month after opening — while its 25 staffers were rerouted to aid the rising demand in Fort Myers’ hard-hit community. → Read More

Coming soon: World of Beer to shake up Royal Palm Beach; Pizza Cucinova baking in Wellington

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. → Read More

Coming soon: Naked Taco headed to Wellington, plus 2 new eateries in Wilton Manors

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. → Read More

No more Shenanigans: Hollywood pub shuts after 30 years, and here’s where it’s heading next

Known for its chicken wings, sports junkies and cover bands, Shenanigans, the Irish-accented Hollywood gastropub on Sheridan Street, has abruptly closed. But what comes next? → Read More

Flies on fudge, unsanitary practices: Sunrise restaurant racks up 40 violations

Festive flies, among other issues, resulted in two South Florida eateries being ordered shut last week by state inspectors, just a few days before Christmas. → Read More

Lotus Chinese Kitchen leaving Wilton Manors after 47 years: Where is it headed?

After 47 years, Chinese takeout staple Lotus Chinese Kitchen is closing its longtime perch in Wilton Manors and getting ready to blossom in nearby Fort Lauderdale. → Read More

Beatles on the Beach bringing magical mystery back to Delray: Best bets for 4-day fest

The citywide festival dedicated to John, Paul, George and Ringo will fan out to 26 participating venues and host 40 tribute bands headlined by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees. → Read More

3 restaurants closed: Flies land on chocolate doughnuts, roaches crawl under wok station

A trio of South Florida restaurants were ordered shut by state inspectors last week, with issues including flies landing on chocolate doughnuts, cockroaches crawling under a wok station, and poor sanitation practices. → Read More

3 restaurants closed: Flies land on chocolate doughnuts, roaches crawl under wok station

A trio of South Florida restaurants were ordered shut by state inspectors last week, with issues including flies landing on chocolate doughnuts, cockroaches crawling under a wok station, and poor sanitation practices. → Read More

Coming soon: Dessert spot The Peach Cobbler Factory has big plans for South Florida

Created in 2013 as a Nashville food truck, The Peach Cobbler Factory has appeared on The Food Network and is branching out throughout the country. → Read More

Sailing through a winter wonderland: Guide to South Florida’s holiday boat parades

From Jupiter to Fort Lauderdale to Miami, South Florida will host eight holiday boat parades in December, with yachts sailing the Intracoastal and other waterways decked out in twinkling lights and inflatable Santas. Here's when and where to find them all. → Read More

Restaurant inspections: South Florida Denny’s ordered shut by state

Ahead of Thanksgiving, roaches crawled on the walls and food spoiled at a South Florida Denny’s restaurant that was temporarily ordered shut by state inspectors. → Read More

Coming soon: Tiger Woods’ mini-golf course and restaurant in Delray Beach

PopStroke, a 3-acre, mini-golf course and restaurant designed by Tiger Woods, is expected to open in a lot north of George Bush Boulevard during spring 2023. → Read More

Coming soon: SushiMas and Grain & Berry are making their way to Fort Lauderdale

When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new places open up every day. Here's what's coming soon to a city near you. → Read More