Authentic-cuisine guides
Editorial best-by-authenticity lists from Foodies Who Review South Florida, rendered with live DBPR inspection, license, and alcohol data. Cards reflect current status — when an entry closes, changes hands, or its license lapses, the card updates automatically.
The Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Food In South Florida
Version 7, February 2026 — Cantonese, Sichuan, Hot Pot, Dumplings, and the rise of Chifa
94 entries · 17 sections
Foodies Who Review South FloridaThe South Florida Israeli Restaurant List
Version 5, January 2026 — Curated by Foodies Who Review South Florida
56 entries · 3 sections
Foodies Who Review South FloridaLGBTQ+ Restaurants of South Florida
Where food, identity, and community come together — from historic gay bars that survived the AIDS crisis to modern drag brunches that have become global destinations
88 entries · 5 sections
Foodies Who Review South FloridaJapanese-Owned & Operated Sushi Restaurants in South Florida
The chefs quietly holding the Edomae line
33 entries · 6 sections
Foodies Who Review South FloridaThe South Florida Authentic Taqueria List
Version 2.0 — affordable, antojito-focused, community-grounded
115 entries · 7 sections
Foodies Who Review South FloridaAuthentic Thai Cuisine in South Florida (1985–2025)
Forty years from sushi-counter Thai to bold, regional, unapologetic
26 entries · 6 sections
Foodies of South FloridaSouth Florida Waterfront Restaurants
Edited and selected by Leslie Fine, Jason Perlow, and Richard Quintana
148 entries · 4 sections
Data sources: FRI. Built from DBPR public inspection records, Florida Sunbiz business filings, and Foursquare/OSS location data. All counts are derived from public records — no estimates or projections unless labeled as forecast.