Golden Award
I don’t think that I have ever written about the diverse food choices that can be found in Florida. Diversity can only come naturally in a place that sees many different cultures. And Florida can provide a plethora of dining experiences for every discriminating taste bud. From the exotic to the cultured, Florida is glittered with fabulous restaurants.
The Golden Spoon Award is Florida’s very own award of where to get the best dining experience in town. It is a reliable source of where and what in the world in relation to Florida dining. It’s basically a guide for the unfamiliar traveller or the adventurous resident on where to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The Golden Spoon Award is given out by the Florida Trend, a monthly magazine and website that relates the defining factors of Florida business. Their latest awardee is The Forge in Miami Beach owned by Shareef Malnik. Dubbed as an eclectic restaurant, it attracts the big time spenders and the regular people alike. From checking your Facebook by a table near the fire to clinking wine glasses of Bordeaux with a five-course meal, this place gives dining a reinvented experience.
There have been more than 60 restaurants that have been awarded the Golden Spoon. They all serve different kinds of food – from Italian, Contemporary, Mediterranean, New Continental, Modern French, Asian, Seafood, Carribean Fusion, Classic American, Coastal, French and various fusions in between. And these restaurants come from everywhere – from Boca Raton to Winter Park. Miami and Miami Beach taking the limelight with 5 Golden Spoon Restaurants in the area. Just looking at the list, you will see the colorful people that dine, drink and celebrate their lives in Florida.
The Golden Spoon also has Hall of Fame list for restaurants that have stood the test of time and have maintained their Golden Spoon Awardee status. Their Best New Restaurants and Golden Brands list – the best restaurant chains in Florida – are also interesting and helpful guides for those looking to taste the finest that Florida has to offer.
To get to know more about Florida’s amazing culture, people and places, check out my book, the Florida Domicile Handbook to get a real glimpse into Florida living.
