dinner, american style - View this location on map mark militello helped put fort lauderdale on the culinary map with marks las olas (954-463-1000), a hip spot on the main downtown strip that focuses on contemporary american cuisine with florida accents. a classic example is mr. militellos creative rendition of grouper: he serves it crusted with crabmeat and accompanied by a wild-mushroom ragout, roasted potatoes and horseradish butter ($36). save room for dessert, specifically the three-layer chocolate-hazelnut kit kat, a grown-up version of the candy bar ($10). New York Times 1032 east las olas boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL Restaurant

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