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Funky Buddha Brewery Grand Opening Celebration, Oakland Park, Florida

By Burger Belle · Comments (3)
Friday, May 10th, 2013

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Funky Buddha’s beers are synonymous with innovation and flavor, winning national acclaim for melding traditional brewing methods with culinary ingredients such as chocolate, vanilla, tropical fruit, and maple syrup. Their new brewery, in Oakland Park, will allow for sudsy stalwarts such as Hop Gun IPA and the delectable Maple Bacon Coffee Porter (our favorite)!

Join Burger Belle and friends as the Funky Buddha Brewery and the City of Oakland Park invite you to come and enjoy the taste of craft beer paired with South Florida food trucks and live music on Saturday June 1st. Funky Buddha’s brews will be poured inside their spacious new tasting room and outside in the new plaza until midnight  (last call at 11:45 pm). Activities throughout the day and evening will include a ceremony with guest speakers, bocce ball and corn hole, music, timed tappings, and much more! Food Trucks on site: Ms. Cheezious, Bite Gastrotruck, Taco Fresh & Frankie Dogs. Schedule of Events HERE>>

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Funky Buddha Brewery
Facebook: /funkybuddhabrewery
Twitter: @funkybuddhabrew
Instagram: @funkybuddhabrew
 1201 NE 38th Street
Oakland Park, FL 33334

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Tortilleria Mexicana In Oakland Park, Florida

By Burger Beast · Comments (2)
Sunday, June 28th, 2009

If you read the Lucarella’s post, you’ll know that Marcela and I were lost in Oakland Park searching for Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House when we came across Tortilleria Mexicana. Marcela had eaten here years before during her past life in real estate. She had a bought me a Coke in a glass bottle imported from Mexico which is why I remembered the place when she mentioned it. This was years before the Mexi-Coke explosion.

Market Side

When you walk in to your left is the Mexican Market and straight ahead is their Deli/Meat Counter. To the right is the restaurant area (split between a counter where you can order and sit at stools or an actual sit down area).

The restaurant area was recently expanded as per Marcela’s memory. It was very limited seating before. There was also a rotisserie type of a thing-a-ma-jig spinning some Al Pastor.

Al Pastor Closeup

Marcela says to try the Enchiladas and Tacos but everything on the menu is good and authentic. She ordered some stuff to go and I was able to not only score a few Coke bottles but a Carlos V chocolate bar.

It’s a Milk Chocolate candy bar made by Nestle, tiny but good. Check out Tortilleria Mexicana if you’re in the area or looking for authentic Mexican food, the menu’s below:

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The Details:

Tortilleria Mexicana
4115 N. Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL
954-563-2503

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Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House In Oakland Park, Florida

By Burger Beast · Comments (5)
Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House has been around since 1972 and is known for its Burgers that are “Cut and Ground Fresh Twice Daily” on the premises. Jack’s is a South Florida Landmark and one that must be experienced. There’s 3 different sizes available to order a Jack Jr. ( 1/4 lb.) , Original (1/3 lb.) and a Big Jack (1/2 lb.). While I don’t eat Lettuce, Tomato and Onions on my burgers I like how when you order them, they’re given to you in a little clear resealable sandwich bag.

Law of the Land at Jack's

The Burger had a beautiful crust on the outside which I love in conjunction with the ultra processed Cheese they use. I really didn’t find the burger to be all that flavorful and it might have to do something with the fact that they use lean meat, not really a favorite of mine. But…..if you add Yellow Mustard it brings out the beef taste of the patty.

Jack's Original Burger

Check out that Burger Crust!

The fries were the standard stuff that taste great with some salt and drowned in ketchup.

Fries

Jack’s Chili Dog suffers from “OK” Hot Dog and good Chili syndrome. If you’re fine with that then this is the wiener for you.

Chili Cheese Dog

A few years ago Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House was named one of “The Nation’s 15 Best Burgers”. Jack’s is an institution for some folks and a great part of South Florida Burger history so a visit here is a requirement for you Burger fans out there.

Get Old Fashioned:

Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House
4201 N. Federal Highway, Oakland Park, Fl
954-565-9960

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Lucarella’s In Oakland Park, Florida

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Saturday, June 13th, 2009

Marcela and I are lost in Oakland Park, seems I made a wrong turn looking for Jack’s Old Fashion Hamburger House. As we’re driving around, we come across the Tortilleria Mexicana which Marcela has been to before and in the same strip mall is Lucarella’s. I figured we’d come in, get a slice and be done with it.

The owner (a really friendly guy) offers us a Chicken Empanada prepared Argentinian style. It was nice, flaky and the Chicken tasted great. We ask for a slice of the Cheese and one of the Margherita.

As we’re waiting the owner’s father comes out and talk to us about his Empanadas. He offers us one and we explain we were already given one. He insists that we must try the Beef Empanada. I’m not the biggest Empanada fan but these guys were excellent.

Empanadas

I didn’t get to take the pic till they were half way eaten because I was so involved. We ask where he got his recipe from and he tells us how he was born in Spain but grew up in Argentina.

Cheese Slice

Margherita Slice

By this time, the Slices are good to go. They’re really good. As tasty as I thought the cheese was, I find the Margherita slightly better(Marcela agrees). There is also fresh baked Bread which they’ll slice for you.

Bread Selection

I take some Empanadas to go as well as a Meatball Sub. The Meatball Sub was above average. And there’s plenty of things still to try. I just wish I didn’t live so far. I scanned the menu for those who might want to check it out:

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 The Details:

Lucarella’s
4165 N. Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL
954-630-8855

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