Return of Le Mac
Le Macaron French Pastries, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 786.856.9568, galleriamall-fl.com
Located in the Galleria near Dillard’s, the popular French pastry destination offers sweet confections including macarons in 20 different flavors, gourmet chocolates, French gelato, specialty European-style coffees, classic French pastries and homemade candies.
Pierless Food and Views
Oceanic, 250 N Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, 954.366.3768, oceanicpompano.com
The two-story restaurant sits on Pompano Beach Pier and offers oceanfront dining. Executive chef Brian Cantrell has crafted a menu of locally sourced seafood. In addition, the custom-built, 5,000-square-foot outdoor bar shows off the stunning Atlantic views as you sip on a cocktail.
Swedish Saturdays
The Kandee Company, 250 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, 954.446.5482, kandeecompany.com
In Sweden, Saturdays are for candy. Locals now have a place to get their Swedish candy fix. According to tradition, Swedish children are taken to the candy store every Saturday to pick and mix their favorite candies to enjoy later that evening in front of the television. Varieties include sour candies, salty licorice and marshmallows.