Hallandale Beach was not the first guess for where a 40-year-old London institution Signor Sassi would plant its first U.S. flag. To be honest, my initial reaction was a bit…. skeptical. But to be honest, it sort of makes sense. I live nearby, and the area is growing fast. There's a real gap for upscale dining in the North Dade/South Broward area, and a lot of people up here are tired of making the drive to Miami Beach every time they want a proper night out. So maybe, just maybe, Signor Sassi is seeing something in this market before others are – and I’m here for it.
The original outpost of the restaurant has been next to Harrods since 1984, apparently a favorite of little known acts like Rihanna, the Rolling Stones, and the Foo Fighters, who …




