You Can Play Pickleball and Eat Fried Chicken in the Same Place Now
Florida Room, the latest from Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, proves Fort Lauderdale knows how to multitask
In the most Florida move ever, there’s now a restaurant inside a pickleball complex. Florida Room, the latest from chefs Jeff McInnis and Janine Booth, sits inside The Fort at Snyder Park. It’s part of a massive complex with water views, courts, and people still wearing their paddles like accessories. You could play a round, grab a drink, and end up on a perfectly nice date night without changing shoes.
The Space: The name fits. Inside, there’s green marble, wicker chairs, and soft lighting that makes it feel both casual and nice at the same time. It leans more Fort Lauderdale than Miami Beach, in a good way. It’s open-air and lively, with a mix of families, couples, and people fresh off the courts. I went for dinner, but it’s prob…
