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Fort Lauderdale airport's Terminal 5 cost more than doubles

The new terminal, which was scheduled to be completed by 2026, will now open in 2030.

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Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport&#x27;s Terminal 5 project will cost more and take longer than originally estimated.Why it matters: The Terminal 5 expansion project is now expected to cost $829 million, doubling in price from 2o23 estimates.

Fort Lauderdale foodie's new guide finds the best Dine Out deals

DineDecoded shows diners how much they can save during Dine Out Lauderdale.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" data-vars-content-id="be4b7d0b-b6be-4ba1-a561-3827d038843e" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale foodie&#x27;s new guide finds the best Dine Out deals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" target="_self">Dine Out Lauderdale</a> is all about trying our local restaurants for less. But have you ever wondered how much of a deal you&#x27;re actually getting?Why it matters: Fort Lauderdale resident Matt Hall created a website that compiles 262 menus from the 179 participating restaurants and tells you what to order to get the best bang for your buck.

Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor

Banana beverages are having a moment — even banana water.

Lattes and matchas are going <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bananas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" target="_self">bananas</a> including at a bunch of coffee shops around Broward County. The big picture: Already the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most-eaten" data-vars-click-url="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" target="_blank">most-eaten</a> fresh fruit in America, bananas are ripe for the beverage market beyond smoothies.

Wan's Chinese classics taste just as good as I remember

Wan's still feels like the Christina Wan's I remember from family dinners growing up.

I love Chinese food, so when Wan&#x27;s invited me to come to its 60th anniversary celebrations, I couldn&#x27;t say no. Why it matters: I have vivid memories of family dinners at Wan&#x27;s as a kid, back when it was Christina Wan&#x27;s.

Miami's popular Ophelia bakery is headed to Fort Lauderdale

The RV bakery is known for its breakfast sandwich, speciality coffee and coffee cinnamon roll.

Ophelia, the popular vintage-RV bakery located off U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove, is coming to Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Huizenga Park this fall. Why it matters: It will be Ophelia&#x27;s first location in Broward County.

Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more

The second annual South Florida Italian Festival is back this weekend!

Things to Do

Summer is flying by. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town this weekend:🏀 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BIG3 Basketball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" data-vars-content-id="c5710eb9-af6d-4f72-b201-e453899afb96" data-vars-headline="Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" target="_blank">BIG3 Basketball</a>: Ice Cube&#x27;s 3-on-3 basketball league comes to Amerant Bank Arena with a special musical guest on Friday (8pm).<ul><li>Tickets: $36+</li></ul>

Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

Dine Out Lauderdale is your chance to try some of Broward's best restaurants without breaking the bank.

Get ready, foodies. Dine Out Lauderdale returns next week. Why it matters: The discount program supports local restaurants during the summer slowdown and gives diners a chance to try more expensive restaurants at budget-friendly prices. How it works: From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" data-vars-content-id="cf738e6e-4ad4-4316-819d-85cf985f85c1" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" target="_blank">Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months</a> offers three-course prix fixe meals at more than 100 local restaurants (and the list keeps growing).

Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more

From Off Campus dance parties to taco festivals, here's what's happening in Broward this weekend..

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town. <ul><li>FYI: It&#x27;s the final weekend of World Cup watch parties</li></ul>🎤 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" data-vars-content-id="e8a549a6-5e8f-4a25-b4c2-c15269ec58c9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" target="_blank">Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena</a>: The country music singer&#x27;s The Cloud 9 tour stops in Sunrise.

We tried Fort Lauderdale's Smorgasburg. Here's what to expect

The food was good, but Smorgasburg wasn't as big as advertised.

I liked Smorgasburg when it used to be in Miami, so I recently took my mom to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/smorgasburg-is-back-with-new-fort-lauderdale-home-this-april-40536212/" data-vars-content-id="6c5c4f86-7760-4184-8c84-f4bf00b28fdb" data-vars-headline="We tried Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Smorgasburg. Here&#x27;s what to expect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/smorgasburg-is-back-with-new-fort-lauderdale-home-this-april-40536212/" target="_blank">the Fort Lauderdale</a> location for a mother-daughter Sunday lunch.🍽️ State of plate: For the uninitiated, Smorgasburg is an open-air food market featuring a variety of vendors and cuisines.<ul><li>Picture rows of cooks grilling, smoking and frying up tasty handheld foods under tailgate tents.</li></ul>

Where to watch the World Cup in Broward

Many Broward spots are airing every tournament match with food and drink specials.

Sports

If World Cup tickets are out of your price range (unfortunately, that includes many of us) or you simply want to avoid the Hard Rock Stadium crowd, you can still participate in the fun at numerous watch parties around town.Here&#x27;s a list of events and places in Broward County to have on your radar:

Here's what restaurants are coming soon to Fort Lauderdale

Popular cheesesteak spot Peppi's Pizza is expanding to Fort Lauderdale in September.

Fort Lauderdale is emerging as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida&#x27;s next dining destination" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/02/04/michelin-guide-lauderdale-palm-beach" data-vars-content-id="2556c8b9-aebe-4d62-98c9-d72dafb38198" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what restaurants are coming soon to Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/02/04/michelin-guide-lauderdale-palm-beach" target="_self">South Florida&#x27;s next dining destination</a> with several new restaurant openings on the horizon.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s rapid redevelopment is attracting major hospitality groups and restaurant brands.

A choropleth map shows banana menu prevalence across U.S. states, with a score range of 61 to 271. Scores above 100 indicate higher prevalence compared to the U.S. overall, particularly West Virginia and Rhode Island. Scores below 100 represent lower prevalence in states like Oregon and Nebraska.

Popularity of bananas on menus

The U.S. is going bananas over bananas. Data: Datassential; Map: Sami Sparber/Axios

Food and Drink 🍽

Fort Lauderdale foodie's new guide finds the best Dine Out deals

Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor

Wan's Chinese classics taste just as good as I remember

Miami's popular Ophelia bakery is headed to Fort Lauderdale

Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more