What's your take?

This week, our guest reviewers visited Paella Grill for Spanish tapas in Pembroke Pines, Sundy House for "New Florida" cuisine in Delray Beach, and Les Halles for French comfort food in Coral Gables.  Now, it's your turn to give us some feedback.  Have you visited any of these spots?  If so, do you agree with our guests' reviews?  And if not, which featured restaurants do you plan to visit?

We'd love to hear from you!

Why Dine Out?

In these days of economic downturn - read: diminished dining out for most of us -- local restaurants are obviously suffering. As our production crew visits these spots that will be featured in the upcoming season of Check, Please! South Florida, it's especially sad to see young, promising South Florida chefs with empty dining rooms and quiet kitchens. Even in this tourist town, the trend of frugality over frivolity, and home-cooked meals over on-the-town treats, can be witnessed in restaurants across South Florida -- from the large, corporate celebrity-chef-driven spots to local family-run joints.

As we produce these brand new episodes of Check, Please!, we are hopeful that restaurants will stick it out. We know that once word gets out about their incredible food, viewers will throng to the place, in search of a truly unique (and sometimes unbelievably bargain-priced!) dining experience. We're talking about places where the owners and chefs truly appreciate the fact that you chose to patronize and support their restaurant.