Ft. Lauderdale "Upscale" Buffet

[markk]

When I was in Miami recently, I saw a large ad for a buffet Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale (with a fancy name, I think), and it was a very upscale Las Vegas-type place, in the $40-$50 price range (absolutely not one of those Chinese buffets with "international" choices). From the many photos and description, and the prices, it reminded me of a very upscale Vegas type operation, or what you'd see for Sunday brunch at a very fancy hotel (but it wasn't a hotel).

I've googled my brains out, and found absolutely nothing, so I'm turning to eGullet for help.

Does anybody know the place I'm talking about ?? THANKS !!

[richw]

When I was in Miami recently, I saw a large ad for a buffet Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale (with a fancy name, I think), and it was a very upscale Las Vegas-type place, in the $40-$50 price range (absolutely not one of those Chinese buffets with "international" choices).  From the many photos and description, and the prices, it reminded me of a very upscale Vegas type operation, or what you'd see for Sunday brunch at a very fancy hotel (but it wasn't a hotel).

I've googled my brains out, and found absolutely nothing, so I'm turning to eGullet for help.

Does anybody know the place I'm talking about ??  THANKS !!

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If you could provide a little more information about the location I might be more helpful. Chima is a Brazilian rodizio place on Las Olas with a large Vegas-style buffet. Is that it?

[markk]

Sadly, all I remember is "Ft. Lauderdale" (though it may well be one of the surronding areas), but I do remember that it's not any ethnicity, not Brazilian, not anything. There was no other food that was part of it - it was purely a lavish buffet. I don't remember if they specifically used the words "American" or "Continental", and let me tell you, it's driving me nuts.

Anybody down there who might solve this would help me retain what little last bit of sanity I may still have. Thanks !!!

[MargyB]

I think RichW has it......Chima.

http://www.chima.cc

it's described as an "upscale buffet" for $44.00....although it looks more like a typical Brazilian steakhouse with an extended salad bar.

margy

[annecros]

There is a large buffet at the Hardrock Casino on the Seminole Indian Reservation in Hollywood.

Then there is the Ten Palms at Gulfstream Park. Hallandale Beach, south of Ft. Lauderdale and just at the Broward/Miami-Dade County line.

http://www.gulfstreampark.com/DINING/OVERV...ng+Overview.htm

Vegas style, certainly.

Edited January 21, 2007 by annecros (log)

[markk]

No, it really wasn't any of those (Chima, Hardrock, or Gulfstream Park) .

Whatever I saw had a website listed, and it definitely wasn't. And it really wasn't part of anything else.

That's not to say that I can't have remembered some detail incorrectly, such as that it's not in Ft. Lauderdale proper but a nearby town, but again it's only attraction was that it was a freestanding 'luxury' buffet like you'd find on Sunday at a very fancy country club or hotel, just that they had it every night because that's all they did.

Thanks a million to everybody so far. If I move into a mental institution over this, I'll be sure to find one with internet access so I can keep checking this board.

Edited January 21, 2007 by markk (log)

[annecros]

Well, you have me stumped. I can think of a few places in Miami-Dade that fit your description, but with the ethinic exclusion it sort of takes out many of the Broward alternatives. Keep in mind, that many of those "ethnic" sounding places serve all sorts of fare.

You can't remember any little bit of the name?

There's a place in Coral Gables I think, but that is well south of where you are locating this place.

Good luck!

[markk]

You can't remember any little bit of the name?

I thought it had the word "buffet" in its name, but I can't be certain at this point. And it was most definitely Ft. Lauderdale or north. Thanks once more.