REVIEW / On Fort Lauderdale beach, Atlantic Resort’s restaurant reborn as a brilliant brasserie

SCENE
Replacing Trina, which had lost its way, East End Brasserie is a new restaurant. The decor is much brighter and more casual, reflecting the French bistro theme. Everything is done in-house, including the ice cream and desserts You won’t find the usual sky-high beach markups. The most expensive dish is a $36 beef Wellington. 
FOOD 
Entree: coriander-crusted rack of lamb... The decadent beef Wellington is a seven-ounce portion of ultra tender filet mignon slathered with mushroom duxelles.
Sides: the beets in ginger cream sauce and the thinly sliced, caramelized brussels sprouts. 
Desserts: Creamsicle crème brûlée, elegant dark chocolate mousse bombe

Read more @ Rochelle Koff @ Miami Herald 

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Other reviews
Inside Fort Lauderdale "The eggs were competently poached and the hollandaise was light and good. The potatoes were special; the skins were cooked to a crispy texture similar to tempura; while the inside was soft."
New Times "Traditional French onion soup, escargots, and tuna tartare share space under the appetizers ($9 to $19) with butternut squash wontons and a hearts of palm salad ($10)."
Open Table "Service was attentive but not overdone. I recommend this place for a nice relaxing night out"
Sites
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