The List: Big City Tavern's Louie Bossi

Louie Bossi is executive chef of Big City Tavern in Fort Lauderdale and chef-partner of the forthcoming Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria, both located on Las Olas Boulevard. Here’s where Bossi eats when he’s off the clock: 

1. Toscana Divino

Pasta. Whatever Chef has on the menu that night, order it.

900 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-371 2767. 

2. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink

I love the Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder.

130 NE 40th St., Miami; 305-573 5550. 

3. Salumeria 104

Soppressata is my favorite.

3451 NE First Ave., Miami; 305-424 9588.

4. Lucali

I enjoy the classics; Margherita Pizza.

190 Bay Rd., Miami Beach; 305-695 4441.

5. Valentino’s Cucina Italiana

Berkshire Pork Rack, Venetian Black Rice, Heirloom Carrots.

620 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-523 5767.

6. Morimoto 

Uni Carbonara.

1801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-341 1500.

7. Scuola Vecchia Pizza e Vino

Prosciutto e Arugula Pizza.

522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-865 5923.

8. City Cellar

Charcuterie Board. 

700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-366-0071.

9. Martorano’s

Linguini with Clams.

3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-561-2554.

10. Fork & Balls

The ‘Just Balls’ offerings are the best.

1301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-771-2257.

This story was originally published November 3, 2014 at 2:11 AM.