The List: Zona Fresca's Tim Dobravolskis

Zona Fresca, the South Florida-based fast-casual chain serving Baja, California-influenced Mexican fare, recently opened new locations in downtown Miami (244 Biscayne Blvd.) and in West Palm Beach. Co-owner Tim Dobravolskis shares his favorite places to eat around the area: 

1. Casa D’Angelo

Fresh Fish of the Day. 

1201 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-564-1234.

2. d.b.a. Café

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mushroom Risotto.

2364 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-565-3392.

3. Thasos Greek Taverna

Whole Mediterranean Sea Bass.

3330 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-200-6006.

4. Tom Jenkins BBQ

Best ribs south of Memphis.

1236 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale; 954-522-5046.

5. Drunken Dragon

Crispy Bok Choy is fantastic.

1424 Alton Rd., Miami Beach; 305-397-8556.

6. Gilbert’s 17th Street Grill

Best burger around.

1821 Cordova Rd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-768-8990.

7. Sushi Samba

Tuna Tataki with Hearts of Palm.

600 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-673-5337.

8. G&B Oyster Bar

Oysters and Linguine with Clams.

429 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-2421.

9. Kaluz

South Beach Chicken Club for lunch.

3300 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-772-2209.

10. Chima

For when the carnivore in you needs satisfying.

2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-712-0580.

This story was originally published December 3, 2014 at 11:12 PM.