Wild East Asian Bistro, Fort Lauderdale

Umbrella-covered tables stretch along a waterfront patio splashed in sparkling lights, which mirror the romantic glow emanating from the dining room’s paper chandeliers as it plays off sleek bamboo plants and large, green-bordered windows. The chic atmosphere of Wild East Asian Bistro sets the stage for its chefs’ theatrical flourishes in the open kitchen, where diners can watch them craft dishes brimming with piquant spices, crisp vegetables, and fresh seafood. Medleys of Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Chinese morsels politely acquaint themselves atop each plate, attempting to remember their high-school language lessons before servers parade them to tables and awaiting appetites.