A family-owned, slow-food eatery with global influences (the chef’s formerly of Table 8 and Manhattan’s Eleven Madison), Il Mercato Cafe is just across the Broward border and opens its doors today.

Savory menu items include seared hanger steak with peppercorn Roquefort sauce, grilled mahi with minted three-bean mash, pappardelle with Bolognese-style ragu (starters, $5-$11; main courses, $8-$19; half portions are available).

Hours are
Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.;
Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.;
Sat., 5-11 p.m.

Il Mercato Cafe and Wine Shop
1454 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd.
Hallandale Beach

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