Chopstix Chinese Restaurant Review- Wilton Manors

Mike and I like to get take-away Asian food one night a week or so.  South Florida is not known for great Chinese food. At best, Chinese food is marginal in Fort Lauderdale. Yes, there are various Thai restaurants in Lauderdale and Wilton Manors, and many other ethnic food haunts, but finding a good Chinese restaurant is an arduous task...

Today we decided to try a new Chinese restaurant that opened up this month in Wilton Manors. The name is a bit kitschy: Chopstix

The restaurant is located in five points section of Wilton Manors, near hot spots like: Rosie's and Starbucks. The establishment is in a strip plaza with  five tables. Virtually all orders are take-out.

The best part is that you can peak into the kitchen and see owner, Ken cooking away.  Ken hails form mainland China and is new to south Florida. His cuisine is american-ized New York style Chinese take-away. Owner Ken was eager to show me through his clean kitchen, Samantha, his helper informed me that they do not use MSG. Basically, Chopstix is a take-out kitchen; there is no liquor license and no servers.

Pround owner, Ken shows me his kitchen!











I tried the Mongolian Chicken. I was informed that this is one of the house specialities. The chicken was thinly sliced and served  with on a bed of noodles with onions and scallions with a sweet sauce. Mike got the Shrimp Hunan. This dish had fresh shrimp and fresh vegetables with a brown sauce with a "kick".

Mike also tried the Beef with Broccoli. the vegetables were fresh and the portion was ample.
Overall, we enjoyed Chopstix and look forward to trying other items.

The Details:
Chopstix
2603 N Dixie Hwy
Wilton Manors, FL 33334
Telephone: 954 563 9902

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Take-out restaurant. Prices are modest. There are coupons in the take-out menu. Open 7 days a week.
Most major credit cards are accepted. Chopstix has an extensive menu with traditional American take-out Chinese items, and they do provide customers with customary take-out chopsticks!

Thrift Shopping in Wilton Manors, FL

Wilton Manors, Florida, known for being a gay mecca, with restaurants, bars and speciality stores. But Wilton Manors also has two extraordinary thrift stores.

Located on Wilton Drive at the Shoppes of Wilton Manors next to Georgie's Alibi is Poverello. This shop is dedicated to providing  "life-saving food and basic living essentials with the highest degree of understanding, and respect for individuals living with HIV/AIDS who are residents of Broward County".  Poverello currently serves 1400 people per month with food and nutritional items.

Homes in Florida are known for not having cellars, attics and large closets, so people are always making room in their houses and need a place to drop-off used books, clothing and furniture. People in the greater For Lauderdale area regularly donate items from their homes to this organization. When you walk into "Poverello's" you'll never know what you'll find.  However, you can always find treasure hunters, antique pickers and collectors foraging for that "special item". Its common to find a brand new hardcover, that someone just finished reading for sale for $1.00, or vintage 1960's dishes.

Another popular thrift store is Out of the Closet this non-profit organization is also located on Wilton Drive. This Organization provides HIV testing, and helps funds the prescriptions and medications for people with HIV. Located at the store is a non-profit pharmacy, on-site testing and other services.

Out of the Closet carries furniture, clothes, housewares and many specialty items. The store is well lit, and quite clean and inviting.

These organizations provide world class care to a deserving population in Florida.

So if your bored with sitting by the pool or beach while visiting south Florida, its well worth your time to check out these two worthwhile thrift shops located on the "Drive". Both shops are open seven days a week, and feature daily specialty items.


The Details:
Poverello Thrift Shop
2292 Wilton Drive ( Next to Georgie's Alibi)
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Out of the Closet
2097 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Telephone 954 358 5580
http://www.outofthecloset.org/