TAMPA

Jasmine Thai
13248 N. Dale Mabry, 813/968-1501

Devoted staff diligently follows the strictures of fresh, be it cilantro, chilies, lemongrass, mint or the vegetables in the masaman and panang curries — some of the best Thai tastes in Florida. Spinoffs in South Tampa (3218 W. Kennedy Blvd.; 813/350-9592) and Brandon (1947 W. Lumsden Road; 813/662-3635). Lunch and dinner entrées, $7 to $10.

Boca Raton

Brazilian Tropicana
7880 Glades Road 561/477-5421
braziliantropicana.com

The dinner show moved from Pompano Beach to a bigger facility in Boca, starts with rodizio — non-stop skewered meats sliced at the table with rice, beans and banana fritas alongside — followed by a Carnival-inspired troupe of supercharged dancers and musicians. Dinner $42, with a show for adults.