Franco Vinny

Franco & Vinny's is a 50-year Fort Lauderdale institution that built its reputation on authentic Italian cuisine and handcrafted artisan pizza, co-founded by Francesco 'Franco' Esposito. Sadly, this beloved neighborhood staple has permanently closed, marking the end of an era for locals who grew up on its classic Italian-American cooking. If you're searching for it, you'll need to look elsewhere — but its legacy says a lot about the kind of place it was.