Introduction to Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo ball soup is a star on deli menus throughout South Florida. Those soft, fluffy matzo balls in savory broth, with veggies or noodles, make it the perfectly satisfying bowl of steamy comfort food. It’s both a traditional Jewish dish and an essential part of the Passover Seder, the holiday’s ceremonial feast. Unleavened bread, or matzo, is eaten symbolically during this time as a way to remember the rushed exodus of enslaved Jews from Egypt when they didn’t have time to let their dough rise.
The Celebration of Passover and Matzo Ball Soup
This month’s Best of South Florida Dining series topic — matzo ball soup — is dedicated not only to the celebration of Passover, which begins at sundown, but is also a special way to warmly welcome our new Jewish Journal editor, Jessica Tzikas.
The tradition of matzo ball soup is deeply rooted in Jewish culture and is often served during the Passover Seder. The dish is a reminder of the importance of tradition and community in Jewish heritage.
How to Participate
Nominating Your Favorite Matzo Ball Soup
First, we want to hear about your go-to spots to dive spoon-first into a bowl of matzo ball soup (Broward and Palm Beach counties only this time for logistical reasons), and we’ll put the Top 5 most-nominated finalists up for a people’s choice vote. Then, we’ll kick the competition up a nosh by putting the finalists to the test — a blind taste-test, that is — with a panel of hungry judges, including Tzikas and Sun Sentinel features reporter Lois K. Solomon.
The Voting Process
They will gather to determine a judges’ choice winner during a live event in May on “Mike Mayo’s Lunchbox,” South Florida food writer (and former Sun Sentinel columnist) Mike Mayo’s streaming show. (More details to come on that later.) In the meantime, you have until Wednesday, April 23, to submit your nominations by using the link below. Can’t see it? Click here. And make sure to tell us why your favorite should reign “soupreme” for a chance to have your comments featured in the voting round story.
Previous Best of South Florida Dining Winners
Don’t miss previous Best of South Florida Dining winners:
- Top waterfront restaurant
- Top food truck
- Top brunch
- Top sushi
- Top craft beer
- Top steak
- Top Cuban sandwich
- Top ice cream
- Top pizza
- Top burger
- Top donut
- Top BBQ
- Top bagel
- Top fried chicken
Conclusion
The search for the best matzo ball soup in South Florida is underway, and we need your help. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just visiting, we invite you to share your favorite spot for this delicious and comforting dish. With your nominations, we’ll find the top matzo ball soup in Broward and Palm Beach counties and crown the winner in a blind taste-test. Originally Published: April 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM EDT
FAQs
- Q: How can I nominate my favorite matzo ball soup spot?
A: You can submit your nominations by using the link provided in the article. - Q: What is the deadline for nominations?
A: The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 23. - Q: How will the winner be chosen?
A: The winner will be chosen through a people’s choice vote and a blind taste-test by a panel of judges. - Q: Where can I find more information about the live event?
A: More details about the live event will be provided later.
