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Florida Scoop · Sep 2, 2026

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*Beloved Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Hen Mabel Stolen From Top Hat Deli* Mabel, the well-known hen at Top Hat Deli in Fort Lauderdale, was stolen from the restaurant’s front door. Staff say they greeted her every morning. General manager Julio Rodriguez noticed she was gone when the restaurant opened Wednesday, August 26. He searched the property, then checked the cameras. Surveillance shows a man walking up and taking the bird. Mabel had become a neighborhood staple. Customers knew her. Employees looked for her. The restaurant put up flyers and is asking anyone who sees her to call 954-900-3896. *Florida Scoop’s Take:* This is a small Fort Lauderdale story, and that is exactly why people care. Bring Mabel home.

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