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May 25, 2012
The Vegan Barbecue: Black Bean Burgers with Corn and Cilantro
In my early 20s, one of my best friends decided to go vegan. She had been vegetarian for years, but this next step ended up being a struggle at parties. At many a barbecue, her only option was the green salad. If there was cheese on top, forget it. She learned to bring her own dishes. From seeing he ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Eat Vegan Food That Doesn't Taste Like Meat -- or Cardboard -- at Veg-a-cation at Wave 2700
Forget the caricature of the pale, noodle-armed vegan openly judging you for your dietary choices while nibbling on a piece of raw tofu and silently coveting your bacon cheeseburger. It's a misconception that could stand to be put out to pasture and certainly not one that would apply to Sally Stille ... More >>
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February 28, 2012
91. The Veggie Burger at Eten Food Co.
We're counting down to New Times' Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page.No. 91: Eten Food Co.'s Veggie BurgerThe ve ... More >>
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February 27, 2012
A Veggie Round at Energy Kitchen
Look at that forlorn veggie burger.After a weekend plus of double dinners, today seems to have warranted a meatless Monday. Inspired by a commenter who sent me a note about Energy Kitchen's burger as "a bitter disappointment," I ran over for a late lunch to try the vegetarian options. I second gu ... More >>
Blogs
November 26, 2011
Energy Kitchen's November Opening Pushed to April
Why come up with a creative, health-conscious concept when what we really want are burgers and fries that don't kill us? This appears to be strategy behind Energy Kitchen, whose recent signage highlights ostensibly healthy burgers and fries under 500 calories.Energy Kitchen touts grass-fed b ... More >>
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October 18, 2011
Which is Worse: KFC's New Cheesy Bacon Bowl or a Frito Pie?
Casserole comebacks aren't just for fat-basking Paula Dean, as fast food and sit-down restaurants continue to introduce them in the form of pies and bowls. Yesterday Eater.com reported Kentucky Fried Chicken's newest gutbomb, the Cheesy Bacon Bowl, an amalgamation of mashed potatoes, fried chicken, ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
Not Just For Dessert, Fast Food Minis Are A Whole Meal
USA Today reports on the mini-dessert trend, which includes today's rollout at Baskin Robbins of the four bite cake-and-ice-cream dessert that fits in the palm of a hand. While fine and mid-range dining restaurants have featured mini sweets for decades, the trend is finally hitting the mass ... More >>
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October 7, 2011
Coal Energy Drink: Who Needs Bull When You Have Fossils? (Video)
It's 2 p.m. and you're crashing. Last evening's happy hour ended at midnight and you had to get up for the weekly management meeting. Now you need a serious boost. Heading over to the convenience store gives you an even bigger headache -- so many energy drinks to choose from. Do any really ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
Binge Drinking and Obesity Increasing in Broward and Palm Beach Counties
sucksorrules.comAnd then there's this guy.Residents in Broward and Palm Beach counties are drunker and fatter than before, according new statistics released by the Florida Department of Health.The Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey -- which questions around 500 people in each coun ... More >>
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August 14, 2011
Vegan Cooking Series: Dreamy Desserts
What do Oreos, 7-Eleven apple pies and those Dollar Store staples Mrs. Freshley's Oatmeal Creme-filled Cookies all share in common? Besides their empty wrappers stuffed between my car's backseat? That's right, all three are vegan. But while these PETA-approved snacks can satisfy a sugar ... More >>
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August 11, 2011
Field of Greens to Open in Palm Beach Gardens
There may not be many gardens in Palm Beach Gardens (not many beaches, either). But there is a new Field of Greens (11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Dr., 561-340-1600), scheduled to open tomorrow in the resurgent Downtown at the Gardens mall. The family-owned chainlet of local eateries (West Pal ... More >>
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July 6, 2011
What's Cooking, Uncle Sam? Exhibit Examines Government's Role in the American Diet
nationalarchives.govPoster created by the USDA to encourage farmers to use quality feed for pigs. If you're anything like me, your food pyramid is inverted and looks more like a yield sign. The "food groups" in your yield sign probably have little to do with portion control or balance and everyth ... More >>
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July 3, 2011
Five of the World's Largest Candies and Their Calorie Counts
When we said "giant candy cane" we meant the edible variety.We live in a country where obese children are more of a concern than nuclear war. Americans spend $110 billion annually to shove Big Macs, super-sized fries, and milkshakes down their gullets in the hopes of doing what? Surely not mainta ... More >>
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June 18, 2011
Six Chain Restaurants That Serve Over 1,000 Calories in ONE Dish
trifter.comForget super-sized fries, Angry Whoppers, Kentucky-fried chicken legs and grilled, stuffed burritos. Some of the worst calorie sins aren't committed at your favorite drive-through, fast food restaurants. No, the real hidden calorie killers: chain restaurants.From a rack of ribs dr ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2011
Interview with Australian Celebrity Chef and Author Pete Evans, Part Two
Celebrity Chef and author of My Grill, Pete Evans used to be a vegetarian.Yesterday, we shared part one of our interview with Aussie celebrity chef and six-time author, Pete Evans. If you missed it, check it out here. We now continue with part two. Clean Plate Charlie: What are you workin ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Off to the Races
Celebrity Chef and author of My Grill, Pete Evans used to be a vegetarian.Yesterday, we shared part one of our interview with Aussie celebrity chef and six-time author, Pete Evans. If you missed it, check it out here. We now continue with part two. Clean Plate Charlie: What are you workin ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Top Chef Masters Recap: The Biggest Loser Challenge
The cheftestants walk in and find a bunch of cheeses with hottie Curtis Stone. Quickfire Challenge Make a masterful cheese dish. The guest diner is a cheese connoisseur to be named. Hmmm..wonder if it's Mickey Mouse (I mean Elmo was a judge on a recent Top Chef All-Stars Quickfire). ... More >>
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February 24, 2011
Run for Those Girl Scouts (Cookies)
The cheftestants walk in and find a bunch of cheeses with hottie Curtis Stone. Quickfire Challenge Make a masterful cheese dish. The guest diner is a cheese connoisseur to be named. Hmmm..wonder if it's Mickey Mouse (I mean Elmo was a judge on a recent Top Chef All-Stars Quickfire). ... More >>
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January 4, 2011
Five Ways to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Flickr/Pink Sherbert Photography Cheers!New Year's resolutions - nearly everyone makes them and hardly anyone keeps them. Sure, it's a great idea, after six vodka and cranberries at the New Year's Eve party's open bar, to say you're going to lose those ten extra pounds on your ass or f ... More >>
Blogs
December 28, 2010
Four Loko May Be Gone, But Have You Tried Cocaine?
With all the fuss about the energy drink Four Loko going and getting itself banned (because it gave drinkers a speedy, caffeinated high that's been likened to cocaine) it's surprising we haven't heard more outcry against the energy drink that's actually called Cocaine. (Except for that little ... More >>
Blogs
December 22, 2010
Five Foods (Besides Cookies) That Will Keep Santa Fat
Flickr: LadyDragonFlyCCHey, Santa, we know you want to keep your girlish figure. "Santa: I've grown sick of cookies"We had another chat with Mr. Claus this week (courtesy of santabot.com) and found out that he's tired of eating cookies. Frankly we aren't surprised since he does eat 1,140,000 mill ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
$10 Lunch: ZaZa's in Boynton Beach
ZaZa'sWhere can you stop for lunch that's fast and fresh, with a made-to-order assembly line of local bought ingredients? It's not Chipotle, Moe's or Qdoba. And it's certainly not Subway.
Blogs
December 10, 2010
Free Cooking Show, Holiday Events at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market This Weekend
Nicole Danna Nothing beats cooking with fresh produce, and for one loyal customer, food doesn't get much fresher than what you'll find at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Boynton Beach. So much so, this farm fan -- simply known as "Chef Johnny" -- will be offering his thanks this holiday season w ... More >>
Blogs
November 3, 2010
Cookie Diet Doctor Sanford Siegal on New Cookbook, Working With Snooki, and Why $50 Cookies Are a Bargain
Dr. Sanford Siegal and Matthew Siegal Over the years, we've kept in touch with South Florida doctor Sanford Siegal, inventor of the Cookie Diet phenomenon. When we heard he had released a new cookbook (with surprisingly yummy low-calorie recipes... including chocolate and cheesecake!), we had to ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
This Weekend: Rawfest at Hippocrates Health Institute (It's Free!)
Some people -- including Heather Mills and Kenny Loggins -- have said that that the Hippocrates Health Institute -- a leafy green hideaway and wellness spa in West Palm Beach -- is a marvelous mecca of healthy living, where visitors can totally transform their lives with sprouts, wheatgrass, massage ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2010
Pompano Beach Green Market Opens October 30
Dust off those green tote bags you always forget to bring to Publix -- GreenMarket Pompano Beach is back.The farmer's market will begin its eighth season on Saturday, October 30 at Flagler Avenue and NE First Street (one block north east of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard). The market will ... More >>
Dining
September 9, 2010
Trata Greek Taverna in Fort Lauderdale: Great Food, No Gimmicks
Dust off those green tote bags you always forget to bring to Publix -- GreenMarket Pompano Beach is back.The farmer's market will begin its eighth season on Saturday, October 30 at Flagler Avenue and NE First Street (one block north east of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard). The market will ... More >>
Blogs
May 18, 2010
Colombian Hot Dogs: The Somewhat Healthier Version
Photo by Flickr user Tales of an LA AddictThe challenge: Making a version of dogs that won't shorten your life.Colombian hot dogs just might be the perfect late-night junk food, but let's be honest: They're a heart attack on a bun. So with our arteries in mind, I tried last night to make a healt ... More >>
Blogs
April 13, 2010
"I Ate the KFC Double Down" and 25 Other Reasons to Hate Myself
John LinnInto the belly of the beast...I did it. In the interest of the blog (and curiosity), I tried the new KFC Double Down. The "sandwich," featuring fried chicken breast strips in place of buns, is being marketed as an excessive, meaty, egregious offering. And it is. I ate one for lunch ... More >>
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January 1, 2009
I'm Starvin'
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Blogs
October 24, 2008
Food Without Fire: Raw Food at Whole Foods
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Blogs
October 3, 2008
WTF Is It?!? "Aphrodisiac"
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
News
September 18, 2008
Urgently, Aaron
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Calendar
February 28, 2008
Don’t Loaf at Home, the Bread’s in Town
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Blogs
September 24, 2007
Hidden Musicians
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Blogs
July 9, 2007
Why Americans Get Their News From Jon Stewart
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Blogs
June 20, 2007
Ask the Food Critic: Design District Dining
John Pinette lays down some low-cal comedy at Palm Beach Improv
Music
February 8, 2007
Slim and Slimmer
Patti Austin
Foodstuffs
May 12, 2005
Best Meal for Cheapskates
Who's on First Gourmet Deli
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July 15, 2004
Overheard
Who's on First Gourmet Deli
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May 13, 2004
Best Subs
Marco's Boulevard Subs
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May 15, 2003
Best Health Food Store
Nature Boy Health-Food Store & Eatery
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January 27, 2000
Undercurrents
Nova's medicine man and Hollywood's deserted eateries
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July 22, 1999
Foodstuff
Fred's Ultima Café & Market
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March 11, 1999
Best Donuts
Dandee Donut Factory
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March 11, 1999
Best Smoothie
Smoothie King
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August 20, 1998
It's Tea Time, Dude
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July 30, 1998
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May 14, 1998
Stud du Jour
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November 27, 1997
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