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How Coffee and Beer Geeks Are More Alike Than You'd Think

We're still a ways from touting baristas and roasters as beer nerds celebrate Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head and Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery. Yet we're on the way, with baristas joining the festival circuit to make a name for themselves in the coffee world. Here in South Florida, our standout ... More >>

South Florida's Best Coffee Shops

​ People are particular about coffee, whether they take it light and sweet, black, or muddy. Then there are the matters of beans: how recently they were roasted, whether they're fair trade, or whether any of it matters once they're in the cup, brewed by a Krups machine, a French press, or drip fun ... More >>

Local Roaster Oceana Coffee Opens in Tequesta

​Oceana Coffee debuted last week in Tequesta, one of the only local roasters in the area. It's the brick-and-mortar result of three years of work for Amy and Scott Angelo, who spent time tasting beans, learning sourcing, experimenting with roasters, and building the cash to start the shop. The cou ... More >>

Nude Sculptures Banned by Boca Prudes, and Other Stupid Art Controversies

Sun-SentinelEiland with her offending nudes​South Florida may be the nation's capital for sex, sun, and artificial breasts, but apparently some people are still too prude to handle naked sculptures. Last week, city employees at Boca Raton's Patch Reef Park decided that two naked-lady torsos by loc ... More >>

Brew Masters Puts Craft Beer in the Spotlight

Sam Calagione hosts Discovery Channel's new show about craft beer, Brew Masters.​All I have to say is, boy, am I thirsty.Update: Apparently I wasn't the only one who thought the Blue Moon commercials were ridiculous.Brew Masters, a new television show starring Dogfish Head Beer owner Sam Calagione ... More >>

I'm Eating What?! Cultured Horse and Camel Milk Drinks

Photo by Riki AltmanWe'll stick with the cow juice, thanks.​This is a first, and it's not something to be proud of, but I have to be honest: I didn't actually ingest this week's "I'm Eating What?!?" products. Yes, the whole aim of this column is to chomp down on unusual things, swallow, research a ... More >>

No Beaches Allowed: Students Spent Spring Break in the Israeli Desert

Photo courtesy: Meira KreuterMeira Kreuter with Elizabeth, an Ethiopian girl.​While her peers jetted off to sunny beaches or mountain ranges for spring break, one Florida Atlantic University student spent her vacation week playing with dirt.  Instead of following the crowd, Meira Kreuter and ... More >>

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