Restaurants and Food Services

Rapoport's Restaurant Group Recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Local business people like to recognize each other on the civic level at the Chamber of Commerce. That's nice and all, but it's kind of small fry deal. Not a bad thing--not exactly worthy of national news. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, however, is a kind of a big deal. And the organization has reco ... More >>

Dive Bar Explorer: Andy's Lounge & Package in Davie

As far as dive bars go, some are much crazier than others. Some have crazy porn and topless bartenders. Others are just a good ole place to sit back, have a drink, a smoke, and an entertaining chat. Andy's Lounge and Package is the latter. For years we've heard rumors of the dodgy antics taking ... More >>

What Makes a Bar "a Dive"? Five Telltale Signs

South Florida tends to lag behind in many areas. We have to wait for large arts and cultural events to make their way down. Food and drink trends are slow to emerge. And some years we have to wait forever to get some semblance of a winter. But one thing we have plenty of: dive bars.That being said, ... More >>

Tsukuro to Open on Fort Lauderdale Beach; Chef Needed

Subpar Mexican food, mediocre pizza, or deep-fried corporate crap crab cakes? Take your pick. It's no secret that Fort Lauderdale beach isn't exactly overflowing with options for great places to eat unless, of course, you opt for a glitzy hotel restaurant or a Fort Lauderdale beach mainstay, and eve ... More >>

Red The Steakhouse, Rosso Italia: Boca Raton Gets Two New Restaurants

Boca Raton diners are about to be hit up with two new restaurants this week when Red The Steakhouse and Rosso Italia open. Both restaurants are owned by Cleveland-based Red Restaurant Group.Successful South Beach restaurant Red The Steakhouse, which also has a Cleveland location, opens its newest di ... More >>

Park Tavern in Delray Beach To Open January 18

​Chef owner Anthony Pizzo, Brandon Belluscio, and Brian Albe are finalizing details to open Park Tavern, inspired by New York's Gramercy Tavern and Worthing Park facing Atlantic Avenue. The restaurant slated to open January 18 from the trio behind Cut 432 --which has earned multiple awards from Ne ... More >>

Where to Work: Best and Worst Restaurants Chains

​This month, the Restaurant Opportunities Center United ranked nearly 200 national restaurants in an effort to alert consumers where they can go to patronize more socially conscious chains. The report is also a shout out to the growing numbers of workers in the hospitality industry. Restauran ... More >>

Colonel Sanders' Secret Manuscript Found After 40 Years: What a Coincidence

Yum BrandsColonel Sanders' manuscript was found after 40 years​Kentucky Fried Chicken announced the discovery of an unpublished "food autobiography" written by chicken king Colonel Harland Sanders more than 40 years ago.The manuscript was found by 30-year employee Amy Sherwood, who found the manus ... More >>

Grilled Cheese Pizza: A Cheesy Trend?

thisiswhyyourefat.tumblr.com​Grilled cheese pizza was the winner of the Pizza Inn's in-house contest across the chain to come up with new types of pizza for its national menu.  Though a variant abomination is portrayed on This is Why You're Fat  --with quarters jutting from a single crus ... More >>

Fat, Sodium, Calories: Ten Dense Dishes

weheartit.comDoes your food want you to die?​You see them on TV, you drive past them on the way home - chain restaurants that offer food, fun and convenience. We know its difficult to ignore their siren songs of cheap food and menus that weight more than a toddler.  In order to make your food ... More >>

The Generous Pour Event Returns to the Capital Grille

Wine.com ​​It's summer and that can only mean one thing over at The Capital Grille- it's time for The Generous Pour Event. In its 3rd year, the program launches TODAY and runs well through the end of summer concluding on Sunday, September 4.

P.F. Chang's Offers Free Lettuce Wraps for Facebook Fans

P.F. Chang's War horses guard the doors to your free lettuce wrap.​P.F. Chang's, the Chinese restaurant chain that features giant soldiers as sentinels to the gates of fancy mall dining, is celebrating its 18th birthday, and you get the gift. Become a fan of P.F. Chang's Facebook page and ... More >>

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Six Chain Restaurants That Serve Over 1,000 Calories in ONE Dish

trifter.com​Forget 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 >>

McDonald's Looking to Hire 50,000 New Employees, Brings Back Ronald McDonald

McDonald's Corporation McDonald's is looking to hire 50,000 people​On April 19th, Mc Donald's is having a one-day hiring blitz. During that day, the fast food giant is looking to hire 50,000 full and part-time employees in almost 14,000 restaurants. People interested can apply at any ... More >>

Q&A With Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos: "I Really Am Just a Glorified Bus Boy "

Rocco Mangel Rocco Mangel of Rocco's Tacos​ With its first location on Clematis Street back in 2007 and an additional location in Boca Raton, Rocco's Tacos has been a big hit in the South Florida restaurant scene. The fact that the menu holds more than 220 different types tequila doesn't h ... More >>

Talay Thai's Chef Charlie Soo: Q&A, Part I

Courtesy of Charlie Soo. Charlie and Mama Soo​Chef Charlie Soo opened Talay Thai in a strip mall in Palm Beach Gardens in 2008. Since then, his commitment to serving quality food at reasonable prices has won his restaurant numerous awards and a loyal following.  Soo attributes his su ... More >>

Café de France to Become Carpe Diem

​A new look, new menu, and new name are all in the cards for Delray Beach's popular French bistro-bakery Café de France.By the end of the year, chef-owner Olivier La Gloahec aims to have completed a major expansion of the chic but tiny eatery, adding some 70 seats on a covered patio and upgrading ... More >>

Spanish-Speaking Aspiring Chefs: Win a Trip to Italy

ComunicaTIAn actual olive garden.​Judging by all these contests for the Spanish-speaking set, American food companies are seriously courting the Latino market. This one is from Olive Garden.

New Times Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2010

The Five Worst Olive Garden Dishes

Last year, it seemed every new restaurant had the same theme: moderately priced comfort food. This year? So far, it seems Italian is the new comfort food. Or maybe it's the return of the classic comfort food?But even as a whole new slew of Italian joints opens up, the nemesis of fine Italian dining ... More >>

Champps Americana

Six Glasses of Wine with Dinner?

What a Capital Idea!

Bad News for Red Lobster: Ocean Running Out of Fish

"Have You Seen Me?"The Orlando Sentinel reported yesterday that mega-restaurant heavy Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster, Season's 52, Capital Grille, and Olive Garden, is in deep fish poo: There just isn't enough seafood left in the ocean to supply this massive chain with the lobsters, cod ... More >>

Get Stranded in the Island City

Restaurant Flambé

Michael's Kitchen has moved on, leaving the charred remains of a lot of goodwill in Hollywood

Night Ranger

Best Chain Restaurant

Seasons 52

The Steak Capital

Best Alternative to Starbucks

Greenberry's Coffee & Tea

Starbucks Undone

Lotsa java your way

Best Steak House

Beef Eater

Best South American Restaurant

Argentango Grill

Best Buffet

Kyojin Buffet

Comida Rapida

If only all fast food joints were as good as Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

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Cooper's Dining Guide

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Flakowitz Bagel Shop

Best Restaurant for Gluttons

Royal King International Buffet & Grill

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House of Siam

Best Burrito

San Loco

Best Caribbean Restaurant

Native Village Café

Best Charity

Poverello Center

Best Bagels

Bagel Bar West

Best Steak House

Smoke

Best Restaurant For a Power Lunch

Maxwell's Chophouse

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