The Stranahan House — built in 1901 by the father of Fort Lauderdale, Frank Stranahan, and his wife, one-time schoolteacher Ivy Cromartie-Stranahan — has served at one time or another as a trading post, community center, post office, restaurant, bank, and home. Restored in 1984 to the original plans of…
Conundrum Stage has successfully produced six years’ worth of variety shows in South Florida and will now be appearing at the Sunrise Civic Center with its first official production, Café Conundrum, which will be a locals-heavy take on cabaret and coffeehouse acts. Stage actors, comedians, musicians, soloists, and performance poets…
And mind you, that’s all we’re doing today because July 31 is “Jump for Jelly Beans Day” and not “National Jelly Bean Day.” That was way back on April 22. To jump for jelly beans is to show one’s love for the delightfully whimsical bean-shaped confections. Did you know that…
Speaking with musicians about sports has been loads of fun, but for those who know me and know my obsession with fútbol, also know that for a long time now, local legend Ian Hammond and I have maintained a rolling conversation about the sport. Aside from being part of some…
The Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) made a real push in July to highlight design elements for the home with South Florida living in mind. This Thursday, it has partnered with kitchen innovators Sub-Zero & Wolf, SieMatic Kitchens, and NEFF as well as Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine to…
Hank Williams III, or Hank 3 as he’s known is a bit of an anomaly. The iconic country legend’s grandson and the son of a junior who’s been part of America’s consciousness whether they know it or not; Hank 3’s never been a comfort-fit in them skins. No. On the…
This past World Cup was a revelation of sorts. Without getting into the politicking of Brazil spending millions of dollars in order to look good on international TV while half of their favelas starve daily, there were some really good fútbol moments on the pitch. One of the biggest showings,…
I don’t know who comes up with these touring packages, but it does seem a little bit odd on paper having ’70s hard rockers Kiss share the bill with England’s Def Leppard, which, also from that decade, made most of its mainstream chops during the glam metal ’80s. You know…
This summer has not been short on great date and dining deals. It really has been a great couple of months for trying new things in Broward and Palm Beach without breaking the bank. Drinking wine and following the commands of Bacchus are a great way to enjoy life, and…
Sometimes, there are some things you just can’t make up. Take for example “National Cheese Purchase Sacrifice Day.” Aside from other websites that are equally as baffled by its origin as we are, the mysterious National Cheese Purchase Sacrifice Day seemingly aims to do a combination of the following things:…
What has passed off as “Mexican” cuisine in this country for so long has been an abject farce. Leave it to a certain fast food joint to try to homogenize an entire nation’s food tradition into a simple-to-wrap, 30-item menu. Mexican food, real Mexican food, varies from state to state,…
Consider the noble crème brûlée; in its individual ramekin, fortressed against the world with its flambéed shell of sugary glass jealously guarding the wholesome custard from thine whetted mouth. Ah… with the stamina such a dulcet surprise would promise one could be rather steadfast in the composing of poesies in…
Continuing our series on musicians who are also artists, we had the chance to speak with MonstrO guitarist Juan Montoya, formerly of Ed Matus’ Struggle, Torche, and Stallone, whose illustrations are rapidly becoming prized objets d’art for fans of his kaleidoscopic landscapes inhabited by KISS, kitty cats and nubile women…
Well, here’s a piece of advice to anyone who wants to open any kind of remotely trendy bar and/or eatery who doesn’t particularly want to (a) succeed, (b) establish a “good” relationship with the landlord, and (c) appear in local news for the wrong reasons: Open a shop at CityPlace!…
Growing up in Latin America, one of the most anticipated moments of my life, not unlike Coronel Aureliano Buendía greeting ice for the first time, was vacationing to the US during the summer and enjoying “American” treats like hamburgers and hot dogs. Much like Gabriel García Márquez’s latter-day personal politics,…
When an alcohol company prides itself in finding all of its data in late-night R&D sessions that include famous nightlife impresario Rande Gerber (remember South Beach’s the Whiskey?) and eternal playboy (well, not anymore), good-time-having, all-around-awesome-human-being George Clooney, you know you’re going to end up with something special. When he’s…
Before anyone gets into any sort of celebratory mood, let’s first get on the same page when it comes to a proper Neapolitan-styled pizza, which is what Nick’s New Haven-styled pie is all about. Though the variant in Connecticut has transmogrified over the years in the Italian-American community, their apizza…
The Feast of the Sea Chefs Challenge Series has intensified. With two skirmishes down, chefs Edwin Bermudez of Nick & Johnnie’s and Eugenio Santucci of Ristorante Santucci have secured their spots for the final showdown in September. This third challenge, held at Delray Beach’s Salt 7 Steakhouse & Sushi Restaurant,…
“Drinks, appetizers, and trolleys!” Those three words succinctly sum up the five-hour festival of art, food, and booze facilitated by Delray Beach’s trolleys. Acting as the most benevolent of designated drivers, the trolleys will connect east and west with a route bookended by Delray Marketplace and downtown Delray. With proceeds…
The Eat has arguably been one of the most influential punk rock bands in Florida. Its particular brand of earnest rock and roll hinged on a careful balance of not particularly giving a damn and black Irish humor coupled with great musicianship. It has thankfully enjoyed a resurgence in popularity…
My lifelong dream of wearing an AC Milan jersey was foiled years ago by a proclivity for booze and cigarettes, so I’ll resign myself to watching it on television, the internet and with the bemused chuckle of World Cup “insta-fans” surrounding me. Thankfully, in my many years covering music in…
Gregory McLaughlin might be best known for having fronted the Front back in the early ’80s. Since, he’s continued within the world of music but has branched out considerably into film-making and painting. He’s as artistically irascible today as he was back then, and this agent provocateur, now closing in…
