Italian Master Chef Marc Vetri has finally achieved what he set out to do twenty years ago: write a cookbook on pasta. Before realizing his passion for cooking, the James Beard award-winning chef worked in restaurants throughout much of his life and fell in love with the art of pasta…
Chef John Moeller has had the culinary experience of a lifetime. As the former chef to three First Families, including President George H.W. Bush, President William Jefferson Clinton, and President George W. Bush, Moeller continually pleased both residents and guests of the White House by preparing très soigné cuisine. Thanks to a strong…
One would be hard-pressed to find another pastry chef like Mindy Segal. Arguably one of the best in the country, Segal has been a game changer in the realm of sweets and treats and is about to take it up a notch with her first cookbook, Cookie Love. The owner…
One of America’s most beloved chefs, Kevin Gillespie is known for his outstanding style on Southern food as well as his commitment to cooking with fresh, organic, and sustainable ingredients. This is demonstrated in every inch of Gillespie’s work, from the way he selects his suppliers to his activism within…
Anne Willan is an international figure in the culinary arts and is best known for her ability to cultivate the art of French cooking. After founding the coveted École de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris in 1975, Willan’s reputation continues to strengthen through her work as a cooking teacher, cookbook…
Chef Tanya Holland is the queen of the contemporary soul food movement. Her cooking is known for its incredible flavor, which can be credited to her Grande Diplôme from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Burgundy, France, her training with famed chefs, including Michel Sarran and Jean-Michel Bouvier, and her…
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s humor exposes all the things you probably think about when encountering the ridiculousness of everyday life in our modern world. Unforgivingly sarcastic, Maniscalco’s approach to comedy is comparable to that of a young Jerry Seinfeld. His comedy career began like many others who have moved out to…
Forget medals, trophies, or the satisfaction of a race well-run. What could be better than participating in a 10K with the reward of free beer, wine, and award-winning baby back ribs? If that doesn’t sound like the perfect way to treat yourself after such a lengthy run, then we don’t…
Observing art from a distance evokes a handful of feelings and emotions, depending on how we relate to it. Because there is more to art than its physical presence on a community mural, on the streets, or in an exhibition, the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale is hosting Miami-based artist…
There’s no way you can forget about Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning arts community thanks to events such as the fifth-annual Art Fallout, hosted by Girls’ Club. Dedicated to supporting the efforts of local artists, Girls’ Club continues to assemble this festival in honor of National Arts and Humanities Month. Boasting a…
Despite the weather elsewhere, it is still barbecue season in South Florida. If you are over the same old backyard BBQ party, it’s time to take your efforts to the water. Join Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale as it transforms downtown Esplanade Park along the New River into the ultimate backyard barbecue…
Need an excuse to party? Well, now you have one, thanks to Dirty Blondes Sports Bar and Wild Turkey American Honey. Throughout October, there will be a reason to drink as you play for the gold during the inaugural Bar Olympics. Every Thirsty Thursday, teams of two or four will…
South Florida’s premier comedy company, Sick Puppies Comedy, can effortlessly combine the elements of sketch, standup, and improv into one show. Drawing inspiration from its audience, these Sick Puppies travel throughout South Florida to create comedy shows unlike any other. Feeding off the crowd’s energy, there is no such thing…
Where can you see classic films that are nothing short of excellence? The Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale will feature a one-time screening of the movie based on the Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Alice Walker, The Color Purple. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this R-rated movie follows the trials and…
Aurand Harris has captured the essence of foster care in the United States through his play The Orphan Train. Set in 1914, this story showcases the experiences of young orphans sent off on a train from New York City. The trials and tribulations of foster care date back to the…
From the playwright who brought you the Broadway thriller Deathtrap and the novel-turned-movie Rosemary’s Baby comes another infamous mystery making its way to South Florida’s theater scene. Ira Levin’s Veronica’s Room is nothing short of his predilection for the supernatural. The acquisition of Veronica’s Room only strengthens Andrews Living Arts’…
Supporting its mission to fuse the importance of the arts, small business, community, and sustainability, FAT Village will host the fourthl Night Owl Market. The robustness of this year’s NOM is due to its partnerships with the Flagler Village Civic Association, the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the Fort Lauderdale…
Put on your heels, grab your purse, and get ready for a day of high-class pampering. One of its most worthwhile events of the season, local breast cancer charity organization Glam-a-Thon, has teamed up with the Gallery of Amazing Things to host its annual Lipstick Lounge. Lipstick Lounge is Glam-a-Thon’s…
In an effort to showcase music that will remain unforgotten, Classic Albums Live recruits some of the greatest musicians to perform your favorite music. When it comes to Prince’s Purple Rain, you should not expect any different. As much as we’d all love to see Prince perform this epic album,…
Most people think the ingredients to a great book start and end with its content. Local artist and graphic designer Victoria Landis has teamed up with Florida Authors Academy to explain why aspiring authors need to be just as concerned with the cover of their eBook, hardback, paperback, and/or audio…
The predictions and consequences of global warming — loss of fresh water, pollution of coastal communities, the deforestation of rainforests, and human overpopulation — all run rampant in our media, regardless of whether we choose to pay attention. Unless we search hard for the truth, most of us are unaware…
In an effort to protect one of South Florida’s most beloved sea creatures, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center has teamed up with the Gardens Mall and PNC Bank to host its inaugural Fash Bash. Located in one of Palm Beach County’s most luxurious malls, the Fash Bash will mix high-end fashion…
