Stone Brewing Co. was forced to evacuate its headquarters late last weekend, due to the Cocos wildfire that swept San Diego County, California, and surrounding areas. The brewery, located in Escondido, was threatened last week, and employees were forced to evacuate on May 15. The brewery, which features a devil…
Fork & Balls is opening mid-June, and it’s hiring. The new meatballcentric restaurant (that’s the balls, folks) — by the same group that gave us Tarpon Bend, YOLO, Vibe, and S3 — is looking for people. Fork & Balls, a new meatball restaurant concept slated to open on Las Olas…
BC Cafe, the brick and mortar version of caveman-themed BC Tacos food truck is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday, May 17. We asked the cafe’s Brett Chiavari what challenges and highlights he experienced in the past year, and how the cafe differs from his food truck experience. Here’s what…
Yelp is getting into the online reservation game. The online community that allows people to review everything from restaurants to auto mechanics is now offering restaurants the ability to have their sites accept reservations through SeatMe, an online reservation service it acquired last year, according to TechCrunch. Yelp has provided…
Did you ever walk into an Applebee’s, enticed by the cool sexy drawl of actor (and spokesperson) John Corbett, only to find you’d love to chat with the person enjoying his Two for Twenty combo dinner? Well, you’re in luck, because everyone’s favorite “neighborhood” dining chain is now home to…
Do you feel the heat, South Florida? No, don’t worry. The air conditioner in your car didn’t break down. That’s the heat coming from the anticipation of New Times’ annual Best Of Edition — the hottest guide to the newest restaurants, the coolest bars, and the most original shops. It…
It’s that time of year again when lights go dim along South Florida’s fabulous coastline in order to help sea turtle hatchlings find their way to the ocean safely. Bright lights can disorient the babies and encourage them to migrate inland instead of toward the sea. To encourage beachside residents…
Usually when a young man has a Bar Mitzvah he’s celebrated with a large party and lavished with checks and gifts. When consulted about his own Bar Mitzvah, 12 year-old Wellington resident Ryan Shnider had a strange request. Was it to have a Cirque-themed affair? Hire One Direction as cover…
Don’t get me wrong. I love the word fuck. And if you do too, then you’ll want to watch Vice’s Fuck, That’s Delicious. The monthly series stars Queens-born chef-turned rapper Action Bronson, who plays host to what can only be described as “dude peppering his food and language.” Literally…
It’s hard to believe, but our baby is all grown up. Funky Buddha is turning 1 year old in June. The Oakland Park brewery opened in June 2013 in a region not exactly known for its thriving brewery scene. In an extremely short period of time, Funky Buddha has become…
The Kentucky Derby is so much more than a horse race. It’s an iconic celebration of all things inherently Southern. Gentlemen wear seersucker suits and drink mint juleps out of pewter cups. Ladies wear flowered dresses and outrageous hats. Horses are showered with roses. If you’re not planning a trip…
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo comes the biggest internet sensation since Grumpy Cat and the Prancersize lady. That’s right folks, it’s Tiny Hamsters Eating Tiny Burritos! This new video by Hello Denizen was just released, yet it’s already managed to rack up nearly 2.5 million views. Why?…
The 17th annual Best of Broward/Palm Beach issue comes out in June and celebrates the coolest restaurants, clubs, shops, bars, and services in South Florida. Each year, New Times writers scour Broward and Palm Beach counties to find the most unique places from best burger to best thrift store. But…
Paula Deen is going on tour, y’all. And she’s stopping in Florida. Paula Deen Ventures has just announced that the cook and entrepreneur will set out on a 20-show nationwide tour, starting in June 2014. Although dates are still being announced, several Florida cities are listed, with Orlando and Clearwater…
It had to happen. In these days of fashion obsessed celebrities, you just knew it was a matter of time before the McDonald’s clown mascot got a makeover. It’s about time for McDonald, who became the fast food’s “spokesclown” back in 1963. See also: New Times’ Best Of is Back:…
It’s official. Trader Joe’s has set the date. The grocery will be located at Village Green Center at 2877 S. State Road 7 and will feature 12,500 square feet of wares, most of them exclusive to the Monrovia, California-based chain. The store, which features exotic foods from throughout the world,…
Denny’s is an American institution. Don’t believe us? Chances are there’s not one person reading this that can’t attest to driving in for Grand Slam breakfast at 2 a.m. at some point. One of the busiest locations in Fort Lauderdale is the Denny’s on the corner of North Federal Highway…
Anthony Bourdain might be an international traveler in constant search of his next great meal, but even this intrepid chef/writer/television host must succumb to the charms of Harry Potter. And if you’ve been all around the world, where’s the best place to spend your wedding anniversary — which also happens…
Hungry shoppers will be able to take a much-needed wine and burger break when Zinburger opens at Sawgrass Mills’ tony Colonnade Outlets area next month. The restaurant chain has locations in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia and is set to take on South Florida. In addition…
We get it…everyone loves fried chicken. It’s golden crispy shell hides moist, slightly salty meat. It’s savory, juicy, and decadent. Plus…fried. But there’s got to be a limit to our eternal love for a bucket of finger lickin’ goodness. Or is there? Do we love fried chicken so much we’d…
Kosher Coca-Cola is back, folks, and there’s a small window of opportunity to grab a few bottles of this holiday special beverage. If you’re asking yourself, “What the hell is Kosher Coke?” you’re not alone. In fact, I just received an email asking if regular Coke has some hidden “pork…
Today, April 15, is tax day. Despite its nasty reputation, some of us out here will get the good news that there’s a return coming to us. If that’s the case for you, maybe you’re up for a little sing-along — especially if it leads to more fortune, in the…
