Salsa Fiesta opened its second U.S. location, in Pembroke Pines, last Wednesday, six months past a projected March opening due to construction delays. CEO and owner Cesar Olivo introduced the sixth location of his fast-food chain from Venezuela to Miami in 2009, reported Miami New Times critic, Lee Klein. The…
Last week, I had reported a craving for rooftop dining with a side of swim that was sated by the untzy Sunday scene at the W Hotel’s rooftop. In the comments, a few of you weighed in on poolside seats with a view. Commenter R.J. Petrucci suggested to “play it…
After eating at restaurants with too much happening on the plates, a friend of mine parallels Coco Chanel’s suggestion to look in the mirror and take off one accessory before heading out the door. Of course, she’s right. Less is more: even on the plate.I was reminded of this over…
Who’s lovin’ it? The Washington Post follows a week in the life of a McDonald’s employee, a Guatamalan immigrant who moved to the states in search of a better life. From serving fresh mangos in his homeland to steering the mango pineapple smoothie roll-out as a manager at the nation’s second…
Labor Day weekend has become a round of gustatory indulgences, whether we’re hitting up cookouts, dining out rather than road tripping, or drinking our faces off in the spirit of patriotism. This weekend is usually one in which I break down and sneak more sweets than usual, particularly iconic summer…
This week, we’ve asked for your help. We’re looking for a reader to join a panel of dining mavens in the weigh-in to determine the evening’s best bites. Throw your hat in the ring by convincing us why you’d be the perfect judge in the comments of this post. Be…
I’m missing the end-of-summer bounty here in South Florida. Where are heirloom tomatoes? Where are the stone fruits? What about local squash? And the resounding answer I’ve heard in response is that everything’s backward here. “September through May …
Lauderdalians with a hankering for jerk have been fortunate to have Jerk Machine, Catherine and Desmond Malcolm’s take out joint that offers up rustic Jamaican fare. What it lacks in pretty it makes up for in flavor. I’d become a jerk fan by accident in DC, when a friend had…
On Tuesday around 6 in the morning, John Pappa was awakened by a pounding at his door. “I thought someone was trying to break it down,” said executive chef of Tropical Acres Steakhouse, the Dania Beach restaurant that was stricken by a fire that erupted just before 4 a.m. on…
Owner Dave Nicholas and chef Brandon Whitestone have overseen a “total renovation” of the interior and a revamp of the menu at the space formerly known as Himmarshee Bar & Grille. The restaurant will reopen as PL8 at 5 this evening in what Whitestone calls a “test run.” Whitestone says…
At the end of every month, we look back at what restaurants have opened and closed. August wasn’t as event-filled as July, yet when it comes to closings, that’s a good thing (though folks around here are still lamenting the loss of the Lodge in Boca Raton).Let’s go to the…
Wings behemoth Buffalo Wild Wings is slated to open in Miami, where they’re hiring servers, hosts, bussers, bartenders, and cooks. There’s a four day window for hiring, beginning the day after Labor Day. Check it out here. Fans of New York’s Stanton Social and Orlando’s Ravenous Pig, listen up: …
Rev up your appetite for New Times 4th Annual Pairings, the degustation event of the year. There will be 40-plus restaurants each offering a signature dish, plus wine, beer, or booze paired with each one.Turns out we need your palate. This year for the first time, we will be incorporating…
Nothing like getting all literal this Saturday, the night of the free Vanilla Ice concert at Seminole Casino Hollywood’s Chillfest Outdoor Block Party. Just before showtime, Cold Stone Creamery will host-you guessed it-a vanilla ice cream eating contest at 6:30 p.m.What kind of contest are we talking about:…
I’ve never been that passionate about eggs until I became friendly with the Endless Simmer folks. When you dine often enough with someone who has an egg fetish, it’s a challenge to resist their enthusiasm. Turns out, I’ve brought it with me to Lauderdale, where there’s no shortage of egg-as-condiment…
Since the Obamas have patronized Spike Mendelsohn’s We,The Pizza, Serious Eats scouts out whether it’s good and discovers otherwise: “It’s still bad pizza,” they report. (I’d second. It’s not great.) When it comes to pizza, be wary of Chicagoans. In other news,…
rooftop panorama, a jacuzzi, lounge beds, and a window into underwater goings-on accompany lunch at the W Hotel’s rooftop pool, open to the public on Sundays. Depending on how you look at it, your afternoon may be a feast for the eyes or…
Prompted by Andy Samberg’s fantastic New York Times Magazine cover yesterday, I’ve culled a handful of nostalgia commercials, throwbacks to an America that fancied itself more innocent and idealistic. Perhaps you’ll be sartorially inspired, if only by cuffed jeans and “the glove.” Behold: vintage TV ads…
A friend in town from New York this weekend told a story of getting terrible service at a restaurant while dining with a handful of guys. Once the check arrived, one said he didn’t want to leave the server a tip. The table argued. “He got his drinks. He got…
In the event you’re nesting out of empathy for those hunkered down during and post-hurricane, Bon Appetit, pulled together a list of ten things to cook during the storm. Could come in handy down here sometime soon. Canned tuna, boiled eggs and roasted garlic make the list. I was hoping…
This week’s review by the inimitable Lee Klein is the flapjack flip-off, the pseudo contest in its tenth year. In the article he gives a nod to Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House, where I’ve managed to become a regular. As much as I like the pancake, I’m a fan of poached…
We’re giving away another pair of tickets to the 4th Annual New Times Pairings, the foodie marathon on September 15th during which guests have the opportunity to meet chefs, graze, and sample a slew of wines, beers, and cocktails from around the globe. It’s good eats, fun people watching, and…
