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Ruggero's Returns With Southern Italian Specialities in a New Fort Lauderdale Location

By Michelle de Carion
Nov 14, 2016

Back in 2005, Ruggero’s Restaurant in Sunrise was highly praised by critics and foodies alike. The dining was described as “a sophisticated white-tablecloth spot, tailor-made for anyone with an appetite for Italian with a side of steakhouse” by Judith Stocks of the Sun-Sentinel. Although circumstances led to Ruggero’s closing...
You Won't Believe What Ina Garten Once Said on Set

By Michelle de Carion
Nov 7, 2016

Ina Garten, Food Network star and New York Times best-selling author, welcomed the world into her home 14 years ago when she began her cooking show, The Barefoot Contessa. Her simple yet elegant recipes and warm, friendly demeanor launched her to super-stardom. Last month, she began a publicity tour of...
The Best Places to Celebrate Oktoberfest in South Florida

By Michelle de Carion
Sep 19, 2016

Americans have a habit of adopting foreign traditions and, in a way, turning them into our own holidays. After all, this is a land where anyone is free to celebrate their heritage, and if there's good food and drink involved, why not bring all your friends along for your Motherland's...
Get Retro as the South Florida Shake Down Brings the Rockabilly Community Together

By Michelle de Carion
Jul 27, 2016

While a lot of South Florida locals focus on the latest trends, a tight group of swing dancers, pinup models, and rockabilly music fans live and breathe a bygone era. After looming large on the cultural zeitgeist during the early aughts, rockabilly events have been few and far between in...
Inaugural Festival Brings "Pure" Jazz and Blues, Grammy Talent to Sunset Cove Amphitheater

By Michelle de Carion
May 10, 2016

"I believe there is a big need for a really pure jazz and blues festival in Florida," says Patrick Maraist, owner of Music Jam Productions and organizer of the inaugural Florida Jazz and Blues Jam. "This is something I plan to grow over several years and make it into a...

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