Hoffman’s Chocolates Launches Sweet Ride Dessert Food Truck

Hoffman’s Chocolates has launched its own food truck, and it’s serving up the sweeter side of things. Known as the Sweet Ride, the new mobile shop peddles all of Hoffman’s gourmet goodies, from chocolates and ice cream to a vast assortment of specialty confections. “Sweet Ride South Florida is our latest…

Modern Juice Co. Wants to Help You on Your Path to Health

Like so many new businesses, Modern Juice Company in Jupiter began as a passion project, one that just so happened to become a successful (and healthy) endeavor.  “Modern Juice Co. began as a lifestyle change for my family and some friends of mine,” says founder Jon Sullivan, who opened the…

Ten Best Food Trucks in South Florida

When you were a kid, there was something immensely exciting about playing in the front yard and hearing the sweet song of the ice cream truck making its way around. Sure you could have bought those crappy desserts at any old convenience store, but there was something special about chasing…

Coco Asian Bistro Launches New Summer Menu and Sunday Brunch

There’s brunch, and then there’s brunching towards a good cause. Through the summer, now you can do both at Coco Asian Bistro & Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Chef-owner Mike Ponluang, a longtime Broward County chef who has earned a devoted following for his Thai specialties and extensive selection of sushi,…

New Times Reveals Restaurant Lineup for E.A.T! at Sunrise’s BB&T Center

This year, New Times will launch an all-new foodie focused event appropriately dubbed E.A.T!, an evening of epicurean delights and drinks presented by dozens of South Florida’s most beloved restaurants.  E.A.T! — which stands for “Edible, Artisanal, and Tasteful” — gives guests the chance to participate in a food adventure…

Ten Best Chefs in Palm Beach County 2016

It’s a well-known fact that chefs have become the new rock stars. From former party animal Anthony Bourdain — we’d liken him to a more together Keith Richards — to supermodel-like Giada De Laurentiis, the kitchen is in these days. While chefs across the country are getting recognition from culinary…

Bar Red Beard Is a Father-and-Son Endeavor

If you like tater tots, you’d be missing out if you didn’t try the ones served at Bar Red Beard in Fort Lauderdale. They aren’t your average thimble-size, deep-fried, hashed potatoes. These are as close to from-scratch tots as you’ll ever get, each one a mashed potato sphere the size…

Vegan Pizza Is a Thing at Green Bar Express

Green Bar Express in Fort Lauderdale recently expanded its menu to include a large selection of vegan, gluten-free personal-sized pizzas.  The new addition takes the restaurant’s motto, “veggies gone wild” to a whole new level, explains head chef Charles Grippo. The menu expansion coincides with Green Bar Express’ new summer…

Four Dishes to Try on Brio Tuscan Grille’s New Modern Menu

Brio Tuscan Grille’s South Florida locations recently launched a new menu for a more modern take on the chain’s traditional Italian dining. While the Brio menu continues to feature many of the concept’s most popular dishes, the new additions bring an imaginative twist to many Tuscan classics, says Brio culinary…

Valentino Chef Unveils New Global Tapas Concept One Door East in Fort Lauderdale

Valentino Cucina Italiana chef-owner Giovanni Rocchio and his partner, Elke Quintana, have opened their long-awaited global tapas concept One Door East. The restaurant, located adjacent to Rocchio’s Fort Lauderdale Italian eatery, opened Monday, August 8 after a brief soft opening. The former oil-changing station space has been completely renovated to…

Longboards in West Palm Beach Closes to Become Second Kapow! Location

A popular Boca Raton restaurant will be expanding with a long-anticipated second location off Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach by the end of the year. Kapow! co-creator Vaughan Dugan has announced he and Sub-Culture Restaurant & Nightclub Group founders Scott Frielich and Rodney Mayo will team up to…

The Ten Best Chefs in Broward County 2016

Broward County is known for many things: beautiful beaches, spring break, giant yachts, the largest per-capita gay community in the country, an inability to vote properly, the most hated woman on the internet in Taylor Chapman — well, a couple of months ago, at least — the nice Prancercise lady,…

Delray Beach’s Beer Trade Co. Second Location Now Open in Boca Raton

Delray Beach-based Beer Trade Co. opens its Boca Raton establishment today, Monday, August 8, and if you haven’t had a chance to visit the original location, there’s more to experience than just a great selection of craft beer. The food — especially the chef’s chicken wings— is something worth raving…