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…
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…
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…
Diners visiting 3800 Ocean at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa can expect to see some changes at the hotel’s signature restaurant offering American regional cuisine. The menu — inspired by the cultural backgrounds of each of its chefs ranging from New England and Long Island to…
It’s finally happening: The poke craze has made its way to Broward County with the opening of three-week-old Raw Poke Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Though tuna poke can be found on many restaurant menus across Broward and Palm Beach counties, most of us haven’t really had a true version of…
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,…
It’s a match made in heaven: South Florida breweries collaborating with local restaurants to create signature beers that represent their brand, style, and atmosphere. There are plenty of establishments doing it, and still more are coming on board. And now you can add Rok:Brgr to that list. Often considered one…
A new European-based restaurant is headed for South Florida in Summer 2017. Che, an established concept with a total of 15 locations in Spain, is headed for Palm Beach County this summer with spacious waterfront location formerly occupied by Hudson at Waterway East. According to brother-and-sister co-founders Martin and Daniela…
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…
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…
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…
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…
For the past two years, Alfonso Martinez has been making waffles in Wynwood. The young entrepreneur, cofounder of LiveNinja, a Miami-based tech startup that’s created a cutting-edge messaging app, isn’t cooking to for his family or friends. Instead, he’s doing it to bring together the South Florida tech and business…
When you think about the coffee industry in the past 50 years, things have come a long way. The progressive stages have brought us to a period where coffee is not just your morning wake-up call or after-dinner-with-dessert beverage. Today, coffee is becoming a culinary experience, with micro-roasters popping up…
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 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…
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…
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-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…
The man formerly known as the Black Tuna gang leader, a South Florida pot smuggler featured in the 2011 documentary Square Grouper, will spearhead a Publix boycott this Saturday in support of the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative, also known as Amendment 2. Robert Platshorn, founder of a locally-based non-profit…
A popular Delray Beach establishment will part ways with its longtime chef later this year. Nick Morfogen has been helming the kitchen at 32 East for the past 17 years, where he currently stands as a managing partner and executive chef. Over the years, the establishment has received praise for…
From the recent launch of Uber Eats to our homegrown Delivery Dudes, the roster of easy-to-use online services that will deliver meals to your doorstep keeps growing. And frankly so do our waistlines and unhealthy eating habits. Hey, with your favorite restaurant meal a click away, who can blame us?…
