Try visiting a new restaurant these days and you’ll be hard pressed to find a server who doesn’t deliver an opening soliloquy extolling the many virtues of the menu’s fare. There’s the heartwarming story of the sun-ripend, locally-grown tomatoes; the detailed description of the sugar-sweet seasonal, organic strawberries; the chef’s…
This Saturday, at midnight, it will have been 21 years since Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain was found dead in his home in Seattle, Washington. But if it still smells like teen spirit up in Palm Beach County, there’s a reason. West Palm Beach’s very own Smells Like Grunge, a Nirvana tribute…
Spring has sprung, and with it a fresh crop of new restaurants have opened their doors to the South Florida populace. Long-awaiting concepts like Kuro at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, and Warsaw Coffee Company in Fort Lauderdale. But we also lost a few familiars last month…
Most of us have fond, childhood memories of chocolate bunnies, robin’s eggs, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans. But Easter meals aren’t just about sugar, candy, and dessert. Whether you’re looking for a traditional meal or a creative spin on some classic dishes, restaurants around South Florida are offering a number…
Who doesn’t love bacon and bourbon? Let’s face it: In America, not many people can say “no” to this indulgent pairing. But, according to multiple Facebook reviews on the inaugural Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest’s own public event page, the first annual event was a bit of a —…
When Americans think of shredded meat tacos, the first thing that comes to mind is pork carnitas. Although it is also a popular choice in Mexico, for a populace raised on the familiar street fare, other favorites include carne deshebrada (braised beef) and tinga (chicken simmered in an onion and…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
Sometimes, a really good food deal can seem too good to be true. That’s pretty much how you’ll feel about Bull Market’s special Tuesday burger night, which even has it’s own slogan: “sounds cheap, tastes expensive.” Sure, a $1 burger may sound too good to be true. And yes, that’s…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you’re looking to attend Delray Beach’s inaugural Bacon & Bourbon Fest, want to check out the grand opening of…
South Florida’s very own Farmer Jay — aka Jason McCobb — needs your help growing something: his Indiegogo campaign for a TV series he hopes will change the way people everywhere view food. McCobb gained most of his experience in Sonoma, California from Bob Cannard, a longtime farmer for Alice…
Love bacon? Drink bourbon? Lovers of both can pig out while sampling each of America’s favorite food and drink in Delray Beach this weekend. The inaugural Bacon & Bourbon Fest is going down all weekend, starting Saturday, March 28 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to…
If you’ve ever dreamed of making celebrity chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine just as nervous as the people he torments on his Food Network shows, here’s your chance. Irvine — best known as the host of the Food Network’s Restaurant: Impossible, where he berates failing restaurant owners across America while…
When the weekend is over and Monday starts up the workweek grind, there’s not much that can get you amped about the next five days ahead. Unless, of course, you consider those two words guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face: Taco Tuesday. Just the word “taco,” by itself,…
Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, peaches and cream, rice and beans, and, it seems, mussels and fries. Of course, you’d understand this pairing better if you hailed from Belgium or France, where moules frites — steamed mussels and fried potatoes — are as classic a pairing…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of food and drink events to keep you busy through your working…
Over the past several weeks, tourists and locals alike are rediscovering Dania’s Historic Dockers Restaurant & Pub, which reopened in January under new ownership. After a 9-month renovation, the longtime waterfront establishment reopened, operating under the same name, but now under new management — and with a redesigned interior and…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you’re looking to meet Dan Aykroyd and drink some of his Crystal Head vodka, want to take a brewery…
In the land of eternal sunshine and warm weather, there’s pretty much nothing better than a good brunch to either kick off (or cap) the week’s festivities. In South Florida, Saturday and Sunday morning becomes prime time for weekend warriors to belly up to those endless bloody mary, mimosa, or…
Kuro, an innovative, new-style Japanese “dining experience”, is set to open Saturday, March 28, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. A year in the making, Kuro will offer guests a sophisticated dining experience featuring an innovative menu by a pair of Nobu and Katsuya-trained chefs, handcrafted…
Fort Lauderdale, you’re about to get caffeinated. Warsaw Coffee Company is gearing up for a grand opening later this month, and the innovative new coffee shop has a few surprises up its sleeve to make the opening day that much more poignant. The 3,800-square-foot space will stand as one of area’s…
In the early 2000’s, Red Lobster ran one of the country’s first large-scale promotions on all-you-can-eat Alaskan snow crab legs. For $20 per person, it seemed like a winning (and affordable) idea. Crab legs are delicious, sure — but there’s only so much you can stomach at one time before…
When the weekend is over and Monday starts up the workweek grind, there’s not much that can get you amped about the next five days ahead. Unless, of course, you consider those two words guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face: Taco Tuesday. Just the word “taco,” by itself,…
