A Nautical Night Out

If you love all things Fort Lauderdale and the traditional city events that make living in Broward County so unique, you might want to attend a special fundraising event known as the Founder’s Dock, Dine & Dance party, now in its 20th year. Presented by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society,…

No Mo’ GMO, Burrito!

Love food, but hate genetically modified organisms having anything to do with the stuff you eat? Chipotle Mexican Grill has vowed to be GMO-free, and you can too. On Thursday, support GMO-Free Florida’s World Food Day and head to Chipotle Mexican Grill in Fort Lauderdale for lunch or dinner. The…

Melt Crafted Grilled Cheese Coming Soon to Boynton Beach

The grilled cheese is one sandwich that’s been around a while. Of course, something as simple as toasted bread and melted cheese can be one of the easiest meals to make. Yet, despite its basic construction, it can go from comfort food to gourmet fare with a few added touches…

Bravo! Italian Cucina Open in New Harbourside Place in Jupiter

Jupiter recently welcomed the addition of a new Italian eatery, one of several restaurants to open in the city’s new upscale Harbourside Place shopping center. Bravo! Cucina Italiana opened October 11, the same day as the plaza development’s official debut; it is the third Bravo! location in Florida. The restaurant…

C-Viche Offers Peruvian Fusion in Pembroke Pines

Gastronomically speaking, Peru is a kaleidoscope of culture, the culmination of a nearly 500-year melting pot of Spanish, African, Japanese, and Chinese soldered together by the country’s own indigenous cuisine. Quintessentially simple, many of the country’s best dishes are peasants’ fare: whole fish pulled from the Atlantic Ocean and cut…

Subculture Coffee Plans Second Location in Downtown Delray Beach

It’s sad but true. If you’re looking for a caffeine fix in Palm Beach and Broward counties, you won’t find much in the way of truly good coffee. Outside of a few independent coffee shops — some brewing organic and small-batch roasts — the options remain nothing but Dunkin’ Donuts…

The Alchemist Gastropub & Bar Opens in West Palm Beach

A new gastropub is trying its hand on the downtown West Palm Beach Clematis scene. The Alchemist Gastropub & Bar will open its doors at 223 Clematis St. on Monday. The restaurant is being described as a vintage-inspired eatery with a speakeasy theme in “an energetic steam-punk-inspired” environment. See Also:…

Tijuana Flats Opens Eco-Friendly Location in Delray Beach

A new shopping plaza located east of I-95 in south Delray Beach is bringing four new dining franchise locations to Palm Beach County this year, including Starbucks, Five Guys, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Tijuana Flats. See Also: Boston’s on the Beach Celebrating 35 Years in Delray Beach…

Beer Talk

If you love beer — especially local beer — you probably love talking and learning about it too. If that’s the case, join New Times beer writer Doug Fairall as he discusses the local craft beer movement and scene with Gerard Walen, author of Florida Breweries, on Friday at the…

A Family Legacy Continues as Lynora’s Osteria Opens in West Palm Beach

A South Florida family-run establishment, Lynora’s Restaurant, has passed the torch to the next generation this month with the opening of downtown West Palm Beach’s newest restaurant, Lynora’s Osteria. In the early 1970s, Ralph and Maria Abbenante moved to New York from Italy, looking to start a new life. They…

September’s Restaurant Openings and Closings

The return of our northern brethren seeking to avoid the cooler months has begun. To prepare for their arrival, a new batch of eateries has opened, while others have sadly closed. Now, before the migration is completed and snowbird season is in full swing, is the best time to check…

French Bistro Le Ferme Announces Opening Date in Boca Raton

It’s restaurant opening season, and already Palm Beach County has seen the grand opening of several new concepts in the past few weeks. Yet another restaurant is coming to Boca Raton. On Saturday, October 4, La Ferme — a modern French bistro — will open its doors. The new restaurant…

Ten Best Sandwiches in Palm Beach County

The sandwich. It’s a glorious thing. And it feels like South Florida just can’t get enough of it. In 2013, we offered our picks for the best sandwich shops in South Florida — a near-futile endeavor that proved way too limited in scope. To make up for it, this year…

All About Bacon: Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s Inaugural Bacon Bash

Love bacon? Well, there’s a new food event happening this week in honor of the hog’s most famous part — and it’s free. On Friday, October 3, Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida will be celebrating their inaugural Bacon Bash 2014, a special fundraising food and drink event that…

Laugh Out Loud

On Sunday, join The Pride Pups Comedy as its troupe of improv sketch artists, Pride Pups, presents a hilarious “gayprov” comedy show at Andrews Living Arts Studio in Fort Lauderdale. The Pride Pups troupe, which performs short- and long-form improv for live audiences all over South Florida, offers a show…