When you think of Colombian food in South Florida, the first thing that probably comes to mind is Colombian fast food — those overstuffed hot dogs and hamburgers with every topping known to man (and then some). And you’d be correct; The Colombians have taken these simple American eats and…
Starbucks seasonal pumpkin spice latte is back, but did all you vegans know there’s dairy in your drink, even if you order it with soy milk? A few vegan protestors discovered the popular fall-release latte syrup contains condensed milk, which means that — whether for health or ethical reasons –…
Is it a country bar? A restaurant, karaoke lounge or nightclub? From country to rock ‘n roll, the new West Palm Beach establishment is actually a little bit of everything. Following in the footsteps of the original Tequila Cowboy location located off Nashville, Tennessee’s world-famous Broadway, where a variety of…
A small, aging strip mall in West Palm Beach may be the last place you’d expect to find Vanilla Ice taking a lunch break, but if you swing by the Vegan Cafe you might be lucky enough to catch him trying a new flavor of Pond Yum! spirulina popsicle. Located…
These days everywhere you turn there’s another Mexican place looking to run you through the line of burrito and taco “customization” for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Now, West Palm Beach has a new option: Taco Vida, the assembly-line free fast and fresh place to order up all…
The next time you’re in the mood for something fast, easy, cheap and tasty, don’t settle for traditional fast food. If you happen to be in the Boynton Beach area, swing by JuiceBerry, instead. One part juice and smoothie bar, one part vegetarian-vegan lunch stop, JuiceBerry is serving up fast,…
The dive bar is known for many things, food not being one of them. But there are exceptions to any rule, and for these South Florida dive establishments, the menus are just as good as the cheap beer, colorful crowd, and karaoke. But at places like Swamp Grass Willie’s in…
Raw foodism is the new way to eat. From vegetarians to vegans to now this — eating only raw, uncooked foods, just the way nature intended. Is it really better than heated, pasteurized, and processed? Just ask Boca Raton resident Barry Rabkin, one of the founders — and also the…
A longtime West Palm Beach establishment, Aleyda’s Tex-Mex Restaurant, closed its doors in May. However, it wasn’t due to a dismal economy, bad service or rising operational costs. Instead, it just didn’t fit the property owner’s new vision for the shopping center just west of I-95, which has seen major…
A new beer bar has opened in the Abacoa shopping center in Jupiter. With a focus on more than just craft beer, here you’ll find an enormous selection of high-end European beer — many from Germany, England, and Belgium. The specialty focus is something missing from the area’s local beer…
The next time you want to cook something healthy, plant-based and animal-free, why not download an app to help you get delicious recipes in a hurry? Thanks to Sheri Grooms, and her newly-released app known as veganNOMMs, you can get easy vegan recipes downloaded right to your phone. The app,…
The story of the French Chicken Farmer reminds one of the 1950s sitcom Green Acres. You know, the show about the couple who moves from a glamorous life in New York City to try their hand at working the rural country farm? Only this story begins with a pair of…
What’s a well-done pizza mean to you? A bit of char at the bottom? Melty, bubbling cheese with a fine film of smoked-in flavor across the top? A nice crunch when you bite into it? At Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, it means cooking pies in a specialty, 800-degree anthracite coal…
Rock lobster. Spiny lobster. Caribbean lobster. They’re all monikers for what every Sunshine State home-grown knows only as Florida lobster, a species that inhabit the western Atlantic from North Carolina to Brazil, otherwise known as warm water lobsters. Tomorrow, August 6th marks the start of a special time of year:…
The sandwich. Where did it come from? How has it evolved? And why is it a staple meal, no matter what country, culture, or ethnicity? There’s just something about the endless food combinations you can create and then stuff between two slabs of bread. All the food groups in one…
Why do you dine out? Is it the quality of the food, the desire for a night away from the kids? You’re tired of yet another taco Tuesday at home? To celebrate a special occasion? Whatever the reason, sometimes it’s hard to get the full package at your local restaurant:…
South Florida, congratulations! We can officially say we’ve entered a new age of beer, a time when nearly any brew-related craving — no matter how obscure — can be satisfied by our growing community of brewpubs, breweries, craft-beer bars, and even, dare we say, a biergarten or two. Which brings…
Dee Dee’s Conch and Barbecue Shack and Nemo’s Fish & Chicken are both small establishments located off Atlantic Avenue, places we’re betting most familiar with the area may have never noticed. And it’s a shame, because both serve some pretty amazing food, minus the hefty price tag. Although both Dee…
Even if you’re not a mall eater, some food court options are OK. Giant chocolate chip cookies from Mrs. Fields, for example, are a rare treat. For true foodies, the hard and fast rule that one doesn’t stop to eat at the mall is only tossed aside when something truly…
South Florida food lovers, meet Poutine Dog in Lake Worth — one of the first restaurants of its kind to bring an authentic taste of the unofficial national dish of Canada to the area. What is poutine? Basically, it’s a simple combination of seasoned fresh-cut fries, homemade gravy, and soured…
When Boynton Beach resident Natalie Sager became pregnant with her first child, certain dietary restrictions forced her to give up foods that each of us would bemoan the loss of in ordinary circumstances: specifically, gluten and dairy. What to do when your favorite foods are suddenly banned? Create a delicious…
The pier in Lake Worth recently underwent a major makeover, and along with it came new places to grab a bite to eat. Although the small shopping plaza now known as the Lake Worth Casino lost longtime morning breakfast spot John G’s, there’s still the oceanfront South Florida gem, Benny’s…
