Forget supersized fries, Angry Whoppers, Kentucky-fried chicken legs, and grilled, stuffed burritos. Some of the worst calorie sins aren’t committed at your favorite drive-through, fast-food restaurants. No, the real hidden calorie killers: chain restaurants.From a rack of ribs drowning in a sugary bath of barbecue sauce to a creamy-garlic pasta dish…
Jessica Youngblood isn’t just another one of the beautiful blond bartenders at Dirty Martini, the new upscale lounge in Palm Beach Gardens that serves some pretty amazing drinks, food, and entertainment.The 22-year-old Vero Beach native is also “the baby” of the bunch, the youngest on staff. And she isn’t what…
Would you ever dream of spending over $100,000 at a restaurant or nightclub? Could you?We know one guy who can. Apparently blowing a small fortune in one night is considered money well spent for Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. He spent a reported $110,000 celebrating his team’s NBA Finals Championship…
Welcome to Price Check, an easy way to find the best deal on some of your favorite foods across South Florida. Even if you’re not down for the deal, at least you’ll know where to get the best price around.The Post cereal that took three years to develop has appeared…
Holli Ugalde isn’t in California anymore.Instead of dishing out her notoriously health-conscious, organic fare in her home state, the winner of Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen season seven is now cooking for South Florida.Thanks to a “perfect” partnership with the B Ocean Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Ugalde is overseeing the kitchen at…
Alright. So it’s not a perfect coincidence…it’s actually Karlo (with a “k,” and — please — no “s” at the end). But Karlo actually is a perfect fit for Carlos and Charlie’s. Like all our featured bartenders, the 31-year-old Honduran-born mixologist is just the right amount of outgoing, loud-spoken and friendly. And that’s…
UPDATE: An attorney representing the family that owns the original Harry’s Bar in Venice denies that Leopold Balestrieri has obtained the rights to the Harry’s name. In an email to New Times, New York attorney Christy L. Reuter writes that “information you received is totally false, and we intend to…
According to the owner, Chef Leopold Balestrieri, the sale of his upscale Italian-French fusion restaurant and wine bar was a decision he made out of love, not necessity.”I’m not in this for the money — it’s the passion, and that wasn’t appreciated,” Balestrieri told New Times Wednesday. …
California has it all. It’s got the girls. The sun, the surf. And — according to Rock Hard Taco partner and general manager Steve Miller — it’s also the inspiration for the Boca Raton taco shop, as well. Why? Because Miller — along with partners and owners Chris and Elizabeth Dobson –…
The Out of Many Cafe is doing something that hasn’t really been done in West Palm Beach: it’s one of the first mobile food trucks of its kind to make it onto the Palm Beach County foodie scene.Debuting as a Caribbean kitchen, owners Haiz Miller and Damian Phillips are filling…
The perfect dirty martini isn’t just shaken, not stirred. It’s also not too strong or too sweet — and definitely not too weak. No, the perfect dirty martini is made to your precise specifications — which is exactly how you’ll get it at Dirty Martini, a new martini lounge located in…
Celebrity Chef Holli Ugalde has chosen the perfect name for her new cooking series, appropriately dubbed Fire & Spice. After all, the B Ocean Fort Lauderdale’s new signature chef survived Hell — as the season 7 winner of the Fox reality series Hell’s Kitchen. And now you can find Ugalde turning up the heat…
How would you like to meet up for some Green Drinks?Although Green Drinks may sound like the perfect name for some newfangled, health-conscious, eco-friendly beverage, it’s nothing of the sort. It actually stands for something much better: the name the Green Drinks nonprofit uses for its meetings, where South Florida members…
When it comes to gargantuan grinders, supersized subs, and wedges that are worth the food coma to come, not much can compare to an honest-to-goodness Philly cheese steak. And where cheese steaks are concerned, not much can compare to the Big Al’s version.At this local cheese-steak specialty chain, Charlie likes his…
And no wonder. If you weren’t given your fair share of this super premium bourbon, you would be a little ticked off too.During his 40-year tenure as master distiller at Brown-Forman Corp., Henderson helped to create many products, including Woodford Reserve. Although he has since retired from his craft, it hasn’t stopped…
Get ready to go “pinot polar” with Ramona Singer, one of Bravo’s Real Housewives of New York City, who will be in North Palm Beach today promoting her new signature wine.Dubbed simply “Ramona Singer Pinot Grigio,” the happening housewife will be in town to celebrate the distribution of her signature sips…
Bravo!It’s the word locals use to describe Bravo Ristorante, the upscale Italian eatery in Fort Lauderdale that has been serving up authentic Italian for more than a decade. With a wide ranging lunch and dinner menu that covers all the bases, including their innovative pasta list that includes over 15 selections –…
Now that our snow birds have departed, South Florida’s permanent residents can take a sigh of relief. Finally, a break from over-congested streets, slow-poke drivers, and long lines at the store. And, perhaps best of all — no more waiting for a table at your favorite restaurant.To celebrate this annual mass…
The strip of bars and restaurants along Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach is perhaps one of the best outdoor dining destinations in all of South Florida. Best of all, when it comes to drinking, there’s just as much variety as there are drinks to be made. All you need to do…
Step into Maracas Mexican Bar & Grill in Oakland Park, and instantly you’re transported to another world — one where bright colors, loud music and strong margaritas make for a perfect afternoon (or evening) for sipping away all the stress of the day.With plenty of Mexican beers on tap, and…
If you stop by Gratify American Gastropub in West Palm Beach, be sure to order their pulled pork sliders, dubbed simply: “the Trio.” These three perfectly proportioned sandwiches off the restaurant’s small plate portion of the menu made this year’s 2011 New Times BPB “100 Favorite Dishes” list…
Charlie has a tip for a decadent Easter treat — and it’s one that you surely won’t feel one bit guilty about. Just head over to Delray Beach’s newest hotspot, Buddha Sky Bar, which is celebrating this Easter by giving back by putting its own twist on the traditional chocolate Easter egg.The…
