The first thing most of us do when we wake in the morning is seek out the nearest cup of coffee — don’t judge if that doesn’t sound like you. Sure, it’s an addiction (which we realize is a problem), but the routine and the sweet taste of the caffeinated-beverage…

The clean and modern décor of the Atlantic Surf Club is a stark contrast to the dark sports-bar-type aesthetics of the majority of Beach Place. With varying shades of soft blues, pops of orange, warm woods, stainless-steel accents, and sea-glass-inspired light fixtures, the ambiance incorporates contemporary dining concepts for an…

We’re all busy these days. Between work, school, kids, bills, and all the annoying time-consuming details of life in general, most of us are looking to squeeze as much extra time as we can out of day. As lazy as it sounds, taking the time to go into a restaurant…

Airports are not known for being havens of gourmet food. Although many are starting add food-driven concepts intended to highlight the cities’ culinary scene, the vast majority serve mall food and prepackaged goods. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport recently announced it would be adding a bunch of new concepts to its…

There’s been a lot of buzz about bees over the past few years. With a major decline in honeybee populations across the country — and in other parts of the world — scientists have been scrambling to discover the cause. To deal with the concern, the University of Florida has…

The saying goes, “Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.” We say “good” is an awfully subjective word. In any case, we don’t believe it. Whether leaving a concert, a fun night out at the bars, a long day of work, or whatever other entertaining (but socially unacceptable) activities you may…

Mark your calendars for the most notable food fests in Broward and Palm Beach. There’s a reason most of us chose the more laid-back and casual lifestyle of Broward and Palm Beach; our festivals are representative of our fun-loving yet easygoing scene. From informal parties like Beerfest and the Garlic…

Anyone who has ever been in the same room as a lobster boiling knows the distinctive sound of its scream as it’s cooked alive. The sound is not actually a scream — lobsters do not have vocal cords — but for many, the question about whether they feel pain remained…

There once was a day in which people would scoff at the mere mention of raw fish; sushi was considered an exotic cuisine for risky foodies. Those days are surely gone — the Japanese staple is now one of the most common food items to be found across restaurant menus…

Put down the beef; pick up the veggie. We’ve been hearing about the dangers of the Western diet for quite a long time. Heart disease, stroke, obesity: All can stem from gorging on burgers, fries, and ice cream. And although we know we ought to eat mostly plant matter, we’ve…

Anytime a new place opens, we tend to get excited — that’s kind of our thing, if you haven’t noticed. But, whenever a craft-beer centric concept sets up shop, we’re ecstatic. If we have one area of the food and beverage world covered in Broward, it’s most certainly craft brews…