Pastry chef prepared desserts are simply the best; there’s just no getting around it. The best cooks — and even chefs — have a hard time dealing with the exact science that is baking. As involved as it may be, a good sweet treat is like nothing else on the…
As is the case today, in the late 19th Century, one was required to carry a license to serve alcoholic beverages. As is also the case today, some enterprising individuals would just do what they pleased anyway, including operating bars without legal consent; these underground spots came to be known…
When it comes to Thanksgiving turkey, side dishes, and desserts are at the forefront of most people’s minds. Unless you’re an amateur wine aficionado, it’s probably not until you go to set the table that you realize there’s no fermented grape juice to go with your meal. Consider this your…
UPDATE: Unless you own a time machine, we assume you’ll be happier with our more recent 2014 list of Broward and Palm Beach restaurants serving on Thanksgiving day. The holiday season is not kind on the wallet. Whether it’s an excess of gifts, hosting parties, or just buying food, attempting…
Chefs come and go from restaurants all the time. When one is working for one of the most recognized chefs in the world, it’s big food news. This summer, Rick Mace signed on as executive chef at highly-renowned Cafe Boulud; obviously, we had to pick his brain about the position…
Thanksgiving is a freaking production. Between cleaning the house, cooking, and entertaining guests, it can be an exhausting affair. There’s a point at which you need to outsource something to make it through the holiday. Whether you’re looking to pick up an entire meal, a side dish, or just a…
As much as Thanksgiving is about the turkey, what most people really care about is the side dishes. For the most part, however, our favorite accouterments tend to stick to the same few menu items. From mashed potatoes and gravy to green bean casserole to stuffing and its many incarnations,…
We write about culinary events all the time. Whether it’s an individual dinner, a food festival, or a group of chefs preparing a meal, each one tends to focus on each chef showing off his or her individual style. While we’re all about sampling different styles of food in one…
Walking around is a definite necessity after gorging on a big T-Day meal. For anyone looking to walk to and from dinner in beautiful surroundings, the Riverside Hotel http://www.voiceplaces.com/broward-palm-beach/riverside-hotel-2878326-l is hosting a Thanksgiving buffet on Thursday, November 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. For $49 for adults, $15 for kids…
If it’s taking place at a marina, it has to be high-class. On Saturday, November 23 from 7 to 10:30 p.m., BeachBash is bringing DJ Rush together with Fort Lauderdale’s top restaurants and an open bar by Premier Beverage to the pool of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. http://www.voiceplaces.com/broward-palm-beach/hilton-fort-lauderdale-marina-2878109-l The…
We all like to feel like we’re a part of the club, regardless of which club it may be — except, of course, the band club. As much as we would like to believe we’ve moved past the trials and tribulations of the cool, not-cool, and nerdy groups of high…
The time to head outside is finally here; while everyone up north is busy covering up, we can finally enjoy the great outdoors. On Wednesday, November 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., Bistro Ten Zero One http://www.voiceplaces.com/broward-palm-beach/bistro-1001-29331861-l is hosting its monthly party in the garden with a la carte meals…
Preparing the Thanksgiving dinner is one of the great, ongoing American traditions. As enjoyable as it may be, throwing a Thanksgiving dinner can be a major pain if you’re not the domestic type. It takes days of planning, costs tons of money, creates a major mess, and can contribute to…
Most of the time, we prefer our holidays to be separate — more reason to keep the celebration going throughout the year. But as long as the commingling of festivities doesn’t result in a less food or fewer gifts, we can deal with it. This year the first night of…
Thanksgiving is kind of a big deal in terms of showing off your stuff in the kitchen. If you’ve done it already, you’ve probably figured out how to get by without mucking it up by using the same old tried-and-true recipes year after year — but unless you make the…
Although we do realize Thanksgiving is supposed to be about showing gratitude, let’s face it: It’s really about the food more than anything else. It’s the one day of the year in which it is completely acceptable to stuff our faces full of butter, carbs, and turkey — skin and…
Over the past year, the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or genetically engineered (GE) foods has been raging on in states. Numerous states, including Connecticut and Maine, have passed measures that will require labeling of GMOs in foods. Florida currently has a similar initiative, sponsored by House Rep. Michelle…
South Florida is known as an area of migrants; the long held assumption is that no one is from here. Aside from, like, the five native Floridians in the area the vast majority of our inhabitants hail from New York and the midwest, which has led to some strong regional…
Big dinners with multiple well-known chefs have become fairly common. It seems like every other week we’re posting about a group of five or more getting together for a big charity meal. Obviously, we love seeing this sort of joint effort — and sampling dishes from numerous culinary artists all…
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 get into some roaring ’20’s action, save some puppies (seriously!), or get some tips for preparing…
Halloween may have passed more than a couple of week ago; however, there are plenty of options for pumpkin-flavored foods still going around. South Floridians may not get to experience the seasonal changes of fall, but we still get our fare share of autumnal flavors all over the place. Unfortunately,…
UPDATE: Unless you own a time machine, we assume you’ll be happier with our more recent 2014 list of Broward and Palm Beach restaurants serving on Thanksgiving day. Preparing the Thanksgiving dinner is one of the great, ongoing American traditions. As enjoyable as it may be, throwing a Thanksgiving dinner…
