As annoying as it may be for bartenders — it takes precious time away from serving other customers — muddling fresh fruit and herbs makes a huge difference in cocktails. From traditional mojitos to ubiquitous new specialties like cucumber basil martinis, freshly pressed ingredients are available all over the place…
It’s a story everyone has heard before: Renzo Salini worked in real estate, and when the bubble started to burst in 2006, he decided to get out of housing and open a restaurant, SaxSay Deli. While he certainly wasn’t the first or only person to do so, he was one…
Different people crave different things; some love salty junk food; others love stuffing their face with meat; hey, there are some people who actually hunger for veggies — it’s OK, we hate them too. The worst of the hankerings, however, is the desire for sweets. Even though most of us…
Around and around we go again. Today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
According to Global Finance, the United States is the seventh wealthiest country in the world, sitting just behind Hong Kong and before the United Arab Emirates. Last year, 49 million Americans — 14.5 percent of the total population — lived in food insecure households; that included 15.9 million children and…
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 work on your green thumb, eat for charity, or go French with plenty of decadent food…
In South Florida — just like anywhere else — restaurants come and go all the time. Whether it’s operator error, lack of funds, a bad concept, too innovative an idea, or whatever else, if you’re hitting your one-year mark, you’ve got to be doing something right. Myapapaya juicery and kitchen…
Bartenders have so many positive attributes, it’s hard to recognize everything they do: They make us feel better after a long, hard day, lend us an ear when we’re in need, make us feel special by remembering our favorite drink, get us drunk — obviously — and sometimes just give…
Ahh. Halloween; that time of year when it’s perfectly acceptable for normal adults to run around like a bunch of hooligans partying their asses off. Unfortunately, everyone else is also in the same mentality, making the bars absolutely insane. If you’re trying to avoid the onslaught of naughty nurses, sexy…
Going green is more than just an act; it’s a lifestyle. Most people who care about sustainability, health, and environmental issues like to spend time with other like-minded folk. If that sounds like you, you should probably check out Sweet Green Afternoon. On Saturday, October 19, from 4 to 8…
Between a full moon and the upcoming festivities of Old Hallow’s Eve, some supernatural interactions might just be on the horizon; you might as well embrace it with a party. On Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m., the Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale is hosting a party on its seventh-floor deck to…
There’s a reason food and wine are referred to as the culinary arts; it takes time, effort, and consideration to create a mind-blowing combo. In celebration of the art of making your mouth water, the Boca Raton Museum of Art is starting a monthly wine series with certified sommelier Stephanie…
Pistache French Bistro is offering skint, would-be travelers a slightly cheaper option this summer with its ‘Tour du Monde’ events. The ‘tour’ will take guests through a variety of cuisines and national traditions. ‘Tour du Monde’ guests will receive a passport to collect stamps at each event. Since membership has…
When it comes to finding a bite to eat in Delray Beach, you’d be hard-pressed to have an issue finding an option. From high-end to budget-friendly, Asian to classic French, casual to little black dress, and everything in between, there are plenty of places to grab a snack or enjoy…
You’ve heard about this whole government-shutdown thing that is going on: GOP wants to get rid of Obamacare — that piece of legislation passed by majority vote and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court — so they basically shut down the government over it. That’s OK; the furloughed employees are…
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. If it is, you kind of need to change things up to make sure they’ll work out well. Apparently, the Atlantic Resort & Spa’s in-house restaurant East End Brasserie wasn’t working out so well. After years of trying to bring traditional French fare…
Everyone likes to get in on a good deal. Whether it’s an end of season sale, a buy one get one, or an amazing discounted meal things feel better when you’re saving some cash. Starting last week and running through November 7, Dine Out Lauderdale features over forty Broward County…
Around and around we go again. Today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
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 throw back some rum, get in on some Oktoberfest action, or stuff your face with some…
Every city is known for something noteworthy. New York is the city that never sleeps. Chicago is recognized for its wind and the hot air blown from the traps of its politicians. Vegas is known for nothing happening. Austin is just weird. Fort Liquordale is known for drinking. Given the…
There once was a day in which people actually cooked for themselves. Unless its for special occasions, that day has come and gone. Whether it’s eating out with friends, picking up some Chipotle on the way home, or pizza delivery, it seems like no one cooks on weeknights anymore –…
In terms of native South Floridians, you could probably count them on one hand. Barely anyone is from here, the rest of us come from frigid northern climes on the eastern seaboard or middle of the country. While South Florida is mostly recognized as being the sixth borough of due…
