Yes, we know Oktoberfest is supposed to be a German thing, but getting drunk crosses all nationalities. To get in on the beer-consuming action, Vic & Angelo’s is putting on the lederhosen — OK, not really — with an Italian-themed celebration. From Friday, October 11, through Sunday, October 1,3 from…
If you really want to narrow down the three most pleasurable activities in life, they would probably be eating, drinking, and shopping — hey, you might have four, whatever. If you’re looking to have an evening of pure indulgence — eating, drinking, and shopping, again — on Thursday, October 10,…
While summer tends to be thought of as barbecue season, we’re kind of backward down here. When everyone else is outside lollygagging around, we’re stuck in the house with the A/C blasting. That being said, when the sweaters, vests, and other fall accouterments are coming out up north, our weather…
Throughout the rest of the country, summer tends to be thought of as barbecue season. As is the case with so many other things in Florida, grilling season is kind of backward. Who the heck wants to stand around hot coals when it’s 100 degrees and muggy as hell? Only…
Here we are, yet again: another month, another spending bill down the drain. Today the federal government has officially shut down — well, “nonessential” programs, at least — which will affect a wide range of services, from the National Institutes of Health to the National Park Service to the Department…
October is a month that celebrates many things: Halloween, apples, cranberries, cookies, chilli, vegetarian awareness, and plenty of other not-so important options. You will, however, be noticing a bunch of pink popping up all over town — and no, it’s not National Legally Blonde Month or anything along those lines…
Spring is supposed to be about a fresh start and new beginnings; fall is supposed to be the beginning of the end. Fortunately, dear South Florida, our seasons are completely in reverse. When the rest of the country is preparing to see its fall and winter slumps, we’re preparing for…
Here we go again: time to say hello to another workweek. As is usually the case, the weekend probably just seemed to go flying past. Maybe Days of Our Lives was on to someging, “like sands through the hour glass, these are the days of our lives.” If you’re looking…
Today might be Friday, but if you’re a food who resides in Broward or Palm Beach, last night should have been the highlight of your week. New Times sixth-annual Pairings food and wine (and this year, beer) event took over the Broward County Convention Center last night with an endless…
Listen up people: this is the last weekend of September. The heat and daily torrential downpours of summer are almost gone, which means the season is almost here. That being said, you’ll probably have no problem finding something to do; however, if you’re looking to narrow down your copious consumable…
Everyone is usually all blah, blah, Miami this, or Miami that. All right, we get it, Miami has a lot going on in terms of arts, cultural, and culinary events. However, when it comes to great chefs, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have some all star talent on our home-team…
In South Florida restaurants come and go with disturbing frequency. One day a spot pops up and another day it’s gone; it all happens in what seems like a matter of an instant. But, every now and then, a new place opens up and you know it’s going to stick…
Do you remember when Obama signed off on the so-called “Monsanto Protection Act” a few months back? This bit of legislation — officially called “the Farmers Assurance Provision” — stated that if a biotech or GMO crop has been approved but the courts then subsequently reverse that approval, the Secretary…
If one were to pick a meal that best exemplifies the principles of the slow food movement, it would be brunch. Think about it: You’re not going to grab a quick brunch; it’s a long, drawn-out affair. On Sunday, October 6, at noon, Valentino Cucina Italiana is pairing up with…
It’s hard to find a spirit more tropical — or indicative of South Florida, at least — than rum. Feel free to go ahead and drink some. On Friday, October 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., Don Ramon Restaurant is going to help you in your rum-drinking journey with a…
Jimmy Buffett should be the patron saint of old Florida. His music and serious alcohol consumption bring back memories — or at least spur the imagination — of days sitting around drinking margaritas with friends while sitting out on the sand overlooking the water with goofy tropical-inspired tunes playing away…
Most South Floridians have had a dangerous — and highly intoxicated – experience on the notorious bus loop. That’s great when you’re 21 and all, but if you’ve passed that mark by a few years, there’s probably a good chance you — and your insides — just can’t hang anymore…
The ethical implications of consuming food have become quite the topic of conversation over the pat few years. In terms of meat, many chefs and foodies want to know where it came from, what it ate, what the farmer is like personally, the conditions in which it was raised, how…
Broward and Palm Beach counties seem to have food festivals, like, every other weekend. If it’s not a beer fest, it’s a wine fest or particular city, town, neighborhood, street, or whatever else. It’s cultural events such as these that draw seasonal and year-round residents to this active little region…
Most foodies like to sample as much food as possible when going out to eat. We mean, how can you really judge a chef and a restaurant without eating your way through the entire menu? Seriously. While your taste-buds may enjoy the multitude of courses, you’re wallet is probably less…
Chances are you’re pretty shattered from the weekend — hopefully. Even if you’re still nurturing your hangover from Oktoberfest on Las Olas, Bimini Boatyard’s birthday bash, or the big groundbreaking for Flagler Gardens, you might just want to ease your pain with a post weekend bevvie or something. Whether you’re…
It’s not just hippies, environmentalists, and — more recently — foodies who are paying attention to the whole genetically modified organisms (GMO) or genetically engineered (GE) food issue anymore; it’s getting attention from big corporations and even The Daily Show these days. While it’s great that public figures and purveyors…
