Reclaimed wood and brick, Edison bulbs, tufted leather booths, small plates, and an emphasis on “craft” seem to be the main ingredients for a trendy restaurant these days. Set in the base of the boutique Atlantic Resort & Spa on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Beauty & the Feast Bar|Kitchen is perfectly…
Right now, California is knee-deep in the third driest year in its history (since we’ve been recording, anyway). To combat the issue, in July, the state enacted drastic actions to reduce water consumption, including $500 fines for watering gardens, washing cars, or hosing down sidewalks. It’s pretty serious. With forceful…
Reclaimed wood and brick, Edison bulbs, tufted leather booths, small plates, and an emphasis on “craft” seem to be the main ingredients for a trendy restaurant these days. Beauty & the Feast Bar | Kitchen on Fort Lauderdale Beach has all of the above. Set in the base of the boutique Atlantic…
Korea is not home to one, homogenous cultural cuisine but has diverse culinary regions and traditions. Manna in Lauderhill offers Seoul-style cuisine known for its lighter, less pungent flavors. It’s old-fashioned home cooking, just like your Korean mama used to make. For a full review, click here…
Young Kho whirls around the dining room of her small Lauderhill restaurant. One moment, she’s laughing and chatting in Korean with a family of regulars. The next, she’s patiently explaining the menu to a table of elderly New Yorkers. A few minutes later, she’s effortlessly gliding from the kitchen, in…
Sampling new restaurants can be one of the greatest pleasures in life — it can also be a gustatory burden from time to time, but that’s another story. After a while, however, this penchant for experiencing the finer things in life can start to do a number on the wallet…
Around and around we go; 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 looking…
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 hoping to sample some fancy drinks, looking to stroll around with sushi and sake, or longing to hang…
These days, it seems like everyone is getting into healthy eating — and with America’s track record on health, it’s definitely a good thing. From larger vegetarian selections at local bars to wellness-focused eateries, South Floridians (and their beach bodies) are all about nutrient density. North Fort Lauderdale is about…
Sunday is known as a day of rest. While there is a portion of the popular that respects the religious traditions of the day, for most South Floridians, it’s all about brunch — hey, it is relaxing. In a combination of do-gooding and regular old Sunday routine, Rebuilding Together Broward…
Breakfast is supposedly the most important meal of the day. Dinner — and the accompanying wine — is for relieving workplace agitation. Lunch, on the other hand, is pretty much forgotten. With most of us inhaling who-knows-what garbage without even leaving our desks, it’s like the redheaded stepchild of most…
Turtles are amazing creatures: They look like dinosaurs, have been around for 215 million years, their sex is determined according to temperature (in some species), and they can hide their heads inside their shells whenever they want — we wish we possessed that attribute. But as cool as these little…
With laced-covered tables, draped flower garlands, commemorative plates of the royal family, and a life-sized flaming-red English telephone booth, Vienna Cafe & Bistro feels like a throwback to another era. One could envision sitting in front of the mock fireplace with an English grandmama and a hot cup of tea…
With laced-covered tables, draped flower garlands, commemorative plates of the royal family, and a life-sized flaming-red English telephone booth, Vienna Cafe & Bistro feels like a throwback to another era. One could envision sitting in front of the mock fireplace with an English grandmama and a hot cup of tea…
Weekdays are the worst, unless you live in South Florida, where we refuse to let a moment go by without cramming it full of entertainment. Whether you’re looking to relax and recover from the weekend or would prefer to fill your weekday evening with distracting goings-on, there’s something for you…
We’ve all had it, that sinking feeling that sets in when we have a craving for something specific, only to find out one of our favorite restaurants is closed. It’s the worst. There’s good news on the horizon for lovers of d.b.a./ Cafe. The laid-back Fort Lauderdale spot is expanding…
Want to pretend your traveling around the world this weekend? Or are you looking to stuff your face with local delicacies? Even if you don’t care about any of the myriad celebratory offerings this weekend, you’re going to have to eat something. We perused the highs and lows of the…
With another month comes another bunch of new restaurants. Though we still have plenty of spots that we’re waiting to see open doors, the four weeks of July proved to be good for the world of food. From high-end Italian to tiny (and cheap) sandwiches to burgers to spicier than…
Vodka may be the spirit of choice for most South Floridians. Paired with Red Bull, it’s like the legal crack of most clubs. It’s time to expand the palate, people. There is an entire world of alcoholic beverages calling out from afar: Explore. From herbal gin to smoky Scotch to…
A new restaurant opens its door nearly every day of the week. Most, however, go completely unnoticed by the majority of the population. That’s certainly not the case with the Restaurant People’s bars and eateries. Owners Tim Petrillo, Peter Boulukos, and Alan Hooper have a flair for bringing trendy eateries…
Every other month, it’s something new on the health front. Pomegranate juice will cure all your ailments. Never mind; it’s ridiculously high in sugar. Kombucha is a miracle immune booster. Oh, wait — it can kill you. Now, coconut water is all the rage. Billed as yet another miracle liquid,…
As far as we’re concerned craft beer is one of the greatest things since sliced bread — actually, it’s better. And while we’re all about hanging at a chilled brew bar with friends, sometimes you need to be portable, you just need bottles or cans. Tomorrow night, Riverside Market is…
