It is no secret. We have major issues with our food system: pesticides we eat, pollution from fertilizers, genetically-modified food, trans-fats, you name it. One such issue, animal cruelty, is often taken up by animal rights groups through ad campaigns — many of them shocking and grotesque. A series of…
Dining in the dark: some people will never get sick of the concept; others turn up their noses, saying it’s been done for years and to many the novelty has worn off. When Market 17 brought dining in the dark to Fort Lauderdale a few years back our own New…
Ground has been broken–in more ways than one–on the new Funky Buddha in Oakland Park. The first anchor of what is slated to become Oakland Park’s new culinary district celebrated the start of construction this week. The former warehouse will be converted into 18,000 square feet of brewery, production facility,…
Everyone knows old things mean class: aged Scotch, antique cars, classic artwork, vintage wines, Hugh Hefner in his awesome smoking jacket. While the entire country is out stockpiling the most advanced Blu-ray players, electronics, and useless stocking stuffers, you have the perfect opportunity to stay classy. And no, this does…
In south Florida, there are few names that have made a long-lasting impact on the culinary industry. Chef Dean James Max is one. His name comes up not just for his talent in terms of churning out beautifully prepared sustainable seafood dishes, but for his impact on the next generation…
Boats and cocktails kind of go hand in hand. How many times have you heard about someone going for a tool around the Intracoastal with a cup of coffee? We’re guessing never. Whether it be the hard-drinking reputation of sailors or the champagne-guzzling habits of the wealthy yacht owners, when…
South Florida is full of little mom and pop shops churning out authentic, homemade Latin fare. You want Cuban ropa vieja? Done. Peruvian ceviche? We’ve got it. Brazilian feijoada? No problem.Last week brought the grand opening of south Florida’s newest Latin restaurant: Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar.See Also:- Paladar…
We gave thanks. We ate. We drank. We gained ten pounds in a day. We put out the turkey fryer fires. We assaulted people in malls at midnight.The holiday season is now officially in full swing.We may have palm trees, mild winters, and, well, no snow, but we still know…
Just a few months ago, if you were to head west on Atlantic Ave from the Turnpike in Delray Beach, you would have found yourself in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Well, not anymore. Construction is well under way for a new shopping center on the corner of…
Over the past few years, it seems as though a million “better burger” chains have hit the south Florida market: BurgerFi, Evolution Burger, Five Guys. The list goes on and on. South Floridians obviously love their burgers.While most of these chains have similar offerings– i.e., burgers–the newest such chain stands…
Local fight against genetically engineered (GE), also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is still raging on. Peacefully, of course. The latest event was Sunday’s Food & Water Watch’s GE-Free cook-off at Marando Farms.The event, which was open to the public, asked contestants to bring a GE-Free dish to share…
Dixie Highway, between Oakland Park and Commercial boulevards, is not exactly what one would describe as a walking and eating district. Downtrodden strip malls, dodgy warehouses, old apartment buildings, and the old FEC railroad track lines the street. Ever heard the term “wrong side of the tracks”? It’s not the…
Turkey. In just a few days it will be on millions of tables throughout the country.While it is supposed to be the main attraction, it usually falls second-place to the starchy sides. In a country full of protein obsessed carnivores this seems to buck the trend of everyday meals.Why is…
With the breeze and the cold front that passed through, fall is definitely in the air. Okay, so it may not be the same sort of crisp weather you find up north–but hey, it’s something. Whether you’re feeling nostalgic for the change of season or you just want to try a…
It’s no secret: anything fried tastes better.Only problem: having a big vat of boiling hot oil can be kind of dangerous. How many times have you seen someone setting the house on fire after attempting to deep-fry a turkey?Well, if that fear of a holiday inferno has kept you from…
Depending on your point of view, last week’s election was either a massive victory or an epic failure. For anti-GMO groups, it was the latter. California’s Proposition 37–the bill that pushed for the mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms in food–failed to pass the state legislature. The bill was defeated by…
If there is anything Florida has down pat, it’s Latin food and rum. With our demographics, that most certainly makes sense. This week brings south Florida’s newest Latin-inspired restaurant: Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar.See Also:- Food Network Kitchen Opens at Fort Lauderdale International Airport- Bring a Frozen Turkey, Get…
Luxurious. Indulgent. Decadent.All words used to describe the taste of truffles.Over the past few years, truffle flavors have been popping up on menus everywhere. Though they were once reserved for the rich, every man and his dog are now enjoying the earthy aroma of the highly coveted truffle. Truffle oil…
Fort Lauderdale may have been known as the dirty spring break capital years ago, but the hard-partying sleazy teenager has since grown up. Over the past few decades, the city has kicked out the sleaze and has embraced a more mature, and might we say luxurious lifestyle. Our fair city…
Many people dream of one day owning a farm, but few take the plunge into the pastoral lifestyle. Husband and wife Motty Katzir and Enat Halperin-Katzir were two such people dreaming of starting a farm in retirement. Motty, who grew up farming in Israel, then later on worked as a…
If you missed last weekend’s Flavors of Fort Lauderdale, you missed out on heaps of delicious food and drinks. With cooking demonstrations, tons of food, and multiple options for inebriation, the festival was a definite success. Headed by Chef Allen Susser, with a focus on sustainable seafood, the four-day event…
Season is here. The weather has cooled down. The snowbirds are starting to flock south. The Speedos are out and about. And the festivals are here. This weekend, in particular, the food festivals are going strong. Flavors of Fort Lauderdale is on in Broward. Delray has the Delray Beach Wine…
