Chalk it up to inflation, if you want, but there once was a day in which the mere thought of a $9 smoothie would make you balk. That was a time in which the vast majority of these “healthy” meal replacements were filled with processed proteins and sickeningly sweet syrup-covered…
It’s 7 o’clock on a Thursday night. Outside, the damp pavement is steaming from an afternoon interspersed with showers and intense summer sun. Puddles line the curbs. When the door opens, the cacophonous roar of multitudinous conversations rolls into the street. “It’ll be about two hours,” says the hostess to…
Potatoes are under-appreciated, in our opinion. The precursor to great food items like French fries, mashed potatoes, gnocchi, latkes, pierogi, and so many others it’s hard to count, the humble root is one of the most versatile and comforting — no matter one’s ethnic background. Like every other dish and…
July is a big month in terms of national celebrations: The U.S. parties it up for Fourth of July (AKA Independence Day), the French guzzle Champagne (or they should) for Bastille Day, and Peru commemorates its Independence Day on July 28 (today). You’ve definitely done the whole barbecue-and-fireworks thing. And…
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…
Are you ready for happy hour? What about some psychic intervention? 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 Broward-Palm Beach area and cooked up this tasty menu of…
This past week has held big news on the gay marriage front for the state of Florida. Last Thursday, Circuit Judge Luis Garcia in the Florida Keys struck down the state ban of gay marriage, stating it violated the right to equal protection under the U.S. Constitution. He ordered the…
We have new restaurants and bars opening all the time. When it comes to fast food places, we tend not to pay too much mind — unless, of course, we’re talking Shake Shack or the first Chipotle (those were actually kind of a big deal). While we have no bone…
Cities tend to get all the cred when it comes to dining. It’s usually the downtown areas and restaurant strips that host all the trendy bars and eateries — hey, that’s just the way it is. For the most part, if you’re looking for chef-driven fare, emerging concepts, great cocktails,…
Summer has tons of food items to appreciate: watermelons, pie, barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, tomatoes (depending on where you live). But the most exciting summer food item of them all is also the most decadent — and expensive. From casual lobster rolls to laid-back lobster bakes to comforting lobster bisque…
Summer has tons of food items to appreciate: watermelons, pie, barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, tomatoes (depending on where you live). But the most exciting summer food item of them all is also the most decadent — and expensive. From casual lobster rolls to laid-back lobster bakes to comforting lobster bisque…
At Bull Market, a gastropub in downtown Fort Lauderdale, flat-screen tickers highlight rising and dropping prices on beer and spirits. It is based on supply and demand: The more a product is being sold, the more you pay. When demand decreases, so does the cost. At the same place, Chow,…
For those into local and sustainable farming and food production, the FDA is akin to a bullying older sibling always trying to suppress your desire to express your creativity — actually, it’s more like the big brother who sits on your head and farts in your face. Earlier this year,…
Every South Floridian should be concerned with the health of oceans and waterways. Aside from the fact that many of us directly or indirectly make our living off the oceanic ecosystem — why the heck do you think tourists come here? — it’s a major part of why we call…
Most food items don’t make it into the news regularly — unless, of course, you’re Twinkies and life as you’ve known it for half a century is about to end, then unceremoniously come back again. Sriracha, the most beloved hot sauce across the universe, on the other hand, is constantly…
Every seven minutes, the ticker moves up or down. Lagunitas Little Sumpin, up 5 percent to $5.80, with a daily high of six bucks. Orange Blossom Draft, down 50 cents to $7.18. Silver Tequila, down 9 percent to $6.40, its lowest price of the evening. Illuminated all around Bull Market,…
We love food around here. Whether it’s flavorful Vietnamese, seafood-centric Japanese, bold Peruvian, or classic French fare, we’ll try just about anything — and enjoy it as long as it’s done properly. That being said, some cuisines stand out. And it just so happens that Italian is one of our…
Miami might have the big name chefs and the cocktails, but Broward and Palm Beach Counties have the beer. What we lack in celebrities and mixology, we make up for in the craft brew scene — and we have some damned good chefs anyway. To celebrate one of Florida’s leading…
Fort Lauderdale residents: the food gods have answered your prayers — or ours, at least. Giovanni Rocchio, executive chef/owner of one of Broward County’s best restaurants Valentino Cucina Italiana, is opening a new concept this fall. One Door East, situated one door east of Valentino, will serve chef-driven global tapas,…
It’s hotter than a billy goat’s ass in a pepper patch right now. With almost every move causing you to break out in a sweat, the thought of imbibing anything warmer than room temperature sounds just about as appealing as a root canal. Even so, we still need our caffeine…
It doesn’t matter the occasion or the prize, but everyone likes to win something from time to time — heck, even if it’s just bragging rights. But when food is involved, there’s a bit more cause for excitement. Hey, we all need to eat and food always tastes better when…
We all love watching someone we know or a place we’ve visited on the TV screen. It doesn’t make sense at all, but for whatever reason, it feels like you’re getting a piece of the limelight as well — hey, fame is a funny thing. Turns out another local spot…
