Chef Julian Greaves of Tryst is best-known for making fresh, local comfort food. Often intended to pair well with Tryst’s large selection of beer, his dishes encapsulate true gastropub fare. With Oktoberfest coming to a close in Germany (but still going here in South Florida — here’s our list of…
Google the terms “burger” and “Fort Lauderdale” and more than four million results pop up. Even if you don’t count the Big Three burger chains — McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s — there’s still Five Guys, CG burgers, Energy Kitchen, BurgerFi, the soon-to-open Shula burger, Elevation burger in Coral Springs…
Generally, when most people think of buffets, images of austere white spaces, bright fluorescent lights, and stainless steel bain-maries with plastic sneeze-guards come to mind. The interior at Santo’s Modern American Buffet & Sushi is a stark contrast to the average all-you-can-eat establishment– walls covered with natural stone facade, sleek…
Like many a northerner, Jim Leiken packed up his life in New York to head south to warmer pastures. Alright, the weather wasn’t the only determining factor– this New Yorker was offered the executive chef position at Cafe Boulud at the Brazilian Court, Palm Beach. With just over a year…
The Restaurant People, the company known for some of downtown Fort Lauderdale’s busiest establishments–Tarpon Bend, Yolo, Vibe– are expanding their empire. Their next plan? A restaurant and bar at the base of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. S3–short for sun, surf, sand or steak, seafood, sushi– is slated to…
The debate about mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods, otherwise known as GMOs, is raging on. With California’s Proposition 37 — a bill that would require labeling of GMO foods — on the November ballot, many of these groups are stepping up their game in an attempt to add similar…
Breastfeeding in public tends to elicit strong reactions. Some people say a mother has a right to feed her child as necessary. Other people say, “Eww!”Too bad for those latter prudes, federal law, and many state laws, explicitly say that a nursing mom has the right to feed her baby…
Cocktails — they’re not typically thought to produce a clear complexion. In fact, your average alcohol-filled mixed drink dehydrates the skin, creating a dull and often splotchy appearance.See also: Booze-Infused SnoBar Popsicles and Ice Cream Cocktails Coming to Florida: Please Suck ResponsiblyA new trend is trying to counteract that effect…
Every year, Miami holds one of the largest culinary events in the world: the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Unfortunately, residents of much more subdued Fort Lauderdale, kind of get the shaft. Yes, there is the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival. And yes, Dine Out Lauderdale does exist, but…
Despite stormy weather Friday afternoon, as part of Occupy Monsanto’s Global Week of Action, a group of individuals turned out for the national endeavor to require mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in foods. The protesters are hoping to garner support for a California initiative — Proposition 37 — that will require labeling of…
Baja Beach Club, the 1990s Fort Lauderdale haunt best known for the classic spring-break style parties — you know the type, scantily-clad bartenders serving up body shots to grinding, barely legal patrons — is getting ready for more action. The club was first launched in Chicago in 1987; eventually the…
The year was 1972. Head Coach Don Shula led the Miami Dolphins to their perfect season. It’s been 40 years, and no team has done it since. Sure the Dolphins have had some missteps; President Obama even had to make a jab about their not-so-stellar record. But loyal fans are still…
Cooper City High School has a reputation for many things: high academic standards, football, hooking scandals, the kids responsible for the murder in the book Bully, and, now, celebrity chef Paul Niedermann. Since winning season nine of Hell’s Kitchen, Niedermann, a Cooper City High alum, has taken over the reins as…
It’s been a crazy week for Big Apple Pizza owner Scott Van Duzer. He’s gained national fame for bear-hugging the President. He’s experienced a huge backlash from trollers on Yelp. And he’s even had a hug request from former Governor Charlie Christ.With all this man-love going on, we decided to…
Friday September 14, 2012 the sixth annual Winterfest Culinary Competition was held at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. The winners got cash prizes; they’ll also move on to cook for 400 people at the Winterfest White Party in November — a prelude to the Winterfest boat parade. Then, the…
In the not -too-distant past, evening farmers’ markets were nonexistent in Palm Beach County. That was until Farmer Jay McCobb and Ellenville Garden Center teamed up to invent the Moonlit Farmers’ Market in Boca Raton once a week. Now Palm Beach County hosts two others: one newly opened at Florida…
Among foodies, interest in farming seems to have reached epic proportions. Aside from the growing number of farm-to-table restaurants, it seems as though you cannot dine with any well-known chef and not hear about the organic gardener who grew your tomato, the ethical farmer who reared your meat, or the…
Clay Conley has had a busy year this year. On top of his James Beard nod, he opened another restaurant, Imoto, the ‘little sister’ to his highly acclaimed Buccan. And he had the number one pick of our 100 Favorite Dishes. That being said, he decided to give us the…
The beginning of mango season is great. Fresh juicy mangoes are just falling off trees.Their sweet aroma perfumes the air. Best of all they’re widely available and, assuming you’ve got a pal with a nice tropically-landscaped yard, free.If said neighbor is wise, he will totally share the bounty because after…
In just about a year and a half, Clay Conley has opened two restaurants and picked up a James Beard nomination for best chef in the south. Most importantly, we picked his Peking Duck Tacos as number one of our 100 favorite dishes. We decided to sit down with the…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. When you think of Palm Beach, you picture yacht clubs adorned with Ralph Lauren décor, patrons in Brooks Brothers blazers, and ladies in seahorse-embellished Lilly…
Interest in farming and gardening is on the rise. In line with the national trend, community gardens and school garden projects are starting to pop up all over South Florida. Just last week, Fort Lauderdale city commissioners approved a code designed to bring back urban agriculture.Given these circumstances, it seems…
