Sick of the same ol’, same ol’? There’s no need to get stuck in a rut in South Florida’s ever-changing restaurant landscape. February saw the opening of an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants, and specialty food venues, as well as news of several projects on the horizon. After the jump,…
Don’t let the “chilly” temperatures (c’mon: 66 degrees is sweater weather? Really?) keep you inside this weekend. There are tons of delicious adventures awaiting out and about. Bundle up and hit the town for some food and drink fun this weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Find five options,…
It’s been centuries since Hippocrates uttered his oft-quoted line about letting “food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Turns out, the old guy was on to something. Learn more about using wholesome foods with a healing touch at Saturday’s fundraiser for the Sickle Cell Natural Wellness Group (SCNWG)…
The Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy in West Palm Beach will host a special tasting event with Chateau La Nerthe Wines from the Rhone Valley from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 4. Sample five wines. The cost is $40 per person. Call 561-721-6000. Mon., March 4, 6-7 p.m.,…
There comes a point in every adult’s life when the mass-produced canvases from IKEA fail to impress. This weekend’s Las Olas Art Fair Part II is an avenue to explore the possibilities of trading in factory-made “art” for the kind of handcrafted works that grownups use to build a collection…
Us versus them: It’s the story of the South Florida art scene, with Miami against, well, basically everyone else. Wynwood-based Locust Projects is seeking to bridge that gap this weekend with a special field trip north of the Miami-Dade County line. The Miami art institution has organized a Palm Beach…
Flamingo Gardens in Davie hosts a fleet of food trucks from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 1. The trucks will gather in the front parking lot. Fri., March 1, 5-9 p.m., 2013…
There are no secret passwords or special decoder rings required to get through the gate at the SIDEDOOR Supper Club, though reservations are required and typically in short supply. The monthly “underground wine dinner club” is part of the rebranding and revamping of Davie’s Roho Kitchen, formerly known as Chef…
Chopped has inspired a lot of copycats, but when that emulation leads to a tequila-based competition, who really cares about whose idea it was? At long last, Palm Beach County will get a boozed-up “culinary” showdown when Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican in Palm Beach Gardens hosts the “Chopped, the Tease…
There’s much to eat and drink and be merry about this weekend, with festivals devoted to America’s favorite salted meat and everyone’s favorite food celebrities hitting South Florida’s beaches. After the jump, find five food and drinks events going down in South Florida this weekend. See also: – BaconFest Announces…
A well-executed meal is essentially art fit for the stomach, and many would argue that art is food for the soul. Bottom line? Art and food belong together. The five-week series Eat Your Art Out matches dining experiences at local restaurants with hands-on art classes at the Museum of Art…
The inaugural Galt Mile Wine & Food Festival is 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Galt Ocean Mile Shoppes, located at 3351-3531 Galt Ocean Drive in Fort Lauderdale. Admission is $40 to $55. Sat., March 2, 4-8 p.m., 2013…
A Sunday morning sometimes — OK, a lot of the time — requires extra incentive to get out of bed early and do something more meaningful than removing last night’s mascara. The Tour de Broward this weekend provides ample motivating factors, with events like a 3K family walk, a 5K…
Bikers get a bad rap, man, but you know who’s quick to help his fellow man/woman/child in a pinch? Yeah, that’s right, the bikers. A swarm of benevolent riders will take to South Florida’s roads this weekend for the Get-Your-Heart-On Motorcycle Run. The daylong affair will raise funds for the…
Social media provides a public platform for everyone to voice his or her innermost beliefs and struggles, but there’s (unfortunately) very little nuance involved. The fourth-annual The SpeakOut: An Evening of Poetry & Song is the thinking man’s way of “putting it all out there.” The poetry and music compilation…
Gourmet Truck Expo will host a food-truck rally from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at Miramar Square, located at 12162 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. Thu., Feb. 21, 6-10 p.m., 2013…
The powers that be at Sundy House in Delray Beach are building a female-led kitchen. Florida native Sarah Sipe, 31, has been hired at the historic hotel as head pastry chef. She joins a team that includes executive chef and former Top Chef: Texas contestant Lindsay Autry. Sipe is a…
Andrew Bennardo, AKA chef Andy, is the jokey figure often found behind the counter at Talia’s Tuscan Table, giving his regulars a hard time about their favorite sports team or the weather in NYC. That aspect of his persona drops away when he talks about his 16-year-old daughter, Talia, who’s…
Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is the headlining action on this weekend’s agenda. There are tons of events, restaurant specials, and bar parties from which to choose, from beachfront dinner packages to crafty beer meals. Below are a few links to Clean Plate Charlie’s well-curated Valentine’s Day lists…
Total Wine in Palm Beach Gardens will host a class exploring the classic ale styles of Belgium from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21. The cost is $15 per person. Call 561-622-7340. Thu., Feb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2013…
Top Chef alum chef Fabio Viviani will visit Winn-Dixie (1515 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. in Hallandale Beach) for a cooking demo from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 21. Thu., Feb. 21, 3-6 p.m., 2013…
The neo-burlesque movement is a welcome shot of frivolity and sexuality in America’s all-too-often prudish demeanor. But as fun as those pasties and pinups can be, the ladies in the audience usually get short shrift. Enter Hurly Burly, the region’s only all-male burlesque revue. Forget alabaster skin and voluptuous curves;…
