As if you needed a reminder that sandwiches are, like, the best ever, August is National Sandwich Month. Sandwiches are never not appropriate, but summer seems an especially perfect time to leave dinner plans to something that can nestle between two slices of bread, a roll, or a wrap. Grilled,…
[jump] Advance tickets cost $12 for adults and $5 for kids ages 4 to 17; admission is free for members and ankle-biters age 3 and younger (add $3 to each ticket if purchased at the gate). The festival is from 4 to 9 p.m., and a portion of proceeds goes…
As Floridians, we’re fortunate enough to have picnic weather year-round plus acres of beautiful beach and public park space on which to spread a blanket or fire up a grill to enjoy al fresco dining with friends and family. Unfortunately, having the ideal setting doesn’t always mean you’ll be sharing…
Wine pairings are nice and sophisticated and all, but beer pairings are the hot way to marry food and drink into one delicious night of belly-busting indulgence. The Cuban food and beer pairing event Thursday night at Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine in Plantation will offer five courses that match traditional Cuban…
Another one bites the dust? Looks like fans of microbeers served by young ladies in micro-shorts will have to look elsewhere in Boca Raton for their weekly pint of Magic Hat. For all intents and purposes, the Lodge Beer and Grill (yes, that’s how they marketed it) in Boca Raton…
Souvlaki Fast, a casual Greek joint offering traditional street food at seriously reasonable prices, has opened a second location in Boca Raton. The operation has expanded from the original spot, located in Mizner Plaza, to include a new restaurant in the plaza located at the northeast corner of Spanish River…
When Kevin Gillespie hits Boca Raton for a Thursday-night cooking demo at Publix Apron’s Cooking School, celeb chef fanatics and Top Chef devotees will get a chance to rub tattooed shoulders (or forearms, as it were) with one of the finalists from the much-loved pressure-cooker TV show…
If you had to skip out on making terrible, margarita-fueled Cinco de Mayo decisions this year, Sunday’s National Tequila Day provides another opportunity to embarrass yourself in public at the agave’s behest. Whether you prefer yours mixed in a frothy fruity cocktail, as a shooter with training wheels (salt and…
When’s the last time you indulged in a truly sophisticated romantic dinner with your S.O.? And no — abstaining from texting for the duration of the meal does not automatically qualify it as a “special” occasion…
Last week, a Clearwater Skyline Chili made headlines when the owner tapped into the post-Casey Anthony verdict fury by banning Pinellas County jurors from his establishment. This week, the Huffington Post reported on McDain’s Restaurant in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, for banning children younger than 6 from the dining room. If banning…
Brunch, or second breakfast, as it is sometimes known, is one of the most important advancements for mankind, just after the sliced bread that is used to make the French toast often served at said meal. Whether you’re tired of shelling out $4 for a glass of OJ or simply…
Though national Cherry Pie Day is celebrated in mid-February, cherries are quintessential summer treats; sweet, tart, and a good party favor (ever watch someone tie a stem into a knot using only her tongue? Excellent picnic entertainment.). Friday, the Whole Foods Markets in Coral Springs and Boca Raton will commemorate…
Dim sum is the ideal meal for nibblers, seeing as you get to partake in a variety of delicious little treats like dumplings, rolls, cakes and rice noodle balls. This Chinese tradition is coming to Delray Beach for Buddha Sky Bar’s Taste of Dim Sum Sunday…
Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day — timed perfectly with the impending three-day holiday weekend — is Friday, giving dessert lovers time to indulge in any number of strange and/or unusual frozen flavors. Forget vanilla (bor-ing) — head to your local ice creamery for a taste of a regional favorite, or…
Will America ever tire of its love affair with the burger? Doesn’t seem likely. And as a nation, we certainly enjoy sprinkling a bit of friendly competition into our everyday activities. Hence the appeal of something as simple and all-American as the “Star Spangled Stop Burger Eating Contest” on Monday,…
It’s never too early to party like it’s Oktoberfest, and what’s a Friday night without a little schnitzel and Schuhplattler? The American German Club of the Palm Beaches’ Bavarian Night – Dinner Dance offers an escape from the tropics with costumed folk dancers and dishes that taste, look, and smell…
Attending one of Chef Joseph’s Fabulous Wine Dinners is just like having dinner at a friend’s house — presuming your host will regale you with a gourmet four-course feast and an array of fine wines and won’t make you take an “exciting” tour of the remodeled master bath as a…
Today is “Eat All Your Veggies Day,” a food holiday that seems like something cooked up by scrappy British foodvangelist Jamie Oliver but is actually quite real — or as real as any of the hundreds of hyperspecific food holidays in existence. In honor of this healthy departure from the…
The Smoking Gun has “uncovered” the not-so-secret (the opening page makes direct reference to TSG) 2011 concert rider for Foo Fighters. As to be expected, it’s a hoot. While there is nary a reference to crappy M&M’s, there are plenty of interactive elements to keep even the most indifferent concert…
This Italian eatery is the kind of place you’d be equally comfortable taking your visiting East Coast grandparents or a romantic interest with whom you’re trying to “seal the deal.” It maintains the perfect balance between modest and upscale, being both impressively formal (waiters in black, menu in Italian, a…
It’s a given that Mom gets a fancy brunch on her special day of the year, and the father figure in your life deserves the same treatment. Speaking of, Father’s Day is Sunday, which means it’s time to take him out for a meal that will appeal to his tastes…
There are a lot of nice things you could say about the culinary talents who call South Florida home, not the least of which is a willingness to lend their skills to helping others who are in need…
