If you’ve ever wanted a one-stop shop to find all the area farms, farmers’ markets, artisan food crafters, and more, your prayers have just been answered. Former Clean Plate Charlie contributor and South Florida food writer Jan Norris has stepped into her latest role as editor for a new magazine…
As a vegan, I find that home-cooked comfort food isn’t an easy find — at least outside of my own (amateur) kitchen. So it’s a rare treat to discover an eatery that offers burgers, nachos, and chocolate mousse, all plant-based and cruelty-free. That’s the idea at Hollywood Vegan Inner Circle,…
South Florida doesn’t necessarily need another burger joint. But it could use one with a little character — and that just so happens to come free at a new Broward County restaurant where you can “play the field,” have a “broad” dressed up any way you like, and get your…
Known best for its authentic New York-style bagels, the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. recently announced two new restaurant locations, coming to Coral Springs and downtown Fort Lauderdale this spring. Both restaurants will feature a new store design, new menu items, and innovative new services. The sleek and modern layouts…
A 50-year-old alcohol law will soon be revisited by state lawmakers after a trade lobbying group, the Florida Retail Federation, submitted a lawsuit in January seeking to clarify portions of a state statute that allows for a tourism exception to the usually-strict three-tier system. The FRF dropped its lawsuit this…
Good news South Florida — Broward County is about to get a whole lot sweeter this weekend. Misha’s Cupcakes, owned and operated by Miamian Misha Kuryla Gomez, launched its first store north of the Miami-Dade County line back in May — and this weekend will be hosting a party to…
Although it sounds like it, Double Down Dog is not an advanced yoga pose. It is, in actuality, the exact opposite of one. The Double Down Dog is KFC’s latest foray into the “shock and awe” food category, which includes such tantalizing gut-busters as Pizza Hut’s Vegemite-stuffed-crust pizza (available only…
If you’ve never had a proper bánh mì sandwich, you’re really missing out. Of course, there aren’t many places offering the real deal in South Florida. Until now. You can find some really affordable — and genuine — dac biet (a traditional Vietnamese bánh mì) at the newly opened 545°…
We hear a lot about the importance of non-GMO fare, how much better grass-fed beef can be, and why we shouldn’t eat chicken pumped full of antibiotics. But not many restaurants offer a menu in which every item is guaranteed to be 100 percent safe. To remedy this, Frank Stronach…
For all its uninterrupted miles of oceanfront shore and cozy Intracoastal coastline, Florida never seems to have quite enough waterfront restaurants. You can never have too many, be they divey holes in the wall like Le Tub serving greasy, sea-inspired bar food, or a bevy of pricey, upmarket spots with…
If you love crime dramas, here’s your chance to catch two real-life thieves. On November 17, 2014, two young men double-teamed the Dunkin’ Donuts at 751 E. Commercial Blvd. in Oakland Park. See also: Dunkin’ Donuts’ Croissant Donut: We Try One…
Palm Beach’s Cafe Boulud, the sister restaurant to Manhattan’s Upper East Side location, is cooking up something special this season with a limited-release menu that reflects one of Daniel Boulud’s four culinary muses. Every quarter, the Boulud menu changes to reflect a different facet of these four culinary ideas, beginning…
Baseball may be the quintessential American sport, but when it comes to gathering the masses and building excitement, nothing compares to football, specifically, the Super Bowl. It has something for everyone: tackling, balls, tight pants, entertainment, grade-A commercials, Tom Brady, maybe even Giselle. So even if you’re not a fan…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
Congratulations. You made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you’re going to the Jupiter Craft Beer Festival or just want to check out a food truck round-up, there’s…
Come Valentine’s Day, what could be better than gazing into your true love’s eyes over a table of delicious treats and a perfectly presented champagne toast? From an amuse-bouche to the sweet finale, here are a few dining-out deals, themed parties, and date-night options for Valentine’s Day in Broward County…
This week, we’re continuing our trend (I suppose we should wait until there’s three to make a trend… that’s what the New York Times does) of Florida beers from Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Day. It’s a sought-after brew and one that comes around perhaps once a year. It’s big, maple-y,…
Fort Lauderdale has seen its fair share of new and old. The restaurants shuffle in and out, and sometimes it’s hard to keep tabs on what’s hot on the streets, which meal you can’t pass up, and where the party’s at. In 2013, we ran down a top-ten list of…
It was an astute advice columnist who once said ‘find that one thing you love…and then pursue it on night and weekends for the rest of your life, (thank you The Onion). For many well-known faces on the internet (where most, if not all, content is free and ad revenue…
Whole Foods Market is, once again, expanding its presence in South Florida with the opening Wednesday of its newest location, in Pompano Beach. The 40,100-square-foot Pompano Beach store, located at 2411 N. Federal Highway, will have a vintage, nautical theme with a community room and outdoor seating. The store will…
Yesterday was a big day for an ex-Marlins pitcher, but it had nothing to do with baseball — it’s all about the beer. Three north county brewmeisters, one of which is ex-Marlins right-handed pitcher Chris Volstad, 28, a Palm Beach Gardens high school graduate who also played for the Chicago…
Fast food chain Wendy’s is the latest restaurant to start serving healthier options to children. According to USA Today, the announcement was made by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) , a Washington D.C.-based consumer advocacy organization that provides consumers with health and well-being information. See also:…
