The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a bold act of theft that occurred at Shooters in Fort Lauderdale. See also: Shooters Shooting Incident Involved Miami-Dade Corrections Officer…
Trader Joe’s, the California-based specialty grocery chain with a fanatical following, will open the doors to its second Palm Beach County store on Friday, September 5, in Delray Beach. If you can’t make it to the grand opening party, store captain Jeff Schall provided a special sneak peak at the…
Let’s face it: West Palm Beach has never been known for its dining scene. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some truly stellar dining options — you just have to know where to look. These days, we have our eye on a few places — both new and old. Whether…
For all the turbulence one can come across in the media stemming from the shenanigans of NFL players, it is refreshing when an NFL-tinged story comes out that does not involve nightclub beatdowns, bullying, locker-room vitriol, and so-so seasons. Yes, we’re talking about the Miami Dolphins. But this is not…
Whether you’re thinking about it, getting in the mood for some good food, or just plain wanting it sliced fresh, Arby’s has been making a genuine push to remain relevant in the fast-food wars. Be honest; Arby’s is not your go-to fast food joint, and quite frankly, it does not…
Set in a four-story skylit atrium, the view from Design Center of the America’s DCOTA Cay restaurant is nothing short of impressive — it’s like dining in a museum of decor. With 775,000 square feet of space catering to South Florida’s leading interior designers, architects, and their patrons, it’s no…
The long anticipated Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has confirmed its plan to open in Summer of 2015. “I am thrilled to be onboard and excited to help bring the vision for this exciting new resort to life,” said Cate Farmer, the resort’s recently appointed general manager. “With an incredible oceanfront…
Open since 2006 on the corner of A1A and Oakland Park Blvd. in the Galt Ocean Mile, the Cheesesteak Experience has been slinging authentic Philly cheese steaks with South Philly sirloin, rolls from the Amoroso bakery (shipped daily) and Cheez Whiz. The “Whiz wit?” ethos has never been more resplendent…
Chris “Birdman” Andersen, the colorful Miami Heat power forward/center, has been named Hard Rock Energy Drink’s spokesperson. The drink, which comes in two flavors and a sugar-free version, is produced, marketed, and distributed by Enterprise Beverage Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. See also: Hard Rock…
Trader Joe’s is poised to take over South Florida with the imminent openings of several locations this fall. Trader Joe’s Delray Beach location is poised for a September 5 opening, with Pembroke Pines scheduled for an October 10 launch date, and they’re looking for employees for that location. See also:…
It certainly isn’t the most likely spot to grab a burger. From the outside, it looks like any normal, boring office park, an imposing boxlike structure with guarded gates and a parking lot. But the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) is far from ordinary once you walk in the…
Somewhere, Gordon Ramsey is gearing up his foul mouth yet again. On Wednesday, September 10, his scream-filled cooking show Hell’s Kitchen is premiering again, and this time only one South Florida chef has made it to the competition. 3030 Ocean’s La Tasha McCutchen is competing for a head chef position…
Most Texans will tell you the secret to blue-ribbon brisket is hours and hours of slow, smoky, moist heat. It’s what helps transform the meat’s connective tissue (all that collagen) to a gelatinous, tender state. Most barbecue places take a hunk of flat cut beef to undergo the process; rarely…
With another month comes another batch of new restaurants. Though we still have plenty of spots that we’re waiting to see open their doors, the last few months have shown an equal number of places have closed up shop — or are preparing to reap the rewards of the South…
If you’ve ever seen a child’s eyes light up from receiving that one true toy he’s always dreamt of, you know the emotion. Those same reactions covered the faces of the slightly more than a dozen craft-beer enthusiasts who took over the Sybarite Pig in Boca Raton on Labor Day…
Labor Day is the great diving line between summer and the rest of the year. It’s also when the fashion inclined will will ban the wearing of white until next spring. There should be another bullet to that list: don’t drink pumpkin beer before Labor Day. Wouldn’t that be a…
Vegan cookbook author, coach and athlete Ellen Jaffe Jones has a recipe for every occasion. The woman behind Vegan on $4 a Day and Paleo Vegan, has the perfect money- and animal-saving burger recipe for you. Stuck attending a fried chicken-laden company picnic? Bring her Brussels sprout slaw. Going to…
Around and around we go, and so begins the start to yet another lovely work week. Today, there’s a few things to lament. First, the fact that summer is officially over. Second, that most of us are probably working this Labor Day holiday. Whether or not you’re stuck punching the…
Pairings, New Times’ annual celebration of the best of South Florida food pairings, is back with some great updates and a host of fantastic restaurants participating. This seventh-annual Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 18, with more than 40 top restaurants serving their…
South Florida restaurateur and nightlife maven Rodney Mayo is celebrating the grand opening of his 13th establishment this Labor Day weekend at Camelot in downtown West Palm Beach. But — even though it serves food — Camelot isn’t a restaurant. It’s also not a nightclub. And it’s not really a…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft-beer movement of Florida. Normally every Friday on this blog, we highlight a single beer that is usually new, seasonal, or a pick of the core selection of a…
Labor Day is a time honored holiday that celebrates the men and women of America’s working class. It’s a day of reflection, a day in which we pause a moment to pay our respects to those whom, day-in and day-out, toil away at industries of various sizes to make life…
