This past week has held big news on the gay marriage front for the state of Florida. Last Thursday, Circuit Judge Luis Garcia in the Florida Keys struck down the state ban of gay marriage, stating it violated the right to equal protection under the U.S. Constitution. He ordered the…
We have new restaurants and bars opening all the time. When it comes to fast food places, we tend not to pay too much mind — unless, of course, we’re talking Shake Shack or the first Chipotle (those were actually kind of a big deal). While we have no bone…
Cities tend to get all the cred when it comes to dining. It’s usually the downtown areas and restaurant strips that host all the trendy bars and eateries — hey, that’s just the way it is. For the most part, if you’re looking for chef-driven fare, emerging concepts, great cocktails,…
Alexandra “Alex” Scott was just four years old when she decided to old a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for children with cancer. That original lemonade stand raised over $12,000 but Alex wasn’t happy until she reached a goal of a million dollars. This little…
Christmas in July? No thank you. How about Hannukah in July? Beer’s most infamous purveyor of Jewish and pop culture shenanigans, Shmaltz Brewing Company, will be coming down to South Florida next week to celebrate a bit of ‘Halfway to Hannukah’. Tonight, from 5 to 7 p.m., get yourself to…
At Bull Market, a gastropub in downtown Fort Lauderdale, flat-screen tickers highlight rising and dropping prices on beer and spirits. It is based on supply and demand: The more a product is being sold, the more you pay. When demand decreases, so does the cost. At the same place, Chow,…
For those into local and sustainable farming and food production, the FDA is akin to a bullying older sibling always trying to suppress your desire to express your creativity — actually, it’s more like the big brother who sits on your head and farts in your face. Earlier this year,…
Tequila! For many of us, drinking it means sloshing down a cheap shot of clear liquid — quickly followed by lick of salt and a bite from a lime wedge to wash that bitter taste away. Long gone are the days, however, when Jose Cuervo and Sauza were the only…
Every South Floridian should be concerned with the health of oceans and waterways. Aside from the fact that many of us directly or indirectly make our living off the oceanic ecosystem — why the heck do you think tourists come here? — it’s a major part of why we call…
In Palm Beach County, we know good Cuban food. From Jupiter to Boca Raton, there are literally dozens of establishments that specialize in peddling meat-filled empanadas, hand-pressed cuban sandwiches, homemade pulpeta (Cuban meatloaf), velvety flan and a colada. Luckily, the area also boasts a wide range of Cuban concepts, everything…
This summer has not been short on great date and dining deals. It really has been a great couple of months for trying new things in Broward and Palm Beach without breaking the bank. Drinking wine and following the commands of Bacchus are a great way to enjoy life, and…
Most food items don’t make it into the news regularly — unless, of course, you’re Twinkies and life as you’ve known it for half a century is about to end, then unceremoniously come back again. Sriracha, the most beloved hot sauce across the universe, on the other hand, is constantly…
Every seven minutes, the ticker moves up or down. Lagunitas Little Sumpin, up 5 percent to $5.80, with a daily high of six bucks. Orange Blossom Draft, down 50 cents to $7.18. Silver Tequila, down 9 percent to $6.40, its lowest price of the evening. Illuminated all around Bull Market,…
Sometimes, there are some things you just can’t make up. Take for example “National Cheese Purchase Sacrifice Day.” Aside from other websites that are equally as baffled by its origin as we are, the mysterious National Cheese Purchase Sacrifice Day seemingly aims to do a combination of the following things:…
Shmaltz Brewing Co., the Clifton Park-based beer company that specializes in delicious beers with tongue-in-cheek names like He’Brew — the Chosen Beer and Funky Jewbelation, is coming to South Florida for two special “tribe-related” happy hours. Shmaltz is teaming up with Funky Buddha for both events on Thursday, July 24,…
What has passed off as “Mexican” cuisine in this country for so long has been an abject farce. Leave it to a certain fast food joint to try to homogenize an entire nation’s food tradition into a simple-to-wrap, 30-item menu. Mexican food, real Mexican food, varies from state to state,…
Consider the noble crème brûlée; in its individual ramekin, fortressed against the world with its flambéed shell of sugary glass jealously guarding the wholesome custard from thine whetted mouth. Ah… with the stamina such a dulcet surprise would promise one could be rather steadfast in the composing of poesies in…
Take a break from your busy schedule this week to test your trivia skills, paint with a glass of wine, or dance the night away to live music after enjoying a three-course meal. Living in South Florida, there is always an opportunity to find entertainment, no matter the day of…
We love food around here. Whether it’s flavorful Vietnamese, seafood-centric Japanese, bold Peruvian, or classic French fare, we’ll try just about anything — and enjoy it as long as it’s done properly. That being said, some cuisines stand out. And it just so happens that Italian is one of our…
Well, here’s a piece of advice to anyone who wants to open any kind of remotely trendy bar and/or eatery who doesn’t particularly want to (a) succeed, (b) establish a “good” relationship with the landlord, and (c) appear in local news for the wrong reasons: Open a shop at CityPlace!…
If you poll a room full of vegans and ask what their reasons were for deciding on a diet free of animal products, you’ll hear a laundry list of reasons. Many times, it was the first time they made the connection that the cheery Old McDonald’s Farm we recited as…
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. After a pretty busy week, it’s nice to sit down and relax with an old friend. Sometimes that old friend surprises you with a…
