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…
Summer days were made for ice pops and swirly soft serve. And with National Ice Cream Month upon us, now’s the time to start debating favorite flavors and that age-old question: chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? Unfortunately, indulging in frozen treats isn’t as easy for the lactose-intolerant and vegan eaters among…
The weekend has finally approached; a sign that busy work week tasks will take over our schedules no more — for a couple days, at least. Make the most of the time you have to yourself by learning the history of your favorite beer, sampling cocktails at the zoo, or…
Growing up in Latin America, one of the most anticipated moments of my life, not unlike Coronel Aureliano Buendía greeting ice for the first time, was vacationing to the US during the summer and enjoying “American” treats like hamburgers and hot dogs. Much like Gabriel García Márquez’s latter-day personal politics,…
Miami might have the big name chefs and the cocktails, but Broward and Palm Beach Counties have the beer. What we lack in celebrities and mixology, we make up for in the craft brew scene — and we have some damned good chefs anyway. To celebrate one of Florida’s leading…
When an alcohol company prides itself in finding all of its data in late-night R&D sessions that include famous nightlife impresario Rande Gerber (remember South Beach’s the Whiskey?) and eternal playboy (well, not anymore), good-time-having, all-around-awesome-human-being George Clooney, you know you’re going to end up with something special. When he’s…
Before anyone gets into any sort of celebratory mood, let’s first get on the same page when it comes to a proper Neapolitan-styled pizza, which is what Nick’s New Haven-styled pie is all about. Though the variant in Connecticut has transmogrified over the years in the Italian-American community, their apizza…
Fort Lauderdale residents: the food gods have answered your prayers — or ours, at least. Giovanni Rocchio, executive chef/owner of one of Broward County’s best restaurants Valentino Cucina Italiana, is opening a new concept this fall. One Door East, situated one door east of Valentino, will serve chef-driven global tapas,…
It’s hotter than a billy goat’s ass in a pepper patch right now. With almost every move causing you to break out in a sweat, the thought of imbibing anything warmer than room temperature sounds just about as appealing as a root canal. Even so, we still need our caffeine…
Welcome to the South Florida Brew Bus. The five-month-old beer tourism operation takes craft-beer-loving citizens on journeys to five local breweries to sample 12 to 16 ounces of beer at each stop, as well as however much they can drink on the bus. The minicoach has its own line of…
It doesn’t matter the occasion or the prize, but everyone likes to win something from time to time — heck, even if it’s just bragging rights. But when food is involved, there’s a bit more cause for excitement. Hey, we all need to eat and food always tastes better when…
We all love watching someone we know or a place we’ve visited on the TV screen. It doesn’t make sense at all, but for whatever reason, it feels like you’re getting a piece of the limelight as well — hey, fame is a funny thing. Turns out another local spot…
Opened in 1984 and celebrating its 30th birthday this year, FruitFlowers has built on the idea of using fruit to create personalized arrangements for all special occasions. The company has opened delivery locations throughout the United States, including South Florida. FruitFlowers began making fruit flowers for fun, eventually turning it…
Pairings, New Times’ annual celebration of the best of South Florida food paired with wonderful wine, is back and better than ever. 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 best, paired with fine…
On May 30, James Edwards nearly drowned in his family pool in Coral Springs. According to Local10, the toddler was found by his grandfather, who was watching him while his parents were at the hospital with their newborn. The little boy was given CPR until paramedics arrived and took him…
It’s no secret — especially for native Floridians — that Delray Beach has changed dramatically in the past few years. What was once a small-town downtown strip full of mom-and-pop shops and a few quaint dining options has become a trendy, hip destination with dozens of shops, restaurants, and bars…
For the past couple of weeks, Hobby Lobby has been all over the news. Burwell v. Hobby Lobby questioned the role of government in women’s reproductive (or really basic) rights and the intended meaning of “religious freedom.” The craft-store chain took its fight against the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate…
