The end is nigh for craft beer! There are too many breweries saturating the market! From the Consumerist to the Examiner to the Philadelphia Inquirer and all manner of publications in between, writers have been heralding the existence of a “craft beer bubble” in both shock and speculation…
For the third year in a row, Dada executive chef Bruce Feingold has been selected as the people’s choice for best chef in our annual Best Of issue. But these days, Feingold has more than a title to be proud of. He’s also the founder and creator of a charitable…
“It’s an institution,” my buddy Grant told me one day. Words that mean a place has that certain je ne sais quoi that makes it a must-see destination. He was talking about a little bar called PRL. Situated on Hollywood Boulevard just west of Young Circle, PRL is one of…
Each day, 3030 Ocean’s Paula DaSilva can be found in the kitchen, tasked with making beautiful meals using nature’s bounty… except, of course, when Brazil is playing the World Cup. When I called the talented chef for a chat, she answered she had only a few minutes. Was she anticipating…
South Florida may be getting its very first cat café, a coffee shop where the main focus is on its feline inhabitants and not the caffeinated beverages. The idea to bring a cat café to Palm Beach County is the work of sisters Adriana and Andrea Montano, a pair of…
At the west end of Himmarshee Street, just across from Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House, the interior of Taps is worlds apart from the rest of downtown Fort Lauderdale. To the left, a tufted charcoal bench runs the length of the room beneath a solid wood wall of crisscrossing panels…
A new beer bar known as the Beer Trade Co. has opened in downtown Delray Beach, separating itself from all the other beer-peddling bars with a casual, serve-yourself theme. Owners Gene Playter and Chris Sanchez traveled extensively, researching similar concepts to bring to South Florida. Playter, who opened Gratify Gastropub…
McDonald’s has created some new American-based sandwiches, including a new Florida beef sandwich. They only catch? So far, they’re available only in France. According to the website, the sandwich was inspired by Florida, with “two chopped steaks and summer sauce.” What’s summer sauce? Your guess is as good as ours,…
Courtesy of Universal OrlandoThere are so many wonderful aspects within the Harry Potter universe — duh, there’s magic! — but one of the most satisfying things is the food. Throughout the novels, author J.K. Rowling fabricates her fair share of magical creatures as well as delectable, wizardy food. Though we…
Here’s a tough one to analyze. On one hand, West Palm Beach’s kitschy and charming Antique Row neighborhood will lose a building that’s suited for the environment’s décor, and on the other, a hazardous road condition could be improved. 412 Avenida Alegre, located behind the Dunkin’ Donuts on 3501 S…
Prime, Delray Beach’s sophisticated steak house owned by father-and-son team Steven Pellegrino and Steven Pellegrino Jr., has vacated its space off Atlantic Avenue, reopening alongside sister establishment Il Bacio on SE Second Ave. Il Bacio, one of downtown Delray Beach’s only nightclubs, is located south of Atlantic Avenue. The venue…
Although there are many meaty summer holidays out there that pay homage to grilled flesh on the BBQ (July 4 and Memorial Day, ahem), there is one summer throwdown that we vegans can wholeheartedly endorse without any guilt associated with the celebration — Vegan Pizza Day on June 28. In…
Primo Hoagies, a chain of Italian-inspired specialty sandwiches with more than 95 locations nationwide including two in Florida, is opening its first Palm Beach County location in Boynton Beach this summer. What makes a Primo hoagie better than your average sandwich? Well, according to the franchise slogan: “It’s not just…
Our annual “Best of” guide is out. In it, you’ll find over 200 of the best places to go and things to do in South Florida. “Best of” comes in handy, especially during the weekend, when you’ve got two days to yourself and not a clue how to fill the…
The workweek is finally over, and the weekend is here. With the snowbirds flown off home, South Florida belongs to the locals once again. While it’s still nice and uncrowded, let’s shake things up with Saturday brunch instead of Sunday, partying like a native at the zoo, and hanging out…
Your favorite craft beer mecca in Broward County will soon be making itself bigger. In a recent segment on Miami Herald’s Brew in Miami video series, Riverside Market owners Lisa and Julian Siegal shared the news with host Evan Benn. See also: New Times Best of 2014: Best Places to…
Collaboration beers are nothing new, and Cigar City Brewing in Tampa is known to make quite a few of them. I’d say it’s their friendly demeanor. This past spring, the makers of Jai Alai teamed up with the Great Lakes Brewing Co. out of Cleveland, Ohio, to make Wandering Pelican…
The craft beer bar known as The Brass Tap is expanding its franchise, targeting Florida –as well as states like Arizona, Texas and Ohio — to grow. Its newest bar is set to open this summer in Boynton Beach, what will be the chain’s 11th Florida location with several more…
Hold on to your brains, people — because they might just blow right out of your skull after this announcement. BC Cafe is hosting a bacon taco night with a twist…the taco shell is made of bacon! See also: BC Cafe Turns One: Brett Chiavari on the First Year…
Have you checked out our New Times Best of Broward/Palm Beach picks, yet? This year, we’ve come up with over 200 of the best places to shop, listen to music, and eat. Of course, if you’re going to name the best in South Florida, you’ve absolutely got to work in…
Nothings screams sports like chicken wings. Whether it’s breaded and fried, tossed in fat-laden sauce, or fired in a coal oven, chicken wings are the perfect accoutrement to watching the game. It actually makes perfect sense. The handheld athletic favorite is so greasy, there’s no need to worry about wiping…
The gastropub is growing in South Florida, a new era of dining that’s sparked a spate of food-serving bars. The portmanteau of “gastronomy” and “pub,” these hybrid establishments are meant to evoke the boisterous gathering spots originating in London in the early 90s. They’re a place where you can get…
