Just in case you haven’t noticed the recent spike in temperature, summer is here (maybe not according to the calendar, but it sure feels like it). It’s time to close those windows, pull out your board shorts and bathing suits, and crank up the A/C; we’re in it for the…
Did you ever walk into an Applebee’s, enticed by the cool sexy drawl of actor (and spokesperson) John Corbett, only to find you’d love to chat with the person enjoying his Two for Twenty combo dinner? Well, you’re in luck, because everyone’s favorite “neighborhood” dining chain is now home to…
Do you feel the heat, South Florida? No, don’t worry. The air conditioner in your car didn’t break down. That’s the heat coming from the anticipation of New Times’ annual Best Of Edition — the hottest guide to the newest restaurants, the coolest bars, and the most original shops. It…
As a nonmilitant vegan, I frequently find myself eating out with omnivores. Their meat consumption doesn’t irk me, but the lack of options at eateries often does. Because seriously — how hard it is to throw together one vegan entrée? On that note, I was recently bummed to discover that…
We love our beer here in South Florida. Sure, we may have been a bit late to the craft brew scene, but we’re now one of the fastest growing markets in the country — hey, we start slow, finish fast. While we drink all the time down here — Fort…
Maybe it was the first time you saw the pink slime footage. Or perhaps it was the first time you saw a video about the grave realities of the veal industry. Whatever the entry point was, something got you thinking about giving a damn about what you’re putting in your…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
It’s that time of year again when lights go dim along South Florida’s fabulous coastline in order to help sea turtle hatchlings find their way to the ocean safely. Bright lights can disorient the babies and encourage them to migrate inland instead of toward the sea. To encourage beachside residents…
Next Monday, May 12, the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will open a new location in Boca Raton. Located at 22191 Powerline Rd., the restaurant will be the 19th location in the nation for the chain originally founded in Delray Beach. Currently, the company has several locations in South Florida,…
A large portion of the population is becomingly increasingly aware and concerned with what they put into their bodies — others are still fine with consuming copious amounts of fast foods. (To each his own.) Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a big part of the conversation. While the biotech industry…
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. For the past year or so, we’ve been taking a look at beers from across the state. Most of them have been locally available…
Are you ready for Mother’s Day? What about some anniversary brews? Even if you don’t care about any of the myriad celebratory offerings this weekend, you’re going to have to eat something. We perused the highs and lows of the Broward-Palm Beach area and cooked up this tasty menu of…
It’s kind of sexist, but there is an assumption that all women are into the color pink (though we all know that’s not really true). While the color has come to symbolize all things womanhood — breast cancer awareness, women’s right groups — it also stands for terrible wine, namely…
Usually when a young man has a Bar Mitzvah he’s celebrated with a large party and lavished with checks and gifts. When consulted about his own Bar Mitzvah, 12 year-old Wellington resident Ryan Shnider had a strange request. Was it to have a Cirque-themed affair? Hire One Direction as cover…
When it comes to daytime dining on Las Olas, you’re more likely to find yourself in the power-lunch scene than an affordable cafe — unless you happen to stumble into the Subway, of course. That’s not the case anymore. Daily Melt recently opened just off the main drag of the…
It would be easy to pass over the small retail bay on your way to laser tag next door if it weren’t for the large, lit-up, red letters burning “Brewery” into the night sky. Still, the strip-mall vibe belies the nanobrew-level scale of experimentation and uniqueness that emerges from inside…
Don’t get me wrong. I love the word fuck. And if you do too, then you’ll want to watch Vice’s Fuck, That’s Delicious. The monthly series stars Queens-born chef-turned rapper Action Bronson, who plays host to what can only be described as “dude peppering his food and language.” Literally…
It doesn’t take much to get a television show these days. All you need is a bright fresh face, some tricks, and the ability to grocery shop. Case in point: Semi Homemade Cooking With Sandra Lee. The buxom blonde is best known for making shitty food from processed ingredients that…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been reading through, section by section, the latest and probably most all-encompassing book to showcase the craft brewing scene in Florida. Florida Breweries, as it’s helpfully and purposefully named, is a primary source on the state of craft beer in the Sunshine State. It’s…
A year has not quite passed since the grand opening of the Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park and owners K.C. and Ryan Sentz announced yesterday that they will be expanding brewing capacity by eightfold. Meanwhile, the anniversary party will be thrown on May 31 from noon to 10 p.m…
Restaurants and foods tend to come around in trends. Remember when a new gourmet burger joint seemed to be opening its doors, like, every other day? Pizza, on the other hand, is one of the least fashionable food items on the planet — it’s been around since the Roman days…
It would be easy to pass over the small retail bay on your way to laser tag next door if it weren’t for the large, lit-up, red letters burning “Brewery” into the night sky. Still, the strip-mall vibe belies the nanobrew-level scale of experimentation and uniqueness that emerges from inside…
