In the culinary world, the term “black gold” is usually reserved for truffles, those delicious mushrooms that make everything taste better. But did you know that black gold could also be black garlic, which is equally tasty — and, perhaps, a little easier to come by? Although it may sound…
South Florida is no stranger to food and wine festivals — during season we seem to host one every weekend. Although we’re more than happy to attend any event that involves gorging ourselves for hours on end, one such fest is bigger and more celeb-filled than all the rest. A…
With a cheery bright-green awning out front, unfinished wood and colorfully painted walls, a pleasant and folksy playlist of artists like Jack Johnson and the Lumineers, and a premise based around healthful foods for all, Green Spot Kitchen is like the poster child for positive eateries. The small restaurant offers…
Ice, Ice Beer-by.Miami New Times Brew at the Zoo is back. That means it’s time to enjoy hundreds of the world’s finest beers alongside the wildest creatures you’ve ever encountered. No. We’re not talking about your college roommates. We’re talking about monkeys…and tigers…and Vanilla Ice. It all goes down on…
Sometimes what a person wears becomes iconic. Take, for example, Elvis’ rhinestone-studded jumpsuit, Marilyn Monroe’s White halter dress, or Pharrell Williams’ hat. The brown Vivienne Westwood chapeau shot to fame at the Grammy Awards, where people admired the cross between National Park Ranger head gear and a giant brown traffic…
With the polar vortex dumping buckets of snow, this has been an intense winter for those up north. While our northern brethren have been freezing their asses off, we’ve been chilling out in the sun with one of the warmest Florida winters on record. As much as we’d like to…
It’s been a busy weekend for brewers in Florida: the start of Tampa Bay Beer Week with the Florida Brewers Guild Festival and the judged awards of the Best Florida Beer’s Brewer’s Ball. This past Sunday, March 2, brewers from all over the state descended on Tampa to find out…
Few things pair better than brew with games. From beer pong to flip cup to around the world to Edward Fortyhands, nothing is more entertaining than a bit of competition while drinking. While we do realize that most these are activities designed for college students looking to get sloshed, even…
Newcomers to the Delray Beach scene are either flashy, high-end joints slinging cocktails and stuffing gastropub pomp down your throat, or the fad niche spots that never seem to last long. Then there are the quiet comers, the ones that steal the show over months of top-notch service, consistent fare…
Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb was invited to speak at Lynn University this past Wednesday as part of the Dively Frontiers in Globalization lecture series. The annual series invites “outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in world markets” to speak to the community about their work. Past lecturers have…
It’s the end of February, which means two things: it’s about to be spring break down here, and Mardi Gras is in full swing in New Orleans. You could either A) buy yourself a ticket to trade out one version of crazy, skantily clad parties for another, or B) stay…
When it comes to complete relaxation, brunch is the ideal choice. How often do you get to kick back with a drink during the day while sitting in the sunshine for hours, picking at foods that will most like you send you straight back to bed? If you’re doing that…
Weekdays are the worst, unless you live in South Florida where we refuse to let a moment go by without cramming it full of entertainment. Whether you’re looking to relax and recover from the weekend, or would prefer to fill your weekday evening with distracting doings, there’s something for you…
In the past few decades, Americans have had no choice but to live with a limited selection of coffee. There isn’t much to choose from outside the good old double-D’s or Starbucks. And it’s that much more evident here in South Florida, where specialty coffee shops are few and far…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you want to hob-nob with award winning chefs, love some hilarious dinner theater, or just want to relax with…
With another month comes another bunch of new restaurants. While we still have plenty of spots we’re waiting to see open doors (Ahem, Trader Joe’s!), the last four weeks of January proved to be a good one for the world of food. From upscale Asian to fast Brazilian to burgers…
If you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day party you’re going to need to have shots. And by shots, we mean cookie shots from Insane Cookies. This Pembroke-Pines-based cookie company is making special Irish Cream Dream cookie shots for the holiday, made from red velvet cookie dough that’s dipped into Irish…
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. If there were ever a beer to blur the lines between what the modern American pale ale is, and the IPA, it could very…
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar, an upscale eatery specializing in gourmet burgers served with a perfectly paired assortment of fine wine selections, will open its first South Florida location later this spring in the Boca Raton Town Cener. ZInburger — also known for its sweeter side thanks to hand-dipped shakes,…
We talked last week about some ideas for starting up homebrewing: heading over to one of our great local homebrew shops and tapping that knowledge sap from the minds of their proprietors (what an odd analogy). But maybe you’re someone who still needs a more hands-on guided approach to get…
If you haven’t been watching The Kroll Show on Comedy Central, you should. Nick Kroll, the star of the show is a master of characters like Young Larry Bird, the tunafish-obsessed George, and Gil. Nick came on Conan to chat — and we learned just how food obsessed he is…
Fort Lauderdale Beach is not known as the area’s premier dining destination — it’s more recognized its profusion of margaritas with overturned Coronas than anything else. While it’s been slow to catch on, that trend is starting to change — albeit at a snail’s pace. The beach recently received its…
