We love food from around the world. From Korean barbecue to Italian pasta to Indian curry to Argentine beef to tofu from Japan, we’ll eat it and love it — as long as it’s prepared well, of course. Although our taste buds can be tempted by a variety of dishes…
So your boss turned Grinch on you and announced that there will be no Christmas party and no bonuses this year with a giant, “Bah, Humbug.” We have alternate plans for you and all your coworkers. Come out the the New Times’ Happy Hour App Party this Friday, December 13,…
It’s one of the most popular and sought after craft beers produced in Florida. It has a 99 out of 100 rating on BeerAdvocate.com and a perfect 100 out of 100 on Ratebeer.com. It combines the umami-like heaven that is maple syrup and bacon. It’s Funky Buddha Brewery’s Maple Bacon…
You think it’s difficult trying to plan a holiday getaway now, just try to imagine booking a moon flight in 2043. All the shuttles will be filled to capacity, you’ll have to fly coach (and you know that’s even more annoying when you’re weightless), and the only resorts with vacancies…
Hardy Park Bistro’s chef-owner Philip Darmon, an Australian native, has charted a unique course through the culinary world, guided in no small part by coincidence and fate. About 11 years ago, he was working as a chef in high-end Sydney restaurants when he lost a close friend to suicide. The…
It seems as if every time we turn around, there’s another natural disaster happening somewhere. Sometimes, the news alerts and funding drives can all seem to blend together. Our own lives certainly don’t stop, and it can be tempting to just tune it all out — especially around the holidays…
Do you need a job? Of course you do. The new Fresh Market is looking to hire 80 to 90 employees to fill its new store coming to Delray Beach next year. The positions range from assistant grocery managers to specialists, bakers, meat cutters, and seafood specialists. To apply, first…
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you’re looking to find a gift for someone on your list who has a taste for all things brewed, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find our list of gifts for the beer lover who has everything, from unique drinking vessels…
The cooking competition Chopped came alive in Miami Beach last week as the MasterCard Chopped Experience saw three local chefs pitted against one another in a live culinary battle complete with mystery ingredient…
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…
Sriracha fans may be in a bit of a panic these days after a California judge ordered a partial shutdown of the Huy Fong Foods factory in Irwindale, a small city in Los Angeles county, but how frantic are they? Well, an Ebay seller is betting that someone in this…
Over the past few years consumers have been starting to seek out ethically conscious options at grocery stores — just think about all the ruckus about Trader Joe’s locations coming to town. Though it really is simple enough to prepare healthy, organic, sustainable fare at home; that’s certainly not the…
Anyone can grab a block of cheese, chop it up, and call it a cheese plate. Whether it’s any good or not is a whole other story. To help lovers of all things in the aged dairy department, all Whole Foods Market locations are starting up a quarterly series of…
With about a week into December, the holiday season is driving at high speed now. Whether you’re trying to get through the shopping, the traffic, the parties, or whatever else, there’s a good chance you’re in need of a nice stiff cocktail — you should probably go for something holiday…
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. This week, we dedicate our weekend roundup to the traditional kickoff to the holiday season here in South Florida -…
The cheesesteak is one of the most well-known – and controversial – of sandwiches. The king of hoagies, subs, and sammiches, it truly is a thing of beauty, judged only by it’s melty-mess-making ability. What makes a cheesesteak? Let us begin with the roll, that chewy Italian bread many out-of-towners…
It’s a constant struggle to have a balanced lifestyle that includes equal amounts of exercise and indulgence. But what if you could take care of both at the same time? Well, the Tap ‘n Run Beer Run in downtown Fort Lauderdale provides just that this Saturday, December 7. It’s a…
Screw the “most interesting man in the world” and his beer. The most interesting man in our world is Ron Burgundy. After all, any man who wears red polyester leisure suits, sports a big ‘ole ‘stache, reads the news, and drinks Scotch is one hell of an interesting guy. And…
Like the sands of the hourglass, these are the beers in our glass… beers from Florida! Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. This week, we’ll be looking at an easy drinking beer…
There’s no doubt in anyone’s minds that the south Florida beer scene is about to blow up, with Funky Buddha Brewery blazing a trail for other breweries like Wynwood Brewing Company and M.I.A. Brewing Co. to go forward in their brewery plans, with more breweries on the horizon. And, with…
We’re not talking about the organic goat milk they sell at Whole Foods. We’re talking about the stuff you pour on your Coco Puffs and dunk your Oreos in: plain Jane, pasteurized cow milk. A gallon of milk in Florida currently costs around $4. Whether you prefer whole or skim,…
In just over a week — starting on Friday, December 13 and running through Tuesday, December 17 — celebrity chefs and television personalities will be descending upon Palm Beach by the dozens for the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival. With 16 events spread out over the course of five…
