A lot of shenanigans are known to go down at donut shops in the wee hours of the night. One of the few places open at 3 a.m., donut shops were once a watering hole for troublemakers and drunk cravings. That is, until donut shop owners wised up and started…
The Fort Lauderdale Hash House Harriers dub themselves “a drinking club with a running problem.” It started in 1938 in Kuala Lumpur after British expats would run every Monday night together. Now there are hundreds of outposts all around the world. They drink, they run, they drink, then run, and…
Friday’s here, so it’s time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don’t rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a local shop or on tap at your favorite bar. There are still a few beer…
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’re looking to get into some roaring ’20’s action, save some puppies (seriously!), or get some tips for preparing…
When Typhoon Haiyan belted the central Philippines, it left a wave of destruction in its path. According to NBC News, the death toll is around 2,000 and about 11 million survivors are in serious need of food, shelter, and medicine. Tacloban, located in the hardest-hit area, was once a thriving…
Halloween may have passed more than a couple of week ago; however, there are plenty of options for pumpkin-flavored foods still going around. South Floridians may not get to experience the seasonal changes of fall, but we still get our fare share of autumnal flavors all over the place. Unfortunately,…
UPDATE: Unless you own a time machine, we assume you’ll be happier with our more recent 2014 list of Broward and Palm Beach restaurants serving on Thanksgiving day. Preparing the Thanksgiving dinner is one of the great, ongoing American traditions. As enjoyable as it may be, throwing a Thanksgiving dinner…
For the most part, conferences are an absolute bore. After all, how many people actually want to sit around listening to boring speeches all day long? We most certainly do not. That being said, when you get something speaking about doing something inspiring, something that could potentially change the world…
The dining room of the Chef’s Palette Cafe & Grill looks much like any high-end restaurant. A hostess stand sits at the entrance. Formal place settings, replete with bread plates, salad, and dinner forks on the left, crisp white triangular folded napkins in the middle, two knives to the right,…
Everyone has his or her own definition of comfort fare. To some, it’s a warm and creamy potato soup; to others, it’s a giant slab of meat; to many, it’s a heaping bowl of pasta paired with a glass of Chianti. If you fall under the latter category, Fort Lauderdale…
You may think you know a lot about beer, but are you ready to take your knowledge to the next level? As in, getting a getting a graduate degree in brews? After two semesters of beer academy, Riverside Market is taking learning to new heights with their beer grad school…
If you have someone in your life who revels in the red-faced, sweat-inducing, endorphin rush that is the almighty sriracha sauce, chances are they have plenty of the red stuff on hand. Some even carry it in their bag. (Don’t you dare judge us!) So if you are tapping into…
We have certain criteria for bartenders that don’t necessarily extend across the board in the service sector. Obviously, they need to be able to shake up a nice drink, but we kind of like some entertainment as well. What can we say? We’re jaded. If you’re looking for a damned…
Instead of kicking people who run puppy mills in the crotch or setting the boats that run over manatees on fire, Dr. Andrew Kirschner is inviting anyone who has a soft spot in his or her heart for abused animals to the March Against Cruelty at noon Saturday at Huizenga…
The dining room of the Chef’s Palette Cafe & Grill looks much like any high-end restaurant. A hostess stand sits at the entrance. Formal place settings, replete with bread plates, salad, and dinner forks on the left, crisp white triangular folded napkins in the middle, two knives to the right,…
Broward County get ready, because the shopping phenomenon known as Trader Joe’s is coming to you in 2014. See also: Trader Joe’s Opens in Miami: Here’s What to Expect…
South Florida has no dearth of high-end hotels and resorts. From beautiful oceanfront properties complete with world-class golf courses to intracoastal marina/ hotel combos to trendy retreats known for pools, spas, and parties, options abound. At the end of December Steven Zobel, former executive chef of d.b.a./ Cafe in Fort…
Many a Thanksgiving novice thinks he or she can handle taking on a whole dinner alone. Sure, its seems easy enough: mash some potatoes, bake some stuffing, boil some cranberries, cook a bird. While each of these tasks can be easily done on its own, for a properly executed meal,…
For most people, ordering beer from a bar is as simple as looking at the chalkboard and picking something that sounds interesting. The same usually goes for whomever orders the beers for that establishment: check out a distributor’s price sheet and see what’s available. Craft beer bar Tap 42, on…
The joys of the fall seasonal green markets — even the best of the full-time, year-round markets — are upon us once again. It’s a chance to sample the best foods, fruits and vegetables fresh from harvest. Or try a new treat by South Florida’s very own local artisanal chefs…
If you’re an Opera singer and you make onto the stage of the Metropolitan Opera, you know you’re made it to the top of your game. Sure, there are tons of chefs on T.V. these days, but let’s be honest, the vast majority only make onto shows because their really…
In January 1979, Dennis and Ginny Maier opened Mr. M’s Sandwich Shop in Dania Beach with the simple premise of serving the freshest sandwiches. After 34 years of whipping up some of the greatest sandwiches in town, their son, Paul Maier (also a Mr. M), has set up a second…
