Alcoholic or not, you shouldn’t get behind the wheel if you’re not in your right mind. But sometimes the designated driver wants to have fun too and not worry about getting baited at a DUI checkpoint. While the rest of your friends are doing tequila shots at the bar, stick…
Going out to dinner is nice and all, but sometimes you just want to kick back on the couch in a pair of sweats with your hands down your pants. During business hours you’re most likely already dressed, hopefully. Whether you’re running around and need a quick bite to eat…
When you think of algae — or, yes, pond scum — does a healthy and delicious dessert come to mind? Well, thanks to Florida-based Hero Pops, it should. The creation of Vero Beach resident Michael Haggerty, a new line of vegan-vegetarian popsicles known as Pond Yum! aren’t just another bland,…
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…
As much as chefs may put their own unique — and delicious — spin on common food items, most menus across South Florida contain the same sorts of ingredients. Sure the same cuts of steak, types of chicken, and array of fish can be incredibly diverse in terms of preparation,…
As a young adult, I slugged down many a Midori sour. When I finally realized Midori is actually kind of gross, I moved on to the more classy Amaretto sour. My best friend thought white Russians were the way to go. He always ended up barfing at the end of…
In a recent interview with Josh Miller, founding owner of multimedia agency C&I Studios, he was a bit tight lipped on his latest venture Next Door, refusing to confirm any rumors floating about in FAT Village. One of those rumors was that Brew Urban Cafe was to open its coffee…
Ever imagine what the beer equivalent to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory would be? Well there’s no need to stretch your brain too much since odds are it would probably look a lot like the Coastline Festival this November 10 at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach. The festival is…
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. We’re back to a beer from…
If there is anything you should know about sailors is that they like to drink. A lot. Starting yesterday, the the 54th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has brought thousands of maritime professionals to town for a weekend of work and, well, copious drinking. Since we know there is going…
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 in on some crabs, throw back a bunch of local beers, or go raw with…
Tequila is great in pretty much every form: margarita, la paloma, on the rocks, straight up, shots, out of the bottle. We’ll drink it however it comes. While the sweet juice of the agave gods stands up perfectly well on its own, every now and then, we like to take…
Floridians are known for many things, but one of our greatest accolades: we’re good at getting plastered. The Sunshine State has truly mastered the art of drinking — drinking in all conditions, any day of the week, any time and place. With so many bars, restaurants with great bars, backyard…
The veritable beerfest. As the weather improves, it’s become more and more pleasant to spend a couple of hours outside drinking a lot of craft and imported beer. And while most beer festivals focus on a solid spread of beer producers from across the country and around the world, this…
Another month, another set of restaurants comes and goes. Fortunately, this fall it seems as though we have more opening up and in the works than falling through the cracks. From healthy to hearty comfort fare, to Indian, Japanese, Italian, and everything in between, Broward and Palm Beach counties saw…
The 40-year partnership of McDonald’s and Heinz Ketchup has been one of the longest relationships of our time. With the rise of super-short Hollywood marriages like Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries, McDonald’s and Heinz Ketchup was something Americans could rely on. All high-profiles relationships brave smiles in the…
When most kids were terrified of getting stung, Dr. Leo Gosser was developing a lifelong passion for bees. As the son of a beekeeper, he has been around the buzzing little insects many consider a pest for most of his life. He believes they are indispensable contributors to our food…
Most people who have encountered Sriracha from Huy Fong Foods, Inc. have one of two reactions to it; love or hate. There is no in between. So, perhaps it is not so surprising that the hot sauce has managed to divide a town. UPDATE 10/31: The judge (clearly a fan…
Rise and shine, cupcake, and reach for that six pack. With only two more days to go before Friday, you have some serious thinking to do about what beer you’re gonna chug this weekend. Russian imperial stout, anyone? There is no doubt that beer contains a substance, alcohol, that is…
For a little while there many restaurants served up great food and fantastic wine, but lacked in the mixology department. Fortunately, we’ve moved on. Beautifully prepared food deserves mind-blowing cocktails to start off the night. You’ll find both at 3030 Ocean in the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. While…
New breweries are cool, but when a brewery starts canning their product is even better because it expands availability to consumers. After nearly a year and a half in operation, Boynton Beach’s Due South Brewing has finally started canning its beer. Their first canned variety will be Category 3 IPA…
This is an exciting week for the City of Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the obvious Halloween festivities, the 54th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is coming to town, bringing with it boatloads of visitors looking to have a good time. To celebrate the week’s revelries, Coco Asian Bistro &…
