Saltwater Brewery: Delray’s Newest

To the west of Interstate 95, on a parcel of land adjacent to the CSX railway in Delray Beach, sits a massive, white-roofed, red-painted structure. It is both a repurposed barn and an important piece of South Florida history. It is also the future home of Saltwater Brewery. As the…

Ben & Jerry’s Anchorman-Inspired Scotchy Scotch Scotch is a Real Flavor

Ben & Jerry’s has just announced its newest flavor to much fanfare — and with a waterskiing squirrel. Scotchy Scotch Scotch is the Vermont-based ice cream company’s new flavor. An homage to Anchorman’s Ron Burgundy, this is a creamy blend of butterscotch ice cream with ribbons of butterscotch swirl (alas,…

The Daily Show‘s Sexiest Halloween Costume, Vagina Pizza (Video)

The common media trope these days is that women’s costumes have gotten too sexy. The ubiquitous “Sexy Noun” costume is everywhere. While some backwards-thinking conservative prudes (cough-Jon-Stewart-cough) might suggest that things have gotten out of hand and these costumes are degrading to women, The Daily Show’s Senior Women’s Issue Correspondent…

Watch a Pumpkin Turned Into a Progressive Jack-Flo-Lantern (Video)

Love her or hate her… Flo, Progressive’s retro, red-mouthed, insurance-loving, customer-service rep is one of the most easily identified nonreptilian spokespeople on television these days. So it’s only natural that people would want to dress like her on Halloween — right? Unfortunately, there are actually costumes all over Etsy that…

Florida Woman Gives Birth to Son at McDonald’s

It’s no surprise that McDonald’s can whip up a Big Mac five minutes after ordering, but this Lake Wales Micky D’s can also deliver a baby boy in that time too. On the way to a doctor’s appointment last Monday, 20-year-old Shardonnay Hill asked her grandmother to quickly stop at…

First Look: Saltwater Brewery Set to Open Soon in Delray Beach

To the west of Interstate 95, on a parcel of land adjacent to the CSX railway in Delray Beach, sits a massive, white-roofed, red-painted structure. It is both a repurposed barn and an important piece of South Florida history. It is also the future home of Saltwater Brewery. As the…

Five South Florida Bars Every Patriots Fan Should Visit

Gillete Stadium is a long way away. Like 1,400 miles away. Like a 22-hour-drive-by-car away. No one has the time or gas money for that. So it’s easy to feel left out with all the magic happening over in Foxborough, Massachusetts (especially after their win against the Saints). But it’s…

Hot and Soul Starting Lunch This Week

We’ve all had those undeniable cravings for a dish from our favorite restaurant on the day it’s closed or during its off hours. Let’s be honest: It really sucks. Unfortunately, many great dinner places close their doors during the day, when the rest of the world is running around and…

Hans Riegel, Gummy Bear Genius, Dead at 90

When you rummage through your kid’s Halloween candy stash this year, take a moment to reflect on the life of one man before biting the head off your colorful squishy bear. Hans Riegel, the marketing genius behind Haribo, the German manufacturer of the adorable edible animals, died last Tuesday, October…

Grovetoberfest: The Best of South Florida Brews

Thousands of people, some wearing viking helmets and lederhosen, descended on Coconut Grove’s Peacock Park for the third-annual Grovetoberfest. This celebration of beer featured more than 200 different beers — all available to sample at no extra charge. Brews ranged from limited-edition and seasonal offerings from large commercial breweries to…

Dada Hosting Veterans Job Fair Today and Tomorrow

The economy seems to be getting better — minus, of course, whatever unseen consequences the whole government shutdown may end up presenting in the future — however, unemployment is still a problem for many. In August, the national unemployment rate for veterans made its way to 6.2 percent, down from…

Trader Joe’s Opens in Miami: Here’s What to Expect

Here’s some Trader Joe’s-related good news and bad news for your Friday. The good news: Southeast Florida finally has a Trader Joe’s. The store officially opened at 8 a.m. today, October 18, with a ceremonial lei cutting. The bad news: This particular Trader Joe’s is in Pinecrest, a tony suburb,…