It’s official. Shooters, the waterfront restaurant best known for happy hours, a large dock, and swimsuit contests around the pool, has closed for renovation. The restaurant was purchased along with Bootlegger in a package deal by Grateful Palate’s owner, William McIntyre, for $7 million back in July. McIntyre then wasted…
When most people reflect on their school cafeteria days, they remember hairnets, alphabet soup, and clique dynamics. Even though Florida’s schools have recently been heralded for their lunchtime facelift, offering healthier meals than ever before, school cafeterias have never been anyone’s ideal of tasty nourishment. For the first day of…
It might be Monday, but it’s also the first day back to school, so enjoy a schadenfreude as the kiddies drag themselves out of bed for the first time in months. The weekend may be over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop — it’s not like you…
This is a story about matchmaking; matching a donor with a recipient, matching a cause with a champion, and matching two people who each turned out to be just what the other needed most. Talia Bennardo and Terri Price are a match made in heaven, though they’ve never met. Terri…
In South Florida, vodka tends to be the spirit of choice. With the lifestyle and weather down here, it totally makes sense: it’s light and refreshing, low in calories, mixes well with anything, and it doesn’t have much depth. Not to mention, martinis are just fun — and oh, so…
Yelp would be nowhere without its reviewers. And to reward the reviewers who so diligently generate their site’s content day in and day out, Yelp is running a weeklong affair where Yelpers simply check-in to any of the 29 participating local businesses and are rewarded with a free prize for…
It’s officially: summer is almost over — unfortunately, the start of the school year for some has absolutely no effect on the humid weather. Whether you have kids, teach, or just deal with the little ones running around the neighborhood, this is the beginning of the end; the school year…
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. This week, we’re taking a look…
The crew at Funky Buddha may be innovators in the local south Florida beer scene, but it seemed as though the guys were so busy brewing up their Hop Gun IPA, they forgot they were in the 21st century. Translation? Funky Buddha hasn’t had an interactive website — until now…
Two of Palm Beach County’s best chefs are busy working on the finishing touches of their new restaurant. Called Aah Loi (Thai for “delicious”), the restaurant is a collaboration between Charlie Soo, the man behind Talay Thai and Roy Villacrusis, the king of pop-up cuisine. See also: – Talay Thai’s…
Many bar and restaurant industry veterans in South Florida hail from far off cold Northern climes in search of warmer, easier living and the chance to make a comfortable — and rather fun — living. Although, we do have a few homegrown heros in Broward and Palm Beach. Bogart’s Bar…
Wilton Manors has a problem, and it has nothing to do with the density of same-sex couples living in the Fort Lauderdale suburb. “I think within a half a mile there are five Thai and sushi restaurants,” said Nancy Goldwin, a co-owner of 13|Even, the craft beer and small plates…
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ways to prepare a bird. Roasted, poached, steamed, grilled, curried: the combinations of flavors and methods could fill an encyclopedia. And we bet you’ve had your fill. Chicken in a pig’s bladder, however, has probably not been on the menu. While it might…
Nestled in the corner of a nondescript and 1960’s era cluster of retail stores on the southwest corner of Atlantic Boulevard and A1A, Brother Tuckers is a small establishment that might be seeing the end of days due to the inevitable spread of modern development. According to sources, the eight…
The last farm bill was an epic disaster. Huge spending cuts to food stamp programs, no cuts to agricultural subsidies, and an amendment which would have superseded states rights to enact their own agricultural laws were all on the ballot. Sponsored by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, the King Amendment could…
Each step of construction at 13|Even was a labor of love. It began with a raw, empty white room. Then, as photos show, the weathered chocolate-brown wood bar was framed. Later, test stripes of different colors were painted onto a wall so owners could decide which hue to choose (ultimately,…
You’re only halfway through the week and already that celebratory barrel-aged you saved for the weekend is calling your name, but first make sure it’s not spoiled from a Lactobacillus infection. Let another edition of This Week In Beer News hold you over to the weekend. This week went relatively…
If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Hollywood craving an authentic ropa vieja — you know, the type that waters the mouth with its impeccable blend of flavor and spice — chances are you’ve crossed paths with Laura’s Cuban Restaurant too. Aside from the authentic Cuban cuisine (that Yelp reviewers…
As the world gets fatter and obesity becomes a major health hazard, soda manufacturers take a large portion of blame. And, even when companies like Coca-Cola launch diet products, the fight doesn’t end there, with people rallying against the artificial sweeteners that can supposedly cause as much damage as corn…
Even though it was actually three weeks ago, it feels like just yesterday videographer Kate Maier and I were eating lunch with 11-year-old Wyatt at the Flaningan’s in Pompano Beach. Over some cheesy potato skins, larger-than-your-mouth burgers, and double chocolate cake, Clean Plate Charlie documented Wyatt’s journalistic process from drink…
If you find your cupboard bare today, might we suggest restocking at Whole Foods? Today, August 14, three Whole Foods Markets in south Florida will donate five percent of their net day sales to the YMCA of Broward County…
Do you like craft beer? How about your local craft beer bar? If you’re reading this right now, I hope you answered “yes” to both of these questions (or, frankly, I question your sanity). Why are we even asking such obvious questions? Because the Brewer’s Association, through their website CraftBeer.com,…
