It was raining, but actually fairly cool for a Friday in early May in Delray Beach. Just north of the Pineapple Grove, a low lying seafoam green building inconspicuously houses a spot where people gather to get away from the nights of pretentiousness of the Avenue, the recently opened 3rd…
With more than 300 bottles under his roof (and 35 by the glass offered daily), since opening in August of 2010, The Blind Monk wine and tapas bar in West Palm Beach has garnered a devoted crowd, revelers as far as Miami making the trek to owner Ben Lubin’s wine…
Now that the big news of Funky Buddha Brewery’s grand opening date of June 1 has been announced, the brewery needs some hired hands to run the joint. The brewery is currently seeking bartenders, wait staff, and back-of-house staff. Individuals must be energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated with a passion for…
Despite its rocky start, this weekend should have been a big one for you. Between The Fort Lauderdale Busloop, Kentucky Derby, and Cinco De Mayo, you should be right about ready for a nap–or a detox. Well, like it or not, the workweek is back. Even so, the fun does…
The history of craft beer in Mexico traces its history to before the Spanish conquest when the natives brewed fermented beverages with ingredients ranging from corn, cocoa beans to agave. One of them is a drink called izquiate or tesgüino, which is brewed with corn. Then the Conquistadors introduced barley,…
Let’s face it: with South Florida’s heavy colorful Latin population, finding good latin cuisine isn’t exactly challenging. But finding a good Mexican restaurant? Now, that’s another story. While lots of restaurants in the area produce a decent variation of authentic Mexican fare, true Tex-Mex or a good take on latin…
With Cinco de Mayo coming up on Sunday, does the idea of downing Mexican beer get you… well, down? Firstly, there’s a lot more than Corona to be had. If you want to spice up your celebrations but still be true to local brew, why not try a Florida alternative…
You better get ready. This Sunday is, like, the second biggest drinking holiday in the world–well, we don’t actually know if that’s true, but it should be. The time has come to release that inner Mexican and have a good time. We have the list of ten places to celebrate…
The fourth annual New Times Brew at the Zoo is tomorrow, May 4, at Zoo Miami. The event features great beers, good food, live concerts, and plenty of surprises. We know most of you have your tickets in hand and are busy planning for an evening of sudsy fun –…
About two years, Mark Fee started brewing beer on his stove at home. The firefighter paramedic took up brewing as a hobby to let off steam. It didn’t take long for some of his friends and fellow firefighters to join in on the brew making. It took only a few…
Spring — or, for us, the beginning of wet season — if officially here. And just like the weather, the South Florida food and drink scene is heating up this weekend. Whether you’re into laid-back gardening, big-bet horseracing, or getting your drink on, there is something to keep you occupied…
Josephine Jones loves chickens. “They’re awesome pets,” says Jones. “They’re friendly. They’re not aggressive. I consider them productive pets. They’re very sociable – they’re just awesome.” Jones, along with co-organizer Melissa Kloepfer and her daughter Lindy Kloepfer, are the forces behind a relatively new yet quickly growing movement – the…
Florida Agriculture Literacy Day was this week and, if you’re like us, everything we read about makes us think of beer. So what better time to learn a little bit about it? After all, it’s made of things you grow in nature, and possibly your backyard. Bill Manley, of Sierra…
The exclamation point is an official part of the name Kapow! Noodle Bar in Mizner Park. That enthusiasm is brought in no small part by the CEO and co-founder, Vaughan Lazar. Although Lazar was once known for his skills as a DJ spinning house music at club parties across South…
It’s that time of year again. Cinco de Mayo: the time in which is it expected to consume massive amounts of tequila. We know, you’re probably dusting off the old Jimmy Buffet margarita machine, but just so you know, you do have other options. Camarena Tequila compiled some tequila cocktail…
Laine DossPaul and Young Ron congratulate Angry Union for their superior home brew.There were some tense moments (and a lot of laughs) at Paulie’s Kitchen at the Paul and Young Ron studios in Miramar yesterday, as the two radio personalities (and beer-drinking members of their crew) judged five of south…
Some food items elicit intense reactions. New Yorkers smear any pizza anywhere outside of their dear city limits. Chicagoans eschew hot dogs without their traditional toppings. Kansas City residents scoff at any other barbecue. While each city tends to have its own special dish, good burgers can be found pretty…
Monday nights are a good time to go out for dinner. Sometimes at the start of a busy workweek, you just don’t have the head for cooking. Still, it was shocking to find all 200 seats filled at Kaluz on a recent Monday. The cavernous, modern space was just 2…
Mission United and the United Way of Broward County have gotten together to honor the men and women who serve our country. As a way of saying “thank you” during National military appreciation month, several Las Olas businesses are providing discounts throughout May to veterans and active military personnel who…
The food scene is growing by leaps and bounds in South Florida. We have everything now from haute cuisine to trendy burger shacks. But there’s a staple of Florida dining that should never be forgotten because it is the very sort of spot that often convinces most people to move…
At Shake Shack for the entire month of May, you can assuage any caloric guilt you feel for ordering a shake by telling yourself, you did it for the kids. During their second-annual Great American Shake Sale, any customer who donates $2 or more to Share Our Strength’s No Kid…
Today begins SunFest 2013, West Palm Beach’s five-day waterfront music and arts festival that manages to wrangle in some exceptional national and local musical talent — and lots of food — to the city’s downtown area. The event has been known to attract upwards of 165,000 visitors each year, and…
