Breweries Respond to Florida Law Banning Dogs in Taprooms and Breweries

On August 18, Jacksonville Beach’s Southern Swells Brewing posted on Facebook a warning it received from the Florida Department of Health: No dogs in the building, or face possible closure. The notice came as a surprise and was met with outrage by brewery patrons, many of whom have grown accustomed to the sight of pet canines chilling in the taproom on any given day…

The Ten Best Chicken Wings in Broward and Palm Beach: 2018 Edition

Football season is upon us once again,  and nothing screams “sports” quite like chicken wings. (OK, and beer.) Like any food with a cult following of diehard fans, there are many different ideas about where the chicken wing might have originated. Some say they are the creation of Anchor Bar in…

The Eight Must-Try Dishes for Crave GFL Restaurant Month

The annual month-long Crave GFL Restaurant Month, formerly known as Dine Out Lauderdale, launches September 1 and runs through the 30th, offering area residents a chance to savor a sweet deal: prix-fixe specialty menus served up by dozens of the area’s best restaurants and chefs.

Ten Best Cuban Sandwiches in Broward and Palm Beach: 2018 Edition

Though the culinary landscape of Broward and Palm Beach may be dominated by Cuban concepts, we’ve singled out the best of the cuisine’s eponymous sandwich. From the street counters to the longtime, family-owned establishments, here’s our list for the best Cuban sandwiches in South Florida.

The Ten Best Cocktail Bars in South Florida

South Florida has a long alcohol-fueled history. From Prohibition rum-runners to shots-guzzling spring breakers to current craft beer geeks, Fort Liquordale and its surrounding suburbs have definitely earned their reputation for copious consumption of booze in the past century. Even with all the heavy drinking, our fair county has been…

Crazy Uncle MIke’s Restaurant and Brewery Coming to Boca Raton

Crazy Uncle Mike’s, a brewery and restaurant featuring live music, is coming to Boca Raton. The 9,000-square foot complex will have a full-service kitchen,10-barrel brewhouse, “state-of-the-art” stage, full liquor license, and indoor and outdoor seating for 200. It will also offer highway access, plenty of parking, and a patio that wraps around the entire building.

Mojo Donuts and &Pizza Join Hard Rock Stadium’s Food Lineup

When the Miami Dolphins take the field on Thursday, August 9, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, fans at Hard Rock Stadium will be treated to some new amenities and food options. The improvements are part of a much grander scheme for the stadium, according to Tom Garfinkel, chief executive officer of the…

Ten South Florida Beers to Celebrate National IPA Day 2018

In South Florida, a number of breweries offer their own version of the IPA. Most recently, some brewers are also developing varieties infused with tropical fruits and flavors to reflect the regional climate. Here are the ten most interesting IPAs from Miami-Dade to Palm Beach County.

Find Palm Beach County’s First Omakase Cocktail Experience at Saxon in Boynton Beach

Stateside, omakase is often mistakenly interpreted as a tasting menu, often at a sushi restaurant. In Japan, however, omakase can be any experience where the chef decides what to serve based on the patron’s preferences and the ingredients available. Longtime bartender Brett Hart offers his take on the traditional Japanese method of preparing offerings “omakase shimasu,” a phrase that translates roughly to: “I trust you, the chef.” At Saxon, the sushi and cocktail concept accessible at Sweetwater, Hart’s 7-seat omakase offers a dedicated lounge that makes for a personalized, interactive, and intimate experience.

Ten Best Happy Hours in Broward County

This list is based on the best deals overall. Each spot serves a good drink, cheap eats, and all at a fraction of the regular price. Here’s our list of the ten best happy hours in Broward County.

Sistrunk Market & Brewery to Open in Fort Lauderdale

istrunk Market & Brewery, a 40,000-square-foot multi-use facility, is slated to open this fall in FAT Village. Society 8 Hospitality Group’s Steven Dapuzzo says the project will include a food hall, a fully operational brewery, an event space, a meeting space, a recording studio, light-use office space, and warehouse space. “It’s really a lifestyle complex. The plan is for people to be able to work, eat, and play there.”

Eight Tips for Dining at the New Mastro’s Ocean Club in Fort Lauderdale

Mastro’s Ocean Club — with locations in Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Malibu, Boston, and Newport Beach — opened the doors to its newest establishment on Thursday, July 19 at 300 NE 32nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, in the space formerly occupied by Chart House. The brand is best known for its dedicated steakhouses with locations in cities like Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, Chicago, Houston, New York City, and Washington D.C.

The Ten Best New Restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach: 2018 Edition

New restaurants are popping up left and right in South Florida. In West Palm Beach, the Dixie Dining Corridor is heating up with fresh-from-the-oven eateries. In Fort Lauderdale, it’s a slew of beachfront hotel restaurants. And farther south, Hollywood saw the growth of a farmers’-market stall turned brick-and-mortar.