Once upon a time, there was a bar. Said bar sat in a nondescript strip mall in a semi-suburban neighborhood, its door guarded by burly bouncers in cowboy hats. It was home to a mechanical bull, line dancing lessons and lots of camo. And in what far away land did…
The heart and the stomach are inextricably linked, and in no way is this more evident than with the mad dash for Valentine’s Day reservations. The National Restaurant Association estimates that each year, about 70 million Americans mark the holiday in a restaurant. Here’s our guide to Valentine’s Day options…
This Valentine’s Day forget the heart shaped box full of bon bons and get a sweet treat that you know everyone will actually love — a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts all dressed up for the special day.The doughnut bakery that drives us wild whenever their”hot now” light is turned on,…
For many of us, a bottle of your finest two buck Chuck will do the trick. For many others, its just not going to cut it. Luckily for the wine snobs of the world, there are people who painstakingly sip, spit, and evaluate wines to find the ones that are…
Things started really heating up on The Taste, the new ABC cooking competition that has professional chefs and home cooks competing against each other in teams. The first two episodes dragged in much the same way American Idol’s audition pieces do. But, at least that show has singing — good,…
According to the National Restaurant Consultants, “The driving theme of 2013 will continue to be ‘local’ or ‘made from scratch.'” Why? Aside from the fact that is obviously tastes better, the trend has tapped into some tenets of the ever-increasing Slow Foods Movement. Last week, we looked at the Grove’s hand-crafted…
Field of Greens (or FOG, for short), Palm Beach County’s healthy salad and sandwich shop offering nutritious, made-to-order dishes, has relocated its original location to downtown West Palm Beach, and made a few improvements while they were at it. The family-run business began in 2003 when owners Debbie and David Steinhardt…
Health News is a new feature series focusing on raw, vegan and alternative diets.What does the word “diet” mean to you? Is it a temporary change in the way you eat, a way to shed a few pounds and slim down? Or it could be a lifestyle choice, like vegans,…
BurgerFi’s first restaurant, located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, turns two today with a celebration that’s a great deal for hungry people in the neighborhood.Hop over to the restaurant, which features all-natural, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, and get a single burger or cheeseburger for only $2. Read Also: Sofia Vergara Visits BurgerFi in…
So, you consider yourself a foodie. But are you an adventurous foodie? You haven’t really taken the plunge into becoming a full-fledged gastronome until you’ve traveled to some far off destination with stories about how you hand-picked coffee berries straight from the tree in Costa Rica.If you think you have…
Pancakes for breakfast…pancakes for lunch…pancakes for dinner. It’s National Pancake Day and we’re battering up for a day filled with golden flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup. Today from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., just walk into any IHOP and get a free stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return, the restaurant…
Over the past few years, the west end of Las Olas Boulevard has transformed into a hot spot. Even in the past six months, new — and very busy — bars and restaurants have been springing up incessantly: American Social, The Royal Pig, Voodka, Grille 401. Today, dinner service starts at…
Foie gras is one food item that people are crazy about. Chefs and foodies tend to love it. Ethical eaters and animal rights activists absolutely hate it. The state of California has even outright banned the sale and production of the delicacy.In this past week’s review of the Grove, we…
If you haven’t noticed, comfort food is kind of “in” right now. And while most people go on and on about their favorite local places to pick up a burger or some other gratifying delicacy, few South Floridians know more about the subject than Miami-based food-blogger Burger Beast. On Saturday…
It’s absolutely no secret that my favorite Food Network celebrity is Paula Deen. Warm, funny, and homey — I could look into her dancing blue eyes forever as she teaches me how to incorporate butter into almost everything under the sun. I love Deen’s sincerity and infectious laugh. I also…
We all know that police officers are just doing their jobs. We like safe roadways, but — let’s be honest — no one likes to be on the receiving end of one of those safety-preserving citations. Just once, maybe you’d like to see the cop hustle to answer your questions and…
It’s not like we need to do a lot of experimentation to understand chocolate. It tastes good and, for most people, that’s enough.Then again, there are plenty of foods out there that taste good. That doesn’t sufficiently explain our obsessive, lusty world-wide orgy of a love affair with chocolate. We…
Don’t just live más. Celebrate Live Más Monday at Taco Bell Feb. 4 and get a free churro — a Spanish “doughnut” sometimes flavored with cinnamon and sugar — with any purchase.We’re pretty sure you’ve already seen Taco Bell’s Super Bowl “Viva Young” video commercial, which the fast food restaurant…
The Clean Plate Charlie crew are huge fans of Girl Scout Cookies. Those once-a-year colorful boxes of deliciousness make over-indulging in sweets feel like a community service. The Girl Scout’s message and mission are so wholesome, it almost seems gauche to match the cookies with a glass of fine craft…
The “Big Game” is tomorrow and you’ve got plenty of watching options. You can have a house party, head over to one of the many bars and restaurants holding watch parties. If you’ve got vacation days coming to you, you can hop a flight to New Orleans — or you…
Know how marathoners and other athletes carbo-load as part of a pre-game strategy? With Super Bowl Sunday on deck, mere mortals should be given carte blanche this weekend to do the same. Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. in Jupiter has your back. Not only is the place swimming in carb-loaded…
It’s almost time for the big day and Clean Plate Charlie is getting the cooler and the portable barbeque ready for some epic tailgate action…. before the Jimmy Buffett concert tomorrow, February 2 at BB&T Center in Sunrise.By the way, if you’re a football tailgater and you think you’ve got…
