You’re probably feeling celebratory this holiday season because, let’s face it, how can you not when it’s cold up north and you are deciding whether to don the blue or pink flip-flops back home? So brunch at Big City Tavern Restaurant and Bar (609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) seems the logical choice.
A list of the top restaurant opening and closing announcements in 2016 for South Florida.
Monday Margarita Mondays Cabo Flats (14851 Lyons Rd. #122, Delray Beach, and 550 S. Rosemary Ave. #160, Palm Beach) is offering $5 El Cabo margaritas all day. Talk about starting the week off right! Visit caboflats.com. Wings & Beer Deal B Square Burgers & Booze (1021 E. Las Olas Blvd.,…
Friday Ugly Santa Sweater Disco at LauderAle LauderAle (3305 SE 14 Ave., Fort Lauderdale) will have an ugly sweater party starting at 8:30 p.m. DJ WellFed Boy will be providing the jams. Visit https://lauderale.co. Saturday Matzoball at Vibe Vibe (301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) will host the 30th…
When Funky Buddha Brewery cofounder Ryan Sentz first began brewing his maple-, bacon-, and coffee-flavored porter in 2011, the longtime home brewer had no idea it was about to become one Florida’s most infamous specialty beers. The first batch of the brewery’s now most popular beer was originally brewed at…
Chef John Thomas, or JT as he is known to his friends, appears to be a happy-go-lucky type of guy. The former executive chef at Tryst, he replaced his mentor, Nick Morforgen, who stepped down as executive chef at 32 East this past September. Some might have been be intimidated…
It was a big year for 3030 Ocean in Fort Lauderdale. Last October marked not just an all-new look compliments of a complete renovation transformation of the Marriott’s iconic flagship restaurant; it also marks the first year since Chopped champion Adrienne Grenier took over the kitchen as executive chef. In…
Christopher DePasquale Seiler is a rock star. At 6’1”, he is lean and handsome, sporting a goatee speckled with white hair and a shiny bald head. He walks through the bustling aisles of his workplace, Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Pizzeria, and Bar, seamlessly and at ease. He is not due into…
This year, restaurant openings were at an all-time high, with dozens of new eateries — both large and small — debuting across Broward and Palm Beach Counties. But some of the closings got our attention for this piece. South Florida lost…
Giovanni Renzo Moretti is a slight man with a quiet smile and an unassuming handshake. He is courteous and soft-spoken. But his food, bold, eye-catching, and fresh, tells a whole other story.
It’s only been a few days since I visited the Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood in search of a new Ethiopian eatery, and already I’m craving the rainbow’s worth of vegetable and lentil stews I discovered. It’s not a hunger pang that can be quickly comforted. This isn’t Los…
Tap 42 (1411 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, and 5050 Town Center Circle #247, Boca Raton) is offering its Prohibition Burger for a measly five bones. The craft-beer haven’s creation is made with a special burger blend, applewood smoked bacon, “secret sauce,” Dijon, and white cheddar. Visit tap42.com.
Friday Annual Ugly Sweater Party Mickey Byrnes Irish Pub (1921 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood) will host an ugly sweater party from 7 to 9 p.m. A $15 donation at the door includes 3 drink tickets will all proceeds benefiting Gilda’s Club South Florida. There will be prizes for the ugliest sweater…
It’s the stuff Kansas City foodie dreams are made of: a hearty stack of juicy brisket smothered in barbecue sauce and topped with melted provolone cheese and onion rings, all of it crammed between two soft, doughy rolls. Here in South Florida, you can find a similar version of this…
Papa’s Raw Bar co-founder Troy Ganter wants you to eat, drink, and be loco. And not just at his wildly popular raw bar and seafood eatery, Papa’s Raw Bar in Lighthouse Point. It’s also the official, trademarked slogan for his newest concept, Papaseatos. “That’s the motto for the new restaurant,…
Attention carb lovers: Now you can buy a fresh-baked loaf of Miami’s famous Zak the Baker bread, minus a trip to the Wynwood bakery. If you aren’t familiar with Zak Stern, the self-taught baker who became South Florida’s premier artisan breadmaker after popping up in the local scene several…
Sure, 2016 might have been terrible in some ways, but it was a great year for food in South Florida. Over the last 50 weeks, there have been plenty of new restaurant openings. Some were bad, some were surprising, and some have been responsible for making Broward County a new…
On a blinding-white electronic billboard hanging above the counter at a Jugofresh juice bar inside Whole Foods Market in Aventura, pictures of vibrantly colored smoothies are accompanied by strange names such as “Almond Strong” and “Raw Power.” A rainbow of juice bottles fills an open-faced refrigerator below. They have similarly…
One-of-a-kind specialty tea, spice, and food store opens up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Brgr Stop (4301 Coconut Creek Pkwy., Coconut Creek) will offer the Under Construction Brgr with fries and a soda for $8.95. This is for pick-up or delivery only. Visit brgrstop.com…
While businesses everywhere shutter their doors for the day, plenty of South Florida restaurants will stay open and serve throughout the day on Saturday, December 24 and Sunday, December 25. Want a classic South Florida water view? Looking to experiment with some antelope steaks? Maybe you’d like to tuck into some…
I get asked one question more than any other: Where should I eat right now? With so many restaurants opening every month, it can be hard to keep track. But South Florida food lovers still need to know what’s new, what’s hot, and what’s the best — all the way from…
