No heavy lifting, exotic ingredients or even kitchen know-how is involved in making deviled eggs, which, incidentally, never fell out of favor with certain regional types (read that: Southerners). Trendy? We scoff at the notion that a simple picnic basket, funeral table, and church supper staple show up on a…
rapoportsrg.comRapoportIf you remember Busch’s under the (Atlantic Avenue) bridge in Delray Beach, you know it was tough to find but worth the search. The massive waterfront restaurant is undergoing a complete transformation courtesy of local dining guru Burt Rapoport, who’s set to unveil his newest venture, Deck 84, in just…
One retro foodstuff that seems to be making a comeback is deviled eggs. Typically the sort of fodder you’d find at 1950s-themed cocktail parties, these bite-sized snacks are making their way onto menus all over South Florida. I get the phenomenon, I do. Deviled eggs — nostalgic though they may…
I stopped by the Flavors of Greece Festival held this past Saturday and Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, hoping to sample a little taste of authentic Greek food. What I got was a big taste — a baseball-bat-sized wallop of flavors that nearly put me…
Have a nice weekend, eaters? Time for this week’s Where Are We Eating?A few hints: This seafood institution has been around for years. It even has a market attached that sells fresh and prepared seafood to go. (The picture on the right expands when you click on it.)Tell us the…
alancleaver2000Times, they are tough. Unemployment is a national plague, and my piggy bank — yes, I have one — hasn’t seen this much action in years. Like a lot of folks these days, I find myself standing in a grocery aisle, staring zombie-like at the shelves, balancing the importance of…
Big Al’s starts slinging Philly-style cheese steaks in Boynton Beach.Art’s BBQ moving up north has us asking: Is the Best Of Curse legit?The party is on at these Octoberfest beer events at the Office.Move over, Ron Popeil — here are the five most useless kitchen gadgets ever.Our restaurant review this…
I love Korean short ribs. The marinated beef balances sweet and salty, spicy and savory just right. But short ribs are also pretty fatty and more difficult to cook at home. So when I got my hands on a jar of kimchi and some lean, top round beef, I thought…
This weekend, Whole Foods Coral Springs celebrates its 12-year anniversary with a series of events.It all starts tonight with a special edition of Whole Foods’ weekly Blues & Brews musical showcase. The theme is Octoberfest — sample all-you-can-eat Octoberfest-themed food from 6 to 9 p.m. for $12 a head, accompanied…
A Chinese pork bun, perfect for eating in the car.A cheap lunch on the go is a good thing sometimes, just not when it comes from a drive-through window. But turn to a bun — also known as bao — and you’ll have a tasty, fresh meal that won’t give…
Commuters near Sunrise can get some free and tasty treats on October 11 if they can beat the crowd.Dunkin’ Donuts is opening a new location at 10019 Sunset Strip and, to celebrate, will be giving away coffee and travel mugs. But that’s only if you’re one of the first 100…
Photography by Tara, courtesy John Paul Kline Delicious and easy to make!Chef John Paul Kline makes all kinds of delicious treats for private clients through his Delray Beach catering business, John Paul Custom Cuisine. Today, he shares his recipe for Portuguese Date Dip. Says Kline: “It is consistently well-received and…
Maybe the name of this product doesn’t sound stimulating or very unusual, but you have to understand that all we saw when we picked up the bag was a bunch of Russian gibberish, a drawing of honeycombs, and an illustration of a bee spilling honey into a skillet held in…
You’ve heard of — and maybe even eaten — a spaghetti sandwich. But spaghetti tacos? That’s crazy talk, hombre.But people are actually eating the unlikely combination thanks to a Nickelodeon kids’ show called iCarly.During an episode of the live action show that originally aired in November 2007, one of the…
Here’s one for your sweet tooth: The Lodge in Boca Raton is hosting a chocolate pairing this Saturday featuring Dove Chocolates. It’s OK, you can squeal like a schoolgirl now. The tasting party (hosted by Chocolatier Marisa) will throw down enough sweet, chocolaty treats to choke Augustus Gloop. There will…
Probably the number-two reason to live in South Florida (besides the weather — damn, is it beautiful out today) is stone crabs. Having these sweet, meaty claws available fresh in almost every raw bar, fish market, and seafood restaurant during season is worth any amount of torture endured the rest…
Has the economy got you so strapped for cash that you skipped your trip to the Mediterranean? There, you imagined strolling around the streets of Athens, grubbing on street food like souvlaki, meat on a stick with veggies rolled in a pita and slathered with yogurt sauce, but instead, you…
The place: Duffy’s Sports Grill, 1804 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale. Call 954-713-6363. The hours: 4 p.m. to close every day. The deal: Everything is two-for-one (excluding shots, pitchers, and buckets of beer). The digs: Duffy’s is the latest level in the ever-escalating sports-bar arms race. This location is one of…
To see more photos from Rack’s, click here. What does $4 million look like? It starts with wide double doors and a hostess stand that’s actually a warped tree trunk beckoning you inward. Then it leads you down two-toned wood-grain floors past a row of classy banquettes accented by ornate…
El Recreo is a busy little bakery that makes all sorts of Cuban pastries, breads, and sandwiches. The inside is small, with a couple of tables and a long but stubby lunch counter against one wall and a series of display cases hugging the small prep area. The ladies behind…
The last time I can remember paying $1 for draft beer is drinking underage at a local bar when I was in high school (the names will be changed to protect the innocent). It was the mid-’90s, and the place in question never carded my friends and me. So we’d…
Tailgating can be a bitch. You’ve got to get to the stadium hours ahead of time, lug all kinds of equipment (grills, propane, charcoal, booze), and if you leave something at home (like the tickets!), you can’t just turn around and get it. Once you’re in Dolphins Stadium’s pound-me-in-the-keester $25…
