Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. As Tropical Storm Erika bobs and weaves in our general direction, questions are pondered by the greatest minds of our generation: “Do I…
When a friend invites you to lunch with the idea of bringing you someplace you’ve never dined at before, are you the type to go along for the ride, certain they’re right? Or do you scoff and say, “Sure, a place I don’t know anything about? Try me.” If we’re…
Restaurateur Jaime Pesaque has been busy the past few years, building a Peruvian food empire that rivals that of Gastón Acurio, the country’s own ambassador of Peruvian cuisine. With signature restaurants in Lima, Uruguay, Hong Kong, and Miami Beach, the young chef recently expanded his SuViche brand — which first…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. This weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties, choose from a whole hog dinner, a charity event, discounted meals and…
This week, John Thomas of Tryst faced off against Eric Grutka of Ian’s Tropical Grill. Thomas entered kitchen stadium to “Time to Get Tough” by Aggrolites, and Grutka to “Collard Greens” by Schoolboy Q as the unveiling of the night’s secret ingredients was anticipated. The judging trifecta consisted of Nancy…
Recent years have seen an influx in big name craft brewers expanding their reach into the Sunshine State: Founders Brewing came to Florida in 2013, and so did Sweetwater Brewing. Boulevard Brewing came September of last year. Now Duck-Rabbit Brewery, a ten-year-old operation in Farmville, North Carolina, is poised to enter…
There is absolutely no shortage of quality foodie-bars in the Palm Beach area, so you never have an excuse to sacrifice on the eats when you’re out on the town trying to get loose. From basics to bistros, Palm Beach County has it all on the bar scene. So which…
What is aioli? A straightforward definition will tell you that it’s a provençal sauce made of garlic, olive oil, egg yolks, and lemon juice. Most people call that just a fancy word for mayonnaise. But you’d be wrong. There’s so much more love that goes into a fresh aioli than…
Rebel House in Boca Raton is known for its ever-changing menu. When a new season rolls around, executive chef and owner Mike Saperstein rolls out an entirely new menu, dishes rife with seasonal ingredients showcasing the best of fall, winter, spring, and summer bounty. One month can feature a hearty…
The 2015 football season is almost here, and that means the Himmarshee Public House is gearing up for its now annual Miami Dolphins themed block party. On Sunday, September 13, the downtown Fort Lauderdale bar and restaurant will host what it’s calling South Florida’s largest season kick-off viewing block party,…
If you’re looking for a job, Chipotle Mexican Grill is holding a major hiring event. The fast-casual burrito company that’s been breaking conventional chain-restaurant molds by offering food made from fresh, sustainably-grown produce and responsibly raised proteins, is now making waves with a giant job fair. On September 9, the restaurant…
Just because 3030 Ocean is on hiatus doesn’t mean there’s no more restaurant worth visiting at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. While the acclaimed Fort Lauderdale restaurant undergoes a major renovation over the next few weeks chef de cuisine Adrienne Grenier will take the reins of the kitchen crew to…
What’s better than beer at the Great American Beer Festival? Seeing your local brewery representing and this year nine breweries across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties will be pouring at the GABF in Denver from September 24-26. It’s the most ever for the region since the GABF began in…
Delray Beach’s 50 Ocean continues its 2015 Chef’s Summer Tasting Series with a multi-course “backwards dinner” on Tuesday, September 8, paired with the bold flavors of Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing. Here, patrons will get to do the most adult thing possible: have dessert first! Forward Beers In A Backwards Dinner…
Thursday, August 27 Whether it’s extra walks around the block, thorough back scratches on that spot just above the tail, tossing in an extra treat when you pass by, or stocking bowls of water filled to the top with a couple of ice cubes in for good measure, there are…
If you love food festivals, you don’t want to miss out on this year’s fourth annual Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival in November. Sure, it’s a few months away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing to chow down and drink up now. Tickets for the festival’s private…
The weekend might be over, but there are still plenty of weekday food and drink events in South Florida to keep you busy. Whether you’re cooking on a budget, checking out a pop-up dinner, or scoping out some food trucks, there’s something to do in Broward and Palm Beach counties…
Khoffner Brewery USA co-founders Rauf Vagifoglu-Khoffner and Evan Kagan are planning to revolutionize the craft beer scene in Florida. As chief brewmaster for Khoffner Brewery USA, Vagifoglu-Khoffner says his mission is to amass the area’s largest selection of German-style craft ales, and he’s doing it in Fort Lauderdale. “Here in the U.S. there…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. Among the incredibly complex beer treatments that abound in the beer world, like so many chocolate coconut rum-chata porters, it can be relaxing…
As the final countdown to culinary supremacy rages on to a blistering climax, we’re reunited with the victorious chefs from the preliminary battles. Wednesday, “Wild Bill” Estis (week 4 winner) went head-to-head with Victor “El Escorpio” Meneses (Week 3 winner). This battle was all about the pig. The secret ingredient…
TooJay’s is getting some work done. The Florida-based deli chain that serves classic comfort food, has announced it’s getting a makeover. Founded in 1981, that makes TooJay’s 34, certainly not too old for a little work, according to South Florida standards. According to TooJay’s CEO Jim Vinz, the chain will…
Juice lovers, rejoice: Miami’s popular Jugofresh will bring their cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and plant-based snacks to Fort Lauderdale later this month with the opening of their first Broward County store. Jugofresh will be located inside the Fort Lauderdale Whole Foods Market, and will open for business beginning Friday, August 28…
