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 looking to take a cupcake making class, check out a chef cooking competition, or just looking for that perfect happy hour deal, there’s something to…
In August, Boca Raton-based Savor Our City Culinary Tours will expand with a new destination: Wilton Manors. The series of historical walking food tours began in 2009 and are led by founder Denise Righetti and a team of knowledgeable foodies and wine enthusiasts – many with hospitality, culinary, and food…
South Florida’s only indoor craft beer festival is happening this Saturday, July 25 — and it’s all happening in the beautiful air conditions indoors. The Palm Beach Beer Fest will also feature a silent disco dance floor, a slew of food trucks to choose from and live music from Parachute,…
Craft Beer Cartel’s monthly home brew class this Saturday, July 25. Featured brewers teaching this class are Ohio native Jonathan Jackman and Fort Lauderdale local Adam Fine, who owns Native Brewing Company. The brews Fine and Jackman create range from all different type of palate preference, such as heavy, intense…
“We are frequently changing the route within Delray to keep it interesting and fresh,” says John Haley, coordinator of The Bus Loop. “The Delray Beach Bus Loop began in 2011 and has added much excitement for some of the more innovative fundraising events within the city.” For the uninitiated, the…
This week’s competitors were Eric Grutka, chef and owner of Ian’s Tropical Grill in Stuart, and Jarod Higgins of Cut 432 in Delray. What did they bring to the battle? Chef Eric Grutka an ISI charger (in case he wanted to make a foam), a tiny cold smoker, and his…
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 beer brewery classes, popup dinners, National Tequila Day, and more…
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. This week we’re taking a look at one of the newer canned offerings from Orange Blossom Brewing, the Weisse Weisse Baby, a Bavarian…
According to a report known as the 2015 Kids Count — issued by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an annual publication that assesses child well-being nationally and across the 50 states — one in four South Florida children are living in poverty. And where there is poverty, there is hunger…
This week American Social Las Olas launched a new dinner menu with new dishes that offer a sophisticated twist on classic American comfort food. The revamped recipes incorporate the culinary favorites served at the restaurant’s original Brickell location founded by Paul Greenberg and Richard Mijares, with nearly half the menu presenting…
Nothing says Southern-style comfort fare quite like a bucket of fresh fried chicken. That floured, battered, deep-fried bird has so much American nostalgia swirling around it, it’s a dish that’s about as American as burgers, wings, and pizza. Crisp well-seasoned skin is the mark of a well made piece of…
A self-taught home cook turned professional pastry chef, Amy Bouzaglo’s perseverance and dedication to her craft is evident in every aspect of her brand and business. Bouzaglo says she and her husband Samy aren’t satisfied with mediocracy and will stop at nothing to ensure their infamous patisserie & cafè, Amy’s…
Chipotle is giving away free burritos starting July 21 through the end of August. All you have to do to get free food is play Chipotle’s new online quiz game “Friend or Faux.” Do so, and you’ll get the restaurant’s “buy-one-get-one-free” burrito deal, and be entered for a chance to win…
Thu 7/23 Art #AmourTriumphs Unless you were doing a social media cleanse the week of June 26, you probably noticed something significant that happened online in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage. Suddenly, even the people on the periphery of your Facebook friends’ list who had…
South Florida bartenders: Do you have what it takes to go head-to-head with the area’s best mixologists, bar chefs, and drink masters? If so, you might want to consider competing in the locally-based and organized Bar Brawls, an elimination-style competition taking place in Delray Beach in September. Bartenders will brawl…
Broward County, it’s time once again to break out the confetti, as the newest brewery in the land will be opening its doors this Friday, July 24 for a soft opening from 4 to 10 p.m.: Bangin’ Banjo Brewery. The facility, located at 3200 NW 23 Ave., #500 in Pompano Beach, will…
Argentine food is easy to love: flavorful chargrilled meats soaked in a sauce of aromatic parsley, olive oil, and garlic and chased with bottles of strong red wine or a light, lager-style beer. It’s meat-and-potatoes simple. It’s man food. It’s good. And it’s exactly what you’ll get at the 7-month-old…
Trader Joe’s has finally announced details on its upcoming Davie store. The Monrovia, California-based grocer that offers a well-priced shopping experience in an adventurer’s club setting, will open its 16th Florida location at The Tower Shops at 2296 S. University Drive on Friday, September 25. Trader Joe’s is part of…
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 looking to take a cooking class, score some $1 burgers, or just looking for that perfect happy hour deal, there’s something to do in Broward and…
A new restaurant concept is coming to Fort Lauderale from Valentino chef-owner Giovanni Rocchio, named Broward Palm Beach New Times 2015 best chef. Rocchio and partner Elke Quintana recently announced the groundbreaking of their latest concept, One Door East, located next door to the chef’s longtime Fort Lauderdale establishment located…
With so many restaurants in South Florida, and more opening all the time, just picking where to go for dinner on a Saturday night or lunch on a Wednesday can be an overwhelming task. Sometimes, you just need a reason. This ongoing list of the favorite dishes from food writers…
The most recent installment of Delray’s Chef vs. Chef Competition began with a decidedly First World Problem: Very few people know what to do with a pig’s ear. But let’s back up a bit. As the preliminary weeks of Delray’s Chef vs. Chef Competition hurdle at breakneck speed towards completion,…
