We are approaching 88 mph and it’s time once again to vote in the final round of the Best of Broward-Palm Beach Reader’s Poll! On May 7 we closed out the nominations portion of this year’s poll. Since then we’ve been tirelessly tallying, sorting, and compiling your nominations. (Or, ya…
A lot of current beer culture revolves around the idea of chasing trends. I’m guilty of it too in seeking out the latest and greatest of South Florida’s beer community to share with you, dear readers. But there is also the side in which a brewery establishes itself, grows into…
Chef Rick Bayless is a man of many talents. He simultaneously maintains an impressive reputation as a chef, restaurateur, author, TV personality, actor, dancer, environmental advocate, and philanthropist. But most of all, Bayless wants you to eat more Mexican food. Bayless’ fascination with Mexican culture and cuisine is ingrained in all…
If you’re planning on drinking beer this weekend, America’s Backyard should be high on your list of possible destinations. For a long time now, this downtown Fort Lauderdale establishment has been known for its party-style atmosphere. The pool (AKA the main bar) is a tiled fortress of smiles and cocktails,…
On Saturday, thousands of beer lovers converged upon Zoo Miami for the 2015 Miami New Times Brew at the Zoo to enjoy live music, good food and, of course, beer. Although the festival showcased beers from around the world, the spotlight was on the Sunshine State, where the beer community came…
As an early champion of undercover investigations on factory farms, animal activist, best-selling author and co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, Gene Baur has testified in court before state, local and federal legislative bodies on his findings at slaughterhouses and stockyards. Baur has been on a speaking tour for his…
The moment it comes into view, you’ll stop and stare: a giant bronze Pegasus battling a snarling dragon, rising 11 stories from the ground at the entrance to the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. With wings outstretched and one foot poised above the dragon’s snout, the massive sculpture…
If you order the Million Dollar Burger at Adena Grill & Wine Bar, the swanky new steak house located in the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, you won’t have to run out on the tab after dinner. The name of this burger is a reference to the amount…
A Burger King restaurant has been under fire because of a video posted to Facebook. The one-and-a-half-minute clip, posted by local Lake Worth resident, Joseph May, shows a man in a Burger King uniform dumping the contents of a fryer bin into a storm drain. The video, posted on May…
Among the myriad questions vegans get about their lifestyle choice, there’s one that reigns supreme: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN? While this inquiry needs to go the way of the dinosaurs (protein is in everything), it’s still ubiquitous — the endlessly echoing refrain of befuddled omnivores everywhere. For most vegans,…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Boynton Beach and the craft beer community of South Florida as a whole: the city will welcome the opening of its second brewery, Copperpoint Brewing Company. Situated a whopping 1,000 feet from Due South Brewing Company (at 151 Commerce Road),…
Sunday brunch is a beautiful thing. Sunday brunch at a pizza restaurant is an even more amazing event. Luckily, you can get both now thanks to Mellow Mushroom. The restaurant’s Delray Beach location will be kicking off the start to summer — and celebrating the restaurant’s seventh anniversary — with…
With its fresh flowers, local produce, and humanely-sourced proteins, shopping at Whole Foods Market is a lovely experience — until you get sticker shock at the checkout counter. The Texas-based chain, which has gotten the nickname “whole paycheck” has announced a change of heart and a new concept. The chain…
In a time where Change.org has cornered the market on making people feel better about themselves by signing an online petition and then sending it out into the ether never to be thought of again. Of course, there are plenty of Change.org petitions that deserve to be ignored and forgotten…
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. Whether you’re looking to chow down at the Riverwalk Burger Battle, drink beer at the Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest, want…
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. The world of celebrity owned booze isn’t limited to extravagance like Jay Z and his Ace of Spades. Beer drinking athletes can get in…
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened a shop in Plantation. The 1,280 square foot chocolate shop is located in The Fountains Shopping Center, at 801 S. University Dr. and features an updated look for the candy company. Hoffman’s, with headquarters in Greenacres, just to the north,…
Now that South Florida’s tourist/snowbird season is winding down, new restaurant openings are slowing down too. March didn’t see much movement, but a few notable openings and closings happened. Last month we lost a few familiars: recent favorites like the Bao Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale will be reopening later…
South Florida’s best attribute are its waterfront and beachside bars and restaurants. Whether they’re on the Intracoastal Waterway, or steps from the beach and ocean, they offer everything you could want in a vacation getaway — but lucky for you, are located right in your own backyard. Spots like Guanabanas…
The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is closer than ever to its grand opening, slated for Summer 2015. When it opens, the $175 million playground based on Jimmy Buffet’s songs and sand-in-your-toes lifestyle will boast 349 guest rooms, including the 2,649 square foot Coral Reefer suite and the even more massive…
The only thing better than ice cream cones or free stuff, is free ice cream cones. Luckily, Free Ice Cream Cone Day at Häagen-Dazs is upon us once again. On Tuesday, May 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. all local participating Häagen-Dazs shops will be giving one free ice cream cone…
