They are one of South Florida’s most anticipated breweries to open up in 2015, and have come to the end of the line. Barrel of Monks Brewing has just set their opening date: March 28th. The brewery, located at 1141 South Rogers Circle in Boca Raton, will be a Belgian-style-centric…
Love: It’s in the air right now. It’s almost Valentine’s Day, after all. So you might be thinking about where to bring your special someone for a romantic evening. Or perhaps you’d like to escape the crowds and chaos of the downtown scene and escape to a quiet, dim-lit place…
Since dropping in his SoHo bakery in 2013, cronuts have been the most-talked-about baked good since, probably, sliced bread. Thousands of imitators have popped up across the world — and we have some damned good renditions in South Florida — but for the first time, Dominique Ansel Bakery is sending…
There’s a new place to get a well-built sandwich in downtown Hollywood. J28, which opened several months ago, is taking the whole fast-casual model and giving it a Peruvian twist. Founded by brothers and Peruvian natives Marco and Javier Rondon, the sanguchería at the heart of Young Circle on the…
Pass by Mai-Kai on Federal Highway and you’ll get a sense of another time, even before you walk through the doors. This homage to 1950s kitsch has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, securing the tiki palace’s place in Florida history. See also: A Closer Look at…
Unless you know where to look, you might miss the tiny new eatery in Delray Beach’s Pineapple Grove district. But there it is, right where the old Sefa Turkish Mediterranean Grill used to be. Il Contadino, which translates to “The Farmer” in Italian, opened last month off NE Second Avenue…
Last month, a new rum hailing from Harbor Island known as AfroHead celebrated its launch into the South Florida market. Whenever a new rum comes stateside, it’s always interesting to hear the story behind its crafting. Luckily, AfroHead has a good one. See also: Tequesta’s Oceana Coffee Roasters Opens New…
Now that football is over, what are sports fans to do? Watch basketball and cash in on some food deals, of course. Right now, when the Miami Heat win, you win 50 percent off your Papa John’s order when you place it online. That’s just one of the promotional deals…
Esquire TV’s traveling beer show Brew Dogs is coming to town this week, with stops at a couple of famous South Florida breweries. Expect to see the show’s crew (and maybe the stars themselves) at Saltwater Brewery, Funky Buddha Brewery, and a few other spots around the tricounty area. See…
Fort Lauderdale’s Valentino’s most striking attribute, aside from chef-owner Giovanni Rocchio’s impressive menu of homemade pastas and high-end victuals, is its kitchen. Open to the full view of the dining room like a stage to a rapt audience, the entire evening unfolds like a silent movie. The performance begins well…
Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox in Deerfield Beach will be celebrating its one-year anniversary all day Tuesday, February 10, with a number of specialty beer releases and $5 burgers. The all-day party stands as the restaurant’s final Tucker Duke’s Tuesday promotion of the year, where you can get a deal on founder…
Palm Beach County’s first coffee roaster, Oceana Coffee Roasting, is expanding. The local roaster founded by Scott and Amy Angelo has opened its first retail shop in Tequesta, featuring a conference room that doubles as space for a series of coffee-focused educational courses. See also: Boca Raton’s New Coffee Roaster:…
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…
Jimmie’s Chocolates is expanding with its third location, set to open in Davie in the spring. The chocolate shop, with locations in Dania Beach and Wilton Manors, is opening a third shop, located at 2621 S. University Drive in Davie, with a soft opening scheduled in March. See also: Starbucks…
Palm Beach County’s newest craft brewery is opening today, February 6th, with doors flinging open at 5pm. Twisted Trunk Brewing Company will enter the books as the latest Florida brewery to come online, and the second from Tequesta Brewing Company’s Fran Andrewlevich and Matt Webster. Located at 2000 PGA Boulevard…
Despite the continued prevalence of the SAD (Standard American Diet), there’s no question that dietary priorities are starting to shift. More than ever before, Americans are moving towards plant-based, life-affirming foods, and Green Bar Kitchen is a prime example. The popular Fort Lauderdale eatery, known for its healthy, organic eats…
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 sample some cocktails and beer, attend the 16th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest, or want to dress…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday, when we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft-beer movement of Florida. This week, we’re taking a look back up to the northern part of our reader area, to Tequesta Brewing Company and their Oak Aged Black IPA…
It’s official, non-dairy drinkers and the soy averse are about to have another option at Starbucks: coconut milk. To be specific, “Starbucks Single Origin Sumatra Coconut Milk.” According to the mega chain, providing another milk alternative was the second most requested customer idea of all time on MyStarbucksIdea.com, and it…
Remy Martin’s Louis XIII has been referred to as the King of Cognac. That’s because you practically have to be a king (or a rich celebrity) to afford it. The bottles alone can sell for hundreds of dollars. The spirit is usually off-limits to anyone who can’t shell out several…
Sure, New York is the undisputed bagel capital of the world. Whether it’s the water, the air, or something about the presence of the New Yorkers themselves, the city wins the title of Best Bagels. But no matter how blessed with Brooklyn holy water each one might be, South Florida…
Valentine’s Day looms on the horizon, and now’s the time to make with the planning if you don’t want to be left trolling Tinder in post-breakup desperation come February 15th. If your significant other is into eating plants over animals, the traditional V-day dinners probably aren’t going to cut it…
