A neighbor told me there’s always a band and a ruckus at Old Heidelberg during October. Not so in the early part of last night, a rainy Tuesday with a half dozen people huddled around the square bar. Waitresses in dirndls and nurse shoes stood in a doorway whispering in German…
It’s that time of year again — there’s a chill in the air (in South Florida, that amounts to being able to go outside without being instantly vaporized by the sun), kids are back at school, and our thoughts turn to Oktoberfest. The traditional attire of Oktoberfest is lederhosen for…
Sometimes, here at New Times headquarters, when we’re not breaking stories or fielding calls from sexy admirers, we like to conduct experiments and gather a little data. Being compulsive, fire-breathing drunks, it’s only natural that we’d direct our attention to liquor. Being journalists, we also look for ways to make…
If you have to ask who Ron Jeremy is, you’re probably no fan of porn or pop culture. The Hedgehog, as he’s called, has been named as one of the “Top 50 Porn Stars of all Time” by Adult Video News and is in the Guiness Book of World Records…
Despite that this will be my first hot weather fall, I still love October for its association with changing leaves, football games, and braising season. In tandem with the weather changes to the north, beer geeks transition from light, refreshing beers to heartier, toasty lagers. Generally speaking –as I confessed last weekend– I’m…
If you’re a social-media maven with a discerning palate, be sure not to miss New Times’ first Link Up party tonight at the Downtowner Saloon, 10 S. New River Drive East. The party, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m., features free cocktails, appetizers, and Kona beer. The Link Up…
When I moved back to Fort Lauderdale from New York, I moved hungry. I asked everyone I knew for their list of places I had to check out. Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar tucked itself into most of those lists. Everyone raved about its alcohol-heavy margarita pitchers and the guacamole…
Let’s be honest here: Boca Raton isn’t exactly known as a destination for craft beer or chill vibes — gated communities and gray hair, perhaps, but the former, not so much. Regardless of its stodgy image, there are a few gems that cater to a fairly hip demographic, and these…
As the great fall migration marches ever nearer, it’s a good time to enjoy that sweet spot for dining out in South Florida. The temperature is comfortable enough at night that it’s not criminally insane to take your meal outside on a patio or to spend the late afternoon sharing…
Duffy’s on University Drive is the mega-center for mega-sports. Upon entering you’re smacked by flat screens everywhere you look. I counted thirty, got dizzy and gave up (a hostess saw me struggling and informed me there are 70+). Its decor is clean combination of football fanatic frat boy and every…
It’s countdown to the 4th Annual New Times Pairings, where 40 plates and 40 pairings inevitably will lead to what other cultures call a “tomcat”, a “hairache”, or “the howling of kittens.” Though some of you take comfort in late night pizzas, greasy breakfasts, or any solid food item around to…
Never ones to let a good “drinking” holiday go by unobserved, Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar will commemorate Mexican Independence Day on Friday at its three South Florida locations; Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Each party will have its own draw – live music by Suenalo in…
“Manny Ramirez is in jail next door!” announced a Patriots fan who had just come from Sun Life stadium and was drinking at Fort Lauderdale’s Downtowner Saloon.Last night, news spread fast that Weston resident Manny Ramirez, the World Series MVP who’s been earning himself a checkered history, had allegedly slapped his…
Beware of bears… making beer that you’re going to love! Big Bear Brewing Co. in Coral Springs is the brewery you imagine tucked away deep in the mountains making small batches of witches’ brew in ceramic drums. Okay, not really… but after a couple 7.5% alcohol Kodiac Belgian Dubbels it’s…
Following in the grand tradition of Sammy Hagar building a brand of tequila and Lil Jon endorsing Crunk Juice, Miami homeboy Enrique Iglesias is the latest celebrity to sign on to promote a line of spirits. The singer, who according to a news release …
Last week, I had reported a craving for rooftop dining with a side of swim that was sated by the untzy Sunday scene at the W Hotel’s rooftop. In the comments, a few of you weighed in on poolside seats with a view. Commenter R.J. Petrucci suggested to “play it…
Shots. There are just so many kinds, it’s hard to choose between fun and fruity, or just good ole’ straight-up tequila. And let’s not forget the ones you pound back while submersed in a pint of beer. But, when it comes to new and different, my girlfriend — a bartender at…
It’s Monday, and yet, it’s still the weekend – what a beautiful conundrum. Assuming you were given the day off and don’t have a fancy pool party to crash, there are a few options about town with which to entertain yourself. If you’re running low on funds after a weekend…
World of Beer in Coconut Creek is hosting a mini beerup and charity date auction to benefit The World’s Kitchen, a charity dedicated to feeding hungry children, tonight, September 4th, from 6-10 p.m.There’s no cover to enjoy one of World of Beer’s 500 varieties of beers in bottles and 40…
Every year about this time, we ask where the hell summer went? In just a few hours, Labor Day weekend will begin, and you’re probably at your office killing time before happy hour starts. So are we.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated…
“You only live once, but if you drink enough, once is enough.” – A drunk I met in Europe YOLO in downtown Fort Lauderdale is the swanky spot you take someone you want to impress. Maybe the upper management after work? Maybe the cute new girl from work? (Though I’d…
Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. She writes frequently about her kitchen exploits in this column, Half-Baked. Photo by Patty Canedo The warm aroma of pie dough could be smelled even as you walked up the driveway. The kids were waiting by the door ready to jump on anyone…
