KFC’s Double Down Dog: Nothing Compared to South Florida Fair Food

Although it sounds like it, Double Down Dog is not an advanced yoga pose. It is, in actuality, the exact opposite of one. The Double Down Dog is KFC’s latest foray into the “shock and awe” food category, which includes such tantalizing gut-busters as Pizza Hut’s Vegemite-stuffed-crust pizza (available only…

Try the Dac Biet Sandwich for $4 at 545° Banh Mi Cafe in Davie

If you’ve never had a proper bánh mì sandwich, you’re really missing out. Of course, there aren’t many places offering the real deal in South Florida. Until now. You can find some really affordable — and genuine — dac biet (a traditional Vietnamese bánh mì) at the newly opened 545°…

Cafe Boulud Showcases “Florida Cracker” Fare

Palm Beach’s Cafe Boulud, the sister restaurant to Manhattan’s Upper East Side location, is cooking up something special this season with a limited-release menu that reflects one of Daniel Boulud’s four culinary muses. Every quarter, the Boulud menu changes to reflect a different facet of these four culinary ideas, beginning…

Broward County Restaurants Offering Valentine’s Day Specials 2015

Come Valentine’s Day, what could be better than gazing into your true love’s eyes over a table of delicious treats and a perfectly presented champagne toast? From an amuse-bouche to the sweet finale, here are a few dining-out deals, themed parties, and date-night options for Valentine’s Day in Broward County…

Florida Beer: Wide Awake It’s Morning From Funky Buddha Brewery

This week, we’re continuing our trend (I suppose we should wait until there’s three to make a trend… that’s what the New York Times does) of Florida beers from Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Day. It’s a sought-after brew and one that comes around perhaps once a year. It’s big, maple-y,…

Ten Best New Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale has seen its fair share of new and old. The restaurants shuffle in and out, and sometimes it’s hard to keep tabs on what’s hot on the streets, which meal you can’t pass up, and where the party’s at. In 2013, we ran down a top-ten list of…

Whole Foods Market Opens in Pompano Beach

Whole Foods Market is, once again, expanding its presence in South Florida with the opening Wednesday of its newest location, in Pompano Beach. The 40,100-square-foot Pompano Beach store, located at 2411 N. Federal Highway, will have a vintage, nautical theme with a community room and outdoor seating. The store will…

Wendy’s Removes Soda From Kids’ Meals

Fast food chain Wendy’s is the latest restaurant to start serving healthier options to children. According to USA Today, the announcement was made by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) , a Washington D.C.-based consumer advocacy organization that provides consumers with health and well-being information. See also:…

Guy Harvey Introduces a Spiced Rum

Artist Guy Harvey has made a career out of painting his beloved ocean and the creatures who live in it. The artist has also licensed out his name and artwork on everything from the hull of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest & largest ship, the “Escape” to t-shirts and wine, with…

Mind Your Manors Brings Elevated American Fare to Wilton Manors

Wilton Manors might be a small town, but there are plenty of options to drink and dine. You can belly up to chowhoundish places like Rosie’s, stop in swank sushi spots like Gaysha Sushi and Tee-Jay Thai, or grab a cocktail at the cornerstone of it all, neighborhood watering hole…

Eat Philly Cheesesteak Donut Burgers at The South Florida Fair

When it comes to outrageous eats, nothing beats the South Florida Fair. Not much can top the crazy — and often downright disgusting — choices in food. Luckily, the 2015 fair fare is no different. Every year, the annual two-week carnival debuts a new menu item aimed at upping the…