When it comes to dining at the super posh Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, most of us go straight to infamous 3030 Ocean. Hey, with celebrity chefs running the kitchen (formerly three times James Beard nominee and New Times “Best Chef – 2009” Dean Max, currently his protégé, Hell’s…
Birthdays rock. It’s one of the few days when people go out of their way to be nice to you, give you well wishes, and shower you with presents. But when a brewery has a birthday, it makes a boatload of beers to share with friends and loyal patrons. So…
Dessert might be the most daunting of gauntlets for vegans. So many mouthwatering baked goods — almost all chock-full of eggs, milk, and other animal byproducts. Temptation is everywhere, so what’s an herbivore to do? Trader Joe’s to the rescue. The foodie paradise stocks plenty of vegan-friendly sweets to satisfy…
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…
Monday, September 29, is National Coffee Day. To celebrate, national coffee retailers including McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Krispy Kreme are offering special deals. And that means free coffee. The special offers also include the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., which has several Palm Beach County locations brewing up a one-day-only…
The New Times’ Original Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, returns to Esplanade Park with beer, music, and fun. On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will become the unofficial capital of beer, with more than 100 beers being served by your favorite local, craft, and international…
Over the past few years, dairy has been added to the list of nefarious food items by health food warriors looking to demonize all that’s good in the world. We may think guzzling down a glass of milk while eating cheese pizza is disgusting — seriously, what are you people…
Who remembers Surge soda? If you were a child of the 90’s, you probably had a can of the neon green citrus soda in your hands while you were jamming out to Backstreet Boys. The beverage was discontinued by Coca-Cola a dozen years ago, but (much like the Backstreet Boys),…
The elements are slowly but surely falling into place for Alan Newman and his team at the soon-to-launch Concrete Beach Brewery in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Last we saw Newman, the brewery was in the middle of construction. Though there are now more walls and doors than there were…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, 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 at a beer straight outta Tampa that’s a collaboration between Rock Brothers Brewing, Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese…
Another year, another Pairings. Alas, New Times’ annual foodie event has come and gone — and what a night it was. Over 40 restaurants served up samples of some amazing food, paired with a fine wines and craft beer. If you weren’t able to attend South Florida’s best foodie event…
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 for a fun street festival with plenty of food trucks, want to celebrate Oktoberfest with Pistache French…
Five years ago, the name Michell Sanchez would have meant nothing to a South Florida foodie. Today, they know the Latin House Grill chef and owner for more than just a restaurant, and a menu. Many of them are his followers — patrons during his Miami food truck days, where…
New Times’ Pairings is here! South Florida’s best foodie event happens this evening when the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts over 40 restaurant, each serving amazing food paired with a fine wine or craft beer. If you haven’t already snagged tickets, don’t worry. Tickets are available online at…
The world can be a harsh place. There are bills to pay, climate change to worry about, and bosses so evil they should sprout horns and carry around pitchforks at the weekly sales meeting. That’s why we need diversions on the internet to give us a few minutes of sheer…
There’s a reason it’s called happy hour. Sure, you could hit the gym, run some errands, or hey, even make yourself a nice home-cooked meal, but let’s be honest, you don’t actually want to do any of that. Everyone knows, postwork drinks are the best way to wind down from…
Trader Joe’s, the California-based specialty grocery chain with a fanatical following, will be opening the doors to its Palm Beach Gardens store on Friday, September 19, off PGA Blvd. We were lucky enough to get invited along for another sneak peek before the official grand opening at 8 a.m. tomorrow…
Whole Foods Market hired Dave Ohmer to make beer for the grocer as it prepares to open a brewpub inside one of its newest stores. The store, which will be located inside the BLVD Place building in Houston, opens November 6 and will contain a 40-seat brewpub with 20 beer…
In 1946, Jimmie Vonglis and his family escaped war-torn Europe for a new life in the States. A year later, he opened the doors to Jimmie’s Chocolates in Dania Beach. Vonglis is long gone, and the shop has changed hands several times since then, but his legacy lives on at…
Tomorrow, September 18, New Times’ Pairings gets under way at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. From 7 to 10 p.m., the gorgeous center, fresh off a multi-million dollar remodel, will host South Florida’s best restaurants, all showcasing their finest dishes. Plus, each dish has been carefully paired with…
Good news for fans of authentic barbecue. Smoke BBQ is now open in Delray Beach. The restaurant, which quietly opened this week, features authentic Kansas City-style smokehouse barbecue and Carolina pulled pork as well as a large craft-beer selection to wash your meat down with. In addition, Smoke will offer…
The genetically modified organism (GMO) issue rages on. While states are facing lawsuits for mandatory labeling legislation, some cities are attempting to take things into their own hands. Hallandale Beach is one. Recently, “The City of Choice” became the first town in Florida to pass a resolution in favor of…
