When the weather heats up, most of the country (and northern hemisphere) heads outside to fire up the grill. While it makes more sense for us to run for cover — or air conditioning — this time of year, South Floridians have found plenty of ways to keep on cooking…
“Drive slow!” shouted several of the more than 20 passengers on a minicoach as it rolled south on I-95 past the sprawling suburbia of southern Palm Beach County. The driver looked back, smiled, and set the cruise control to 55, allowing traffic to pass unabated. Why the leisurely pace when…
Your cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, and anywhere else you’re going out of port, just got craftier. Cigar City Brewing out of Tampa has just announced a deal with Carnival Cruise Lines to offer two of the brewery’s flagship brands onboard Carnival ships departing from Florida ports: Florida Cracker Belgian-Style…
Today is Bastille Day, the French national day that marks the beginning of the French Revolution. A significant French holiday similar to our Independence Day, it’s makes for the perfect opportunity to appreciate French culture through its cuisine. Baguettes, crepes, cheese, crème brulee, pates: the list goes on and on,…
Although your week might be filled with planned meetings, to-do lists, busy schedules, and many other obligations and responsibilities, there is always an excuse to relax and enjoy South Florida once you step out of the office. From social dinners to networking that can provide a distraction and good time,…
After a rain-soaked finish at last year’s event, Mother Nature played nice this year with fair weather and a full moon. Hundreds of burger enthusiasts made their way to Sanborn Square in Boca Raton to experience the third-annual Boca Burger Battle, a melee of burger-fiefs that pits restaurant against restaurant,…
Just imagine what it would be like, sitting on a classic schooner, with the sights, sounds, and smells of the Mediterranean in the background. That would be the life; unfortunately, it takes boatloads of money to make it happen. And while we may be able to make it to the…
Food Network star Sunny Anderson is truly a renaissance woman. The host of Cooking for Real and The Kitchen is also a frequent contributor on Today and the Rachael Ray show and is the author of Sunny’s Kitchen: Easy Food For Real Life. See also: Ten Best Gastropubs in Broward…
The usual Las Olas crowds tend to be fickle in their choice of hot spots. Years ago it was Big City Grill. Then came YOLO and (several years later) The Royal Pig, pushing the masses to the western edge of the strip. Somewhere in between all the back-and-forth Rocco’s Tacos…
This weekend marks the final in operation for one of downtown Delray Beach’s few late night clubs, Delux. The nightclub, which opened in December of 2001, will be closing to begin renovation on a new concept and reopening in September as Honey. Delux has occupied the space once known as…
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. Deep in the hollows of the sometimes Hobbit-hole sized warehouses that squeeze themselves like halflings between the cavernous art galleries that recall the Mines…
You’ve made it through another week full of work, home, and social life — trying to balance all three like a circus act — but you’ve made it. Treat yourself to a night out on the town, a quaint stroll and some sushi, a neon glow party, or a de-stressing…
Love beer? Interested in becoming the next big brewer in South Florida? Or, do you just want to learn more about the industry and how it works? Broward County beer fans make note for tonight, as Bobby Gordash of the Florida Beer Company will be making an appearance at the…
We’re all for finding deals around here, but what really gets us going is free stuff. Burritos, burgers, iced coffees: We don’t care what food item it is — we’ll down it (and love it) as long as there is no cost. Tomorrow is 7-Eleven Day — yep, that’s a…
In 1954, nearly 60 years ago, Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Oasis Bar at the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, came up with a delicious, fruity cocktail that celebrated the flavors of the Caribbean. See also: Make a Pitcher of 100 Montaditos Sangria For Your July Fourth Picnic…
The word ‘gastropub’ is one of those trendy big city restaurant ideas of the early oughts, where the reinvention of the usual pub fare (burgers, fish & chips, mac & cheese) melded with the growing popularity of high end beer. Once relegated to metropolitan high streets, over the years it…
As we just finished decking ourselves out in red, white, and blue for Independence day, it’s France’s turn now. France’s National Day, Bastille Day, which is celebrated on July 14 — which is Monday — marks the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. Just like…
A few days back I made a rather stressful trip to Ikea to return a few items and purchase some more. After waiting in the Motor-Vehicles-type line to exchange some extra items, I then had to wait in another queue to buy the things that I should have purchased in…
Though South Florida is certainly no bastion of French fare, a few places have found their way into the fray and made a name. In Hollywood, Bistro 1902 fills the franco void thanks to the owner, Parisian-born Karim Laitaoui. He is often at the front of the house, greeting guests…
You’re stomach is churning (it feels as though it’s doing back-flips), sweat is pouring off of your brow, you can’t sleep, your head hurts: this isn’t a hangover, fine friends, it’s the meat sweats. If you’re one of those gluttonous diners who tends to overindulge — hey, we most certainly…
Tapas, the art of dishing out small plates, has become a popular concept in the U.S., with bars and restaurants springing up in cities across the nation dishing out their own version of a sharing menu. However, most Americans don’t know the history of tapas — exactly how, and why,…
The FIFA World Cup 2014 festivities culminate with the final on Sunday. Being that it’s the ultimate game, the one that determines which team will be known as the champions — the ones who will experience the confetti, tears, and overwhelming joy as they hold up the coveted gold trophy…
