While we’re not ones to condone cults — if we’re going to lose our lives to a food item, it certainly wouldn’t be Kool-Aid — we are into weird and off the wall things, especially if it has something to do with food. Deerfield Beach’s Oceans 234 is about to…
The clean and modern décor of the Atlantic Surf Club is a stark contrast to the dark sports-bar-type aesthetics of the majority of Beach Place. With varying shades of soft blues, pops of orange, warm woods, stainless-steel accents, and sea-glass-inspired light fixtures, the ambiance incorporates contemporary dining concepts for an…
Head brewer Justin Miles is at it again over at the Mack House in Davie. After coming onboard with Holy Mackerel’s nano brewery last year, Miles has been busy crafting recipe after recipe of “off-centered” beers on a two-barrel system for the small tap room. Most beer drinkers will be…
When people think American diner, they think Denny’s: Moons Over My Hammy, the Grand Slam, and, of course, the endless coffee. Diners, with their bottomless coffee and endless hours of operation, also tend to be synonymous with police officers. Men and women in blue need to rest and refuel while…
Popping bubbly and eating oysters on the deck of a yacht is pure luxury — not that we’d actually know from experience. But, let’s be honest, few things scream opulence like bivalves and boat shows. Whether you’re shopping for a new motor yacht, looking to pick up a yacht owner,…
South Florida certainly has no dearth of sushi options. From high-end spots on Las Olas to tiny takeout, there seems to be a place serving up the Japanese cuisine on every block. Downtown Fort Lauderdale is, for some reason, the lone exception to that rule. The walkable district has plenty…
Whole Foods Market has always carried a unique selection of craft beers, but now it looks as if the supermarket chain is getting into the business of making its own brew. To do it, the Texas-based chain wants to hire its first brewmaster to make beer in-house at one of…
The first thing most of us do when we wake in the morning is seek out the nearest cup of coffee — don’t judge if that doesn’t sound like you. Sure, it’s an addiction (which we realize is a problem), but the routine and the sweet taste of the caffeinated-beverage…
New Times’ 17th-annual “Original” Beerfest has been postponed. The event, which was scheduled for April 5 at America’s Backyard in downtown Fort Lauderdale, will be rescheduled for the fall. This announcement in no way affects Brew at the Zoo, which is scheduled for Zoo Miami. Broward’s “Original” Beerfest will still…
Most restaurants in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park area are known as genteel establishments where a tony crowd can savor a good meal and a few martinis. But 101 Cantina, the Southern cousin of Gainesville’s famous tailgate party place, didn’t seem to get that memo. The restaurant, which replaced another rowdy…
The clean and modern décor of the Atlantic Surf Club is a stark contrast to the dark sports-bar-type aesthetics of the majority of Beach Place. With varying shades of soft blues, pops of orange, warm woods, stainless-steel accents, and sea-glass-inspired light fixtures, the ambiance incorporates contemporary dining concepts for an…
Want proof that craft beer is super popular? (Besides the nifty articles on this blog?) The Brewers Association released its preliminary data on craft beer for 2013, and the numbers are staggering. With all of its diversity and thousands of producers, craft beer (defined as any small, independent brewery that…
We’re all busy these days. Between work, school, kids, bills, and all the annoying time-consuming details of life in general, most of us are looking to squeeze as much extra time as we can out of day. As lazy as it sounds, taking the time to go into a restaurant…
Airports are not known for being havens of gourmet food. Although many are starting add food-driven concepts intended to highlight the cities’ culinary scene, the vast majority serve mall food and prepackaged goods. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport recently announced it would be adding a bunch of new concepts to its…
CNN has announced that Anthony Bourdain will return with season three of Parts Unknown, starting April 13 at 9 p.m. The cable news network is bullish on Bourdain, with rumors abounding that the celebrity chef is even on the short list of personalities to replace Piers Morgan, along with Rosie…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This evening is all about the green beer and corned beef and cabbage. But some of us have jobs to go to that require thinking and motor skills. That means that we’ll have to save the Irish whisky and Guinness for later and head over to…
If you were alive in the ’90s and early aughts, you should remember a little band known as Green Day. If you were in high school or college around 2004, you definitely rocked out to “American Idiot” while driving in your car. It’s one of those songs that spoke to…
Broward’s western suburbs aren’t known for having a booming restaurant scene. There are some great ethic restaurants, but the majority of the eateries west of I-95 are national chains serving the same old boring reincarnation of chicken wings and spinach/artichoke dip. Bash American Bistro is one of the few spots…
Veganism can be a lonely affair. Sitting at the lunch table, you and your kale salad can feel pretty isolated alongside everyone else, with their pork rinds and turkey sammies. Hence the introduction of Vegan Drinks Night, a kickoff event for the brand-spankin’-new MeetUp group, Very Vegan Miami. The event…
Around and around we go again. 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’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re…
Saint Patrick’s Day is this Monday, March 17 and, since we’ve got the weekend coming up, celebrations and wearing of the green start this weekend, with a race in downtown Fort Lauderdale, and many bars celebrating St. Practice Day on Sunday. Around this time of year, most people break out…
While we all use math on an everyday basis, it usually doesn’t go further than basic adding and subtracting, as well as figuring how much to tip on that $38 check — for the record: it’s about $7.50. We rarely need to go back to high school geometry class to…
