When it comes to big names in the South Florida culinary scene, Michelle Bernstein is kind of a big deal. The affable celebrity chef is all over the place, from her highly acclaimed Miami restaurant Michy’s to her public television show Check, Please! South Florida to numerous food and wine…
Neapolitans have strict rules and regulations for using the designation Pizza Napoletana — there is an entire nonprofit sanctioned by the Italian government dedicated to making sure the term is applied appropriately. Chicagoans are fiercely devoted to their signature deep-dish pies. And New Yorkers, fuhgeddaboudit; those maniacs will go to…
How do Americans like their lunch? That’s the topic of a new survey conducted by Kentucky Fried Chicken. The KFC Famous Bowls Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research, polling 1,000 adults 18 and over in the United States using random-digit telephone dialing. The survey, which was released today, gives insight…
Nelyson De Jesus is an imposing man with a goatee, a lip piercing, and a wide, infectious smile. About a decade ago, he left his childhood home on Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, to join his father in South Florida. Tony Sanchez is an affable Dominican native with…
By Marisa Cutaia Some time in the not too distant future, some form of legal marijuana might be coming to Florida. Just the idea of it gives us the munchies. But we aren’t satisfied with a bag of Cheetos; our foodie palates are far too refined to settle for that…
South Florida is full of transplants. If we had to guess, we’d say one percent of the population was actually born here. (Also, did you know that 84% of statistics are made up on the spot? True story.) Quite frankly: we think it’s a good thing. For one thing, the…
Two weeks from now, on March 6th, Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park is going to be releasing the next of their series of larger format bottled beers, the Nib Smuggler Chocolate Milk Porter. The 6.2% alcohol by volume lactose porter uses Brazillian cacao nibs and vanilla beans. If you’ve…
Weekdays are the worst, unless you live in South Florida where we refuse to let a moment go by without cramming it full of entertainment. Whether you’re looking to relax and recover from the weekend, or would prefer to fill your weekday evening with distracting doings, there’s something for you…
It just makes sense that the owners of Cut 432 decided to bring the taste of the taco to downtown Delray Beach with their new taquería-ish El Camino. El Camino owners Brandon Belluscio, Brian Albe, and Anthony Pizzo have brought Mexican soul-food and a top-notch tequila bar — which opened…
In the United States we have some time-honored drinking protocol, such as beer pong, 80 ounces to freedom, and flip cup. While all include copious amounts of alcohol (or beer), none are intended to bring you a bountiful life — a bountiful hangover is more like it. The Japanese, on…
South Beach Wine and Food Festival brings some of the best and brightest culinary talent from around the country. From Top Chef contestants like Stephanie Izard and Fabio Viviani to celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Giada De Laurentiis to restaurant legends, such as Danny Meyers and Rick Bayless, the creme…
New Times Beerfest is a truly epic local beer event. Beer brewers from all over the state and the country come to show local beer drinkers their stuff. And now, local homebrewers (and maybe some aspiring professionals) can offer their beers to the suds swilling public. This year, 17th Annual…
We’re not breaking any news here, but South Florida is freaking hot. Sure, we get a few cold fronts from time to time, but it’s mid-February, and it’s bright, sunny, and, frankly, a bit humid. When it comes to refreshing alcoholic beverages, few concoctions compete with the margarita — mojitos…
There’s a preconceived notion that in Japan everyone makes sushi on the regular. As much as we’d like this to be true (and we’d like to find ourselves some Japanese besties), it’s not actually the case. While in town for the Delray Beach Open by The Venetian® Las Vegas Japanese…
The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2014 semifinalists for its Restaurant and Chef award categories today, the state of Florida got several nods and specific recognition for its culinary achievements. Even Orlando got a pat on the head from the prestigious foundation for hosting the announcement at the city’s…
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 are looking to party Bavarian style, like the idea of pink beer from Funky Buddha, or just want…
We love beer, we’re huge fans of wine, and we have no problem throwing back a few martinis from time to time; but there’s nothing like an ice cold margarita on a sunny day. Those tequila-infused Mexican drinks are so good, they are worthy of their very own holiday. The…
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. Victory over bad beer! This is the feeling you get when drinking from a can of Intuition Ale Works’ People’s Pale Ale, what with…
Genetically Engineered (GE) also known as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) have been one of the biggest debates in the world of food for the past year. Activists have been pushing for labeling laws citing potential health issues and lack of peer-reviewed studies deeming GE products as safe. GE proponents, on…
While nutritionists and your mom stress eating a healthy breakfast (usually consisting of fruit, Greek yogurt, and something with fiber in it that tastes like either warm gruel or cardboard with soy milk), we crave warm doughnuts fresh from the oven, served with a piping hot cup of Joe. Krispy…
Perhaps one of Delray Beach’s most underestimated hangouts, restaurant and bar 3rd and 3rd is coming up on its first year of business. Still no sign, you’ll need good directions — or the help of a friend who knows the spot well — to find this clandestine, low-key hangout. That…
Chips, fries, finger chips, French fries, pommes frites: no matter what you call them, thinly sliced strips of fried potatoes are absolutely delicious. Few side dishes have risen to the same level of esteem as that of the French fry. Sure, we love mac & cheese. And yes, on occasion…
