New Year’s is supposed to be all about setting the tone for the following 365 days. For the most part, life is mundane — you want to make sure to up your chances of keeping it special and interesting. That could mean going all out with some heavy drinking; it…
We’d blame it on the holidays, the high stress of spending too much money, and the exhaustion of running around from party to party, but realistically, that’s just life. Between work and taking care of the kids/pets/house/whatever most of us just feel like we need a break, like, now. And…
Dear lawd, please make it stop! By now, everyone’s familiar with the racist and homophobic remarks by Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson in a recent GQ interview and the subsequent backlash by civil rights organizations. On December 18, A&E Networks suspended the 67-year-old duck-decoy mogul for his words that included comparing…
Leave it to Village Voice Media publications to cause a shitstorm of controversy. First, Miami New Times forever changed how America sees baseball with the reporting of the Biogenesis scandal, now LA Weekly got seafood lovers’ panties in a bunch over story speculating that Red Lobster might be closing…
Tejal RaoThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food…
It’s hard to believe, but 2013 is fast becoming a memory. That’s OK, because the new year will surely bring a host of new adventures, opportunities…and the third annual South Florida Beer Week. The 2014 edition of the festival will return from January 18 – 25, bringing a week filled…
South Floridians are known for their penchant for drinking. We mean, do you know of any other cities with Liquordale as a nickname? Doubtful. Even so, some days — or evenings — are known for reducing regular residents and professionals into frat boy-like antics. New Year’s Eve is one of…
Should Old Acquaintance be forgot… at least we have Florida made beer. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. With the holiday season wrapping up, and New Year’s Eve right around the corner,…
South Florida is known for ample sunshine, beautiful people, heavy drinking, mile upon mile of beautiful beaches, and one of the most extensive systems of inland canals in the world. There’s a reason so many of our residents rarely wear clothes. As much as most of us like to spend…
December is a hectic month. Between Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, New Years, and the dozens of holiday parties every week, there tends to be little time left for you. Fortunately, between Jesus’ birthday and the change in year, this week is offering some time off from work; fill in the time…
A. ScattergoodThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food…
Mark Manger”Put an egg on it!”The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together…
Ah, Christmas, a whole day of watching the kids unwrap presents while you stay happy with that holiday variety pack bought days earlier. Lets just hope you left one for Santa. Bust out the case of Christmas ales because you’ve got the week off (hopefully) and nothing else to do…
The wait is over for the opening of the next brewery in Palm Beach County. Delray Beach’s Saltwater Brewery is scheduled to open its doors at noon on Monday, December 30, and start a new age of locally produced beer in Delray. See also: -Ten Geekiest Beers to Bring Out…
Maybe you’re one of the 155 Funky Buddha Brewing Founders’ Club members and all of this is old news to you. But for everyone else, you’ve probably noticed a stream of Facebook and Instagram posts of friends with excited faces and blue bottles in hand. This past weekend saw the…
Driving around town on New Years is not just a pain-in-the-ass, but it’s dangerous; we don’t even want to know how many DUIs will be handed out. With all the crazies running around (it’s one of the few days in which everyone heads out of the house) it’s best to…
New Year’s Eve is one of those days you either love or hate with a passion. You may not want to deal with the traffic; you may hate the crowds; you might not have anyone to kiss; midnight could be well past your granny bedtime; or you may just think…
Like most holidays, for those who celebrate, Christmas is considered one of the greatest food days of the year. Between piles of turkey, ham, roast beef, or whatever else, by the time evening comes around, revelers are probably going to need to pass out from a food coma. That being…
Christmas is a holiday full of traditions. Pine trees, wreaths, egg nog, fruit cake, ham turkey: all symbols of the day for those who celebrate Christmas. While most Jews don’t partake in the typical gentile conventions, many have developed a Christmas practice of their own. For the past century or…
Christmas Eve is celebrated in many different ways. Some people prefer to celebrate with cocktails by the fire with friends, some enjoy hot cocoa and caroling, and some feast on countless treasures of the sea. The feast of the seven fishes is an Italian tradition that celebrates the birth of…
Have you ever watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and thought to yourself, damn, that looks like some nice eatin’? Probably not. Although, we’re sure there’s someone out there that feels that way — hey, people are strange. Well, if you’re looking for an alternative to, um, venison, you should try…
It happens to every host. You’ve planned, shopped, and started with preparations for the big day when you hear that your little sister has just decided to go vegan — and everything you have planned is full of butter and pork fat. You have two options: tell her she’s a…
