When most kids were terrified of getting stung, Dr. Leo Gosser was developing a lifelong passion for bees. As the son of a beekeeper, he has been around the buzzing little insects many consider a pest for most of his life. He believes they are indispensable contributors to our food…
Most people who have encountered Sriracha from Huy Fong Foods, Inc. have one of two reactions to it; love or hate. There is no in between. So, perhaps it is not so surprising that the hot sauce has managed to divide a town. UPDATE 10/31: The judge (clearly a fan…
Rise and shine, cupcake, and reach for that six pack. With only two more days to go before Friday, you have some serious thinking to do about what beer you’re gonna chug this weekend. Russian imperial stout, anyone? There is no doubt that beer contains a substance, alcohol, that is…
For a little while there many restaurants served up great food and fantastic wine, but lacked in the mixology department. Fortunately, we’ve moved on. Beautifully prepared food deserves mind-blowing cocktails to start off the night. You’ll find both at 3030 Ocean in the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. While…
New breweries are cool, but when a brewery starts canning their product is even better because it expands availability to consumers. After nearly a year and a half in operation, Boynton Beach’s Due South Brewing has finally started canning its beer. Their first canned variety will be Category 3 IPA…
This is an exciting week for the City of Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the obvious Halloween festivities, the 54th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is coming to town, bringing with it boatloads of visitors looking to have a good time. To celebrate the week’s revelries, Coco Asian Bistro &…
Do you have people in your life you don’t see often enough and want to let them know you’re thinking of them? Are you running late to meet someone for coffee and want to make sure he’s not mad at you and caffeinated when you get there? Are you generous…
Change is a good thing. In life, things can get a little stale; sometimes it just takes a little makeover to spice it up a bit. The same goes for restaurants. To bring new life back into the spot, Mozart Café completely revamped its concept with a contemporary interior, kitchen…
When most kids were terrified of getting stung, Dr. Leo Gosser was developing a lifelong passion for bees. As the son of a beekeeper, he has been around the buzzing little insects many consider a pest for most of his life. He believes they are indispensable contributors to our food…
It’s against the law to steal. And it’s Miami cop Vicki Thomas’ job to make sure people obey this law and every other one on the books. But when the middle-aged cop came across a desperate mother of three stealing groceries at a Publix in Cutler Bay last month, she…
You may know it, you may not, but this weekend, Fort Lauderdale’s biggest event is taking over the Intracoastal Waterway. Starting Thursday, the 54th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is bringing with it tons of people looking to have a good time. Obviously, there will be a wealth of drinking…
The saying goes, “Time flies when you’re raising awareness for a good cause.” That’s how the saying goes, right? On Thursday, another month bites the dust; we’re that much closer to the winter (whatever that means down here). With the end of October also goes national pizza month, apple month,…
If you think going to the stadium is all about beer and hot dogs, guess again. As sports fans have gotten more sophisticated and ticket prices have risen, so has cuisine at sports arenas. That means you’re as likely to see someone enjoying sushi or a single malt Scotch as…
It’s just about that time of year again — and no, we don’t mean Halloween. This weekend thousands of people will descend upon the marinas and beaches of Broward County for the 54th-annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Yes, traffic is going to be a nightmare; and yes, every restaurant…
John Strauss stands at the gargantuan grill and throws a mound of shredded red meat down which sizzles when it makes contact with the metal. He sprinkles some grilled onions on too and quickly tosses the blend around with the spatula. The meat and onions begin to brown and white…
This weekend, don’t miss a day of peace, love, music — and raw vegan eats — during Rawstock 2013. This Saturday, November 2, Hippocrates Health Institute, South Florida’s own alternative health institute, will be celebrating its annual health and wellness event where wheatgrass, raw food, and holisitic health rule. See…
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’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
Whoever said Margaritas aren’t spooky enough for Halloween, obviously never had too many of them while sitting under a scorching sun. Seriously, while a traditional Margarita might not be identified with our favorite ghostly holiday, consider Cantina Laredo’s Ghost Flower Margarita…
Brunch is the best meal of the week: it’s low pressure; you can generally show up in a pair of shorts and flip-flops; and the food is delicious. Besides who doesn’t like a little hair of the dog to wash away the pain from a raging Saturday night? To cure…
Two new sweet spots are opening off Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, each serving up sugar in two of its finest forms: candy and ice cream. While we have a few weeks to wait before we can indulge at the newest Sloan’s ice cream location, a candy superstore is…
Friday’s here, so it’s time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don’t rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a local shop or on tap at your favorite bar. Sometimes a good name is hard…
Halloween awkwardly falls on a school night this year, which means rushing home from work, dressing your little ghouls and gobblins, and rushing them around quickly — then hoping they’ll come off their sugar high in time for bed. If that sounds exhausting to you, why not take the kids…
