You can spot them a mile away. Bleary-eyed people in suits pulling wheelie bags like pet poodles while they stand in line at the nearest Starbucks. They’re the sales professionals and marketing reps who spend most of their lives on the road, endlessly traveling from meeting to pitch. And, like…
Before Shawn Neifeld opened Mojo Donuts, South Florida’s hottest doughnut shop, with his wife, Shelly, he spun records at strip clubs Cheetah and Miami Gold. Before that, he owned a gambling magazine, an ice cream shop in Lauderhill, and CD stores in the ’90s. Most of the time, he was…
Does the government shutdown got you down? Hopefully not, because it ain’t shuttin’ down your ability to slam a few cold ones, and that’s a plus. On the ugly side of things, the shutdown has brewery startups on hold, preventing them from filing for permits, receiving inspections, getting labels/recipes approved…
The government shutdown may have halted food inspection operations at the Food and Drug Administration, making us think twice about what we buy from grocery stores. But at least Florida restaurant inspectors are still walking the beat, making sure that your favorite eat-out spot isn’t cutting corners (someone’s gotta pick…
When it comes to finding a bite to eat in Delray Beach, you’d be hard-pressed to have an issue finding an option. From high-end to budget-friendly, Asian to classic French, casual to little black dress, and everything in between, there are plenty of places to grab a snack or enjoy…
If you’re looking to do a little early holiday shopping for the person who has everything (and money is no object), why not buy him or her a bottle of Scotch? Well, actually, not just any bottle of Scotch whisky. The Macallan M, a rare, limited-edition bottle of single malt…
You’ve heard about this whole government-shutdown thing that is going on: GOP wants to get rid of Obamacare — that piece of legislation passed by majority vote and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court — so they basically shut down the government over it. That’s OK; the furloughed employees are…
“It’s got to be the most boring, mundane street in South Florida,” says Dr. Paul George, an oft-quoted Miami Dade College professor and historian, told us for this week’s look at the restaurants along Hallandale Beach Boulevard. “It’s more a racetrack to the beach than anything else.” The strip of…
If there is one thing Americans love more than their food, it’s their dogs. And it there is something we love even more than our four-legged friends, it’s dressing them up in ridiculous get-ups. Which is why we thought it would be particularly fitting to make a list this Halloween…
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. If it is, you kind of need to change things up to make sure they’ll work out well. Apparently, the Atlantic Resort & Spa’s in-house restaurant East End Brasserie wasn’t working out so well. After years of trying to bring traditional French fare…
Restaurants may use customer feedback to their advantage, but it may not be so obvious how they use it. Shula Burger in Fort Lauderdale, however, redesigned the store. It gets better: Don and Dave Shula (father/son) will present the new design and hold a little public Q&A session today at…
The second film in the Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, is set for a December 13 release date and Denny’s is looking for the ultimate Hobbit fan. If you converse in fluent Elvish and have your home decorated in “early Shire,” this contest is for you…
Like so many people, Dina Lauro wasn’t satisfied working the 9-to-5 grind in a boring, dead-end career. At 38 years old, she decided to quit and pursue her dreams. And, lucky for us, her dreams produced something most of us wish for daily: junk food that’s actually good for you…
PDQ is expanding in South Florida pretty darn quick. Just after opening two locations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a new restaurant will be holding their grand opening on October 13 in Pompano Beach at 11 a.m. But before opening, they want to make sure everything is up…
Everyone likes to get in on a good deal. Whether it’s an end of season sale, a buy one get one, or an amazing discounted meal things feel better when you’re saving some cash. Starting last week and running through November 7, Dine Out Lauderdale features over forty Broward County…
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…
Attention all south Florida servers and bussers who love the heat but can’t stand the humidity and are thinking of moving to Arizona: Amy’s Baking Company is now hiring. If the name of the Scottsdale restaurant sounds familiar, it’s because Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, the owners of Amy’s Baking Company,…
Just because the U.S. military remains on high alert during the government shutdown doesn’t mean it is less affected by it. Essential services for them — including commissaries — have been cut off until Congress gets its act together, putting a real crimp on military family budgets. The commissaries may…
Brace yourselves for this Saturday’s Art Fallout, when Fort Lauderdale’s art scene goes on acid to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. Art Fallout, a one-evening occurrence in which nearly every contemporary arts venue hosts an outpouring of interactive exhibitions and beyond, is arguably the city’s art event not to…
A homebrewing class is a homebrewing class, but a homebrewing class with Florida Brewing Company’s Bobby Gordash is a chance to learn from an award-winning brewer who works for the state’s largest-production craft brewery. Starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market in Coral Springs, Gordash will talk tricks…
While the news of Brew Urban Cafe closing its Himmarshee location last week has simmered down, a new caffeine spot, the Grind, has popped up on the scene. Dry those tears, coffee friends: The Grind is here. Currently, this new coffee shop is serving as a mobile caffeine service on…
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’re looking to throw back some rum, get in on some Oktoberfest action, or stuff your face with some…
