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…
Every city is known for something noteworthy. New York is the city that never sleeps. Chicago is recognized for its wind and the hot air blown from the traps of its politicians. Vegas is known for nothing happening. Austin is just weird. Fort Liquordale is known for drinking. Given the…
Ever since the Mack House, Holy Mackerel’s tap room and nano brewery, lost its brewer Bobby Gordash back in June, owner Larry Hatfield has been front and center in bringing about Mack House 2.0, with the first step involving hiring a new brewer. That brewer is finally revealed as Tamarac…
There once was a day in which people actually cooked for themselves. Unless its for special occasions, that day has come and gone. Whether it’s eating out with friends, picking up some Chipotle on the way home, or pizza delivery, it seems like no one cooks on weeknights anymore –…
In terms of native South Floridians, you could probably count them on one hand. Barely anyone is from here, the rest of us come from frigid northern climes on the eastern seaboard or middle of the country. While South Florida is mostly recognized as being the sixth borough of due…
For years, Steve Martorano did what he wanted to at Cafe Martorano. The restaurateur/cook served food his way without substitutions (which is clearly noted on the menu), didn’t take online reservations, closed the restaurant for a much-needed summer break, and spun tunes when the mood struck. The restaurant has reopened…
Evolution is a wonderful thing. Wolves that want to eat us turn into dogs that want to love us and we go from cavemen to humans who eat everything else. Simple isn’t it? We like our foods to evolve too. Take, for example the “cronut”, which is the natural evolutionary…
