Bimini Boatyard Has a New Owner, a New Chef, and a New Look

In 24 years, Bimini Boatyard has seen a pair of owners, a handful of chefs, unknown dozens of million-dollar yachts bouncing up in the harbor, and more cheesy engagement photos than you can shake a stick at. Through it all, the perfect views, cool iced teas, and sweet Bimini bread…

Conan’s Gay Friendly Pasta Commercial Boils Barilla (VIDEO)

No one is really sure why the heads of companies continue to espouse exceedingly unpopular, even bigoted opinions. No one is arguing they don’t have every right to both their opinion and to espousing it, of course. But then, the public also has every right to not buy your product…

At Mustard Seed Bistro, Mother of Four Bakes Flavorful Cupcakes

When the Boyds opened their quaint, French-inspired eatery Mustard Seed Bistro, they underestimated the potential of Lara’s baking because it was her husband, Tim, who was at the culinary helm whipping up bison tenderloins or tomato risottos with mushrooms. But within the first year, Lara began to experiment with recipes…

Could Donut Fries Be the Next Cronut?

By now, you’ve probably heard about cronuts. Or kronuts. Or dossants. For those who don’t keep up with the latest news on dessert trends, the cronut is the puggle of food items. The Cronut™ was created in New York at the Dominique Ansel Bakery and was gifted unto the world…

Dr. Feelgoods Manager Assaulted; Suspect Taken to Jail

Things seem to be getting a little frisky again at Feelgoods Rock Bar and Grill in downtown West Palm Beach as the manager was assaulted last Thursday and the suspect led off to jail. According to the police report, Feelgoods bouncers were escorting a man, identified as Michael Elias Salha,…

What the Government Shutdown Means for Your Food

Here we are, yet again: another month, another spending bill down the drain. Today the federal government has officially shut down — well, “nonessential” programs, at least — which will affect a wide range of services, from the National Institutes of Health to the National Park Service to the Department…

Pumpkin Spice M&M’s Don’t Even Taste Like Pumpkin

Pumpkin spice fever is like syphilis. It’s contracted easily, spreads quickly, and symptoms include a zombie-like stampede for the antidote: anything containing the rotund orange fruit (yes, pumpkin is a fruit) and that blend of cinnamon-y spices. See also: Pumpkin Spice, The Movie? “White People Are Going to Love It”…

MasterChef Casting Call in Orlando October 12

Are you a frustrated attorney who thinks he knows food better than the chef at his favorite restaurant? Or maybe you’re a blogger who turns her home into a test kitchen? In any event, if you’re a home cook who’s obsessed with food, it’s time to prove you’ve got MasterChef…

Tilted Kilt Opening in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Downtown Fort Lauderdale is the home to the second Broward County Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery location. The restaurant is the newest addition to the celtic-themed chain which featured 36 varieties of beer on tap, 80 flat screen televisions, and, or course, Kilt Girls. See also: Tilted Kilt: New Brestaurant…

Drinking Our Way Through Funky Buddha Lounge’s Third Anniversary

This past Saturday, September 28th, the Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery saw their epic third anniversary party, complete with waffles, Peruvian dishes, and a host of amazing beer releases. The crowd was full of founders and supporters, beer nerds and beer newbies. Below is the experiences of this humbled writer,…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Throws Fit in Coffee Shop (Video)

There have been a lot of coffee shop freakouts, lately. First, there was Amy and Samy from Amy’s Baking Company in Scottsdale, Arizona who gained national attention when they pissed off Gordon Ramsay and the rest of the world. Notable in that particular case is the fact that it’s actually…

Barilla Pasta King Makes Anti-Gay Comment, Sparks Boycott

Pasta king Guido Barilla might be in as much hot water as his pasta is after telling an Italian radio station that his company would never feature a gay couple an any Barilla advertising campaign. According to Reuters, the chairman of Barilla told Italy’s Radio 24, “I would never do…