If you’re like us, you’re heading out for an afternoon coffee break to keep you going for the rest of the day. As you pour that life-saving cup, you immediately feel better. That rich aroma, that steam rising from the cup. Coffee is your friend, your wake-up call, your salvation…
Since the economy got flushed down the toilet, the fast-casual sector has been on the rise. It seems like once a day, a new burger joint or burrito place is opening its doors — it’s almost not even news at this point. There are, however, some exceptions. Late last month,…
Before the barbecues and the fireworks, Americans tuned in to ESPN for one of the best sporting events of the year. No, we’re not talking baseball or tennis or racing. We’re talking about the 98th annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, held at the hot dog king’s flagship Coney Island…
Quite a bit has unfolded since we first learned about former Starbucks employee Adrian Flores and his plea for assistance from the denizens of the internet. After raising enough funds to pay his most pressing bills, Flores remade his GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/helpuslive. He headlined the new version “Please Help Us…
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. Boynton Beach’s Due South Brewing Company…
When Boynton Beach resident Natalie Sager became pregnant with her first child, certain dietary restrictions forced her to give up foods that each of us would bemoan the loss of in ordinary circumstances: specifically, gluten and dairy. What to do when your favorite foods are suddenly banned? Create a delicious…
So you’re all tuckered out from your big Fourth of July party yesterday? You poor wittle baby. Zip up your dress, Sally, and get over it: that’s how holiday weekends are supposed to be. Whether you’re looking to do it up with a binge-drinking pub crawl, a steamy burlesque show,…
Paula Deen, the homey Southern cook with the sparkling blue eyes who made everyone salivate with her over-the top recipes, has taken quite a tumble in the court of public opinion. Since a legal deposition was made public in June, Deen’s empire has crumbled with major sponsors like Food Network,…
Ahh. Fourth of July: another wonderful day off from work to celebrate good ole’ ‘Murica. Traditionally, it’s supposed to be celebrated by drinking cold beer and noshing on piles upon piles of barbecue. That’s the idea, anyway. Times have changed for many, whether you live in an apartment, are too…
Ahh. Fourth of July. It may be America’s birthday, but it is also the perfect excuse to pig out on barbecue and drink tons of beer. Whether you’re looking to chill out in a restaurant or bar, entertain the little ones, or head to the beach, we have an event…
If you waited for July 4 to fire up the grill for the first time this summer then shame on you. This is South Florida where grilling in December is no big deal. You should be an expert, and it should show on Independence Day. See also: – Fourth of…
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, nothing has come to signify the lazy repose of a hot summer day like the smoky scent of slow-cooked barbecue. At its most basic, “barbecue” means meat, slow-cooked over an open flame. Beyond that, there are scores of variables — and…
UPDATE: Judd Apatow Fooled by “Fired” Former Starbucks Employee? UPDATE: Starbucks has responded with a statement: We appreciate you reaching out for our response regarding Adrian Flores. First and foremost, the wellbeing of our partners (this is what we call our employees) is always a top priority for Starbucks. We…
Tomorrow afternoon, the world’s most prolific eaters will converge on Coney Island for the 98th annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Championships. About 40,000 people are expected to watch Joey Chestnut, the number-one-ranked eater in the world, defend his title for the seventh time. Last year Chestnut downed 68 hot…
Many of us are familiar with the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line that answers poultry emergency calls every November through December. In every other emergent cooking quandary, however, the foundering amateur chef was on his or her own. Inept grillers need struggle no longer, LongHorn Steakhouse has come to rescue with their…
Only a day after showing Jimmy Kimmel how to pull his fresh, warm, creamy mozzarella Steve Martorano has announced he’s planning a second Las Vegas restaurant in the Paris Hotel slated for spring 2014. The 200-seat restaurant will offer a large bar and patio, with a clubby design similar to…
The public is becomingly increasingly conscious about the health benefits of eating well and the financial benefits of a good happy hour deal. To follow the new trends in wellness and economic conservancy, Grille 401 recently rolled out some new menu items and reduced price happy hour bites. We spoke…
The City of Brotherly Love became the City of Homebrewers this past weekend, when over 3,400 of the hobbyists descended upon Philadelphia for the 35th Annual National Homebrewers Conference. This yearly event is the pinnacle of competitive brewing, where homebrewers vie for bronze, silver, and gold medals in 28 beer,…
It’s well known that our food supply is littered with undesirable ingredients: pink slime, fake honey, an overabundance of corn, GMOs — the list goes on and on. Overuse of antibiotics is just one of many huge concerns. Many oppose its use due to fears of antibiotic resistance in humans…
After over a year of financial difficulties, including a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and a property auction, Shooters Waterfront Cafe and Bootleggers have a new owner. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the two iconic Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurants were purchased for $7 million by William McIntyre. McIntyre also owns…
Dishcrawls and pub crawls have quite a bit in common — both require a great deal of walking, both will probably make you regret the previous night’s calories, and, most obviously, they’re both a good time. Coming up this month, Dishcrawl will be creeping its way down Las Olas Boulevard…
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, nothing has come to signify the lazy repose of a hot summer day like the smoky scent of slow-cooked barbecue. At its most basic, “barbecue” means meat, slow-cooked over an open flame. Beyond that, there are scores of variables — and…
