New Belgium’s highly-anticipated craft brews have finally arrived in southeast Florida. New Belgium Brewing Company, known for its flagship beer Fat Tire Amber Ale, signed with Gold Coast Beverage Distributors which will begin distributing their beer beginning July 29, according to Gold Coast’s Craft and Import Specialty Manager Darren Dougherty…
It’s pretty much agreed that when you drive your car to the Taco Bell order window, you’re not there for your health. But, then again, you might be justified in assuming you’re getting a “safe” taco. As in, one that’s never been licked by a human tongue…
Along with the change in season, the restaurant industry is changing yet again. As is always the case South Florida is full of brand new spots opening their doors and others closing up shop. With so many changes it’s hard to keep up. Luckily, we do it for you. We…
There seems to be another huge culinary event or festival every other week in South Florida. And we’re definitely not complaining about that. Aside from our lovely weather — in winter, anyway — that’s a huge part of what draws tourists to our fair region. Our next big culinary extravaganza…
It’s not even officially summer, but in Sweden, apparently, it’s already mid-summer. Or, at least the start of summer (even though it’s called Midsommar). That doesn’t really surprise us, considering all the confusing (yet charming) names for simple items like chairs and sofas. In any event, Ikea is having one…
There’s a good chance you’ve had your fill of burgers and beer after this weekend’s events. If you didn’t put yourself in a food coma at Friday’s Burger Bash, we’ll assume you drank yourself silly at Saturday’s Funky Buddha Grand Opening. Hey, that’s why Sundays exist. Whether you partied it…
Everyone loves mac & cheese — minus, of course, those who cannot cheese or wheat. And we feel sorry for them, because there is probably no greater “comfort food” than elbow pasta in cheese sauce. It’s a dish that takes us all back to our childhoods. That being said, there…
This weekend saw the beginning of a new era in beer for Broward County, when the Funky Buddha opened their new state-of-the-art facility in downtown Oakland Park Saturday night. If there was a theme for the night, it was beer, people, and rain. Coming from Palm Beach County, I was…
As Huizenga plaza emptied after a long, meaty and sometimes rainy Burger Battle some people seemed shocked that Wilton Manors’ Rosies’ Bar and Grill won both best overall burger and best burger in the bar and grill category. They must not have stopped by Rosie’s tent. It was a unicorn…
After a month of celebrating burgers, there’s a good chance you are totally burgered out. While it would totally make sense, we hope that’s not the case. To close out National Burger Month, we decided to chat with someone who knows a thing or two about burgers, Miami-based blogger Burger…
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. Five o’clock happy hours are a…
If you don’t know who Clay Conley is, you’re obviously not that into food. For the past two years, Conley has been nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the South — this year he was the only nominee in all of Broward and Palm Beach counties. The…
There are two important things to know about today’s Riverwalk Burger Battle. First, is that this year’s winner will be whichever burger induces what Renee Quinn, a consultant for battle organizer Riverwalk Trust, called “Burger Nirvana.” Second, hopefully you already purchased your tickets, because they are now sold out. $40…
You may have lost track of the date, but National Burger Month is about to come to an end. Hopefully, you have your tickets in hand, because Friday night is Riverwalk’s Burger Battle. If you didn’t manage to plan ahead, don’t fret fine friends; we have a list of the…
Runway shows are great for people who are really into fashion–or just people who like to stare at hot models. Either way, they tend to draw a crowd, which is good for charitable purposes. The Second Annual Dress to Impress for LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) Runway Fashion Show is…
If you’ve spent more than five minutes in South Florida, you know who Paul Castronovo is. As part of the Paul and Young Ron Show, Castronovo has woken up more South Floridians than a strong cup of Cuban coffee. The Paul and Young Ron morning radio show is much more…
You know what’s the best part of going back to work after a long holiday weekend? Knowing that Friday is just one day closer! Congrats, people. You almost made it through another work week. Now, it’s time to celebrate once again with some drinks and bites with friends. But wait,…
It’s not exactly a secret that the newest trend in restaurants is casual. Many people are just over the pretense of white tablecloths and haute cuisine: they just want honest food, in a laid-back setting. Yet, while many existing restaurants are working to tone things down, Fort Lauderdale’s New River…
Fabio Cracco describes his specials the way a swooning grandmother gushes over a new grandchild. His hands make sweeping circular motions as he explains how meaty, salty cubes of speck — an Italian ham made with pork shoulder — and pungent Gorgonzola cheese together create a simple yet rich sauce…
We know that after a day commuting to the office or (gasp) driving around town for work, the last thing you want to do is hop in the car to party down in Miami. But, sometimes, there’s an event so awesome, you just have to go. Like Miami Spice, the…
During a weekday lunch the perpetual click-click-click of Fabio Cracco beating eggs to sauce pasta carbonara doubles as background music at La Cucina Veneziana. On a Friday night he holds the door for little grey-haired ladies as the restaurant empties. Each one receives a kiss on the cheek followed by…
Tuesday nights at Tap 42 are like Friday nights most other places; the bar is packed and tables are full. But beer lovers this night take to the back half of the restaurant to linger over goblets and tulips of unique and rare treats from the brewery on Tampa Bay:…
