In honor of last week’s World Food Day, a group of local activists gathered Saturday at Hollywood’s Yellow Green Market. The group gathered together to show support for an initiative, Propostion 37, that will appear on the November ballot in California. Food activists nationwide are pushing an effort to require…
With the last presidential debate being held tonight at Lynn University in Boca Raton, most of south Florida is on politico alert. That means that while the candidates have to eat somewhere…most restaurants are scoped out by the secret service in advance then given only a few minutes official notice…
With Halloween just around the corner, next week is going to be big. Unfortunately, it’s more than a week away. Looking for something to do before Halloween week? We’ve got you covered. From pre-Halloween events to sustainability forums to cooking classes and more, there is plenty to do in south…
Pizza is awesome. Even more so when it’s free. In celebration of national pizza month–yes, there is such a thing–Domino’s in Dade and Broward counties are giving away free pizza. Sorry, Palm Beach. The company wants to spread the word about the new Handmade Pan Pizza. This time Domino’s has decided to…
If you always wished you were an Oscar Mayer wiener, now’s your chance to “meat” a few people that actually are.They’re called hotdoggers, and they’re the brand ambassadors who take the Wienermobile for a spin. …
There’s a reason Fort Lauderdale is host to one of the largest boat shows in the world. With over 300 miles of navigable inland waterways, Greater Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America.A lot of the region’s land space is taken up by multimillion dollar waterfront McMansions with…
Some love Halloween because of all the free candy. Others love the excuse to dress up like their favorite cartoon, super hero, or “sexy” ____ [insert random fictional character here]. And still more just look at this holiday as another excuse to go out, party, and get crazy drunk.No matter…
Generally, people who are into working out also eat well because they don’t want to mess up all the hard work with extra calories. (Although we all know that someone who works out for the sole purpose of inhaling chocolate cake on a regular basis.) But eating healthy at a…
The numbers are finally in. Last week’s Cheers for Charity event, which took place from Sunday though Thursday, raised $265,000 for six local children’s charities.The five-day food festival culminated with the worldwide dinner trend Diner en Blanc, which had hundreds of people dining in white attire, at all white tables…
When south Florida welcomed Miami Dolphins Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, we got an amazing package deal. The talented young player arrived in the sunshine state with his knockout wife, Lauren, who was featured on HBO’s reality series, Hard Knocks.Read Also: South Florida’s Ten Best Places to Watch FootballLauren, who is as football-obsessed…
Las Olas Boulevard has seen quite a few changes over the past six months. New restaurants have been popping up all over the block, including the highly anticipated Royal Pig Pub and the much-hyped American Social. Monday brought with it Las Olas’ newest grand opening–Grille 401 Las Olas.The restaurant, which sits…
Confession: Every single time I watch Beauty and the Beast — be it the movie, theatrical production, or the live mini-musical at Disney World, I bawl my eyes out. Maybe it’s got something to do with the fact that my dog, Harry, looks exactly like Beast. Or…it could just have…
Political wonks and early risers take note! Morning Joe, the MSNBC early show hosted by the world’s most liberal conservative (Joe Scarborough) and the world’s most conservative liberal (Mika Brzezinski), is coming to south Florida for two live broadcasts in correlation with the big Presidential debate at Lynn University this…
[jump] Beef tartar with black horseradish cream was fresh and balanced, with just enough horseradish to tickle the sinuses. The beef, however, could have been served a bit colder and finely diced.Salt and pepper seafood is a classic take on a Chinese classic. In this case shrimp was deep fried, tossed…
Good news: the weekend is almost here. Bad news: you’re going have loosen your belt buckle if you want to take full advantage of all the deliciousness that’s in store. That’s right. This weekend is going to be big and full of calories and cholesterol. From beer and cheese to…
If ever there were an iconic south Florida name, Shula would be it.The football legend is famous not just for his coaching skills, but his namesake high-end steakhouses, to boot. Now there’s a new concept for the Shula brand, in what’s often called the “better burger market.” This niche includes …
Festival, art walks, and outdoor fairs are a hallmark of the fall and winter months in South Florida and perhaps no city is more emblematic of this trend than Delray Beach. The city hosts so many festivals from October through May that one might think that Delray is Seminole for…
For eons, the only things to drink in South Florida were bright pink Miami Vices, frozen pina coladas, and buckets of rum punch. But the craft cocktail craze finally made its way here. And the mixologists at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Boynton Beach have really mastered the trend. Here,…
The U.S. in general is thought of as a melting pot. People have travelled from all-across the world in with dreams of better lives for their children–whether those dreams come true or not is a whole other story. Regardless, the many people have crossed these borders brought with them different…
It’s a classic immigrant story: A pair of Greeks set out to create a restaurant providing fresh food inspired by their homeland. But along the way, Sophia Mylona picked up a degree in nutrition from New York University, and her husband, Gus Leontarakis, ran a New Jersey catering company. After…
We eat for many reasons: Celebration, sorrow, greed and even addiction. Yet this week is a rare opportunity to put your taste buds to the test and ensure your latest meal goes further than your hips. Restaurants in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties will host “Lights Out” dinners benefitting…
Lakeland-based Publix supermarkets has issued a voluntary recall for 11oz packets of frozenshrimp tempura. Actually, the shrimp is OK. It’s the dipping sauce packets, which that contain soy but aren’t labeled as such, that sparked the recall. No illnesses have been reported, according to a Publix press release. Customers with…
