Wild Mushroom Pasta

Steep dried morels in 1 cup boiling water. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, brown onions and garlic in oil. When the garlic is golden, remove and discard. Add sliced mushrooms to pan and saute until tender. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Add mushrooms mix…

Islamorada Beer Company Brings Relief to the Keys

The little yellow house by the sea in Islamorada was a total wreck. Irma’s winds had torn the hurricane shutters from the French doors. Huge ocean waves had pushed through and buried the interior in at least two feet of sand and punched holes in the drywall. A wicker chair…

Oktoberfest 2017 Events in South Florida

Oktoberfest in Miami isn’t the raging 18-day festival like the one in Munich, but there are still myriad fest-related events happening in town. Germany’s festival began September 16, yet the annual revelry associated with excessive beer consumption is just getting started in the Magic City.

Oceans 234 Launches Food Vlog Called Don’t Fork It Up!

Even though she is a savvy entrepreneur, Danielle Rosse, the force behind Oceans 234, knows how to have fun. “I like the saying ‘Don’t take yourself too seriously,'” Rosse says. She explains her playful philosophy was the driving force behind the creation of the restaurant’s new, tongue-in-cheek series of informational videos, Don’t Fork It Up!

Spring Chicken in Fort Lauderdale Abruptly Shutters

The Fort Lauderdale outpost of 50 Eggs’ Spring Chicken quickly closed on Tuesday night, blindsiding some employees who showed up for work yesterday morning to find they no longer had jobs. “It seems like they came in the middle of the night and just gutted the place,” former general…

Shake Shack Rolls Out Hot Chick’n Sandwich Across South Florida

This past May, Shake Shack on Lincoln Road debuted a newly-renovated space, nearly doubling its size with new booths, tables, and high-tops. Now, the international burger stand is adding a spicy chicken sandwich to its meat and shake line-up. Beginning on August 1, the Hot Chick’n will be featured on…

Invasive Species Brewing Offers Experimental Beers at Fort Lauderdale Brewery

Invasive Species Brewing has officially invaded South Florida. The 2,800-square-foot facility and taproom, located in Fort Lauderdale, is one of several breweries slated to open in Broward County in the coming year. Following a private friends-and-family debut last weekend, Invasive Species Brewing is now holding temporary business hours from 5 p.m. to midnight this week at its Flagler Village taproom just south of North Flagler Drive.

Metro Diner in Tamarac Serves Guy Fieri’s Favorite Meat Loaf

Fans of diner fare can get a taste of celebrity chef Guy Fieri’s favorite meat loaf he sampled during Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives when Metro Diner opens its Tamarac location on Tuesday, July 18. Established in 1992 by the Davoli family with a single eatery in Jacksonville, this Florida-based chain is…

The Five Best South Florida Doughnuts to Devour for National Doughnut Day

This week’s National Doughnut Day isn’t just another silly, made-up food holiday. It’s actually a 78-year-old day of remembrance established by the Salvation Army in 1938 to commemorate “doughnut lassies,” women volunteers who were sent to France during World War I to help distribute the fried-dough treats in an effort to make soldiers feel more at home. That translates to specials on plenty of doughnuts when the annual holiday rolls around, this year Friday, June 2.

The Ten Best Craft Beer Bars in South Florida

These days, there are plenty of bars that serve good beer. But not all of them are true craft beer bars. What makes a good beer bar? First, it’s selection: a thoughtful draft and bottle list that changes frequently and offers up a good variety of styles and flavor profiles…