Here’s a suggestion for those of you wondering where you should spend your summer vacation — how about a wonderful cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas? This mega-ship sails out of Port Everglades and boasts Top Chef Texas alum Molly Brandt as chef de cuisine of its exclusive…
Forget New Years resolutions. Let’s talk about lard. Lard makes things delicious. If you’re already using butter, Crisco, or an oil with transfat, lard is better for you. At 40% saturated fat and 45% monounsaturated fat, it’s a lower percentage of “bad” fat and a higher percentage of “good” fat…
In a rare bipartisan effort to end overfishing, the US has agreed to impose annual catch limits on every species it manages — that’s 528 in all. The law was drafted by lawmakers and regional councils representing a mix of local interests. For South Florida, the new regulations mean fish…
Here’s a great new food for those of you worrying how you’re going to get fresh bread to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches after the world ends by apocalypse, terrorist attack, or zombie takeover.Mark One Foods in Salt Lake City, Utah, has come up with the Candwich, a peanut…
Lauren DeShields has been hired as executive chef of Market 17 to replace Daniel Ramos who left in early August. She takes the helm this week at the Fort Lauderdale restaurant that is among the most stringent practitioners of the farm to table mantra of any in the area. Most…
The Perennial Plate Episode 84: Dumpster Diver from Daniel Klein on Vimeo. Here’s a roundup of five strange and disturbing food-related links. 1. Check out this video on dumpster diving with chef-activist Daniel Klein, who has worked with Tom Colicchio and Thomas Keller, among others. “I’ve gained ten pounds since…
It’s day two of Juice Fast Jam 2012 (I’ve renamed it to amp myself up into this final 24 hours) and a slight weakness is setting in. I am certain of this when I fall off my bike and face-plant on the cement. It’s not even in some triumphant way like…
G & B Oyster Bar has quietly opened, helmed by the folks behind Coconuts in Fort Lauderdale and perched next door. G & B is a reference to owner Elliott Wolfe’s children, Gates and Bennett. (It also seems to be inspired by Barbara Lynch’s B & G Oysters in Boston.)During…
Scientists published a finding that all celiacs or gluten-intolerant individuals should pay attention to.In late-2011, the American Chemical Society released a report in which they broke down the ingredients in beer, specifically focusing on hordein, prolamin glycoprotein present in barley and some other cereals.What’s significant about this specific element? Like…
January 23 through 29 is South Florida Beer Week, a sudsy beerfest during which local haunts Funky Buddha, Tap 42, World of Beer, and Laser Wolf sponsor tap takeovers to celebrate local brews. The kickoff is a Monday night pig roast at Lou’s Beer Garden. What about bacon?…
Thirteen kinds of biscotti and an array of Italian pastries line the shelves at Cosi Duci, an Italian bakery that draws recipes from Sicily. The appeal here isn’t just the pastries, though. It’s the three-course weekday lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays for $10…
On Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Rachel Maddow introduced him to a new discovery of hers — the pickleback. Maddow explained that the drink — part whiskey, part pickle juice — is a shot that cures what ails ya. She’s not crazy — she’s got a point! As an ultra…
Though Georgia Pig on State Road 7 is better known for its barbecue and thick-cut bacon at breakfast, it’s highly recommended for fried chicken Fridays, when lines start at 11 a.m. Eight bucks gets light and dark meat, rice and gravy, and black-eyed peas, which can be swapped for potato…
Argentina, Venezuela, and Cuba get nods on this sabor Latino dish that features croquettes, yuca, empanadas, sausage, and a tamale. The family-owned restaurant where we sampled this medley has just opened its second location. Where are we eating?Leave your guesses in the comments and we’ll award the winner a pair…
The ubiquity of plaid and the renaissance of Pearl Jam, U2, and Nirvana in some circles is making me nostalgic for the ’90s. What’s a food writer to do but eat and drink a way through the decade? Though some ’90s food and drink are making a comeback, many dishes…
Last night, I dreamt of food. This isn’t some great breakthrough, as I often dream of meals so good that I honestly get a little weepy when I wake up and realize I’ve made it out of the dream state without clutching my fingertips to the never-ending pasta bowl. No,…
New York Mart in Sunrise is set to open tomorrow in Timberlake Plaza at 8 a.m. The chain has set off heated responses in New York, chronicled by the Wall Street Journal in “Changes in Flushing Set Off Food Fight” when the grocery store replaced a crappy Key Foods to…
The bourbon menu at the new Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale is perhaps South Florida’s best. It has, as you might guess, 42 varieties, from the smooth Basil Hayden’s to the spicy Evan Williams Green. If you want your whiskey from Kentucky, you’ll find something you like here. But if…
If you’re seeking the award-winning burger stylings of chef Ron Kerr, you’ll be happy to know that his Bite GastroTruck has announced a semi-permanent location in Wilton Manors. We say semi-permanent because, obviously, the whole point of a food truck is the ability to go mobile…
Q: What’s green and tries to take all your money by being cute? A: The Geico Gecko Girl Scouts during cookie-selling season!January 12 is the official start of Girl Scout cookie season in South Florida, which means you won’t be able to set foot into a mall or supermarket without…
I think I have a problem,” said chef Roy Villacrusis of Kapow! Noodle Bar, the subject of last week’s Dish review. “I don’t care what people think.” He’s not just talking about the menu at the Mizner Park noodle house where he’s the chef. It’s his attitude about cooking these…
Enjoy a reasonably priced night out and help totally adorable pets in need of forever homes at the Whiskers and Wine event benefiting Warm Hearts Pet Rescue and Good Karma Pet Rescue. The wine mixer includes appetizers, and there is limited space available, so organizers suggest an early RSVP…
