A new non-profit in Wilton Manors is the perfect spot to thrift, grab a beverage, and adopt a cat — all in the same building. Boomerang’s Thrift Store — the retail fundraising side of Boomerangs Animal Rescue Fund in partnership with Good Karma Pet Rescue and Lady Luck Animal Rescue…
Nearly two decades ago, American English Kitchen + Bar chef/owner Russ Simon wasn’t cooking in any fancy kitchen. Instead, he was studying business management at the University of Central Florida. At the time, no one — not even the future chef himself, who would go on to cook alongside a…
We love sports, and we really love food; so it only makes sense that we desperately search out the greatest places to thoroughly enjoy both. Our favorite sports bars don’t just provide us with hundreds of high-definition flat screen televisions and great drink specials, they also offer food you’d be…
Instacart, an internet-based grocery and retail delivery service where personal shoppers hand-pick and deliver items from local partnered stores, is now available in Fort Lauderdale. The expansion into Broward County marks the second market to launch in Florida outside Miami-Dade. Starting August 24, Fort Lauderdale residents in 11 zip codes…
Monday Wine Down Monday Burger & Beer Joint (550 S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach) will offer half off all bottles of wine with entrée purchase, starting at 7 p.m. Visit bnbjoint.com. Chef’s Grand Tasting Jardin (330 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) is offering a 15-course meal at 7 p.m…
Chef vs. Chef is a 16-week competition at Max’s Harvest hosted by chef Eric Baker that pits local chefs against one another, cooking up surprise ingredients for a panel of judges — and our tasting pleasure. What do Hannibal Lecter, zombies, and Sicilian grandmothers all have in common (other than…
Friday Beaches and Brews Join the World Famous Parrot Lounge (911 Sunrise Ln., Fort Lauderdale) for its monthly installment of Beaches and Brews. A $5 donation to the Everglades Angels Dog Rescue grants guests a free drink. This starts on the beach at 5 p.m., with happy hour starting at…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. Two weeks ago we looked at the perry ale from new brewers High Heel Brewing, which brews out of Brew Hub in Lakeland…
Some things just pair perfectly with one another: wine and chocolate; champagne and strawberries; beer and pretzels; tea and crumpets. Or, for the weekend warrior shopper hiding inside us all, coffee and donuts. For those of you who like to wholesale shop until you drop, here’s your perfect match: BJ’s Wholesale…
And then there were two. Following the successful launch of their first South Florida location in Coral Springs this past April, Lucky’s Market has announced in October they will be opening the doors to their second store in Plantation. The affordable natural foods market — best known for their free…
Well-known Miami-based chef and Hell’s Kitchen contestant Joshua Wahler, who spent time in some of the country’s most lauded kitchens including New York City’s Gramercy Tavern and Spice Market, and Miami’s Nobu, will launching his first restaurant in Broward County this week. The concept takes the place of Thasos at…
A famous Milan-based restaurant best known for its coffee and lunch-heavy fare, is coming to South Florida this fall. Sant Ambroeus, a celebrated Italian pasticceria and confetteria with several stateside locations in Manhattan, has announced it will open its first establishment outside New York this November at The Royal Poinciana…
Hoffman’s Chocolates has launched its own food truck, and it’s serving up the sweeter side of things. Known as the Sweet Ride, the new mobile shop peddles all of Hoffman’s gourmet goodies, from chocolates and ice cream to a vast assortment of specialty confections. “Sweet Ride South Florida is our latest…
Like so many new businesses, Modern Juice Company in Jupiter began as a passion project, one that just so happened to become a successful (and healthy) endeavor. “Modern Juice Co. began as a lifestyle change for my family and some friends of mine,” says founder Jon Sullivan, who opened the…
When you were a kid, there was something immensely exciting about playing in the front yard and hearing the sweet song of the ice cream truck making its way around. Sure you could have bought those crappy desserts at any old convenience store, but there was something special about chasing…
Diners visiting 3800 Ocean at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa can expect to see some changes at the hotel’s signature restaurant offering American regional cuisine. The menu — inspired by the cultural backgrounds of each of its chefs ranging from New England and Long Island to…
It’s finally happening: The poke craze has made its way to Broward County with the opening of three-week-old Raw Poke Bar in Fort Lauderdale. Though tuna poke can be found on many restaurant menus across Broward and Palm Beach counties, most of us haven’t really had a true version of…
Monday Grand opening of Amaize Amaize (2258 S. University Drive, Davie) will officially open as a second location of the resuarant chain. Attendees will enjoy cachapas, Arepas, mechados and more. The frist 100 guests will also receive free coffee for a year as well as an Amaize coffee mug. Those that…
Chef vs. Chef is a 16-week competition at Max’s Harvest hosted by chef Eric Baker that pits local chefs against one another, cooking up surprise ingredients for a panel of judges — and our tasting pleasure. Wednesday night, chefs Jordan Lerman of Jardin and Anthony Fiorini of 13 American Table…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. This week, I’m digging through the cellar to look at a beer from M.I.A. Brewing Company down in Doral called Barrel Aged Czar…
Friday Beer Flight Friday’s Start your weekend off at Burger & Beer Joint (550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach). Barflies can enjoy four 5 oz. draft beers for $8. For more Visit bnbjoint.com. Bull Market Teacher Discount If you’re a teacher, Bull Market (210 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale)…
Imagine it — chicken, beef, salami, pepperoni, bacon, lamb, and gooey cheeses, made into entrée’s, salads, subs, wraps, soups, and dips in the culinary traditions of Mexico, China, Cuba, Italy, and the Middle East. And all of them are vegan. No, you have not died and gone to vegan heaven…
