Funky Buddha Brewery has been growing like a teenager since they opened the doors to their Oakland Park production facility in 2013, and the time has come for another birthday celebration. The South Florida brewery, most famously known for their highly rated and coveted Maple Bacon Coffee Porter (which won…
It’s not fair to describe this bobotie meat pie as an empanada, because it’s so, so much more than that. If you want to wax poetic, it’s like a taste of Cape Town in a flaky pastry crust. And you can find them in Oakland Park. The pie is one…
Bobby Gordash is a name that you should be familiar with if you’ve delved even a tiny bit into the history of craft beer in South Florida. Now the industry veteran is knee-deep into the process of opening up his own brewing facility in Pompano Beach. Gordash won the 1996…
Here’s one thing South Florida has aplenty: specialty markets that range from the super-large specialty to the small and exotic — even the silly. Sure, they’re the type of place you might not be able to cross off all the items on your grocery list, but what you’ll discover instead…
Question: What was America’s first craft brew? Answer: hard cider. Today, whether it’s shelving at grocery stores or taps at the local bar, hard cider is steadily taking over real estate that once belonged exclusively to beer. These days, it’s becoming increasingly redundant to talk about the U.S. craft beer…
“People have a mistaken view of goat milk,” says JoJo Milano, owner of Delilah’s Dairy Farm and Goodness Gracious Acres in West Palm Beach. “They think the taste is gamey, but my nubians produce a milk that’s actually very sweet. I like it better than cow milk.” There are plenty…
If you love pink flamingo sauce, Cajun fries, and burgers stuffed between deep-fried tostones “buns” there’s good news for you: Miami-born Pincho Factory is headed to Fort Lauderdale. Launched on a shoestring budget in Westchester, Florida, today Pincho Factory has become a homegrown fast-casual success story of cousins and founders…
Civil Society Brewing released four-packs of two of their flagship hop-forward beers this past Saturday to a crowd of beer enthusiasts that didn’t mind waiting in line to snap up their allotment of cans. Abacoa’s downtown brewery brought in a canning line to package up 16 ounce cans of Pulp, their…
It’s kitschy. It’s fun. It’s a one of a kind tiki celebration — and it’s all going down in Fort Lauderdale next month. Yep, it’s the Hukilau. The annual Polynesian pop-lovers party known nationwide will be returning to Broward County for yet another summertime extravaganza celebrating tiki culture, cocktails, art,…
Summer is officially here. And you know what that means: barbecues, cold beer, pool parties, and — of course — more restaurant openings. Only a few establishments closed the doors for good in the past few weeks, including Tony D’s in Fort Lauderdale and BGR The Burger Joint in Plantation…
Tuesday Wine and Shine at Tryst Tryst (4 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach) is allowing guests to enjoy $10 cheese and charcuterie combo boards as well as 40 percent off of the entire selection of bottled wines. This special is all night long. Visit trystdelray.com. Wednesday Cocktails for a Cure…
Call it “rockin’ ramen.” It’s a fitting name for the upcoming ramen-focused menu Shout Karaoke will begin serving next month in downtown West Palm Beach. Starting June 1, the one-year-old karaoke bar and lounge will launch a new food menu. And not just any food, but a curated selection of…
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. Collaborations are a time for brewers to get together and come up with something fun and exciting to brew. Or to simply reconnect…
All Weekend Long Memorial Day Weekend 2016: Where to Eat and Drink in Broward and Palm Beach Friday Outdoor Paella at G&B Oyster Bar and Coconuts You don’t have to travel to Miami to get delicious paella. Both part of the company Be Nice Restaurants, G&B Oyster Bar and Coconuts…
Back in January we listed the 12 most anticipated restaurant openings of 2016, and one of them is finally ready to hatch. Spring Chicken, the fast casual complement to Miami’s Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, has announced the opening date for its latest Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Following the first Spring…
Women-centric High Heel Brewing is coming to Florida in mid-June, bringing with it a duo of craft beers aiming to fill what master brewer Kristi McGuire calls “a gap in the market” of product that targets women. “There isn’t a beer that’s speaking to them,” she says. It may come…
Mexican-born Danny Hernandez didn’t grow up dreaming of being a chef. Instead, he stumbled into the career by accident. Now, with nearly two decades of experience behind him, the former New Yorker can say he’s cooked a five-course tasting menu for celebrity chef Bobby Flay — no easy task. Born in…
If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em. Lionfish are admittedly beautiful, from that adorable little unicorn horn to their colorful “mane” of fronds and brightly-hued stripes. It makes you forget that these fish are actually a threat to Florida waters, an invasive and destructive species with venomous spines capable of…
Memorial Day: For many it means the official start to summer, warmer weather, a day off from work, and the revival of all your white clothes that have been packed up since Labor Day. But we all know the history of Memorial Day is more meaningful than shallow fashion rules. After…
Maybe you’re a former English major with a refined palate looking to jump into food writing for the very first time. Or maybe you’re an experienced freelance journalist who’s looking to turn your talents in a new direction. Perhaps you are someone with some food, beverage, or hospitality expertise who…
For the Fort Lauderdale foodies who remember it, The Grateful Palate was the type of restaurant where you went to experiment with your taste buds, try new foods, and have an eventful evening out. Today, it’s no longer a standalone restaurant, but a catering company and private event space for…
Have you ever broken out into a cold sweat when, while heading out to eat, your friend suddenly utters the most dreaded word in a carnivore’s language – vegan? You roll your eyes and imagine sitting on pillows in a Zen garden while being served a plate of iceberg lettuce…
