South Florida Distillers, makers of Fwaygo white rum, has marked its one-year anniversary with a special bottling. Starting this week, founding partners Joe Durkin and Avi Eisenberg will begin selling their first batch of aged Fwayo, an award-winning white rum aged in virgin white American oak barrels. Aging since February…
The success of Boca Raton’s Barrel of Monks Brewing is one of those indicators in the craft brewing industry that things are going well: state-of-the-art equipment, gorgeously designed tap room, niche Belgian beer offerings. This Saturday, March 26 from 2 to 6 p.m., the brewery will be hosting its very…
Authentic. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot but often without much merit. For most, the word evokes the idea of something pure or unadulterated. A letter of authenticity, for example, confirms something as not counterfeit. It’s genuine — a true representation of whatever it stands for. Which…
Many of us have fond childhood memories of chocolate bunnies, robin’s eggs, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans. But Easter meals aren’t just about sugar, candy, and dessert. Whether you’re looking for a traditional meal or something completely different (sushi anyone?), there’s something for everyone. Restaurants around South Florida are serving…
Monday Margarita Mondays for $5 at Cabo Flats Cabo Flats (Delay Marketplace at 14851 Lyons Road Suite 122 Delray Beach and City Place at West Palm Beach, 550 S. Rosemary Ave. #160 Palm Beach) is offering $5 El Cabo margaritas all day. Talk about starting the week off right! Visit…
A half-decade ago, as new wave cocktail culture swept the nation, South Florida lagged behind. While people in cities like Chicago, New York, and San Francisco were already discovering the joy of a well-made Aviation, perfect Manhattan, or a solid Negroni, most South Floridians were still making do with frozen,…
Boynton Beach-based Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market welcomed its second retail market in Delray Beach, the result of a growing customer demand for fresher produce closer to home. The outlet opened Thursday, March 17, housed in newly-built, bright-red stucco building in the heart of Delray Beach’s Pineapple Grove district. “So many…
Friday St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour Himmarshee Public House (201 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale) will offer their last day of green-themed two-for-one happy hours – until next year, that is. Visit PublicHouseFTL.com. Bacon and Bourbon Fest Swing by Old School Square (51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) on…
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 taking a look at a beer made as a collaboration between two of my favorite Florida west coast breweries: Green…
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will soon be opening its first “express” location, a new model roll-out for the South Florida-based, bagel-centric company. *Check out our list of the Ten Best Bagels (and Bialys) in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Founder Steve M. Fassberg recently announced the company’s latest…
New Orleans has always stood as one of the most unique cities in the U.S., seamlessly blending native culture with French, Latin, and Creole influences. When it comes to food there’s a never-ending list of specialty dishes that highlight the area’s cultural melting pot, from crawfish, gumbo, and po-boys to…
If someone asked you to name Palm Beach County’s highest-rated Yelp restaurant, what would you guess? Would it be a fancy Island establishment, or Clematis Street hotspot? Or a longstanding waterside eatery serving quintessential South Florida seafood? Nope, guess again. Instead, it’s Kersmon Caribbean Restaurant, a small bistro-like eatery tucked into…
26 Degree Brewing Company has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past couple of months. They opened in September and soon began local distribution through Gold Coast Beverage. Now they’ll be adding culinary adventurers to that list. On Wednesday, March 23, the Pompano Beach brewery will be hosting a five…
Most of us have heard about the Beatles’ yellow submarine. But only Broward County residents know about the pink one, namely a sub shop in Wilton Manors best known for its comfort food riffs on classic sandwich combinations. Originally established in 2009 as a coffee and chocolate shop, today Pink…
You can now enjoy a cool glass of beer during match days at the International Polo Club, everyone’s favorite Wellington-based weekend activity, through the Funky Buddha Beer Garden. Yes, the Oakland Park brewery has devoted itself to the Sport of Kings by taking over a shiny metal-clad Airstream trailer and making…
The Ritz-Carlton’s Fort Lauderdale-based beverage manager James Camp isn’t just another mixologist. He’s also one well-travelled guy. Outside of South Florida, Camp has worked for the Ace Hotel Group in Southern California, The Regattabar Jazz Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Harvard Square, and The Charleston Place Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina…
Name a waterfront restaurant in South Florida where you don’t have to fight to get in — or be heard. It’s a rare thing indeed these days, especially at the height of season. Don’t worry; if you can’t think of any, here is one for you: Juniper on the Water…
One of the greatest parts about America is that as a country we come together to celebrate a variety of different cultures, traditions, and holidays that we can all enjoy; Especially if there is great food and cold beer involved. St. Patrick’s Day is definitely a holiday that involves both…
Corey Artanis’ brainchild, 3 Sons Brewing Company, took home three awards at this years Hunahpu’s Day Festival, which took place on March 12th at the Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park in downtown Tampa. The annual festival celebrates the release of the much sought after Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout from Cigar City Brewing, and…
Monday This week continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Be sure to check out our round up of Irish themed foodie events. Farm to Kitchen: Top Nutrient Dense Foods Farmer’s Table (Wyndham Hotel Boca, 1901 N. Military Trl., Boca Raton) is hosting a one-hour class about cooking with food containing…
A new burger joint is coming to Broward County, slated to open in Fort Lauderdale later this spring. B Square Burgers & Booze will be taking up residence at 1021 E. Las Olas Boulevard in late March or early April, offering guests a variety of creative burgers and a do-it-yourself salad…
Friday CASK Tapping of Bonfire Porter Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38 St., Oakland Park) will be tapping a new cask (a large barrel that holds liquids, such as beer) of Bonfire Porter. The milk porter is made of cocoa nibs, anise, cinnamon, orange peel, honey bush, and clove. This…
