Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, South Florida chef and restaurateur Ivan Alarcon says he grew up learning family recipes in his grandmother’s kitchen. Today, a self-proclaimed self-taught chef, Alarcon has cooked in just two kitchens: his own home, and that of his established Davie restaurants El Agave Azul. He…
How would you like to take a champagne cruise along the Intracoastal with a few of your besties — for free? Well, if you’re a lady (and we aren’t using that term loosely) you’ll be able to with the launch of Boatyard Fort Lauderdale’s new Ladies Night this Thursday. Boatyard…
A few decades ago, going out for Chinese food was just one part of a usual dinner script. You’d start with egg rolls, of course, before moving on to General Tso’s chicken, shrimp fried rice, lo mein, or chop suey. And,if you wanted to get really fancy, you might even…
If Deep Blu Seafood Grille chef de cuisine Thomas Op’t Holt had his own restaurant, it wouldn’t be your average sort of place. “I’d name it Antoinette’s Parlor & Liquor Bar: A French Bistro set in Jack Kerouac’s Secret Lair…a gastropub-style French bistro,” says Holt. “I really love how cutting-edge…
Palm Beach restaurateur Clay Conley’s Grato opened just a few weeks ago, and already people are converging in droves for a taste of the famous chef’s Italian-style dishes cooked up in a wood-fired oven. Specifically, that includes several specialty pizzas and a half-dozen handmade pastas. “I’ve always made my own…
All Week For South Florida beer week events, see this event roundup. Monday Cooking Class with Chef Jean-Pierre Learn how to be a culinary master with a five-part cooking series with Chef Jean-Pierre at his culinary school (1436 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale). The third class of the series, called…
South Florida Beer Week is back for its 2016 installment, Saturday, January 23 through Saturday, January 30. A celebration of all things local and beery here in South Florida, there is no better opportunity to try new beers, partake in special releases, and learn more about brewing and the origins…
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. Why not start the weekend off, the very beginning of South Florida Beer Week mind you, with a malt-forward amber lager from Due…
Friday Concrete Beach Brewery Tasting Craft Beer Cartel (557 SW 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale) will allow attendees to taste some brews from Concrete Breach Brewery. The three beers available are Walls, Rica and Stiltsville. This is from 5 to 7 p.m. Visit their Facebook page. Happy Hour Poker at The…
What does Clay Conley do when one of his restaurants turns five? He throws a birthday party, that’s what. On Friday, January 22, Conley and his business partners Piper Quinn and Sam Slattery will be celebrating the five-year anniversary of their flagship establishment, Buccan. The modern American grill will be…
Now in its 17th year, the annual Garlic Fest — affectionately named “The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town” — will return to downtown Delray Beach January 29 through 31. And just in case you Garlic Heads are looking to score some free VIP tickets, we’re here to tell you there’s…
South Florida’s restaurant scene is growing — fast. Each month, restaurants across Broward and Palm Beach County open their door, fueling the expansion of our culinary scene. It’s difficult to look into a crystal ball and come up with what restaurants will connect with the hearts and palates of our…
Brewers and brewery employees always talk about the industry being in a mode of ‘friendly competition’. That friendliness is about to get a little more fierce. Barrel of Monks Brewing is looking to make 2016 the year of the throw-down, by hosting a 12-month long brewery-vs-brewery event series that’s full…
It’s a cold and windy South Florida evening. The temperature reads 58 degrees Fahrenheit. I make my way towards the restaurant at the Waterstone Resort in Boca Raton, off East Camino Real and the Intracoastal. I’m here for a wine paired dinner with the vintners of Cakebread Cellars and the…
If you enjoy experiencing the proliferation of local craft beer in your community, then you should find it pleasing to know that beers from Pompano Beach’s 26 Degree Brewing Company will now be distributed throughout South Florida. Owner Greg Lieberman said he signed with Gold Coast Beverage, which covers all…
Here’s something to raise a glass to: a community-building event organized to celebrate Fort Lauderdale’s local craft spirit and art community. The two will come together as one later this month with a special festival that’s been aptly dubbed The Art of Rum. According to event co-sponsor and South Florida Distiller…
South Florida’s Holy Mackerel Brewing will see its founder and original owner, Bobby Gordash, ascend back to the head position at the brewery after selling the name and brewing operations in 2011. “Got the tap handles back on the truck,” Gordash told me. “The whole thing got thrown at my…
Florida isn’t known as a barbecue state, nor Fort Lauderdale as a barbecue city. But while we may not have a nationally recognized style ‘cue of our own, what South Florida diners do have are strong opinions about what makes good barbecue, who has the best barbecue, and what their…
Monday Cooking Class with Chef Jean-Pierre Learn how to be a culinary master with a five-part cooking series with Chef Jean-Pierre at his culinary school (1436 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale). The second class of the series, called “Salads and Vegetables,” is this week at 7:30 p.m. and will be…
Just like Delray Beach bar and restaurant 3rd and 3rd has no sign, there was no sign that the local community was about to lose one of its most beloved chefs this past weekend when its proprietor, John Paul Kline, died Saturday, January 16 at his home. Kline was a longtime…
After a rash of foodborne sicknesses linked back to the fast-casual restaurant, Chipotle has announced the closure of all its stores for part of an entire day to discuss food safety chain-wide. Yesterday, Chipotle spokesperson Chris Arnold announced all Chipotle restaurants will close down on February 8 for a few…
Friday Happy Hour Poker at The Brewhouse Gallery Winning the Powerball may be slim, but the chances of winning at poker are more in your favor. Head to the Brewhouse Gallery (720 Park Ave., Lake Park) from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. for happy hour and tournament style Texas Hold’em poker…
