Thursday, October 1 Politics, religion, sex, race, gender: A lot of opinions and external factors separate the human race. If there are two things everyone likes, it’s attractive people and puppies — if you don’t, there’s something seriously wrong with you. Whether you have a puppy, want one, would like…
If you’ve had dreams of some kind of sensuous treat — not zucchini, fettuccine, or bulgur wheat but a big, warm bun and a huge hunk of meat — then a cheeseburger in paradise might be just the remedy, heaven on Earth with an onion slice. And you’ll finally be…
Ask anyone from Thailand if he dines out at American Thai restaurants and he’ll most likely tell you no. Americans, many Thais will concur, don’t know real Thai food. Sure, you’ve probably eaten at a local Thai restaurant or two, feeling adventurous for ordering any of the rainbow of red,…
Fall is here and that means the return of football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and New Times’ “Original” Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino. This celebration of beer is the best and coolest way to celebrate the suds in South Florida — and a lot cheaper and easier than getting to Oktoberfest in…
With so many restaurants in South Florida and more opening all the time, just picking where to go for dinner on a Saturday night or lunch on a Wednesday can be an overwhelming task. Sometimes, you just need a reason. This ongoing list of the favorite dishes from food writers…
The weekend might be over, but there are still plenty of weekday food and drink events in South Florida to keep you busy. Whether you’re looking to drink for charity, participate in a burger eating contest, or watch a bar tender competition, there’s something to do in Broward and Palm…
If for some reason Pumpkin Spice Lattes aren’t your thing, Starbucks has introduced yet another taste of fall. The coffee company just launched its Toasted Graham Latte. The flavor was developed by the company’s beverage R&D manager, Yoke Wong, who probably spends much of the day perusing social media for…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. This weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties, choose from a full moon party, a brewery anniversary, an Oktoberfest and…
After much anticipation, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort (1111 N. Ocean Dr.) swung open its doors this week to give parrotheads a slice of heaven (in the form of key lime pie, of course). The resort soft-opened this past Tuesday, with some components being finished and tweaked even as people enjoy…
The Miami Dolphins are in a bad place — a place one tends to be in the days following a loss to the putrid Jacksonville Jaguars — and life isn’t about to get any easier with the Buffalo Bills heading into town. You can be sure the Dolphins are studying…
South Florida bartenders, let’s get ready to rumble. Next week, the Max Group will give 24 local mixologists a chance to showcase their skills in front of foodies and fans alike during the inaugural Bar Brawls competition. The weekly bracket-style battle was inspired by Esquire Network’s Knife Fights and will…
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. Florida Beer Friday is here again, and I’m heading over to my favorite beer store to pick up a six pack of Coppertail…
After fifteen grueling weeks, we find ourselves at the end of the road for Chef vs. Chef. But, like Boyz II Men, we can’t let go. It’s unnatural. This event belongs to us and we belong to it. In this last battle, Café Boulud’s Jimmy Strine faced off against Tryst’s…
Perennial craft beer favorites Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca Raton is celebrating its fifth anniversary on September 26th, 2015 starting at 3 p.m. The brewery will be releasing over 40 different beers including world famous favorite Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, the coconut white chocolate inspired Last Snow, pie-in-a-glass…
Have you ever tasted a banket (an almond-paste Danish pastry), or bossche bol (a popular European puff pastry filled with whipped cream and coated in melted chocolate)? If not, now you can enjoy each thanks to Dutch bakers Patty and Ralph Smolders, who recently opened a stateside version of her…
Brunch. It’s the best meal of the week, and not just because of the bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. It’s because so many restaurants pull out all their best deals — and most indulgent meals — for the weekend crowds. Dishes range from house-cured bacon and pork belly eggs Benedict,…
Calling all health-nuts in Broward County: fresh-pressed juices, superfood-rich smoothies, and raw vegan eats are now available via the Jugofresh juice bar located inside the Fort Lauderdale Whole Foods Market. The Miami-based chain recently opened its first Broward County location last month, and since then has been serving up a…
Sure, that start of the week is a bummer. But next week, not all is lost. Tuesday, September 29 is National Coffee Day, which means you can get a free cup of joe to start your week off right. Here are a few deals you can find around Broward and…
If at first you don’t succeed try, try again. That idiom rung true for Hurricane Alley Raw Bar & Restaurant owner Kim Kelly, who launched her Chowder Truck-N-Snack Shack on Saturday, September 19. Several months ago, Kelly petitioned the Boynton Beach City Commission for permission to station her new food…
Thursday, September 24 Joan Crawford didn’t set out to become a camp icon. She appeared in nearly 100 films, many of them prestigious A-listers, in a five-decade career that began in the silent era. But by the late ’60s, after the batshit psychodrama Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, her camp…
The past few years have been good for Korean food. Signs of the country’s culinary conquest of America are everywhere these days. Kimchi is the new coleslaw, Korean barbecue has replaced the Japanese hibachi for birthday-party throwdowns, Korean BBQ is a menu option at Subway, and thanks to Roy Choi’s…
World of Beer in Coconut Creek recently debuted the franchise’s signature Tavern Fare menu, a variety of “elevated comfort food” made in-house. The Coconut Creek location, which first opened in 2010, was selected to be the first bar in South Florida to feature this innovative new pairing menu, with food made…
