Paula Deen is currently in the middle of undergoing an image makeover. The former Food Network star, known for her outspoken demeanor and love of butter, is readying herself for her Dancing With The Stars debut, tonight, September 14 at 8 p.m. on ABC. The 68 year-old celebrity chef, the…
Craving a hot bowl of matzo ball soup? A thick-stacked reuben sandwich? Or maybe a lox and cream cheese bagel as thick as a bible? You can find them all at a new deli concept that opens its doors today in Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village. That deli is Top Hat…
Five years ago, 26° Brewing Co. co-founder Greg Lieberman began making beer as a hobby. Today, the self-taught brewer is making more than 900 gallons per batch at his Pompano Beach brewery, set to open later this week. Finally, after more than a year of renovating and preparation, thirsty patrons…
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 celebrate Mexican Independence Day, play dirty bingo, or try South African wine, there’s something to do in Broward and Palm Beach counties this…
Another year, another New Times Pairings has come and gone. The 2015 installment of the annual foodie event featured over 40 restaurants served up samples of some amazing food, paired with a fine wines, craft spirits, and beer. Last night, the eighth-annual Pairings took over the Broward Center for the Performing…
It looks like Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort (1111 N. Ocean Dr.) is finally fins up! Jimmy Buffett must have heard the whirl of blenders making margaritas at the resort’s soon-to-open 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill, because the lead Parrothead, himself, dropped in to the $179 million resort last week…
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 football block party, coffee lecture, winefest and more for…
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. As summer winds down, we’re going to take a look at a beer from Saltwater Brewery that encompasses everyday living in South Florida:…
The wait is almost over for the grand opening of downtown Delray Beach’s newest hotspot. Rocco’s Tacos will be celebrating the grand opening of its seventh location later this month when doors officially open on Wednesday, September 30. The Delray Beach Rocco’s Tacos — located in the former home of…
This week, two French-trained chefs went head-to-head. Victor “El Diablo” Meneses, onetime student of Michel Richard, faced up against Jimmy Strine, a pupil of Daniel Boulud. Their collective technical skill made for a great battle. Meneses slinked out to “Goodbye Horses” by Q. Lazzarus. Don’t recognize that little ditty? Well,…
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 restaurant industry is a tough business. In South Florida, where the summer slump after tourist season can often be a kiss of death for many establishments, this is especially true. The summer might be slow, but it can also provide an opportunity for a new place to establish itself,…
Celebrity chefs. Culinary trendsetters. Upscale digs. Luxury accommodations. You’ll get all this — and more — during the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, which returns December 10 through 13 at event locations throughout the Palm Beaches. The annual foodie-focused festival will bring together a series of events over…
On Thursday, September 10 from 7 to 10 p.m., New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for an evening of delicious food , good drink, live entertainment, cooking demos, and other surprises. Last week, we highlighted the restaurants serving up delicious food. Favorite spots like…
Thursday, September 10 New Times’ Pairings is back for another epic evening of good food paired with fine wines and beers. The eighth-annual Pairings takes over the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale) from 7 to 10 p.m. today with more food, drink, and…
The heady aromas emanating from 2406 Wilton Drive are thick enough to cut with a knife. Sit outside long enough or pass by too slowly and you won’t be able to resist the temptation to follow them to their source. That source is pizza, specifically pies baked in a simple…
These days you’ll find all sorts of crazy ingredients in your cocktails: foams, jellies, seeds, syrups, and spices — heck, even edible flowers. There are, however, few things less intriguing than a drink made with a spoonful of squid ink. But that’s what we’ve come to expect at Kuro, the…
This November, it won’t be man versus food. Instead, it will be South Florida versus the grill during the sixth-annual John Offerdahl’s Broward Health Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival. The Gridiron Grill-Off is an annual event that features a showdown-style competition that pits Miami Dolphins legends and celebrity chefs…
Labor Day. The holiday we tip our hats to the many people before us who fought for our right to a shorter 40 hour work week, the establishment of the weekend, and for basic safe working conditions for every worker in this great nation. As the Department of Labor puts it,…
Love bacon? An event in honor of the hog’s most famous part will return for its second year thanks to Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and Covenant House Florida. The second annual Bacon Bash returns to Fort Lauderdale this fall, a foodie-focused event that’s all about the bacon, taking place in Esplanade…
Pastry chef DJ Colby dreams in flavors; ice cream flavors, to be exact — many of which you can find in the display case at his one-year-old Wilton Manors ice cream shop. That creativity guarantees Wilton Creamery offers a rainbow of flavors you won’t find at your average scoop spot…
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…
