Week three of Delray’s Chef vs. Chef competition was a no-holds-barred battle between Victor Meneses of El Camino in Delray Beach and Victor Franco of Oceans 234 in Deerfield Beach. With each week, the crowd at Max’s Harvest seems to be a bit rowdier—one of the night’s judges was caught…
Many people have already changed their profile pics back to non-rainbow filtered images. And that’s O.K. No one is questioning your commitment to civil rights simply because you prefer your face with an ethereal Amaro Instagram filter instead of a rainbow. Luckily, there are plenty of consumerist — and even…
When you live in South Florida, you know it’s officially summer not when the temps reach a certain unbearable height, not when the snowbirds are officially gone, but when people start trying to pawn their mangoes off on you. We all love mangoes, of course, but mango season — which…
The time has come, Florida, for freedom. Sixty-four ounces of freedom, to be precise. July 1 marks the day local brewers and beer lovers have been foaming at the mouth for: the legalization of 64-ounce growlers. Finally, after years of fighting and legal wrangling, Florida breweries can stand equal to…
Now that summer is in full swing, we thought perhaps South Florida would see a lull in restaurant openings. Not so. In fact, there were plenty of new establishments still welcoming booming business in June — and still more to come over the course of, what was once, South Florida’s…
Ladies of the Palm Beaches: Do you like bratwurst, beer, and look good in a dirndl? If you do, you might want to consider becoming this year’s official female spokesperson for American German Club in Lantana. With the American German Club’s annual Oktoberfest celebration a few months away, the search…
Bar Hopping. College kids do it. Bachelorette parties do it. Even snow birds have been known to do it. So, after a long stressful work week, you should too. So, here’s a challenge for you: Anyone with enough energy can put their money where their mouth is by attempting to…
When it comes to barbecuing meat, there may be no better person to ask than Joe Carroll. A self-taught cook, Carroll shows off his mastery of live-fire cooking through his acclaimed eateries in Brooklyn and Philadelphia, Fette Sau and St. Anselm. While much of Carroll’s inspiration for smoking meats draws…
At some point in recent history, it’s probably happened to you. You experienced a Whole Paycheck moment, and it was at once shameful and glorious — that moment when you emerge from Whole Foods Market crying, not because the organic produce is so beautiful, not because that vegan vanilla cake…
Thursday, July 2 Back in 1957, at a lecture in Sweden, Albert Camus coined a two-word directive that artists from across nationalities, centuries, and media have taken as gospel: “Create Dangerously.” The exhortation has a provocative, inspirational ring to it. If the art isn’t dangerous, why create it? And more…
Forget what Florence and the Machine told you: The ‘dog days’ are far from over. But Sloan’s Ice Cream has come up with a sweet way to improve the situation. The magical ice cream shop of Broward and Palm Beach counties has recently launched an all new summer kick-off promotion called “Sloan’s…
Most people know about Whole Foods Market’s nickname of “Whole Paycheck”, but just how true is that moniker? Most people believe that the prices at the upscale market are due to the fact that the store specializes in organic produce, hormone-free meats, and wild-caught seafood. But California inspectors claim that…
The Boca Raton Community Garden is growing. Literally. Did you know that one in four Boca Raton residents is food insecure? “It’s hard to believe, but it’s true,” says Orli Zimmerman, a former co-chair for the Boca Raton Community Garden, a park-like space where individuals or organizations can lease…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret; there are still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
Do you like having beer for breakfast? Who doesn’t, really? Next month, when Funky Buddha Brewery’s new Craft Food Counter & Kitchen — and Rolling Chefs food truck — hosts the brewery’s first-ever Funky Buddha brunch. Officially dubbed “Beer For Breakfast” the brunch will take place on July 12, from 11…
In the hot, sticky summer month of July, Americans across the United States don their red, white, and blue, bust out the grills, slather on the sunscreen, and light the sparklers to celebrate Independence Day. But in South Florida, the depths of summer are a bit like the depths of winter…
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. Whether you’re looking to eat mangoes at the Northwood Village Mango and Music Fest, drink beer at the Brewhouse Gallery…
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. Coppertail Brewing Company’s bottles are certainly eye-catching. The Tampa-based brewery has some prolific and intriguing art work going on with their labels. For…
If there is one season that South Florida is known for, it’s summer – endless, sweltering, nap inducing, sweaty summer. It’s kind of like the summers in Westeros except that winter is not coming. But that’s OK. Being in the tropical wet climate, we’ve got plenty of opportunities for research…
Shopping for inexpensive furniture at IKEA just got a little sweeter. The Swedish giant that specializes in cheap stylish furniture with improbable names and impossible to decipher assembly instructions, has rolled out its new Lördagsgodis. No, that’s actually not a new Game of Thrones dragon or a character in Disney’s Frozen…
Clambakes. Hawaiian luaus. Seafood boils. Spanish paella. These foodie-style festivities all have one thing in common: summer. If you’re the type of person that loves seafood in all its forms, you might want to check out Palm Beach’s Summer Shack, which kicks off the start to a special summer seafood-themed…
The second installment of Delray’s Chef vs. Chef competition pitted James Strine, executive sous chef at Café Boulud in Palm Beach, against Paul Neidermann, executive chef at Hudson at Waterway East in Delray Beach. The competition’s venue — Max’s Harvest in Delray — served $5 Happy Hour snacks throughout the…
