When the hankering for an iced coffee or New York-style bagel hits this summer, Broward County residents will be able to quell the craving with a new Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. location. The Florida-based fast-casual chain has opened the doors to its 24th South Florida restaurant, a new state-of-the-art establishment…
The wait for a taste of what could be America’s best fast food burger is officially over. The Irvine, California-based Habit Burger is celebrating the grand opening of its first Florida location today in Delray Beach. The fast casual restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order char-grilled burgers made it’s official debut on…
If you like food trucks and food competitions, look no further than the first annual Food Truck Face Off coming to downtown Delray Beach this fall. The inaugural food event will feature 13 of South Florida’s best food trucks as they “face off” against one another for the title of…
The next time someone points out that there’s more to life than enjoying craft beer, like beach cleanups or running 5Ks for charity, you et them know you drink for the children. Presented by Abask Marketing and Funky Buddha, the Brew to Benefit Kids in Distress will take place this…
There’s no doubt about it – we live in a very sexy part of the world. From our world class beaches filled with bodies slowly roasting in the sun to palm trees swaying in the soft, gentle sea breezes, to sexy bars where beautiful people meet for cocktails, South Florida…
Calling all South Florida baristas: If you think you have what it takes to build the best cup of coffee, show your skills at the next barista throw down, happening later this month at Oceana Coffee in Tequesta. The throw downs have been a regular part of the local coffee…
For Floridians, there’s no wrong time of the year to drink a smoothie. Living in what is sometimes hot, sweltering heat (at least until the summer when it gets completely unbearable) a smoothie can be just the thing to help cool off while getting a dose of your favorite fruits…
In a competition for the most misleading restaurant name in South Florida, the Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe in Lighthouse Point would be a serious contender. “When people hear the name ‘Nauti Dawg,’ their first reaction is that it must be some hot-dog stand off Federal Highway,” says Nauti Dawg General…
Major changes have been announced for 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The restaurant will close on Monday, August 24 for renovations. At that time, executive chef Paula DaSilva will depart the restaurant, ending a relationship that spanned decades. The chef, who took over the…
For most of us growing up, the phrase “social network” was never uttered. It probably sounded like a sociology term, and it was once upon a time. Socializing was something one did in person, face to face. You physically left your home and interacted with other people. That world, for…
The Frita burger is a Cuban hamburger, comprised of a chorizo patty cooked on a flat top grill and seasoned with paprika and topped with julienned potatoes or potato sticks, diced raw onion, and ketchup (or tomato paste in Cuba) served on a Cuban bread roll. The Frita dates back…
Step into any old-school Jewish deli, and you’re likely to spot more than a few customers munching on a towering pastrami on rye. The traditional sandwich is ubiquitous, common to eateries from NYC to Boca Raton. Those adopting a plant-based diet, however, aren’t likely to find much in the way…
Will Karen Gillan, Hayley Atwell, Kevin Smith or Brett Dalton be the stars of Miami-based Florida Supercon, the annual mega convention of all things comic, anime, gaming and pop culture? Or will it be the specially released Power Up Peach IPA from J. Wakefield Brewery, brewed specifically for the convention? We’ll…
The now-bustling Atlantic Avenue area that makes up Downtown Delray Beach was once plagued by urban blight until the late ‘90s, but it’s been on a major upswing in recent years. Efforts by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have attracted a younger group of permanent residents, created a…
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 take Dad somewhere special for Father’s Day, get some running in between beers, or jump 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. For South Floridians, and Miamians in particular, there’s nothing quite like the jolt of that tiny cup of coffee called the cafecito, otherwise…
Thursday, June 18 With spots on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s Comic View, and the Tom Joyner Sky Show, Miami-based comedian Marvin Dixon has been performing comedy longer than some audience members who will settle in for a two-drink minimum at Fort Lauderdale Improv have occupied space on this planet…
Have you always dreamed of owning and operating your own food truck, but didn’t know where to start? If that’s the case, perhaps owning your own HipPOPs dessert truck might be a dream come true. Maybe you’ve seen one rolling through a neighborhood food truck round-up, or sampled one of…
West Palm Beach will be adding a brewery to its list of attractions in the coming months, as Accomplice Brewery and Ciderworks has announced that it will be soon sending its brewed products out into the market. “It’s official!,” announced the brewery over social media. “In just a few short…
OK, tacos. You’ve had your spotlight long enough. Now, it’s time to share some of the love with your sandwich alter-ego, the torta. A good torta is more than just a Mexican sandwich, though. Typically available anywhere you can find a good taco, the regional variations can make each one…
National Martini Day is this Friday, June19. From James Bond’s “shaken not stirred” motto to Sex and the City cosmos, the martini has a classy place both in pop culture and in bars nationwide. The history of the martini is a bit murky — much like one’s memory after a night…
There’s no denying the hamburger is one of America’s quintessential comfort foods. After all, there’s just something to be said about a hunk of ground beef between two slices of bread, a sandwich that is universally loved — and endlessly customizable. Today, we have enough burger joints to last us…
