Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. Now Open in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

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…

California’s Habit Burger Grill Opens Today in Delray Beach

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…

Lust Vodka: The First Women’s Aphrodisiac in Booze Form?

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…

3030 Ocean to Close for Renovation; Chef Paula DaSilva Departing

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…

Atlas Meat Free Deli’s Rachel on Rye Is a Vegan Pastrami Dream

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…

J. Wakefield Brews Power Up Peach IPA for Miami’s Supercon

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…

Florida Beer: Cafecito Stout On Nitro From M.I.A. Brewing Co.

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…

Night + Day: 11 Things to Do in Broward and Palm Beach This Week

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…

Six Best Tortas in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

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…

The Duck-Fat Burger Is Back at the Sybarite Pig

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…