Imagine walking into your favorite place to lounge with a laptop. Along with the usual amenities —- Wi-Fi, lattes and pastries —- there’s a fresh spin: fluffy cats nuzzle your legs. Establishments where kitties roam free are reportedly pulling in patrons in various parts of the world, from Asia to…
Dinner and a movie? How about fancy dinner in a fancy movie theater? Date night at the movies will reach its zenith at Silverspot Cinema, located at the Promenade in Coconut Creek with the opening of its dining concepts in partnership with one of America’s best chefs.The South Florida location…
With Father’s Day right around the corner on Sunday, June 21, we decided to round up some cool places to treat daddy-o to some delicious eats. Although not cheap by any meals, these restaurants stray far away from your typical breakfast menu. Father’s Day was inspired by Mother’s Day. Spokane,…
What’s better than a good taco? Tacos and hip-hop, that’s what. At least that’s the idea behind Tacos & Hip-Hop night at Subculture Coffee in West Palm Beach. Set to be a monthly event, the idea was born when South Florida DJ Selecta Steve — AKA Steven Pershad — glimpsed…
Grab your plutonium, rev that engine to 88 mph, and hang on tight: Best of Broward-Palm Beach 2015 is almost here! Here’s a preview of one of the winners, but check out the entire issue when it hits browardpalmbeach.com/bestof tomorrow and newsstands Thursday, June 18. The Sybarite Pig 20642 State…
This past weekend’s Hukilau transformed Fort Lauderdale into an exotic tropical island with its parties, potent rum cocktails, and seminars. Arguably the best part of the event was the Tiki Marketplace at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 resort., selling everything from vintage Hawaiian shirts to hot sauces. The marketplace was…
Miyoko Schinner has created a culinary empire that demonstrates the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Rather than forcefully offering reasons to become a vegan, Schinner primarily caters to omnivores and finds ways to show people how easy it can be to eat cleaner and lighter. A proponent of the homemade…
If you live in Broward County, then it’s time to say happy birthday! In part of Broward’s 100th birthday celebration, Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour has put together a brand new contest to celebrate the county’s rich history through a special centennial ice cream flavor. As one of the county’s distinguished…
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…
Whole Foods Market has just announced the name of its new, streamlined brand that promises a more value oriented shopping experience. The new chain will be called 365, a nod to Whole Foods’ 365 brand of private label foods. The stores, which will start popping up in 2016, will offer…
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. This week we’re taking a small trip down to Islamorada, where Canadian Craig McBay has settled down with Keys native Cheryl McBay and have created…
Saltwater Brewery is more than just a local brewery that touts the use of pure and natural ingredients — it works to give back to the landscape that encapsulates it by partnering with local and national charities who focus on improving the Earth’s oceans, beaches, and reefs. Since Saltwater Brewery…
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 celebrate International Cachaca Day, celebrate summer with a seafood bake, or have Sunday brunch in downtown Delray…
Long before there were smoothies, frappes, frappuccinos, and frozen yogurt, there was the milkshake — our nation’s favorite summer time treat. If you’re sweating it out over the next few months, a milkshake might just be the way to go. We’re not quite sure why a giant cup of ice-whipped…
Place another one on the map. You know, that giant map we all have that shows all the local breweries? No? Just me? (Try this digital one then!) In a move to make Boynton Beach a little bit more like Beer City USA, homebrewer-turned-professional Chip Breighner just recently opened the doors…
The Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop is back in business this month, and this time it’s hitting the streets of Fort Lauderdale. On Saturday, June 20, paying participants can ride any of the Bus Loop’s 14 designated trolleys along an eight-mile route that will shuttle them between the 17th Street Causeway and…
Farm-fresh eggs. Fresh-picked strawberries. Buttery-rich breads straight from the oven. If you love farmers’ markets, and all the goodies that come with them, there’s good news on the horizon: After 19 years in operation, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has announced the Delray Beach GreenMarket will now be…
We all love buying fresh produce at the local farmers’ market — but what we actually do with all those fresh fruits and vegetables when we get home is another story. Wouldn’t it be easier to plan your next farm fresh meal with a little help? That’s the idea behind…
Delray Beach’s newest waterfront restaurant, Hudson at Waterway East, has undergone some changes in recent months. The most recent update: the culinary team recently welcomed newly appointed celebrity chef Paul Niedermann to redesign the menu. Niedermann is best known for his Season 9 win in 2012 on Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen. The…
Starbucks is taking the whole birthday thing to a new level. The coffee chain recently marked a milestone 20th anniversary of its Frappuccino, the addictive coffee/slushy hybrid that’s become a part of our lives and vocabulary. Two months ago, the Seattle-based company announced a special limited-edition birthday cake flavor of Frappuccino…
In the cutthroat business of running a restaurant, you generally start with one of two broad strategies for success. You can go the specialist route. You pigeonhole yourself into just one type of cuisine and execute it brilliantly. You can even whittle it down further and serve one particular dish…
When it comes to eating raw oysters, you fall into one of two camps: you love slurping down each slimy mollusk whole, or simply can’t stomach the thought. If you’re the latter, maybe it’s the texture that turns you off. Or maybe you just had a bad experience — it doesn’t…
