It’s inspiring to see young entrepreneurs and professionals in South Florida, and even more inspiring seeing them give back to the community. Lais Pontes, founder of the Pontes Group and Chase Kulp, Associate for Jones Lang LaSalle, do just that. Take, for instance, the Hearts & Spades happy hour to…
Big Time Restaurant Group has announced the grand opening date for its latest concept, Louie Bossi’s Ristorante, Bar & Pizzeria. The restaurant located at 1032 East Las Olas Boulevard will open in June, a 10,000-square-foot restaurant space offers five distinct indoor and outdoor dining experiences including an outdoor piazza with a…
Shake Shack is so much more than a fast casual burger joint. For many people it’s a complete and total obsession, with people waiting on line for what seems like an eternity for a taste of its Shack Burgers and concretes. That popularity and cult following has to do with…
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. For most of us, that means heading to the beach, getting some sun, and maybe having a few beers or cocktails. But, if you don’t want your outing to turn into a weekend in the drunk tank, you should heed the City of Fort…
One of the many perks of living in South Florida is the beach. For us, that means beach food — and not much pairs better with salt life than tacos and beer. Of course, we love tacos so much, we’ve even dedicated an entire day of the week to them…
The next time you decide to dine out at a steakhouse — but aren’t sure where to go or what type of meat to order — try NYY Steak at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Don’t go for the ambiance, the prices, or even the name. Go for the butcher,…
Contrary to what you might believe, Bryan Petroff and Douglas Quint do not have any crazy secrets behind the success of their food truck turned ice cream empire Big Gay Ice Cream. They’re just a couple of average guys who decided to have some fun one summer. Their spontaneous approach to…
Bar crawls are fun. Bus loops are even better. But, come on. This is South Florida. We can do better than that. At least that’s the thinking behind Angel Sanchez’s Vitamin C Nightlife and its Miami-based boat bar crawl, a 4-hour tour that takes patrons bar hopping by boat from…
In his latest book, How To Be Great At Doing Good: Why Results Are What Count, and How Smart Charity Can Change The World, Nick Cooney, Director of Education at the non-profit animal advocacy organization, Mercy for Animals, is offering a “complacency-shattering” guidebook for those who may be well on…
There’s so much new stuff going in at the Mouse House (that’s Walt Disney World Orlando Resort to the uninitiated) Mouse Heads can barely withstand the anticipation. Specifically, fans of the Indiana Jones franchise, who might have been worried for the fate of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at…
You work from home. You order your dinners in. You watch all your movies on the internet. You Skype with your friends instead of going out to see them. You even order a lot of your groceries through Amazon. But, ugh, you still have to go blinking out into the…
It’s 4 o’clock on a lazy Sunday afternoon when a young man dashes from his car, up the short flight of steps, and through the doors into Carousel BBQ in Deerfield Beach. Almost breathless, he slaps both hands on the order counter and asks the woman at the cash register…
Just in case you’re still craving more burger battles, National Hamburger Month isn’t over yet. As a kind of grand finale, the fifth-annual Burger Beast National Hamburger Month Food Truck Competition taking place on Sunday, May 31 at the Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach. During the event, dozens of…
If you like your tiki cocktails on the beach, look no further than the beach pier in Lake Worth where a new pop-up tiki bar dubbed Tiki ‘Ono has set up shop several days a week at the entrance to Benny’s on the Beach (10 South Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth). Here…
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 planning…
There are times when it seems like David Beckham can’t possibly be human. After all, what real flesh and blood person can actually be a world-class footballer, model, husband, father, UNICEF ambassador and still find the time to develop a fine Scotch whisky with partner Simon Fuller? The Scotch, by…
Living in South Florida, it’s no surprise that — eventually — everyone becomes a seafood lover. Usually it’s by way of your favorite crab shack or ceviche spot, but occasionally, it’s via an upscale seafood experience like you’ll find at Palm Beach Island’s PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar. Here,…
Thinking about heading to Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale this weekend to watch sailboats race for the fifth annual Hospice Regatta? Once you’ve had your fun ogling a bunch of sailboats from all over South Florida, don’t just walk into one of your favorite restaurants along the river. Why?…
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 the final days of American Craft Beer Week with a bar crawl or celebrate at…
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. Impey Barbicane’s Moongun is a session amber ale that’s a collaboration beer from Cigar City Brewing and Baltimore’s Duclaw Brewing Co. In a nod…
The next time you’re headed to an outdoor concert at the South Florida Fairgrounds Coral Sky Amphitheatre, you might want to bring your appetite, too. Last week, the venue debuted a number of new concession menu items, including craft beers and a Guy Fieri eatery known as Guy’s Burger Joint. Timed to…
There is one reason you live in South Florida: it’s beautiful all year round. And that means you can dine outdoors — and likely by the ocean or Intracoastal — like you’re on vacation any day of the week, or month of the year, and for any special occasion. Sadly,…
