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,…
We are approaching 88 mph and it’s time once again to vote in the final round of the Best of Broward-Palm Beach Reader’s Poll! On May 7 we closed out the nominations portion of this year’s poll. Since then we’ve been tirelessly tallying, sorting, and compiling your nominations. (Or, ya…
A lot of current beer culture revolves around the idea of chasing trends. I’m guilty of it too in seeking out the latest and greatest of South Florida’s beer community to share with you, dear readers. But there is also the side in which a brewery establishes itself, grows into…
Chef Rick Bayless is a man of many talents. He simultaneously maintains an impressive reputation as a chef, restaurateur, author, TV personality, actor, dancer, environmental advocate, and philanthropist. But most of all, Bayless wants you to eat more Mexican food. Bayless’ fascination with Mexican culture and cuisine is ingrained in all…
If you’re planning on drinking beer this weekend, America’s Backyard should be high on your list of possible destinations. For a long time now, this downtown Fort Lauderdale establishment has been known for its party-style atmosphere. The pool (AKA the main bar) is a tiled fortress of smiles and cocktails,…
On Saturday, thousands of beer lovers converged upon Zoo Miami for the 2015 Miami New Times Brew at the Zoo to enjoy live music, good food and, of course, beer. Although the festival showcased beers from around the world, the spotlight was on the Sunshine State, where the beer community came…
As an early champion of undercover investigations on factory farms, animal activist, best-selling author and co-founder and president of Farm Sanctuary, Gene Baur has testified in court before state, local and federal legislative bodies on his findings at slaughterhouses and stockyards. Baur has been on a speaking tour for his…
The moment it comes into view, you’ll stop and stare: a giant bronze Pegasus battling a snarling dragon, rising 11 stories from the ground at the entrance to the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. With wings outstretched and one foot poised above the dragon’s snout, the massive sculpture…
If you order the Million Dollar Burger at Adena Grill & Wine Bar, the swanky new steak house located in the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, you won’t have to run out on the tab after dinner. The name of this burger is a reference to the amount…
A Burger King restaurant has been under fire because of a video posted to Facebook. The one-and-a-half-minute clip, posted by local Lake Worth resident, Joseph May, shows a man in a Burger King uniform dumping the contents of a fryer bin into a storm drain. The video, posted on May…
Among the myriad questions vegans get about their lifestyle choice, there’s one that reigns supreme: WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR PROTEIN? While this inquiry needs to go the way of the dinosaurs (protein is in everything), it’s still ubiquitous — the endlessly echoing refrain of befuddled omnivores everywhere. For most vegans,…
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…
Today marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Boynton Beach and the craft beer community of South Florida as a whole: the city will welcome the opening of its second brewery, Copperpoint Brewing Company. Situated a whopping 1,000 feet from Due South Brewing Company (at 151 Commerce Road),…
Sunday brunch is a beautiful thing. Sunday brunch at a pizza restaurant is an even more amazing event. Luckily, you can get both now thanks to Mellow Mushroom. The restaurant’s Delray Beach location will be kicking off the start to summer — and celebrating the restaurant’s seventh anniversary — with…
With its fresh flowers, local produce, and humanely-sourced proteins, shopping at Whole Foods Market is a lovely experience — until you get sticker shock at the checkout counter. The Texas-based chain, which has gotten the nickname “whole paycheck” has announced a change of heart and a new concept. The chain…
In a time where Change.org has cornered the market on making people feel better about themselves by signing an online petition and then sending it out into the ether never to be thought of again. Of course, there are plenty of Change.org petitions that deserve to be ignored and forgotten…
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 chow down at the Riverwalk Burger Battle, drink beer at the Delray Beach Craft Beer Fest, want…
