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. The world of celebrity owned booze isn’t limited to extravagance like Jay Z and his Ace of Spades. Beer drinking athletes can get in…
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened a shop in Plantation. The 1,280 square foot chocolate shop is located in The Fountains Shopping Center, at 801 S. University Dr. and features an updated look for the candy company. Hoffman’s, with headquarters in Greenacres, just to the north,…
Now that South Florida’s tourist/snowbird season is winding down, new restaurant openings are slowing down too. March didn’t see much movement, but a few notable openings and closings happened. Last month we lost a few familiars: recent favorites like the Bao Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale will be reopening later…
South Florida’s best attribute are its waterfront and beachside bars and restaurants. Whether they’re on the Intracoastal Waterway, or steps from the beach and ocean, they offer everything you could want in a vacation getaway — but lucky for you, are located right in your own backyard. Spots like Guanabanas…
The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is closer than ever to its grand opening, slated for Summer 2015. When it opens, the $175 million playground based on Jimmy Buffet’s songs and sand-in-your-toes lifestyle will boast 349 guest rooms, including the 2,649 square foot Coral Reefer suite and the even more massive…
The only thing better than ice cream cones or free stuff, is free ice cream cones. Luckily, Free Ice Cream Cone Day at Häagen-Dazs is upon us once again. On Tuesday, May 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. all local participating Häagen-Dazs shops will be giving one free ice cream cone…
The avocado is a unique fruit, full of healthy fats. Avocados make guacamole. And now you can find guacamole — and the nutrient-packed avocado — on the Dunkin’ Donuts menu. This spring, Dunkin’ Donuts is introducing guacamole to its nationwide menu for the first time in brand history with the launch…
There’s no end to the ways restaurants can insinuate women’s breasts into their decor — subtly or otherwise. Hooters, with more than 300 locations nationwide, does it with white tank tops, flesh-colored pantyhose, and orange spandex booty shorts. At Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, which has locations in Boca Raton…
Chipotle is on a mission to prove that its restaurants are the healthiest way to eat fast and inexpensive. The restaurant chain recently (controversially) announced that all its foods are now GMO-free. The company, which has always chosen to use hormone and antibiotic-free proteins, was also the first U.S. restaurant…
When you want pizza, you want it fast, which is why Blaze Pizza’s 180-second cooking time gives them a serious edge over the competition. Add vegan options to the mix, and Papa John’s can eat his heart out. The innovative chain, with locations in Boca Raton, Davie, and Fort Lauderdale,…
This summer, Delray Beach’s Smoke BBQ will bring its authentic Kansas City barbecue further south with a new location in Fort Lauderdale. Smoke co-founders Stephen Chin and Scott Kennedy told New Times they have plans to expand the brand across South Florida in the coming years, starting with a second…
Being a mom is often a thankless job, but for one day each year the special woman in your life is honored and celebrated for all that hard work. This Sunday, May 10, celebrate Mother’s Day with more than just breakfast in bed, jewelry, or some homemade gifts. This is…
Thai restaurants — especially American Thai restaurants — tend to offer the same menu over and over, pigeonholed as nothing more than a casual combination of pad Thai, curry, and sushi. But the owners of Beg for More Japanese Thai Tapas in Fort Lauderdale want to change that. The restaurant,…
According to Due South Brewing Co. in Boynton Beach, there’s no better pairing than bacon and beer. “We’ve been tossing around the idea to have a bacon and beer pairing, because who doesn’t love bacon and beer?” said Due South vice president Jodi Hawker. “We decided to reach out to…
Burger enthusiasts, get ready: this Friday, the sixth annual Riverwalk Burger Battle returns to Fort Lauderdale. The battle brings together South Florida burger aficionados May 8 for an evening of burgers, cocktails, beer, and fun at Huizenga Plaza (S.E. corner of S. Andrews Ave. & E. Las Olas Blvd.). The…
It all starts innocent enough. Cheese and wine at a pre-event VIP reception in the Riverside Hotel overlooking the seaside of Fort Lauderdale. Some mingling, some chatting. I see old friends being reacquainted. Business friends trying to come up with something witty to say to impress their coworkers. Men with…
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 looking…
Everyone loves birthdays, even restaurants, apparently. That’s why Brio Tuscan Grille in Pembroke Pines — a 8,400-square-foot restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating, and a full-service bar — will be celebrating the seventh anniversary of its location at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens with five whole days worth of…
Cinco de Mayo is here, and it’s happening on Taco Tuesday. Sometime the stars align and the world just makes sense. Can’t decide where to get celebrate? No problem, we’ve listed the best Cinco de Mayo parties in Broward and Palm Beach counties right here, so all you have to…
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. Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow. Because tomorrow should involve beer. This week we’re taking a peek at a recent collaboration brew between Miami’s…
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 participate a bikini contest, watch the Kentucky Derby, or eat and drink at the Las Olas Wine…
May is National Burger Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a big, fat, juicy burger? Or, better yet, a new one each week? At Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille, the restaurant located at the Riverside Hotel on Las Olas Boulevard is Fort Lauderdale, you can celebrate…
