Now in its 17th year, the annual Garlic Fest — affectionately named “The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town” — will return to downtown Delray Beach January 29 through 31. And just in case you Garlic Heads are looking to score some free VIP tickets, we’re here to tell you there’s…
Florida isn’t known as a barbecue state, nor Fort Lauderdale as a barbecue city. But while we may not have a nationally recognized style ‘cue of our own, what South Florida diners do have are strong opinions about what makes good barbecue, who has the best barbecue, and what their…
Just like Delray Beach bar and restaurant 3rd and 3rd has no sign, there was no sign that the local community was about to lose one of its most beloved chefs this past weekend when its proprietor, John Paul Kline, died Saturday, January 16 at his home. Kline was a longtime…
After a rash of foodborne sicknesses linked back to the fast-casual restaurant, Chipotle has announced the closure of all its stores for part of an entire day to discuss food safety chain-wide. Yesterday, Chipotle spokesperson Chris Arnold announced all Chipotle restaurants will close down on February 8 for a few…
It’s not every day you hear about a dish so good that it inspires life-long love and devotion. But that’s exactly what Himmarshee Public House’s executive chef Nicolas Koska says happened after he presented his now-wife with a plate of his penne chicken alfredo. “One of my most memorable —…
When it comes to dining out, kids get all the perks. They can eat and drink for next to nothing. They get free entry to food and drink events. They to draw and color at the dinner table. They even get toys. All grown-ups get, is the check. Now, thanks…
Eating escargots properly requires certain etiquette. The edible gastropod mollusks — often served straight from their spiral shells — are considered a delicacy and farmed extensively across France, Algeria, and Turkey. In Paris, where they are often served as an appetizer, drenched in garlic butter, the shell should be held…
The South Beach Food Wine & Food Festival is almost upon us, and for all you Broward County residents looking to get in on the action, look no further than your own backyard. This year, the festival has expanded its coverage with a number of Broward-based events taking place across…
If you’ve had your fill of Donald Trump burning up your television set with talk of walls the derision between the Democratic and Republican parties, perhaps it’s time to consider Rod Silver, an independent who’s thrown his hat into the ring. Like quite a few candidates running for president, Silva…
Every January since 1912, over a half million visitors head out to the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach to enjoy the weeklong festivities at the South Florida Fair. As one of Florida’s oldest – and largest – community events, fairgoers can once again get in on all the…
As McDonald’s sales fall and Subway isn’t as fresh as it used to be, it would be a mistake to think the era of truly “fast” food is coming to an end. Far from it. Millenials still want their meals prepared and delivered in a timely manner. That’s where fast…
When Tony D’s chef-owner Jay Speranza was growing up in Rochester, New York, the family kitchen was an important part of his day-to-day life. These days, Speranza is spending more time is professional kitchens, including that of the South Florida expansion of his Rochester, New York-based Italian eatery, which launched…
Over the past year, Peruvian cuisine — marked by its fusion of various global cuisines, those sweet yellow chili peppers, giant kernels of maize, and fresh seafood — has grown exponentially in popularity. No matter what your tastes, once you get over the unfamiliar-sounding names and each dish’s seemingly incongruent…
Everyone loves cheese. Across the world, the desire for dairy is universal. South of the border in Mexico they serve queso fundido, melted cheese prepared in cast iron bowls and eaten with tortilla chips. Across the pond, pubs in England will offer Welsh-style rarebit, a cheese dip made with cheddar…
The next time you sit down for breakfast at The O-B House in Fort Lauderdale, the first thing you’ll notice about the menu won’t be the restaurant’s name, logo, or even the story behind its mission, but instead the message clipped to the front of laminated book that reads: “No…
With the opening of spots like Top Hat Delicatessen near Fort Lauderdale’s FAT Village arts district, we’re seeing the familiar Jewish-American deli concept getting a modern makeover. Now, TooJay’s deli is making some changes, too. In fact, soon you might be able to a glass of wine or Florida-made craft…
If you are in desperate need to fix your hangover, Wayback Burgers is giving away free Spicy Sriracha Grilled Cheese sandwiches on New Years Day, Friday, January 1. The deal is good for all Wayback Burgers locations in the U.S., including in between the hours of 11 a.m. and 9 p.m…
If there is one thing most South Floridians can agree on, it’s tacos. Yes, we all love tacos. Yes, our tri-county area offers some of the best tacos outside Southern Cali and Mexico. And yes, we want some right now — mainly because it’s Taco Tuesday. When it comes to…
Fifty years ago, if you drove all the way east on Hillsborough Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, over the bridge and onto the island, you’d find an oceanfront strand that bore little resemblance to today’s bustling beachside business district. No fancy new pier. No beautiful boardwalk. No parking garage, Billabong, or…
Apparently, doughnuts are bad for the strip club business. Nope, the pastries aren’t making strippers fat. Instead, Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club — an international strip club chain with more than 15 locations nationwide, including one in West Palm Beach — is claiming a local doughnut shop has been wrongfully profiting…
Ramen lovers, listen up. The next time you’re looking for a quick lunch fix, but craving something exotic and hard to find, look no further than a certain Palm Beach County Whole Foods Market. Genji, the sushi provider to Whole Foods Market for the past 20 years, recently introduced a…
For the first time in 15 years, the menu at Café Boulud Palm Beach may be something completely unrecognizable. According to chef-owner Daniel Boulud, the restaurant — located at the historic Brazilian Court Hotel — was in need of a refresh. Several weeks ago, Cafe Boulud quietly unveiled a fully-renovated…
