Everyone has his own definition of comfort fare. To some, it’s a warm and creamy potato soup; to others, it’s a giant slab of meat; to many it’s a heaping bowl of pasta paired with a glass of Chianti. If you fall under the latter category, Fort Lauderdale has a…
From sea salt chocolate to salty caramel — salty-sweet is the new “it” flavor. And why not? It’s amazing. It leaves no corner of the palate unpleased. If you’ve ever wondered why peanut butter and chocolate taste so good together, salty-sweet is why. If you have ever seen chocolate-covered bacon…
The beef tongue arrives raw and slivered, its flesh marbled with strips of fat. You cook it on a wire grate over charcoal, which burns crimson in a pit on your table. In seconds, the meat turns from pink and slick to charred and shriveled. “It’s too hot,” exclaims the…
Time and time again, singles go out and date people who seem charming, funny, and good-looking. Things are going great until that one lunch date when you realize your potential significant other actually prefers Jimmy John’s to Publix subs and you have to call the whole thing off. Food differences…
South Florida is full of different dining options that can satisfy any type of craving. From expensive celebrity-chef-driven restaurants to tiny pizza joints and everything in between, there tends to be no dearth of options; however, it’s not often that you’ll find an inexpensive casual spot with a big-time chef’s…
It was bound to happen, wasn’t it? Guy Fieri was caught fighting with his hairdresser, Ariel Ramirez, in San Francisco. We’re not sure what happened, but looking at Fieri, we’re guessing someone finally gave the Food Network host a mirror. According to TMZ, the two men had just landed at…
Going out to dinner is nice and all, but sometimes you just want to kick back on the couch in a pair of sweats with your hands down your pants. During business hours you’re most likely already dressed, hopefully. Whether you’re running around and need a quick bite to eat…
When you think of algae — or, yes, pond scum — does a healthy and delicious dessert come to mind? Well, thanks to Florida-based Hero Pops, it should. The creation of Vero Beach resident Michael Haggerty, a new line of vegan-vegetarian popsicles known as Pond Yum! aren’t just another bland,…
As much as chefs may put their own unique — and delicious — spin on common food items, most menus across South Florida contain the same sorts of ingredients. Sure the same cuts of steak, types of chicken, and array of fish can be incredibly diverse in terms of preparation,…
The 40-year partnership of McDonald’s and Heinz Ketchup has been one of the longest relationships of our time. With the rise of super-short Hollywood marriages like Kim Kardashian’s 72-day marriage to Kris Humphries, McDonald’s and Heinz Ketchup was something Americans could rely on. All high-profiles relationships brave smiles in the…
When most kids were terrified of getting stung, Dr. Leo Gosser was developing a lifelong passion for bees. As the son of a beekeeper, he has been around the buzzing little insects many consider a pest for most of his life. He believes they are indispensable contributors to our food…
Most people who have encountered Sriracha from Huy Fong Foods, Inc. have one of two reactions to it; love or hate. There is no in between. So, perhaps it is not so surprising that the hot sauce has managed to divide a town. UPDATE 10/31: The judge (clearly a fan…
Change is a good thing. In life, things can get a little stale; sometimes it just takes a little makeover to spice it up a bit. The same goes for restaurants. To bring new life back into the spot, Mozart Café completely revamped its concept with a contemporary interior, kitchen…
When most kids were terrified of getting stung, Dr. Leo Gosser was developing a lifelong passion for bees. As the son of a beekeeper, he has been around the buzzing little insects many consider a pest for most of his life. He believes they are indispensable contributors to our food…
It’s against the law to steal. And it’s Miami cop Vicki Thomas’ job to make sure people obey this law and every other one on the books. But when the middle-aged cop came across a desperate mother of three stealing groceries at a Publix in Cutler Bay last month, she…
The saying goes, “Time flies when you’re raising awareness for a good cause.” That’s how the saying goes, right? On Thursday, another month bites the dust; we’re that much closer to the winter (whatever that means down here). With the end of October also goes national pizza month, apple month,…
John Strauss stands at the gargantuan grill and throws a mound of shredded red meat down which sizzles when it makes contact with the metal. He sprinkles some grilled onions on too and quickly tosses the blend around with the spatula. The meat and onions begin to brown and white…
This weekend, don’t miss a day of peace, love, music — and raw vegan eats — during Rawstock 2013. This Saturday, November 2, Hippocrates Health Institute, South Florida’s own alternative health institute, will be celebrating its annual health and wellness event where wheatgrass, raw food, and holisitic health rule. See…
Brunch is the best meal of the week: it’s low pressure; you can generally show up in a pair of shorts and flip-flops; and the food is delicious. Besides who doesn’t like a little hair of the dog to wash away the pain from a raging Saturday night? To cure…
Two new sweet spots are opening off Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, each serving up sugar in two of its finest forms: candy and ice cream. While we have a few weeks to wait before we can indulge at the newest Sloan’s ice cream location, a candy superstore is…
At this point, everything has undergone its seasonal pumpkin transformation. Lattes are pumpkin-ized. Pies are pumpkin-ized. And even donuts are being served in appetizing pumpkin spiced flavors. And while that’s all really wonderful, the folks with gluten allergies or Celiac disease are left with a pumpkin-shaped hole in their stomachs…
Miami New Times and New Times Broward Palm Beach have an immediate opening for an assistant web editor. This position combines journalism with social media marketing and analytical data management to increase the audience for New Times on its desktop and mobile applications. The assistant web editor assigns and edits…
