According to Global Finance, the United States is the seventh wealthiest country in the world, sitting just behind Hong Kong and before the United Arab Emirates. Last year, 49 million Americans — 14.5 percent of the total population — lived in food insecure households; that included 15.9 million children and…
Zombies might want to eat your brain and take over the world. But at Zombie Ice Food Truck the only cerebral damage you’ll experience is in the form of a brain freeze. And that’s only if you eat it too fast –which will probably happen because it’s ginormous, sweet, and…
Are you bored with South Florida? Are you looking for a career change? Have you always wanted to work in the (wink, wink) hospitality industry? We just discovered that Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club is hiring — and they’re made a delightful little video that simply entices us to pack up…
In South Florida — just like anywhere else — restaurants come and go all the time. Whether it’s operator error, lack of funds, a bad concept, too innovative an idea, or whatever else, if you’re hitting your one-year mark, you’ve got to be doing something right. Myapapaya juicery and kitchen…
Don’t have a cow, Broward. Seriously. There’s no need, because there’s a reservoir of fresh milk for sale right in your backyard. Just search “breast milk” on Craigslist and pages of lactation pumping devices pop up. But discretely woven between these listings is actual human breast milk for sale by…
Before Shawn Neifeld opened Mojo Donuts, South Florida’s hottest doughnut shop, with his wife, Shelly, he spun records at strip clubs Cheetah and Miami Gold. Before that, he owned a gambling magazine, an ice cream shop in Lauderhill, and CD stores in the ’90s. Most of the time, he was…
You can spot them a mile away. Bleary-eyed people in suits pulling wheelie bags like pet poodles while they stand in line at the nearest Starbucks. They’re the sales professionals and marketing reps who spend most of their lives on the road, endlessly traveling from meeting to pitch. And, like…
Before Shawn Neifeld opened Mojo Donuts, South Florida’s hottest doughnut shop, with his wife, Shelly, he spun records at strip clubs Cheetah and Miami Gold. Before that, he owned a gambling magazine, an ice cream shop in Lauderhill, and CD stores in the ’90s. Most of the time, he was…
The government shutdown may have halted food inspection operations at the Food and Drug Administration, making us think twice about what we buy from grocery stores. But at least Florida restaurant inspectors are still walking the beat, making sure that your favorite eat-out spot isn’t cutting corners (someone’s gotta pick…
When it comes to finding a bite to eat in Delray Beach, you’d be hard-pressed to have an issue finding an option. From high-end to budget-friendly, Asian to classic French, casual to little black dress, and everything in between, there are plenty of places to grab a snack or enjoy…
You’ve heard about this whole government-shutdown thing that is going on: GOP wants to get rid of Obamacare — that piece of legislation passed by majority vote and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court — so they basically shut down the government over it. That’s OK; the furloughed employees are…
If there is one thing Americans love more than their food, it’s their dogs. And it there is something we love even more than our four-legged friends, it’s dressing them up in ridiculous get-ups. Which is why we thought it would be particularly fitting to make a list this Halloween…
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. If it is, you kind of need to change things up to make sure they’ll work out well. Apparently, the Atlantic Resort & Spa’s in-house restaurant East End Brasserie wasn’t working out so well. After years of trying to bring traditional French fare…
Restaurants may use customer feedback to their advantage, but it may not be so obvious how they use it. Shula Burger in Fort Lauderdale, however, redesigned the store. It gets better: Don and Dave Shula (father/son) will present the new design and hold a little public Q&A session today at…
The second film in the Hobbit trilogy, The Desolation of Smaug, is set for a December 13 release date and Denny’s is looking for the ultimate Hobbit fan. If you converse in fluent Elvish and have your home decorated in “early Shire,” this contest is for you…
Like so many people, Dina Lauro wasn’t satisfied working the 9-to-5 grind in a boring, dead-end career. At 38 years old, she decided to quit and pursue her dreams. And, lucky for us, her dreams produced something most of us wish for daily: junk food that’s actually good for you…
PDQ is expanding in South Florida pretty darn quick. Just after opening two locations in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a new restaurant will be holding their grand opening on October 13 in Pompano Beach at 11 a.m. But before opening, they want to make sure everything is up…
Everyone likes to get in on a good deal. Whether it’s an end of season sale, a buy one get one, or an amazing discounted meal things feel better when you’re saving some cash. Starting last week and running through November 7, Dine Out Lauderdale features over forty Broward County…
Attention all south Florida servers and bussers who love the heat but can’t stand the humidity and are thinking of moving to Arizona: Amy’s Baking Company is now hiring. If the name of the Scottsdale restaurant sounds familiar, it’s because Amy and Samy Bouzaglo, the owners of Amy’s Baking Company,…
Just because the U.S. military remains on high alert during the government shutdown doesn’t mean it is less affected by it. Essential services for them — including commissaries — have been cut off until Congress gets its act together, putting a real crimp on military family budgets. The commissaries may…
Brace yourselves for this Saturday’s Art Fallout, when Fort Lauderdale’s art scene goes on acid to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month. Art Fallout, a one-evening occurrence in which nearly every contemporary arts venue hosts an outpouring of interactive exhibitions and beyond, is arguably the city’s art event not to…
Every city is known for something noteworthy. New York is the city that never sleeps. Chicago is recognized for its wind and the hot air blown from the traps of its politicians. Vegas is known for nothing happening. Austin is just weird. Fort Liquordale is known for drinking. Given the…
