Learning to eat well can be a bit of a process. Hot dogs and hamburgers go out the door, and kale salads and quinoa are in. Probably not the most exciting realization for a bunch of young men. Trying to maintain a healthy diet while eating out is a nightmare…
Nestled on an unassuming corner, The Green Owl doesn’t fit in with the other trendy cafes and pricey shops of Atlantic Avenue. A relic from another time, this diner is a longstanding Delray Beach establishment that proves you don’t need to charge a small fortune to serve the best BLT…
At the circular outdoor bar, middle-aged men wearing short-sleeved button-ups and sandals sip cocktails. Inside, on red cloth banquettes and fanned wicker chairs, six women, all wearing short silk dresses and high heels, laugh and clink glasses. At the sushi bar, two stern-looking businessmen talk over the young boy sitting…
After 14 years of elevating hotel dining in Fort Lauderdale, Dean James Max is parting ways with the Harbor Beach Marriott and will no longer be affiliated with 3030 Ocean. The chef issued a short statement on his DJM Restaurants website: Read Also: Tastemakers: Dean Max of DJM Restaurants…
Different religions have different sets of rules when it comes to eating. Many Jews keep a kosher diet that has been prepared according to Jewish dietary law. Practicing Catholics abstain from eating meat during Lent and the church urges followers to refrain from meat every Friday throughout the year. Observed…
It’s an impatient foodie’s dream, your meal’s ready before you even sit down. The latest addition to the Sawgrass Mills’ mall grub scene, at Sushigami you’ll never have to fill up on stale bread or tap your foot in hungry anticipation again. Even though sushi isn’t anything new, serving it…
You’ve heard the term food-gasm before. Maybe you’ve actually experienced one yourself. It’s hard to deny that food is closely tied to sex; whether as an aphrodisiac or a sexual object in and of itself — you’ve seen that sandwich-eating sex scene at the end of Bridesmaids. Hey, we’re not…
South Florida food lovers, meet Poutine Dog in Lake Worth — one of the first restaurants of its kind to bring an authentic taste of the unofficial national dish of Canada to the area. What is poutine? Basically, it’s a simple combination of seasoned fresh-cut fries, homemade gravy, and soured…
Since the economy got flushed down the toilet, the fast-casual sector has been on the rise. It seems like once a day, a new burger joint or burrito place is opening its doors — it’s almost not even news at this point. There are, however, some exceptions. Late last month,…
Before the barbecues and the fireworks, Americans tuned in to ESPN for one of the best sporting events of the year. No, we’re not talking baseball or tennis or racing. We’re talking about the 98th annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, held at the hot dog king’s flagship Coney Island…
Quite a bit has unfolded since we first learned about former Starbucks employee Adrian Flores and his plea for assistance from the denizens of the internet. After raising enough funds to pay his most pressing bills, Flores remade his GoFundMe page, gofundme.com/helpuslive. He headlined the new version “Please Help Us…
When Boynton Beach resident Natalie Sager became pregnant with her first child, certain dietary restrictions forced her to give up foods that each of us would bemoan the loss of in ordinary circumstances: specifically, gluten and dairy. What to do when your favorite foods are suddenly banned? Create a delicious…
Paula Deen, the homey Southern cook with the sparkling blue eyes who made everyone salivate with her over-the top recipes, has taken quite a tumble in the court of public opinion. Since a legal deposition was made public in June, Deen’s empire has crumbled with major sponsors like Food Network,…
If you waited for July 4 to fire up the grill for the first time this summer then shame on you. This is South Florida where grilling in December is no big deal. You should be an expert, and it should show on Independence Day. See also: – Fourth of…
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, nothing has come to signify the lazy repose of a hot summer day like the smoky scent of slow-cooked barbecue. At its most basic, “barbecue” means meat, slow-cooked over an open flame. Beyond that, there are scores of variables — and…
UPDATE: Judd Apatow Fooled by “Fired” Former Starbucks Employee? UPDATE: Starbucks has responded with a statement: We appreciate you reaching out for our response regarding Adrian Flores. First and foremost, the wellbeing of our partners (this is what we call our employees) is always a top priority for Starbucks. We…
Many of us are familiar with the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line that answers poultry emergency calls every November through December. In every other emergent cooking quandary, however, the foundering amateur chef was on his or her own. Inept grillers need struggle no longer, LongHorn Steakhouse has come to rescue with their…
Only a day after showing Jimmy Kimmel how to pull his fresh, warm, creamy mozzarella Steve Martorano has announced he’s planning a second Las Vegas restaurant in the Paris Hotel slated for spring 2014. The 200-seat restaurant will offer a large bar and patio, with a clubby design similar to…
The public is becomingly increasingly conscious about the health benefits of eating well and the financial benefits of a good happy hour deal. To follow the new trends in wellness and economic conservancy, Grille 401 recently rolled out some new menu items and reduced price happy hour bites. We spoke…
It’s well known that our food supply is littered with undesirable ingredients: pink slime, fake honey, an overabundance of corn, GMOs — the list goes on and on. Overuse of antibiotics is just one of many huge concerns. Many oppose its use due to fears of antibiotic resistance in humans…
After over a year of financial difficulties, including a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and a property auction, Shooters Waterfront Cafe and Bootleggers have a new owner. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the two iconic Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurants were purchased for $7 million by William McIntyre. McIntyre also owns…
If comedy and talk-show etiquette legend is true, the host of a show will save the best for last in the assumption that viewers will hang around through the dancing poodle act and the singing 3-year-old to watch Beyoncé. Or something like that. Read Also: Steve Martorano Wants More Great…
