On the edge of Hollywood in a nondescript building sits a humble Jamaican restaurant. It’s modest décor and blowing fans are reminiscent of simpler times in the Caribbean mountain village where its owners grew up sharing meals and traditions with family. Cousins Akono, whose given name is Howard Taylor, and…
A smörgåsbord of doughy delights is on its way to Boca Raton; Parlour Vegan Bakery has chosen the city for its second location, opening this fall. The eatery, which serves up unique items like frosted toaster pastries, butterbeer donuts, pizza rolls, creamsicle cupcakes and lots of other goodies — both…
If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Saturday afternoon dining experience- that won’t break the wallet – you can’t do much better than Kuro’s Saturday lunch special at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. The new-style Japanese restaurant recently added Saturday lunch (noon to 3 p.m.), which creates opportunity…
In our modern age of food snobbery — one bombarded by foodie Instagrammers and Yelp Elites — it’s becoming increasingly difficult to convince people that a franchise restaurant can offer good food for a good price. The men behind Flagler Village’s Brass Tap Beer Bar are looking to change that…
Summer is officially here, and so are the summer menus. With the advent of climbing temps, abundance of seasonal produce, and far less crowded bars, dining rooms, and outdoor patios, many local establishments are rolling out new menus replete with summer goodies and specials. Think of it as a way…
Not many people know PB Catch chef de cuisine Aaron Black was — at one time — a mechanical engineer. A few years into his career, lacking that creative “push,” Black decided to enroll at the Florida Culinary Institute to follow his real passion: cooking. Today, the chef is best…
Matthew Zappoli knows a thing or two about cooking steak. As one of two executive chefs at NYY Steak at the Seminole Casino at Coconut Creek, the former Food Network Chopped competitor is tasked with grilling and broiling some of the finest cuts of meat in South Florida. Prior to his…
If you’re like most South Floridians, you love brunch. In fact, the more outrageous the brunch, the better. You guys love brunch so much, you might be tempted to admit that you never want it to end. Check out: Eight Most Outrageous Brunches in Broward and Palm Beach For everyone out there…
Forget meal kits that cater to picky adult palates. Instead, how about a segment of the population that’s even tougher to please: kids. This month, an innovative new meal delivery service known as Born Foody launched in Miami, a company that offers chef-driven recipes dedicated to providing nutritious, flavorful, and…
The next time you head out for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a pint of beer at your favorite local spot don’t just order the usual. Instead, you should “Order The Yelp.” In July, Yelp BPB community manager Blue Arauz has announced he’s brining back one of his most popular…
Forget cheeseburgers in paradise. At the Margaritaville resort in Hollywood Beach, you can get a perfectly seared prime bone-in rib-eye, local spear-caught fish, and a homemade banana cream pie that’s better than your mom’s — all in our own little slice of South Florida heaven. When the 17-story, 349-room Margaritaville…
There’s something about island fare that’s so alluring for mainlanders. Sure, plenty of us have had a taste of Jamaican jerk chicken, Cuban ropa vieja, Puerto Rican mofongo, or Bahamian-style conch salad. But you haven’t really lived until you’ve sampled the Indian-influenced fare from the island of Trinidad and Tobago. Many dishes…
Valerie Herskowitz has not only worked as a speech pathologist for nearly 40 years, founded Dimensions Therapy Center, and taught courses on autism at Nova Southeastern University, she is also a parent to an adult son with severe autism. She knows the value of making sure adults with special needs…
A juice bar in Dania Beach where the “Green Goat [smoothie] and Happy Hippy [wrap] is a favorite combo.” A sandwich shop in Sunrise that offers “without a doubt… the BEST SUB EVER.” A breakfast place in Margate that bakes up giant cinnamon rolls “that will blow your mind.” An…
For most Americans, Independence Day conjures up thoughts of backyard barbecues and town picnics. But for vegans, the typical meat-centric picnic basket offers few options to tantalize the taste buds. Whether you are vegan, have friends who are vegan, or are simply trying to eat healthier, here are some quick,…
¡Atención veganos! Just because you are vegan or looking to eat a little healthier doesn’t mean you have to forego Mexican food. We have searched high and low to find the best vegan options in Broward County so you don’t have to. These are not vegan spots making Mexican options…
It’s grilling season, so fire up that barbecue, crank up the tunes, and whip out some fruit and veggies Whether you’re a die-hard meat-eater looking to shake things up with the perfect burger or steak accompaniment or a vegan or vegetarian looking to branch out from meat substitutes, here are…
San Francisco tech moguls are typically the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of the fastest-growing companies in America. But vegan home delivery? Not likely. Tell that to 49-year-old Scott Harris, CEO and co-founder of DeliverLean, a home delivery meal service catering to vegans and vegetarians that ranked…
What do you do after leaving the only home you have ever known and backpacking alone around the world? Twice? Well, if you are Guy Braverman, you open Screaming Carrots, an organic, plant-based restaurant in Hallandale Beach. Being a restaurateur is far from the life he planned, both geographically and from a…
With so many transplanted New Yorkers calling South Florida home, it’s easy to find a slice of NY style pie. But deep dish is a little harder to come by. And Detroit style deep dish? Forget it! You probably didn’t even know that was a thing, but you’re about to…
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and there seems to be some serious flattery going on at Blue Willy’s BBQ former Pompano Beach location. On May 9, Blue Willy’s owner Will Banks closed his restaurant after three years in Pompano Beach to reopen at a new location at 1190…
Pull out your crocheted vest, recharge your crystals, and get your yoga-toned body down to Zen Mystery’s third Anniversary Party. “Come for the vibe, and stay for the food,” says owner Denis Soukhanov of the lifestyle center he created after moving the states from Russia 20 years ago for college. After…
