When the economy tanked in late 2008, Cuban-born Michell Sanchez ended up like many others — down on his luck. After his business buying and selling gold crumbled, he went from a life of luxury and globetrotting to nothing. “I lost everything: my car, my condo,” recalls Sanchez, who looks…
New Times Broward-Palm Beach is looking for freelance journalists to write for our news blog, the Daily Pulp. Ideal candidates will have experience in journalism and be based in Broward or Palm Beach counties. Applicants should have solid news judgment and knowledge of current events. They should be able to…
These days, everyone knows Rocco Mangel — owner of the eponymous Rocco’s Tacos Tequila Bar chain — for wearing his tequila-pouring shoes. If you catch him on the bar at any one of his restaurant locations, you know the shots will be flowing free that night. But not many people…
Everyone likes to get in on a good deal, whether it’s an end-of-season sale, half-off steal, BOGO bash — or even a discounted meal. It just sounds (and tastes) better when you know you’re saving some cash. Starting Wednesday, October 1, and running through November 7, the 8th annual Dine…
Is there anything more indulgent than a warm, flaky, fresh-from-the-oven croissant for breakfast? I can taste it now: all that buttery goodness just begging for a slathering of butter and strawberry jam. Yep, you can tell where my mind is at this morning. Lucky for all of us, TITOU Hospitality…
Broward County’s Koreantown (around University and Commercial Blvds. in Lauderhill) has its latest addition. Fred and Susan Kim, owners of critically acclaimed Gabose, this year’s pick for New Times “Best Restaurant – Broward County,” have opened the doors to an authentic Korean pub, Gabose Pocha (or Gabocha). See Also: Gabose:…
South Florida ranks at the top of the list for many things: warm weather, luxury car sales, where to be a dog — and so on. But for availability of vegetarian and vegan-friendly cuisine? Lower. Much lower. According to PETA, the city that tops that list is New York. Last…
Once again, a made-up holiday steals our hearts. This time, it’s National Taco Day. The taco, you’ll be fascinated to know, predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico, making it a truly authentic dish. And, although the first tacos were basically corn tortillas used as a way to hold tiny…
A.J. Yaaris knows all about the rowdy history of Fort Lauderdale Beach. He’s been working there since he was 16 and is the proprietor of many of the strip’s bars and restaurants — Spazio, Sangrias, Rock Bar, St. Barts Coffee Co., and the infamous watering hole Dirty Blondes. But his…
Everyone has their favorite spot to dine out. It’s usually the type of place where the waitress or bartender knows your order, your first (and last) name, and even what table you prefer. Of course, you know all their secrets, too. Like special dishes that aren’t listed on the menu,…
Starboard Value is a New York-based investment adviser that “invests in deeply undervalued small cap companies and actively engages with management teams and boards of directors to identify and execute on opportunities to unlock value for the benefit of all shareholders.” In other words, this hedge fund is all about…
It’s come a long way over the past couple of decades, but Fort Lauderdale Beach is still most widely known for its absurd spring-break antics from its heyday. Perms, short shorts, copious amounts of cheap booze: The beach was once a veritable frat house on steroids. In the late ’80s,…
When it comes to dining at the super posh Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, most of us go straight to infamous 3030 Ocean. Hey, with celebrity chefs running the kitchen (formerly three times James Beard nominee and New Times “Best Chef – 2009” Dean Max, currently his protégé, Hell’s…
Dessert might be the most daunting of gauntlets for vegans. So many mouthwatering baked goods — almost all chock-full of eggs, milk, and other animal byproducts. Temptation is everywhere, so what’s an herbivore to do? Trader Joe’s to the rescue. The foodie paradise stocks plenty of vegan-friendly sweets to satisfy…
Monday, September 29, is National Coffee Day. To celebrate, national coffee retailers including McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Krispy Kreme are offering special deals. And that means free coffee. The special offers also include the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., which has several Palm Beach County locations brewing up a one-day-only…
Over the past few years, dairy has been added to the list of nefarious food items by health food warriors looking to demonize all that’s good in the world. We may think guzzling down a glass of milk while eating cheese pizza is disgusting — seriously, what are you people…
Who remembers Surge soda? If you were a child of the 90’s, you probably had a can of the neon green citrus soda in your hands while you were jamming out to Backstreet Boys. The beverage was discontinued by Coca-Cola a dozen years ago, but (much like the Backstreet Boys),…
Another year, another Pairings. Alas, New Times’ annual foodie event has come and gone — and what a night it was. Over 40 restaurants served up samples of some amazing food, paired with a fine wines and craft beer. If you weren’t able to attend South Florida’s best foodie event…
New Times’ Pairings is here! South Florida’s best foodie event happens this evening when the Broward Center for the Performing Arts hosts over 40 restaurant, each serving amazing food paired with a fine wine or craft beer. If you haven’t already snagged tickets, don’t worry. Tickets are available online at…
The world can be a harsh place. There are bills to pay, climate change to worry about, and bosses so evil they should sprout horns and carry around pitchforks at the weekly sales meeting. That’s why we need diversions on the internet to give us a few minutes of sheer…
In 1946, Jimmie Vonglis and his family escaped war-torn Europe for a new life in the States. A year later, he opened the doors to Jimmie’s Chocolates in Dania Beach. Vonglis is long gone, and the shop has changed hands several times since then, but his legacy lives on at…
Tomorrow, September 18, New Times’ Pairings gets under way at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. From 7 to 10 p.m., the gorgeous center, fresh off a multi-million dollar remodel, will host South Florida’s best restaurants, all showcasing their finest dishes. Plus, each dish has been carefully paired with…
