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…
The genetically modified organism (GMO) issue rages on. While states are facing lawsuits for mandatory labeling legislation, some cities are attempting to take things into their own hands. Hallandale Beach is one. Recently, “The City of Choice” became the first town in Florida to pass a resolution in favor of…
New Times’ Pairings happens this Thursday, September 18 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, giving you the chance to dine from over 40 of south Florida’s hottest restaurants, each paired with a fine wine or craft beer for maximum eating and drinking enjoyment. See also: The Ten Best…
Everyone loves free food, and everyone knows the best time to find free food is on a food holiday. In case you weren’t able to get a free slice on National Cheese Pizza Day last month, you have another opportunity to score some free food this week. In celebration of…
General Mills – large corporation General Mills – has just put in a $820 million check for that most savory and ethical of supermarket choices, Annie’s Homegrown. Hippies, anti-GMOers, and other health-minded folks everywhere set to wailing and weeping at the news. Annie’s Homegrown already screwed the pooch by putting…
Only in South Florida could an iconic chocolate shop give birth to a Caribbean-inspired tapas restaurant. 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,…
New Times is getting geared up for its Pairings event, the premiere party that features 40 of South Florida’s best restaurants, each serving up their finest dishes paired with a wine or beer. The party happens this Thursday, September 18 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from 7…
Food challenges are always fun. They give you bragging rights only a true, red-blooded American could be proud of, and at the very least make dining out a touch more entertaining. As far as local food challenges go, I was shocked to discover about 25 people have managed to scarf…
Fort Lauderdale has come a long way in its dining scene over the past few years, but the city has been lagging behind in the Asian department all along. Sure, there have been Chinese restaurants, a Vietnamese spot, a million Thai-sushi joints, and a recently opened modern Asian concept on…
New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 18. From 7 – 10 p.m., enjoy a great selection of delicious food by some of South Florida’s best places to dine, each paired with wines or craft beers. Although about 40 restaurants will offer…
Timothy Brobeck, a Fort Lauerdale resident who worked in the landscaping and construction fields, was killed in a hit and run accident on Sunday afternoon. Police have arrested Jonathan Ellis in relation to the crime. Ellis, who goes by the name Jonny Veo, lists himself as working at Stache 1920’s…
From car payments to insurance to groceries to rent: life can be freaking expensive — and the bills seem to never stop rolling in. Every once in a while, it’s nice to get a break on one daily expense. Starting next week, McDonald’s is lowering the cost on your daily…
While you may think you know everything there is to know about being a chef from watching reality T.V., cooking competition shows are nothing like working in a real kitchen. Sure, tempers flare whether the cameras are there or not. But in a real-life situation, you’d be hard-pressed to find…
Who doesn’t like eating out? You don’t have to cook, you don’t have to clean up, and, chances are, a restaurant chef can throw together a much better meal than you’ll ever be able to conceive. The only downside: the money. For the next month, the cost to dine in…
Ah, pumpkin spice is in the air — but sadly, not your bedroom. Maybe you saw the fake photo of Durex’s “newly-released” pumpkin spice condom, and got excited — only to have your autumnal wet dreams ruined when the company made light of the doctored photo, revealing it as a…
In Japan, dining out is all about choice; restaurants are known to specialize in just one thing. They make food with a singular — almost narrow-minded focus — preparing just one specialty dish to the best of their abilities. That’s the idea behind GoBistro in downtown Hollywood, an Asian-inspired eatery…
The seventh annual New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts with an astounding lineup of restaurants. On Thursday, September 18 from 7 through 10 p.m., enjoy delicious food by some of South Florida’s best places to dine, each paired with wines or craft beers. See…
It’s coming back: Broward and Palm Beach Counties’ premier food-lovers event is returning in December. This year brings with it a whole new slew of celebrity chefs (think Anita Lo, Gabrielle Hamilton, Ken Oringer, Virginia Willis, Elizabeth Karmel, Aaron Brooks, Jamie DeRosa, and Eden Grinshpan) and events. From sustainable seafood…
Waffles. They’re delicious, sure, but they’re also so versatile. Although most of us just slap some butter and syrup on them and call it breakfast, that geometric battered delight can also be used as a sandwich base, an ice cream cone, or a dessert. Most of all, they’re just delicious…
We’ve all had ramen. For most Americans, it comes from styrofoam cups in flavors like “oriental” and “seafood.” We eat it when we are short on time, hungover, broke, or living in a dorm. The Japanese would shake their heads at this; for them, ramen is something of a national…
‘Tis the season for pumpkin overload. Just like Christmas merchandise, the autumnal trend seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year. Sadly, vegans are left out of much of pumpkinpalooza — no #PSLs, pumpkin ice cream, or pumpkin donuts for us. Luckily, So Delicious Dairy Free has our back. The…
