Take a drive through western Texas and it’ll be as clear as the never-ending expanse of sky: America is a country of beef eaters. When it comes to a primal craving for meat, here in the U.S., it’s all about the burgers. Our love of ground-meat-patty sandwiches stems from deep-seated…
While there has been a long-term so-called debate about the potential effects (and actual existence) of climate change, a report released by NASA last week shows that the ice is melting in Antarctica and there’s nothing we can do to stop it. (Fox News still seems to be denying science.)…
Rebel House off Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton is serving some of the most delectable dishes this city has seen. Despite the elevated gastronomy, many aren’t aware of executive chef and co-owner Mike Saperstein’s ever-changing menu, which focuses on seasonal fare and varying cooking methods. The result: a rainbow…
Downtown Fort Lauderdale has seen its changes over the past decade. From Broward’s premier bar scene to victim of the failing economy to slowly resurrecting nightlife and dining destination, the area is finally starting to make a comeback. And even more changes are on the horizon. Subculture Group’s Dubliner Fort…
You can’t miss Nefertari’s. At least, not once you’re inside. While the locale on Tallahassee’s Macomb Street can be tricky to track down (GPS steered me wrong), once you make your way through the front door of this Egyptian-inspired eatery you’re greeted by a cornucopia of color, pattern and glitz…
Fork & Balls is opening mid-June, and it’s hiring. The new meatballcentric restaurant (that’s the balls, folks) — by the same group that gave us Tarpon Bend, YOLO, Vibe, and S3 — is looking for people. Fork & Balls, a new meatball restaurant concept slated to open on Las Olas…
We’ve been hearing a lot about dwindling bee populations for quite some time already. While the thought of a world without apis’ might soothe horrifying childhood memories of stings, it would be an utter catastrophe for many of the foods we eat; those buzzing little insects pollinate many of our…
After two generations, and more than two decades in business, Boynton Beach’s favorite sandwich shop, Seaside Deli and Market, has new ownership. Former major league baseball shortstop Rafael Belliard recently purchased the market and convenience store from longtime owner (who asked that he not be named) and son Richie Podvesker…
When Jon Favreau was filming the third installment of the Iron Man franchise, his work brought him down to South Florida. Since this time around he was not directing the film – only co-starring and producing – he found himself with plenty of free time and with an urge to…
The world is a mixed bag of different people and experiences. We come from different countries, different cultures, different religions, different socioeconomic statuses. Heck, most of us seem to have a signature specialty diet these days. As diverse as we may be, there’s one thing we can all agree upon,…
Adorned with strips of deep-gray slate accents, a large Machu Picchu panorama, and recessed alcoves with brilliant gold replicas of Inca artifacts, the décor at Ceviche by the Sea is cool and contemporary while honoring its cuisine’s heritage. It’s a theme that continues on throughout the entire concept. The menu…
Yelp is getting into the online reservation game. The online community that allows people to review everything from restaurants to auto mechanics is now offering restaurants the ability to have their sites accept reservations through SeatMe, an online reservation service it acquired last year, according to TechCrunch. Yelp has provided…
Adorned with strips of deep-gray slate accents, a large Machu Picchu panorama, and recessed alcoves with brilliant gold replicas of Inca artifacts, the décor at Ceviche by the Sea is cool and contemporary while honoring its cuisine’s heritage. It’s a theme that continues on throughout the entire concept. The menu…
Did you ever walk into an Applebee’s, enticed by the cool sexy drawl of actor (and spokesperson) John Corbett, only to find you’d love to chat with the person enjoying his Two for Twenty combo dinner? Well, you’re in luck, because everyone’s favorite “neighborhood” dining chain is now home to…
As a nonmilitant vegan, I frequently find myself eating out with omnivores. Their meat consumption doesn’t irk me, but the lack of options at eateries often does. Because seriously — how hard it is to throw together one vegan entrée? On that note, I was recently bummed to discover that…
Maybe it was the first time you saw the pink slime footage. Or perhaps it was the first time you saw a video about the grave realities of the veal industry. Whatever the entry point was, something got you thinking about giving a damn about what you’re putting in your…
It’s that time of year again when lights go dim along South Florida’s fabulous coastline in order to help sea turtle hatchlings find their way to the ocean safely. Bright lights can disorient the babies and encourage them to migrate inland instead of toward the sea. To encourage beachside residents…
Next Monday, May 12, the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will open a new location in Boca Raton. Located at 22191 Powerline Rd., the restaurant will be the 19th location in the nation for the chain originally founded in Delray Beach. Currently, the company has several locations in South Florida,…
A large portion of the population is becomingly increasingly aware and concerned with what they put into their bodies — others are still fine with consuming copious amounts of fast foods. (To each his own.) Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a big part of the conversation. While the biotech industry…
Usually when a young man has a Bar Mitzvah he’s celebrated with a large party and lavished with checks and gifts. When consulted about his own Bar Mitzvah, 12 year-old Wellington resident Ryan Shnider had a strange request. Was it to have a Cirque-themed affair? Hire One Direction as cover…
When it comes to daytime dining on Las Olas, you’re more likely to find yourself in the power-lunch scene than an affordable cafe — unless you happen to stumble into the Subway, of course. That’s not the case anymore. Daily Melt recently opened just off the main drag of the…
It would be easy to pass over the small retail bay on your way to laser tag next door if it weren’t for the large, lit-up, red letters burning “Brewery” into the night sky. Still, the strip-mall vibe belies the nanobrew-level scale of experimentation and uniqueness that emerges from inside…
