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Good or bad, you can bet Dolphins fans will be drinking tonight. So why not turn it into a game?
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By Nicole Danna
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"Get the door, it's the liquor store." Broward County residents could be hearing that phrase a lot more thanks to a new app that allows for home delivery of beer, wine, and liquor. It's all thanks to Drizly, a Boston-based technology company. Just as Uber offers on-demand transportation, the Drizly...
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For the Fort Lauderdale foodies who remember it, The Grateful Palate was the type of restaurant where you went to experiment with your taste buds, try new foods, and have an eventful evening out. Today, it's no longer a standalone restaurant, but a catering company and private event space for...
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Another spring brings the annual Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, which took place this past Friday April 29 downtown Fort Lauderdale. The event is a yearly benefit for the American Lung Association, shutting down the restaurant-heavy section of Las Olas Boulevard to tents and pedestrians. This year, the festival...
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Who doesn't love a good old fashioned throw down, especially when there's seafood and wine involved? Anyone who likes all three is invited to take part in a unique wine pairing dinner at Lobster Bar Sea Grille on Wednesday, August 26, when master sommeliers Andrew McNamara and John Blazon will...
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While Uber is set to suspend operations in Broward County on July 31, a similar ride sharing smartphone app sends designated drivers to take your drunk ass home. The app is called BeMyDD and instead of sending drivers with cars, it sends drivers to drive your car. It sounds weird,...
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By Nicole Danna
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Just as there are components you look for in tasting good wine, there are similar components you look for when selecting a good quality coffee. This Tuesday, April 21, learn how to taste the subtle notes of coffee and wine — and how to best pair each with food —...
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By Laine Doss
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Boutique wine store Wine Watch sustained damage to its tasting room when a driver crashed his Mercedes straight into the business. WSVN reports that the driver, an unnamed 28 year-old was taken to Broward Health Medical Center with serious but not life-threatening injuries, after Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue had to...
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