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Muscle Maker Grill's Founder, Rod Silva, is Running for President

By Laine Doss
Jan 8, 2016

If you've had your fill of Donald Trump burning up your television set with talk of walls the derision between the Democratic and Republican parties, perhaps it's time to consider Rod Silver, an independent who's thrown his hat into the ring. Like quite a few candidates running for president, Silva...
In Defense of "Ten Best" Lists

By Rebecca McBane
Feb 2, 2015

Recently, the Huffington Post published a whiny rant a blog post decrying the decline of food journalism. In it, the author (himself a chef/restaurateur turned writer) takes issues with many of the common threads of today's (mostly online) food media coverage. Not being a millennial, he also (predictably) treads the...
Valet Parking, Sushi-Grade Tuna, and Gourmet Cheese Only at Palm Beach Island Publix

By Nicole Danna
Oct 22, 2014

South Florida has a love affair with food shopping. We wait in line during season at Whole Foods, not-so-patiently await the opening of each new Trader Joe's, and have enough upscale Fresh Markets to keep our pantries routinely stocked with specialty grocery items. Which makes it easy to forget about...
Jimmy John's Issues Noncompete Clause to Its Employees

By Abel Folgar
Oct 21, 2014

The lengths to which some companies go to protect their image can sometimes be, well, ridiculous at best. In the olden days, before chefs and foods became trendy and marketable, when mom-and-pop operations staked their claims and reputations on their family name, you found real quality control. Since larger culinary...
Celebrate National Hot Mulled Cider Day the Floridian Way, Late

By Abel Folgar
Oct 1, 2014

It's officially Autumn now, but you could be forgiven for not having noticed if you live in South Florida - though, relatively speaking, 87 is actually a nice break from the tortuous heat of summer. While "Food Holidays" are a fun and trendy way of enjoying certain foods we might...
Olive Garden, an Italian "Concept" Restaurant That Does Not Salt the Pasta Water

By Abel Folgar
Sep 24, 2014

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...
Mai-Kai Finalist in Cintas' America's Best Restroom Contest, Vote Before October 31

By Laine Doss
Sep 11, 2014

When deciding on which restaurant to eat at, you probably peruse the menu, consider the cocktails, and the decor. But does the bathroom come into play when making plans for a night out? Maybe it should. According to Cintas Corporation, the bathrooms play a pivotal part in the success of...
Arby's Accidentally Unleashes the Meat Mountain Sandwich Because Why Not?

By Abel Folgar
Sep 4, 2014

Whether you're thinking about it, getting in the mood for some good food, or just plain wanting it sliced fresh, Arby's has been making a genuine push to remain relevant in the fast-food wars. Be honest; Arby's is not your go-to fast food joint, and quite frankly, it does not...
An Ode to the Bean on Jump for Jelly Beans Day

By Abel Folgar
Jul 31, 2014

And mind you, that's all we're doing today because July 31 is "Jump for Jelly Beans Day" and not "National Jelly Bean Day." That was way back on April 22. To jump for jelly beans is to show one's love for the delightfully whimsical bean-shaped confections. Did you know that...
An Open Letter to Vegans From an Ethical Omnivore

By Sara Ventiera
Jun 12, 2014

Let me start this out by saying I fully support veganism. I think it's great that individuals choose to honor their own bodies and the rest of the animal kingdom by abstaining from meat. Aside from the obvious anti-cruelty aspects, being vegan is better for ones health (mostly anyway, but...
An Open Letter to BurgerFi From a Vegan

By Hannah Sentenac
May 12, 2014

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...
Whole Foods CEO Confronted at Lynn University Over Fired Chicago Mom

By Laine Doss
Mar 3, 2014

Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb was invited to speak at Lynn University this past Wednesday as part of the Dively Frontiers in Globalization lecture series. The annual series invites "outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in world markets" to speak to the community about their work. Past lecturers have...
Wedges Are an Abomination and an Insult to the Glorious French Fry

By Sara Ventiera
Feb 25, 2014

Fries are one of the greatest side items to ever grace a plate. The preparation takes a humble potato and turns it into a perfect combination of salt and grease, with an ethereal texture that is fluffy on the inside, impeccably crisp on the outside. Whether these little beauties are...
Funky Buddha's Ryan Sentz Talks Bottle Releases and Saturday's Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival

By Sara Ventiera
Jan 24, 2014

Beer is kind of big deal in South Florida. Craft beer: even more so. With South Florida Beer Week coming to a close, we figured it was time to catch up with one of the biggest names in the Broward and Palm Beach scene, Ryan Sentz of Funky Buddha Brewery...
The 13 Most Overcooked Food Trends of 2013: #1 Kickstarters

By Rebecca McBane
Jan 10, 2014

As of this writing, there are nearly 300 results for "restaurant" on Kickstarter.The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the "trend" as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better...
The 13 Most Overcooked Food Trends of 2013: #2 Overpriced, Pretentious Wine/Beer Pairings

By Rebecca McBane
Jan 10, 2014

The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the "trend" as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food writers...
Iceland Brewery Makes Beer with Whale Meat

By David Minsky
Jan 9, 2014

If geography was any indication of beer geekdom, then the people of Iceland will soon be able to drink a beer made with whale meat. Steojar Brewery has partnered with Hvalur, a whaling company, to brew a 5.2 percent whale meat lager that hearkens back to their Viking brethren. Brewery...
The Daily Show's Solution to the Marijuana Legalization Debate: Think of It Like Beer (Video)

By Rebecca McBane
Jan 8, 2014

We all have that one pothead friend who thinks of himself as a legal scholar and loves nothing more than to debate the general hypocrisy of the way our society (not to mention our legal system) treats alcohol versus marijuana. Who has not sat patiently through the "big lumber paid...
The 13 Most Overcooked Food Trends of 2013: #4 The Gentrification of Mexican Alcohol

By Rebecca McBane
Jan 7, 2014

Photo Credit: Peter Stanik via Compfight ccThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the "trend" as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got...
The 13 Most Overcooked Food Trends of 2013: #5 Kitchen Towels for Napkins

By Rebecca McBane
Jan 6, 2014

Let's relegate the kitchen towel to where it belongs: the kitchen bucket.The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the "trend" as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or...

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