Last weekend on a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Chicago, a man felt queasy and fainted. As paramedics met him at the gate in the Windy City, rumors spread throughout the plane: The man had Ebola. He had just come from Liberia. He was contagious. Of course, no…
Ernest Hemingway was so much more than one of America’s most talented storytellers. In a world where the words “living legend” have lost all meaning, Hemingway truly embodied the term. Not only was he a writer but the man, who hailed from a middle-class Chicago suburb, was a war hero,…
Shelbey Ganzel has been passionate about baking her entire life, so buying a food truck last year seemed like a way to make her dream a reality. But sometimes on the road to success, you get a flat tire. Literally. Ganzel purchased a used food truck last year and turned…
On October 25, the Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park will turn into Beertown USA when New Times’ Beerfest comes to town. From 7 to 10 p.m., brew fans will be immersed in beer culture with live music and more than 100 different beers to sample. New for this year is the…
“Tested batch after batch”… “sustainable Fair Trade cane sugar”… “a special blend of spices from around the world”… “a distinct foamy head.” Is this the description for a new, artisan, exotic beverage? In a way, yes. And no. The above words are part of the launch campaign for Caleb’s Kola,…
Once upon a time, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and cell phones did little more than make phone calls, I walked into an Apple store where a “genius” proceeded to ask me a question that’s usually used by people who try to sell you flowers, pamphlets, and religions at…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while turning the White House pink may be absolutely adorable, all that pink is designed to make women take off those rose-colored glasses and face a cold dose of the truth. One in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease. The…
The 17th-annual New Times’ “Original” Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, returns to Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park on Saturday, October 25, and it’s going to be one amazing evening filled with music, fun, and beer! More than 100 different brews will be on hand for your sampling enjoyment, including beers by…
Can you feel the chill in the air? OK, maybe that’s taking things too far, but there’s certainly a drop in humidity. Fall is here, and with that come seasonal ales and cocktails with spiced notes, rich botanicals, and harvest flavors. To celebrate, Living Room at the W Fort Lauderdale…
Here’s the scenario: you and your office-mates are planning a diner but you each want something different. You could split up into sub-groups; you could go to one of those chain restaurants with a book for a menu; or you could check out Yoko-San. The Japanese hibachi/fusion/steakhouse opens today at…
Liliana MoraMake beer. Make new friends.The South Florida beer scene is really kicking up. From Funky Buddha in Fort Lauderdale to Wynwood Brewing Company in Wynwood, small craft breweries are making us a destination for seriously great beer. What’s most exciting is that many of these brewery owners started out…
Tiger Woods is the latest celebrity to get into the restaurant business. See also: Chef Matthew Byrne Once Cooked for Tiger Woods, Now at Kitchen in West Palm Beach…
Summer’s nearly over and it’s time for growing season again in South Florida. Jodi Swank of Swank Specialty Produce, is gearing up for the fall. CSA and greemarket customers can expect to see the first yields in about two weeks. Jodi Swank, who owns the farm with her husband Darrin,…
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…
Blue Moon Fish Co., known for their expansive waterfront buffet brunches, has closed for an extensive remodel. The restaurant, located on Lauderdale-by-the-Sea’s Intracoastal Waterway, closed on September 22 for about a month. See also: Best Bloody Mary 2014: Blue Moon Fish Co…
The New Times’ Original Beerfest, presented by Isle Casino, returns to Esplanade Park with beer, music, and fun. On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will become the unofficial capital of beer, with more than 100 beers being served by your favorite local, craft, and international…
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),…
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…
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…
Good news for fans of authentic barbecue. Smoke BBQ is now open in Delray Beach. The restaurant, which quietly opened this week, features authentic Kansas City-style smokehouse barbecue and Carolina pulled pork as well as a large craft-beer selection to wash your meat down with. In addition, Smoke will offer…
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…
