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…
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…
Have you taken the ALS challenge? Yeah, the one where you either pour a bucket of ice water on your head or write a check. And, although dumpling ice on your head might be silly, the results are incredible. According to the ALS Association, as of September 12, ice bucket…
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…
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…
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…
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…
S. Truett Cathy, the controversial founder of Chik-Fil-A, has died. According to a statement issued by the chicken sandwich chain, Cathy died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, “peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.” He was 93. See also: Chick-fil-A President’s Antigay Comments Spark Social-Media Frenzy [Update:Chick-fil-A Issues Statement]…
The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a bold act of theft that occurred at Shooters in Fort Lauderdale. See also: Shooters Shooting Incident Involved Miami-Dade Corrections Officer…
Chris “Birdman” Andersen, the colorful Miami Heat power forward/center, has been named Hard Rock Energy Drink’s spokesperson. The drink, which comes in two flavors and a sugar-free version, is produced, marketed, and distributed by Enterprise Beverage Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. See also: Hard Rock…
Trader Joe’s is poised to take over South Florida with the imminent openings of several locations this fall. Trader Joe’s Delray Beach location is poised for a September 5 opening, with Pembroke Pines scheduled for an October 10 launch date, and they’re looking for employees for that location. See also:…
Pairings, New Times’ annual celebration of the best of South Florida food pairings, is back with some great updates and a host of fantastic restaurants participating. This seventh-annual Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 18, with more than 40 top restaurants serving their…
Chef Julien Gremaud is opening his first solo restaurant, Avocado Grill, in West Palm Beach this fall. The chef named the restaurant after one of Florida’s most prolific fruits because, “they are a healthy, South Florida staple that complement the menu’s coastal, farm-to-table cuisine. We are also featuring a unique,…
It looks like we’re in for a winning football season at Sun Life Stadium — for dining. The home of the Miami Dolphins has made a distinct change to its roster of food options for the 2014 season, with the promise of delivering high quality food and good prices. See…
Sbarro has long been the “go-to” place for a quick slice and a Coke at shopping malls and airports, maintaining its business by being the “safer” alternative to a fast snack than, say, a hot dog or a pulled pork sandwich at the food court. Until now. See also: Five…
South Florida food trucks were the focus of a Good Morning America segment on the safety and cleanliness of the mobile eateries. Blogger Burger Beast alerted us to the three-minute feature that cites a recent study conducted by the Institute for Justice. In the report, titled “Street Eats, Safe Eats,”…
Beer, traditionally, is marketed with a heavy slant toward men. Commercials and ads are generally filled with images of guys knocking back a few with friends during the game or after a long day of hearty man’s work. Women usually are in the background, serving as eye candy in the…
By now your Facebook page has been filled with videos of friends (and celebrities) getting doused with buckets of ice water. Maybe you’ve even been dared to pour a bucket of water over your own head. While in South Florida this may sound like a refreshing (though extreme) way of…
Mellow Mushroom is celebrating four decades of helping people satisfy the munchies with a special one-day price rollback. On Wednesday, August 20, Mellow Mushroom locations throughout the U.S. will be serving a select menu of items at the same prices they were available for back in 1974. See also: Mellow…
Constellation Brands has issued a voluntary recall of many of its Corona Beer products. The recall, announced August 15, comes after the company’s quality control laboratory found that some bottles of Corona Extra had defects that could cause small pieces of glass to break off and fall into the beer…
Shark Week, Discovery Channel’s celebration of all things that make us never, ever want to go into the ocean, continues this weekend. In all honesty, sharks are actually mysterious, beautiful predators that deserve our awe and protection.In the middle of all the biting commentary on shark attacks, Shark Week plays…
Are you an artist in need of a creative outlet? If you’re looking for a little inspiration (and a lot of cash), check out Herradura tequila’s Barrel Art Collection contest. The ultra-premium tequila brand is looking for artists in several cities to create original art pieces using Herradura oak barrels…
