Burger 21 Opens Second South Florida Location

Tampa-based Burger 21 is expanding its presence in the South Florida region with the addition of a second location. The fast-casual restaurant that features 21 different hand-crafted burgers made from 100-percent certified Angus beef, is opening a location at 2949 N. Federal Highway, just south of Oakland Park Boulevard in…

Paula DaSilva Tells Us What to Eat During the World Cup

Each day, 3030 Ocean’s Paula DaSilva can be found in the kitchen, tasked with making beautiful meals using nature’s bounty… except, of course, when Brazil is playing the World Cup. When I called the talented chef for a chat, she answered she had only a few minutes. Was she anticipating…

McDonald’s Florida Burger: Only in France

McDonald’s has created some new American-based sandwiches, including a new Florida beef sandwich. They only catch? So far, they’re available only in France. According to the website, the sandwich was inspired by Florida, with “two chopped steaks and summer sauce.” What’s summer sauce? Your guess is as good as ours,…

BC Cafe Hosting Bacon Taco Night: Bacon Shell Tacos!

Hold on to your brains, people — because they might just blow right out of your skull after this announcement. BC Cafe is hosting a bacon taco night with a twist…the taco shell is made of bacon! See also: BC Cafe Turns One: Brett Chiavari on the First Year…

New Times‘ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach Out Now!

It’s here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. The 2014 New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach is out now, featuring more than 200 of the best places to eat, drink, shop, and party. We’ve worked hard to compile our absolute favorite places to hang with your dog, buy a comic…

Free Iced Tea Big Gulp at 7-Eleven for National Iced Tea Day

Happy national iced tea day! Yes, friends, another silly holiday — with a great perk attached to it. According to the Tea Association of the USA , Americans drank over 79 billion servings of tea (that comes out to about 3.6 billion gallons of the golden liquid). And how do…

Jon Favreau Gives Conan O’Brien a Dime Bag of Brisket

When you’re a guest — either at a party or on a talk show — it’s always nice to bring a gift. Apparently, Jon Favreau got the etiquette memo, because when he stopped by Conan O’Brien’s show to talk about his new movie Chef, he brought a dime bag…of brisket…

Drink Beer, Save a Puppy (or Kitty) at Due South Brewing Co.

Wook at this widdle face. This is April and, in case you’re looking for love, she’s available for adoption at the Tri-County Animal Rescue, a boutique no-kill animal shelter in Boca Raton. Tri-County Animal Rescue is home to many cats and dogs just waiting for the right family to come…

Is Cafe Martorano Closing?

Steve Martorano is unarguably Broward County’s most colorful restaurateur. For more than two decades, Cafe Martorano has been turning out Philadelphia-style Italian comfort food with a side of entertainment. No matter the time of day or night, the restaurant, located on East Oakland Park Boulevard, is packed to the rafters…

Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor Founder Monroe Udell Dies at 86

Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor’s treats are bittersweet today. Monroe Udell, founder of the iconic Dania shop, has died at the age of 86. A notice on the iconic sweet shop’s Facebook page states: It is with indescribable sadness and deepest regret that we inform everyone of the passing of our…

Ratatouille Gets His Own Restaurant at Disneyland Paris

Remember Ratatouille, the Disney movie that features a little rat named Rémy who longed to be a chef? The movie not only featured an adorable little rodent, but was deemed “the best food movie ever made” by Anthony Bourdain, according to a blog post by Michael Ruhlman. Bourdain was also…

Paul Castronovo to Host the OBIEs: A Taste of South Florida

Big 105’9’s resident foodie, Paul Castronovo is set to host this year’s OBIEs: A Taste of South Florida tonight, May 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center. Joining Castronovo are a team of celebrity chefs and some of South Florida’s best restaurants — all serving…