Consider the humble penny. This small object that has Honest Abe Lincoln’s profile on it may be the going rate to find out what’s going on inside your brain, but that’s just about all it can buy these days. Or is it? At Whole Foods Market Coral Springs this Friday,…
Looks like Steve Martorano’s making the talk-show circuit. First, the muscular restaurateur and cook appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, making mozzarella for, and kibbutzing with, the late-night host. Read Also: – Steve Martorano Planning Second Vegas Location, Another in Atlantic City – Steve Martorano Makes Mozzarella on Jimmy Kimmel Live…
Dave Matthews fever is set to hit Palm Beach County this weekend, and Roxy’s Pub is planning on being the hottest place in town for fans of the band. The Clematis Street pub will host two Dave Matthews parties starring guitarist Tim Reynolds and TR3 performing two live shows, on…
Every town has its share of restaurants that simply shut their doors without a warning, many of them notifying workers at the end of a shift that this is the last night of service. But one Florida restaurant owner apparently felt it better to give out the bad news via…
You might call it a collaboration between two of the United States’ west coasts — the west coast of Florida and the Pacific Northwest. we simply call it two craft brewers coming together to create something amazing. Widmer Brothers Brewery in Portland Oregon and Cigar City Brewing from Tampa have…
Today, July 12, is Cow Appreciation Day. That means that when you show up at a Chick-Fil-A dressed like a cow (or even partially like a cow) you’ll get free food. Here’s the deal: Show up wearing a full (head-to-hoof) cow outfit and get a free meal. Wear a partial…
Tomorrow is Friday, and you’ve made it through another workweek. Plus, Tropical Storm Chantal has been downgraded, and while she may bring some rain to South Florida, we don’t have to spend our Friday evening shopping for bottled water and flashlights. That means it’s time to celebrate — and the…
When Maurice Harris walked into the Dunkin’ Donuts in Dania Beach late yesterday morning, he didn’t realize he would get a little something extra to go with his coffee — like a side order of cash. Harris was the surprise winner of $1,000 as part of the restaurant chain’s “Iced…
Shula Burger opens its newest location today in Delray Beach, July 10 and to celebrate, the burger palace named after the legendary Dolphins coach, is giving away free burgers for a year to 50 lucky winners. Shula Burger is located at Delray Marketplace (14917 Lyons Road, Suite 114). The opening-day…
After 14 years of elevating hotel dining in Fort Lauderdale, Dean James Max is parting ways with the Harbor Beach Marriott and will no longer be affiliated with 3030 Ocean. The chef issued a short statement on his DJM Restaurants website: Read Also: Tastemakers: Dean Max of DJM Restaurants…
Want to go on a summer vacation but just don’t have the money? We have a tip for you — grab a coffee and a sandwich at your local Dunkin’ Donuts this morning. Why all this sudden urge to grab a Coolata? It could be that it’s simply a good…
If you’re like us, you hunker down to watch the “upstairs, downstairs” goings-ons of the Crawley family and their staff with a bottle of wine and some biscuits. Of course, until now, we were forced to drink whatever was in the fridge. But, thanks to Wines That Rock (yes, the…
If you’re like us, you’re heading out for an afternoon coffee break to keep you going for the rest of the day. As you pour that life-saving cup, you immediately feel better. That rich aroma, that steam rising from the cup. Coffee is your friend, your wake-up call, your salvation…
Before the barbecues and the fireworks, Americans tuned in to ESPN for one of the best sporting events of the year. No, we’re not talking baseball or tennis or racing. We’re talking about the 98th annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, held at the hot dog king’s flagship Coney Island…
Paula Deen, the homey Southern cook with the sparkling blue eyes who made everyone salivate with her over-the top recipes, has taken quite a tumble in the court of public opinion. Since a legal deposition was made public in June, Deen’s empire has crumbled with major sponsors like Food Network,…
Tomorrow afternoon, the world’s most prolific eaters will converge on Coney Island for the 98th annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Championships. About 40,000 people are expected to watch Joey Chestnut, the number-one-ranked eater in the world, defend his title for the seventh time. Last year Chestnut downed 68 hot…
After over a year of financial difficulties, including a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and a property auction, Shooters Waterfront Cafe and Bootleggers have a new owner. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the two iconic Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurants were purchased for $7 million by William McIntyre. McIntyre also owns…
If comedy and talk-show etiquette legend is true, the host of a show will save the best for last in the assumption that viewers will hang around through the dancing poodle act and the singing 3-year-old to watch Beyoncé. Or something like that. Read Also: Steve Martorano Wants More Great…
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has always been controversial. But sometimes you’ve got to make waves to get noticed. By bringing the plight of animal cruelty in circuses, factory farms, and in laboratories to light, many barbaric practices are being phased out. In part because of the…
Sonic Beach, the casual spot for burgers at Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Place officially reopens tomorrow after a renovation and a slight “tweak” in the business model. The space has been divided into two different restaurants. According to Director of Operations Fon Willhite, Sonic Beach will offer their classic shakes and…
Yup – that’s really the title of a recent NPR piece that claims moscato, the sweet wine that comes from muscat grapes, is seeing a boom in sales from an untapped market. The story, which is getting a lot of play, quotes Danny Brager, the senior vice president of beverage/alcohol…
Just when swimsuit season is in full force, Krispy Kreme finds three ways to lead us into temptation. The doughnut shop turned obsession has just announced a new, limited-edition line of doughnuts that take a page from our favorite candy-store treats filled with chocolate, caramel, and other non-bikini-friendly ingredients. Of…
