Ne-Yo’s Cafe Martorano Dinner Party

Where does singer Ne-Yo go when he gets a hankering for Italian food in south Florida? Cafe Martorano, of course.. Read Also: – Mo’Nique Dances the Night Away at Cafe Martorano – Michael Phelps, DJ Steve Aoki, and Shaq Dine at Cafe Martorano The Grammy-winning performer recently supped at the…

Oscar Mayer Wants You to “Say it With Bacon” (Video)

What’s the best way to show someone you love them with all your heart? If you watch television, then you know the ultimate way to start a lifetime commitment is by buying a precious object using the four C’s rule — cut, consistency, color, and cure. Cure? Of course! We’re…

Stephane’s Steak and Seafood Closes

Stephane’s Steak and Seafood, the upscale restaurant owned by Stephane Lang-Willar, has closed its doors. According to a statement, the restaurant was acquired by an undisclosed group of private investors. The ownership transfer was completed on June 3. Stephane Lang-Willar said that, “While I am greatly saddened about this turn…

Ikea Hosts Midsummer Celebration Buffet (Video)

It’s not even officially summer, but in Sweden, apparently, it’s already mid-summer. Or, at least the start of summer (even though it’s called Midsommar). That doesn’t really surprise us, considering all the confusing (yet charming) names for simple items like chairs and sofas. In any event, Ikea is having one…

Sundy House Introduces Garden Fresh Cocktails (Recipe)

Historic Sundy House has just created a new use for items in your garden — turn them into cocktails. Starting this week, the restaurant will feature a different weekly cocktail, made with fresh ingredients found in the Sundy House garden. Each cocktail is created by Sundy House beverage manager Michael…

Free Burger at Smashburger If Your Name is Burger

If your name has something to do with everyone’s favorite meat sandwich stop by any Smashburger today and get a free burger! So, if your name is Burger, Berger, Weisberger, Hamburgler, or Burger Beast (we’re sure our blogger friend would be able to score a free meal), bring photo ID…

Nanci Alexander of Sublime Would Vote Foie Gras Off the Island

Quick! Name all the restaurants you can that donate all their profits to non-profit organizations? Sublime does just that. Sublime’s owner, Nanci Alexander, is number five on our Tastemaker countdown. She founded the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF). The creation of Sublime is an extension of her efforts to…

Jolie-Pitt Rare Miraval Rose Wine Available at Whole Foods Today

When Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt released their Miraval Rose wine a few months ago, the 6,000 available bottles sold out within five hours. Maybe it’s because the wine, created in collaboration with the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel, is actually good. In a Vanity Fair article, Joe Bastianich…

Steve Martorano Wants More Great Italian-American Places

A little over 20 years ago, Steve Martorano — number seven on our Tastemaker countdown — was on his way back up north. His dreams of opening a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale didn’t work out and the cook (he doesn’t like the word chef) was at the airport, waiting for…

Lindsay Autry of Sundy House is South Florida’s Top Chef

Being a finalist on season nine of Bravo’s Top Chef, may have brought Tastemaker number 9, Lindsay Autry into our living rooms, but the chef had been working on her culinary career long before that. The Johnson & Wales University graduate’s career started as a kid in North Carolina, trying…

Your Pie: Custom Pizza in Lighthouse Point

Pizza is one of the most personal food items ever. With so many toppings to choose from, it’s gotten difficult to just opt for the standard cheese or pepperoni variety. That’s the basis behind Your Pie, a new pizzeria in Lighthouse Point. Part of a Athens, Georgia chain, this is…

Jodi Swank of Swank Farms Would Vote Nutella Off the Island

Things are growing in Loxahatchee. That’s where Jodi and Darrin Swank of Swank Specialty Produce grow some of the most beautiful and desired vegetables and herbs on their hydroponic farm. Though farming isn’t easy in South Florida, the work pays off. The produce from the farm, which includes 200 varieties…

Krispy Kreme: Check In With Foursquare, Get a Free Doughnut

What’s better than heading over to Krispy Kreme for a fresh, hot doughnut? Heading over to Krispy Kreme with a friend! The doughnut baker that makes our hearts aflutter when we see the red neon glow of the “hot now” sign, wants you to buddy up when you make your…