Krispy KremeCelebrates Valentine’s Day With Heart Shaped Treats

This Valentine’s Day forget the heart shaped box full of bon bons and get a sweet treat that you know everyone will actually love — a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts all dressed up for the special day.The doughnut bakery that drives us wild whenever their”hot now” light is turned on,…

The Taste: Blogger Sarah Schiear is on Fire (Literally)

Things started really heating up on The Taste, the new ABC cooking competition that has professional chefs and home cooks competing against each other in teams. The first two episodes dragged in much the same way American Idol’s audition pieces do. But, at least that show has singing — good,…

BurgerFi Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Celebrates Birthday With Two Dollar Burgers

BurgerFi’s first restaurant, located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, turns two today with a celebration that’s a great deal for hungry people in the neighborhood.Hop over to the restaurant, which features all-natural, antibiotic and hormone-free beef, and get a single burger or cheeseburger for only $2. Read Also: Sofia Vergara Visits BurgerFi in…

Free Pancakes at IHOP: Fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network

Pancakes for breakfast…pancakes for lunch…pancakes for dinner. It’s National Pancake Day and we’re battering up for a day filled with golden flapjacks drizzled with maple syrup.  Today from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., just walk into any IHOP and get a free stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return, the restaurant…

Steve Martorano and Paula Deen: Tutti Mangiare, Y’all

It’s absolutely no secret that my favorite Food Network celebrity is Paula Deen. Warm, funny, and homey — I could look into her dancing blue eyes forever as she teaches me how to incorporate butter into almost everything under the sun. I love Deen’s sincerity and infectious laugh. I also…

Jack’s Hollywood Diner to Star in Episode of Graceland

Graceland, the USA Network television series that mixes crime fighting with the Jersey Shore, has come to Hollywood…Florida to film. The series, which has DEA, Customs, and FBA agents living together in a southern California beachfront seized from a drug lord/Elvis fan (hence the name, Graceland), is filming in south…

Jovo Burger at Hard Rock: Panthers Captain Gets Beefy For Charity

Florida Panthers Team Captain Ed Jovanovski is not afraid to get behind the burner and start cooking — especially when the result helps raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research.Jovanovski has partnered with the Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood to create the Jovo Burger. The burger is a savory…

iPad Cafe Opens on Hollywood Beach: Chill Out and Surf (The Web)

It’s the middle of winter and most of the United States is freezing. That means that thousands of really smart people are hopping planes and trains daily to enjoy south Florida’s beautiful weather and sunny beaches. Which leads us to the question — Why are you, oh South Floridian, not…

OpenTable to Acquire Foodspotting

How much do you think all those pictures you took of last evening’s meatloaf are worth on the open market?If you said about $10 million, you’d be correct.That’s the price OpenTable is paying to acquire Foodspotting in an agreement announced today.Restaurant reservation and review site Open Table has entered into…

Duffy’s Has Girl Scouts Samoa Cupcakes

One would think Duffy’s Sports Grill would have the reputation of being a place where tough guys sit around to eat wings, drink beer, and talk trash during the game But really, this Palm Beach Gardens-based sports bar chain has a soft spot for little girls who sell cookies.Duffy’s has…

Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest at South Florida Fair

It’s Girl Scout cookie time and that means everyone frantically running around trying to locate a troop of girls in green uniforms to stock up on Thin Mints and Samoas.More than 9,000 Girl Scouts participate in the annual cookie sale, which runs through February 17, which means that you’ll probably…

Bikini Coffee Shop Opening on Singer Island: Hot Help Wanted

What would it take for you to switch from your daily Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts coffee addiction?  Would it take cheaper java, a richer roast…or babes in bikinis?That’s the question that begs to be answered when Bikini Coffee opens on Singer Island. WPEC Channel 12 News reports that the shop,…

1500 Degrees Wins Top Award at JA World Uncorked

This weekend’s JA World Uncorked saw hundreds of happy people eating food from south Florida’s best restaurants, drinking fine wines, and enjoying a special selection of craft beers. Though all bites were delicious, some plates were outstanding. These dishes won the coveted Clean Plate Charlie awards, in several categories:…

Hooters Gets Reconstructive Surgery

Hooters, the casual restaurant chain that gave the world orange nylon shorts, hot wings, and the term “breastaurant”, is getting some reconstructive surgery of its own.The restaurant chain is starting on a campaign to join the 19th 21st century with new items designed to attract female customers (like — no…

Win a Pair of Tickets to JA World Uncorked!

If you’re wondering what to do this coming Saturday evening, but you’ve got no money after paying your bills, there are a few options. You could dive for couch change and go out for a burger (fun factor about a five); you could go out to the Everglades and hunt…