Hot Chefs, the creators of the calendar that features local south Florida chef cuties, is having a blowout sale of their remaining restaurant coupons. Each certificate will get you $25 off a minimum $50 purchase (including alcohol) at participating restaurants. Hot Chefs is selling these certificates, which expire December 30,…
If you like freaks and geeks, then you’re going to want to head out to Seminole Casino of Hollywood on Saturday for your fill of carnival delights when food trucks meet the HellzaPoppin Revue featuring the Lizard Man, a living breathing man/iguana. Other acts include fire-eaters, a wolf boy, and…
Remember flair from Office Space? Jennifer Aniston’s character worked at a restaurant chain, Chotchkie’s, and had to wear a certain number of buttons (flair) on her suspenders.We bet that if she had some Ménage à Trois buttons, she would have totally loved her crappy job. Ménage à Trois wine is…
Anderson Cooper isn’t afraid of walking into a war zone, but he is afraid of most things us normal people put into our mouths — namely, coffee and spinach. A few days ago, Cooper revealed his dislike for “fancy” food combos like honey and peanut butter (really) to show guest Jerry…
Here’s a real-world scenario for you. You’re dying to get out of the house and grab a bite to eat, but finances are low and you just don’t have a hundred bucks to spend on dinner. Heck, even fast food is expensive, according to the New York Times. What’s the…
In the we can’t make this shit up category, we now bring you news of the tragic death of Arch West, who at 97 kicked the bucket in Dallas.West’s claim to fame? He’s credited with being the creator of Frito-Lay’s Doritos, the favorite snack food of college-aged stoners everywhere.Here’s where…
Cold Stone Creamery is handing out free three-ounce “Sprinkled With Wishes” ice creams today to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation as part of its nationwide Ice Cream Social event.From 5 to 8 p.m., claim your free ice cream sundae, made with sweet cream ice cream, brownie, fudge and rainbow sprinkles. Then…
The Chew, ABC’s new five-host foodcentric talk show, premiered yesterday amid technical difficulties, timing issues, and what looked like amateur camera work.The show promised to be a mix of cooking, chatter, current events, and audience interaction but seemed to be one recipe after another. Oh, and Mario Batali literally phoned…
It’s that time of year again — there’s a chill in the air (in South Florida, that amounts to being able to go outside without being instantly vaporized by the sun), kids are back at school, and our thoughts turn to Oktoberfest. The traditional attire of Oktoberfest is lederhosen for…
Barista Chrissizle is just a talented guy pumping out venti lattes for rent money. So he took that talent and wrote the most awesome Starbucks song ever! Like most mega-corporations, instead of giving this guy a raise, Starbucks fires him. Sure, the song calls out rich people and ethnic stereotypes…
ABC’s anticipated (well, to everyone but soap fans) foodie-themed talker, The Chew, is set to premiere Monday, September 26th at 1p.m.Featuring five co-hosts (Top Chef’s Carla Hall, What Not To Wear’s Clinton Kelly, Italian mega-chef and Crocs-wearer Mario Batali, Iron Chef Michael Symon and Dr. Oz’s daughter Daphne Oz, The…
If you have to ask who Ron Jeremy is, you’re probably no fan of porn or pop culture. The Hedgehog, as he’s called, has been named as one of the “Top 50 Porn Stars of all Time” by Adult Video News and is in the Guiness Book of World Records…
It’s hard to believe the Cooking Channel is turning one! Roger Mooking, star of Everyday Exotic, is celebrating by giving away free ice cream with the Cooking Channel’s Frozen Treat Truck Tour 2011. The tour is coming to Yellow Green Farmers Market in Hollywood this Sunday, September 25th from 10…
Someone in Simpsons-land is a complete and total foodie (or ran our of movie stars to feature) because this season of The Simpsons is turning out to be quite awesome. First, we told you abour Anthony Bourdain and Tom Colicchio guest starring on the Season Premiere this Sunday, September 25th. …
Food trucks are invading Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino tonight as part of their weekly extravaganza of food amidst bells ringing, lights flashing and people cheering. The best part? Even if you lose big at the casino, you’ll probably have enough money left for a food truck meal…
Ruth Bourdain, that crazy morph between Ruth Reichl and Anthony Bourdain, is at it again. In response to Alton Brown’s Fanifesto, Ruth Bourdain has issued his/her own guidelines for fans on her Comfort Me With Offal blog…
On Friday, September 23rd Bimini Boatyard turns 22 and, like most 22 year-olds, it wants to celebrate at Mardi Gras!From 5 – 7 p.m., Bimini Boatyard goes cajun with $5 Hurricanes, $ Captain Morgan & Smirnoff drinks. During this special happy hour, enjoy free King Cake, free beer and plenty…
This past week, Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America was searching for truly horrible cooks at a Miami open casting call. While there, Clean Plate Charlie encountered people who set fire to their houses, made their dogs sick, and glued food to the plate so it wouldn’t slide around (really!).The…
Alton Brown of Good Eats and various other Food Network shows has written a “Fanifesto” on his blog, altonbrown.com, and it’s a sometimes comical look into what happens when average citizens turn into celebrities (which happens a lot, given that there are really no stars on television, thanks in part…
You see them on TV, you drive past them on the way home — chain restaurants that offer food, fun, and convenience. We know it’s difficult to ignore their siren songs of cheap food and menus that weigh more than a toddler. To make your food more appealing and tasty,…
Here’s something to make your Monday a little less painful – cheap chicken.When you sign up for the Colonel’s e-mail club, you’ll receive a coupon for a reduced price popcorn chicken meal deal, courtesy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, according to their Facebook page. Sign up today and get a coupon…
There’s only one rule to live by – you must have popcorn while seeing a movie. But, after paying over $10 to get into the movie, sometimes shelling out another $10 for popcorn and a soda turns a simple night out into a crazed spending spree.Luckily, two theater chains are…
