Jimmie’s Candies Is A Sweet Paradise

There’s no doubt that people have a love affair with chocolate.  Chocolate is more than a candy – it can send a message of love of friendship, cheer you up when you’ve had a lousy day or just plain make you feel good. Next week millions of people will celebrate Valentine’s Day…

Interview with Chef, Restaurateur and Author Michael Schwartz, Part I

In 2007 Michael Schwartz opened Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami’s Design District. Almost immediately it became “the” place to go for good, clean food that was friendly to the environment and the community. in 2009, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink opened a second location in Grand Cayman, while the…

BurgerFi Opens in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

​BurgerFi, the much-anticipated casual burger restaurant from David Manero, has opened in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. BurgerFi is short for the “burgerfication of the nation.” Though it can be argued that the USA is already “burgerfied,” Manero and his wife, Lynn, are planning to take over the country with fresh, all-natural Angus beef without fillers, steroids, hormones,…

$10 Lunch — Billy’s Tavern

The deal: Located in Davie, Billy’s Tavern is a local favorite for chicken wings, burgers, and sandwiches. Former and present Miami Dolphins frequent the place, so you know the food is good. What you get: Eight chicken wings in your choice of heat — mild, medium, hot, or volcanic –…

Three Really Great In The Biz Deals in Davie

If you’re In The Biz you probably worked through the Superbowl. On the one hand, that really sucks. On the other, unless the restaurant was filled with Canadian Tourists, you made some pretty good money last night. You could pay the overdue cell phone bill, but you’d much rather go out…

Five Valentine’s Day Gifts for Foodies

Valentine’s Day is coming and you’ve yet to get a gift for your favorite foodie. You could buy some flowers at the drug store – if you never want them to speak to you again. Fortunately, there are a lot of great and interesting gift options right here in South…

Six Acts On Tour Longer Than the Rolling Stones

There are rumors abound that the Rolling Stones are planning a 50th Anniversary tour — but not firmly. True, they’re probably older than your parents and are in the age bracket where they’re more likely to be interested in reverse mortgages and pre-need cremation services than iPhones and Twitter. But they’re the Rolling Stones!…

Stephen Colbert Tips His Hat to Walgreen’s Big Flats Beer

In a hilarious segment on his show, Stephen Colbert tips his hat to Big Flats beer, Walgreens’ private label beer selling for $2.99 a six pack.  Colbert said that this beer is a great idea because since people can’t afford prescription drugs, they can go one aisle over and get…

Healthy Sloppy Marios: A Recipe From Top Chef’s Fabio Viviani

This week we featured a two-part interview with Top Chef contestant and chef Fabio Viviani, who’s e-book “Did I Really Make Breakfast?” is available on Amazon.com. Check out the other parts here and here. Here is Fabio’s take on the classic Sloppy Joe. Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday!…

Top Chef Recap: Fuggedaboudit! Cooking Family Style At Rao’s

Last episode we had Marcel pack his knives after he led his team to defeat in restaurant wars.  Quickfire Round The Cheftestants walk into the kitchen to find Padma and Isaac Mizrahi. It’s fashion week and Padma is plugging her jewelry line and Isaac is hawking his new fashion line…

Snoop Dogg Demonstrates His Favorite Super Bowl Recipes

You know you wish you were invited to watch the Super Bowl with Snoop Dogg. Picture his party… beautiful girls clad in short skirts and pastel wigs, rap stars and sports figures hanging out watching the game while eating chips and drinking Pepsi.  That’s right, Snoop’s turned in his gin…

Q&A With Chef and Top Chef Cheftestant Fabio Viviani – Part I

If you watch Top Chef, you know Fabio Viviani. This “cheftestant” from season five might not have walked away with the title, but his clever quips delivered in broken English, his charm, and his skills made him a fan favorite and brought him back for the current Top Chef All-Stars…

Superbowl Parties in Palm Beach

Last year’s Superbowl was full of the business of entertaining out of town guests in South Florida and showing them a good time.  This year, South Floridians get to sit back, have a few brewskis and wings and watch the game for the enjoyment of it all. Sure, you could have…

$10 Lunch – Suite 100

The deal: Suite 100 features a variety of lunch specials every weekday. Chef Ted Inserra changes up the lunch menu daily, which includes several different salads, sandwiches, and entrees. Prices range from $7-$9 and all entrees and sandwiches come with sides and/or french fries…

Taste for Women’s Wellness Wine & Chocolate Tasting

Since red wine and dark chocolate have been proven to have health benefits, do something good for both your body and your soul by attending the Taste For Women’s Wellness Wine & Chocolate Tasting this Friday, February 4th from 7-9pm at The Wine Shop of Coral Springs to benefit The Lisa…