Major changes have been announced for 3030 Ocean at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The restaurant will close on Monday, August 24 for renovations. At that time, executive chef Paula DaSilva will depart the restaurant, ending a relationship that spanned decades. The chef, who took over the…
Dinner and a movie? How about fancy dinner in a fancy movie theater? Date night at the movies will reach its zenith at Silverspot Cinema, located at the Promenade in Coconut Creek with the opening of its dining concepts in partnership with one of America’s best chefs.The South Florida location…
This past weekend’s Hukilau transformed Fort Lauderdale into an exotic tropical island with its parties, potent rum cocktails, and seminars. Arguably the best part of the event was the Tiki Marketplace at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 resort., selling everything from vintage Hawaiian shirts to hot sauces. The marketplace was…
Whole Foods Market has just announced the name of its new, streamlined brand that promises a more value oriented shopping experience. The new chain will be called 365, a nod to Whole Foods’ 365 brand of private label foods. The stores, which will start popping up in 2016, will offer…
Starbucks is taking the whole birthday thing to a new level. The coffee chain recently marked a milestone 20th anniversary of its Frappuccino, the addictive coffee/slushy hybrid that’s become a part of our lives and vocabulary. Two months ago, the Seattle-based company announced a special limited-edition birthday cake flavor of Frappuccino…
For many, Sukho Thai has been a lifelong tradition. The family-run restaurant, located at Fort Lauderdale’s Gateway Shopping Center, has been serving up authentic and delicious food for 25 years. Now, the doors have closed, with June 2 the last day of service. The reason for the shuttering after so…
Shake Shack is so much more than a fast casual burger joint. For many people it’s a complete and total obsession, with people waiting on line for what seems like an eternity for a taste of its Shack Burgers and concretes. That popularity and cult following has to do with…
Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. For most of us, that means heading to the beach, getting some sun, and maybe having a few beers or cocktails. But, if you don’t want your outing to turn into a weekend in the drunk tank, you should heed the City of Fort…
There’s so much new stuff going in at the Mouse House (that’s Walt Disney World Orlando Resort to the uninitiated) Mouse Heads can barely withstand the anticipation. Specifically, fans of the Indiana Jones franchise, who might have been worried for the fate of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at…
There are times when it seems like David Beckham can’t possibly be human. After all, what real flesh and blood person can actually be a world-class footballer, model, husband, father, UNICEF ambassador and still find the time to develop a fine Scotch whisky with partner Simon Fuller? The Scotch, by…
On Saturday, thousands of beer lovers converged upon Zoo Miami for the 2015 Miami New Times Brew at the Zoo to enjoy live music, good food and, of course, beer. Although the festival showcased beers from around the world, the spotlight was on the Sunshine State, where the beer community came…
A Burger King restaurant has been under fire because of a video posted to Facebook. The one-and-a-half-minute clip, posted by local Lake Worth resident, Joseph May, shows a man in a Burger King uniform dumping the contents of a fryer bin into a storm drain. The video, posted on May…
With its fresh flowers, local produce, and humanely-sourced proteins, shopping at Whole Foods Market is a lovely experience — until you get sticker shock at the checkout counter. The Texas-based chain, which has gotten the nickname “whole paycheck” has announced a change of heart and a new concept. The chain…
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Hoffman’s Chocolates has opened a shop in Plantation. The 1,280 square foot chocolate shop is located in The Fountains Shopping Center, at 801 S. University Dr. and features an updated look for the candy company. Hoffman’s, with headquarters in Greenacres, just to the north,…
The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is closer than ever to its grand opening, slated for Summer 2015. When it opens, the $175 million playground based on Jimmy Buffet’s songs and sand-in-your-toes lifestyle will boast 349 guest rooms, including the 2,649 square foot Coral Reefer suite and the even more massive…
Chipotle is on a mission to prove that its restaurants are the healthiest way to eat fast and inexpensive. The restaurant chain recently (controversially) announced that all its foods are now GMO-free. The company, which has always chosen to use hormone and antibiotic-free proteins, was also the first U.S. restaurant…
Summer’s here and that means in most parts of the country it’s time to make s’mores by the campfire. The only problem is that in South Florida, you’re more likely to get eaten alive by mosquitoes before the marshmallow is toasted. Plus, it’s like 105 degrees out there, so singing…
We know the drill. You want to eat healthy, but a demanding work schedule just isn’t conductive to it. Plus, that Taco Bell on the corner is so convenient. Now, Muscle Maker Grill has launched a meal plan program that aims to solve your healthy eating problems. The fast-casual…
Burger 21’s second South Florida location is set to open in Fort Lauderdale. The Tampa-based restaurant chain, which features burgers made with freshly ground Certified Angus beef, milkshakes, and sundaes, is set to open at the new Federal Marketplace (2949 N. Federal Highway) on Monday, April 27. The 2,700 square foot…
Happy Earth Day. The annual celebration of the planet which houses not only us, but every known species to mankind, started on April 22, 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. The celebration is…
Broward took on Miami for the title of most “delish” county this past Friday during ARC Broward’s Delish event and the home team took the title from its Goliath neighbor to the south. The event, held at the Young at Art Children’s Museum, saw eight of South Florida’s best chefs,…
Ben & Jerry’s is expanding their horizons to make the only thing better than ice cream. Beer. The Vermont-based ice cream company best known for their pop culture references in flavors (Schweddy Balls, anyone?) is teaming up with New Belgium Brewing to create a special release beer with the self-explaining…
