Though I would have thought beer was kicking wine’s ass, a Gallup Poll of American adults taken last year concludes that the numbers of people who typically choose beer has declined nationwide, while those who choose wine has slightly increased. Hard liquor seeds third, though more people are drinking it…
Whether they’re seasoning a whole pig or smoking tasty pig parts over hickory, the folks at Mickey’s Bar in Pompano Beach have been hosting a monthly pig roast they’re calling Hillbilly Cookout. “We’ve been pulling in a younger crowd that’s different from our usual crew,” said manager Lisa Carter who’s…
“It’s weird that so many people are drinking stout in winter here, but they do,” said Jake, the manager at Tap 42, during one of several visits this past month. It’s natural to crave big beers during the cold weather. Yet we’re absolved from the cold and still, Florida sees…
“This taco shop claims to be the best taco in town,” said a coworker when she gave me the heads up and Facebook link. It was lunch time, so I headed to a bleak stretch of State Road 84 to find it. Inevitably I got lost. So you won’t, look…
As I’ve mentioned, I swoon over pho. My colleague Lisa, who’s also from DC, joins me in craving good pho that’s not readily available in South Florida. Since it was her birthday, I thought I’d make some for a crowd. Over the past few days, I whipped up a more…
We need your help and your appetite. New Times is looking for a judge for the second annual Junior Achievement World Uncorked!, a swanky event on January 21 at Broward College from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Details after the jump…
Tap 42 boasts one of the most stylish interiors of any restaurant in the area. Walls adorned with blond and brown wood offer textural interplay. A rust-colored old Texaco sign warms the space with nostalgia. Fifteen-thousand pennies serve as a backsplash against a wall of taps that snake down the…
As a former high school teacher, I often think of a restaurant a little like a school. The chef is the principal or a president, and the servers are kinda like students. Their tasks might be to know the cuisine, to promote the priorities of the restaurant, and to make…
There’s nothing to stir excitement quite like a robbery, a car chase, an explosive fire, and a fugitive hiding in a canal…
We’ve got a slew of local news on the docket this afternoon. 1. For starters, Surf Road Taco announced it will close on January 28 after lunch. “Not enough business to pay rent,” says an employee. The location does not help. 2. Next up, The Rebel House January opening is…
A hot dog may be the perfect beach lunch. And since the weather has been so lovely, you too may be craving one. Hot dogs are a dish that South Florida does well, as shown by the range of Broward and Palm Beach offerings, which Clean Plate Charlie has grouped…
Forget New Years resolutions. Let’s talk about lard. Lard makes things delicious. If you’re already using butter, Crisco, or an oil with transfat, lard is better for you. At 40% saturated fat and 45% monounsaturated fat, it’s a lower percentage of “bad” fat and a higher percentage of “good” fat…
In a rare bipartisan effort to end overfishing, the US has agreed to impose annual catch limits on every species it manages — that’s 528 in all. The law was drafted by lawmakers and regional councils representing a mix of local interests. For South Florida, the new regulations mean fish…
From LA to Boston, farm to table has taken root. Even the White House is in on it. Shaped by books such as Michael Pollan’s Ominvore’s Dilemma on “why we consume what we consume” and films like Food Inc., many have embraced the mantra and spend dining dollars at farm…
Lauren DeShields has been hired as executive chef of Market 17 to replace Daniel Ramos who left in early August. She takes the helm this week at the Fort Lauderdale restaurant that is among the most stringent practitioners of the farm to table mantra of any in the area. Most…
The Perennial Plate Episode 84: Dumpster Diver from Daniel Klein on Vimeo. Here’s a roundup of five strange and disturbing food-related links. 1. Check out this video on dumpster diving with chef-activist Daniel Klein, who has worked with Tom Colicchio and Thomas Keller, among others. “I’ve gained ten pounds since…
G & B Oyster Bar has quietly opened, helmed by the folks behind Coconuts in Fort Lauderdale and perched next door. G & B is a reference to owner Elliott Wolfe’s children, Gates and Bennett. (It also seems to be inspired by Barbara Lynch’s B & G Oysters in Boston.)During…
January 23 through 29 is South Florida Beer Week, a sudsy beerfest during which local haunts Funky Buddha, Tap 42, World of Beer, and Laser Wolf sponsor tap takeovers to celebrate local brews. The kickoff is a Monday night pig roast at Lou’s Beer Garden. What about bacon?…
Thirteen kinds of biscotti and an array of Italian pastries line the shelves at Cosi Duci, an Italian bakery that draws recipes from Sicily. The appeal here isn’t just the pastries, though. It’s the three-course weekday lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays for $10…
Though Georgia Pig on State Road 7 is better known for its barbecue and thick-cut bacon at breakfast, it’s highly recommended for fried chicken Fridays, when lines start at 11 a.m. Eight bucks gets light and dark meat, rice and gravy, and black-eyed peas, which can be swapped for potato…
Argentina, Venezuela, and Cuba get nods on this sabor Latino dish that features croquettes, yuca, empanadas, sausage, and a tamale. The family-owned restaurant where we sampled this medley has just opened its second location. Where are we eating?Leave your guesses in the comments and we’ll award the winner a pair…
The ubiquity of plaid and the renaissance of Pearl Jam, U2, and Nirvana in some circles is making me nostalgic for the ’90s. What’s a food writer to do but eat and drink a way through the decade? Though some ’90s food and drink are making a comeback, many dishes…
