Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about showing that special someone how much you care — it’s doesn’t have to include spending tons of money. To make it easier on the wallet, NYY Steak is offering a three-course dinner for $150 per couple. It includes smoked lobster and scallop salad,…
Drinking isn’t exactly the most organized extracurricular activity. Most folks have a tendency to find a bar and go back incessantly. That works if you want to feel like part of the cast from Cheers, but it’s nice to get out of the routine every now and then. On Saturday,…
Some people have to work on Valentine’s Day — others just want to bask in the romance more than once. On Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m., the Backyard Bar is offering a wine-pairing dinner created by German master chef Michael Ober for just $30 per person. Dishes include Blue…
Hollywood has the Academy Awards, the music industry has the Grammys, and South Florida Food Trucks have the Burgies. To celebrate and honor the greats of the local food truck world, Burger Beast is hosting his fifth-annual awards block party, which includes live bands, DJs, and more than 25 of…
Many Chinese immigrants left their homeland in the late 1800s to escape the ravages of war, political corruption, and starvation. Some came to the United States, where they worked on railroads and in mines and adapted their cuisines to the American palate, inventing dishes like chop suey, chow mein, and…
We have a thing for cocktails around here. Whether its a classic Manhattan or daiquiri or some interesting mix of something less conventional like mezcal, we’re all about it as long as its made well. While South Florida has been a bit late to the cocktail game, we’re making up…
At the end of next week, we’re going to smelling a whole bunch of people with stank breath in Delray Beach — and most likely garlic-infused B.O. The 15th Annual Garlic Fest is descending upon town, and it’s bringing with it plenty of beautiful — and somewhat grotesque — distinct…
Many Chinese immigrants left their homeland in the late 1800s to escape the ravages of war, political corruption, and starvation. Some came to the United States, where they worked on railroads and in mines and adapted their cuisines to the American palate, inventing dishes like chop suey, chow mein, and…
In case you hadn’t noticed, football is kind of a big deal in the United States. It’s one of the few activities that brings together people of all ages, colors, genders, creed, shapes, and sizes for days of eating, drinking, and revelry. As much as we love tailgating and going…
We have food festivals, wine events, seafood cook-offs, garlic celebrations, beer fests — obviously, ours is the best — and a whole host of events and get togethers in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We’re fortunate; we almost always have something to do that involves eating delicious food. But we’re…
Weekdays are the worst, unless you live in South Florida where we refuse to let a moment go by without cramming it full of entertainment. Indulge in some gourmet eats while taking in art or down free cocktails and apps while expanding your professional and social circle. Whether you’re looking…
After a series of delays, Founders Brewing Co. broke onto the Florida beer scene in mid-2013 with its big-time selection of Michigan brews. Known for complex ales with huge aromatics and assertive flavors, the brewery has been garnering a steady crowd of Floridian followers. In the not-too-distant future, Founders lovers…
Beer is kind of big deal in South Florida. Craft beer: even more so. With South Florida Beer Week coming to a close, we figured it was time to catch up with one of the biggest names in the Broward and Palm Beach scene, Ryan Sentz of Funky Buddha Brewery…
When it comes to big names in South Florida restaurant scene, D’Angelo is one of the greats. For years, chef Angelo Elia has been churning out beautifully prepared high-end Italian cuisine at his esteemed Casa D’Angelo. Sure, we love it, but we’re on a bit of a budget these days…
Everyone loves chocolate. From stocking stuffers to Valentine’s Day presents to sitting alone watching movies on the couch, there’s no occasion that won’t be enhanced — or saved — from a sweet little morsel of chocolate in your mouth. In terms of gifts, we’d much rather receive a box of…
Broward and Palm Beach Counties are filled with cities that are known for different things. Palm Beach is known for luxury and wealth; Fort Lauderdale is appreciated by Spring Breakers and heavy drinkers across the world; Hollywood is recognized for its strange residents and snowbirds — it’s called Hollyweird for…
Everyone wants to be a rock star. The thing is, you kind of need a stage presence to make that possible. They say practice makes perfect: Here’s your chance to jam out in front of a live crowd at Saturday Karaoke Night on Clematis at http://www.voiceplaces.com/broward-palm-beach/palm-sugar-22353726-l. It takes place every…
Art comes in all different forms: paintings to see, music to hear, poetry to read, food to eat. It’s about exploring the senses — or, at least, we like to think so. On Wednesday, January 29, it’s time to indulge in art for the eyes and the palate at the…
At the age of 32, Mary Siragusa got sick. Her doctors recommended she see a specialist immediately. Already a believer in the power of whole foods — as a teenager, she served sprouted grain sandwiches to lifeguards out of a juice bar in North Miami Beach — Siragusa decided to…
We have a plethora of dining opportunities here in South Florida, but when it comes to bakeries we have few traditional options. Sure, we have Colombian, Cuban, and heck even some Chinese, but in terms of traditional French pastry shops, the options are few and far between. In late 2013,…
At the age of 32, Mary Siragusa got sick. Her doctors recommended she see a specialist immediately. Already a believer in the power of whole foods — as a teenager, she served sprouted grain sandwiches to lifeguards out of a juice bar in North Miami Beach — Siragusa decided to…
With the passing of the New Year, gym memberships soared, produce sections were filled with eager shoppers, and restaurants emptied of ravenous customers. Like every other January, everyone has jumped onto the healthy bandwagon — for the time being, at least — and like every other third week of the…
