With the passing of Labor Day, “season” is well on its way. The tourists and seasonal residents will be here within the next month or two, which means they will need places to eat and party. Luckily, local restauranteurs are planning on creating some openings with plenty of new concepts…
The good news is it’s a short work week. The bad news: you’re even more exhausted by the time it comes around. Whether you partied it up over the extended weekend or just laid low, it’s always relaxing to get that extra day away from the office. If you’re looking…
Around the world, millions of people drink wine. While the vast majority probably drink it just for the sake of getting drunk, interest in wine production, tastings, and pairings has seemed to surge. Just take a look at the number of wine events listed in our weekly roundups — there’s…
When you think of steak-house chefs, images of big old guys with tall chefs hats and curly mustachios probably spring to mind. These are the guys who will cook your steak only au poivre medium-rare, served with potatoes, butter-drenched cognac sauce, and a few pieces of veg — for color…
The idea of a “progressive meal” might sound like a foreign concept, but we’ve all experienced it in one form or another even if we didn’t realize it at the time. Whether you’ve had prix fixe menus, been to small plate restaurants, or just consumed a liquid diet on a…
Mojitos are pretty much the patron drink of South Florida. And why wouldn’t they be? They’re refreshing on a hot day, freaking delicious, and were invented 90 miles away from Key West — we would’ve tried to figure out the exact distance, but math just isn’t our thing. The only…
Hate to rain on your parade, but it looks like it’s going to be a fairly rainy weekend. Let’s just hope the weather (wo)man is getting it wrong again. Even so, this is South Florida; it’ll probably pass in five minutes and we’ll be off to another beautiful albeit hot…
Everyone has his or her own set of talents — some are obviously more notable than others. Sure, your little brother is an awesome gamer, but no one actually cares. A great mixologist, however, is something worth noting. Manny Alayeto of DaDa Restaurant & Lounge is one of the best…
Cheese tastes good in everything — cake, donuts, bagels, sandwiches, pizza, whatever — the more the better. On Wednesday, September 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., New York Grilled Cheese is hosting Cheese-A-Rama to benefit the Smart Ride. Hosted by drag queens Daisy Deadpetals and Nicole Halliwell, the event will…
The U.S. isn’t exactly known as a nation of the physically fit. More than one-third of the population is obese. Heart disease, stroke, type-2 diabetes, and certain kinds of cancers, all of which are related to being overweight, are some of the leading causes of preventable death. With those numbers,…
Few restaurant foods are actually healthy. Sushi is. The only problem: It can be freaking expensive. Not at American Social on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Men get unlimited regular sushi for $19.95; women get it for $14.95. Individual rolls are just six bucks. American Social is located at…
Late last year, Red Tapas opened its doors in Palm Beach Gardens. With bright red decor, Mac “Viva Glam” red lipstick as part of the female servers uniform, and a world-view menu of tapas, the place put a lot of emphasis on the details. It’s now in the process of…
Miami Beach might be trendy and filled with celebrities on any given night, but the iconic strip of land is also a bit of a pain in the ass. With the swank and style comes obnoxious people, annoying tourists, even mannequins with giant breasts, and an utter lack of parking…
Over the past year, genetically modified organisms (GMO) or genetically engineered (GE) foods have stirred quite some controversy in the news. It started with the vote and failure of California’s proposition 37, which called for mandatory labeling of all foods containing GMOs. When it was first filed, public support was…
Combining two popular foods is nothing new: ice cream cake, corn dogs, even Hot Pockets. However, on May 10 of this year, the newest combo food fad took the bakery industry by storm. Created by Dominique Ansel at his namesake bakery in New York, the Cronut is a half-croissant, half-donut,…
Americans have always been known for being a casual, down-to-earth nation of people. Our president once served hotdogs to the King and Queen of England. Over the years, things have gotten even more laid back. There once was a day when it was considered poor manners to wear a pair…
August is almost over, which means that we have only two more months of rain to fear. With primary and secondary school back in session last week, and college commencing over the next couple days, we’re in the home stretch of South Florida’s hellacious summer weather. Luckily, there are plenty…
Congratulations. You got the kids back to school — if you have some, of course — and you made it through another week of work. You deserve to celebrate, with a drink. As is always the case when you live in fun-loving place such as South Florida, there are plenty…
Gin might be all the rage right now, but the juniper-infused spirit has been around for centuries. While the English are usually associated with gin, the first documented production took place in Holland in the early 17th century, where it was sold for medicinal purposes ranging from stomach pains to…
Fort Lauderdale isn’t as flashy as Miami nor as food-driven as Delray. And it’s not as wealthy as Palm Beach. We have no trendy fried chicken joints like South Beach’s Yardbird Southern Table & Bar nor recently nominated James Beard semifinalists like Clay Conley chef/partner of “the island’s” Buccan. What…
For whatever reason, men tend to have a thing for good-looking women who work in beer bars. Maybe, it’s memories — hazy, of course — of beer wenches at Oktoberfest. Maybe, it’s pubescent recollection’s of the St. Pauli Girl. Or it could just be a penchant for beautiful women and…
Food trucks are technically vehicles. Yes, they provide delicious fare, but they still have an engine and motor around. So it should come as no surprise that they would be paired with a celebration of other land-based modes of personal transport. On Sunday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 4…
