Wines of Tuscany are hailed as some of the best in the world. Taste them for yourself on Wednesday at 13 Even. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the restaurant will be going through several reds and whites and offering sample food pairings to match. 13 Even is located at 2037…
When it comes to good Italian in South Florida, one name tends to pop up all the time. Angelo Elia, owner of Casa D’Angelo could probably be credited with bringing high-end Italian to Broward County. Now the locally famed chef is bringing his laid-back, casual — and much less expensive…
Nothing screams summer more than the sweet taste of ice cream. Somewhere in the word, at this exact moment, there’s a little kid covered from to head to toe in melted sugar and cream. Like most other popular foods, the great treat of ice cream has its own festival –…
Ah. Twitter. What glorious news we find on thee? Yesterday, Fort Lauderdale Hard Rock Improv posted a picture on Twitter of an engagement ring stuffed into the top bun of some sort of McDonald’s sandwich — fish, fried chicken, who knows — with the headline “Somebody got McEngaged!” At first,…
Generally, most people tend to have a negative opinion of hotel restaurants. Whether it’s due to bland food, long travel times for room service, or just too much time spent at the Holiday Inn buffet, consensus is to get a good bite to eat, you need to make your way…
Delicious and simple: roast chicken is probably one of the most common recipes in the average home cook’s repertoire. Unfortunately, we’ve all had a bad experience with a poorly done roasted poultry; dried-out breasts with underdone thighs will kill the joy of any meal. However, with proper trussing, even the…
Mojitos are kind of like the patron cocktail of South Florida. It makes sense: they’re refreshing, tropical, and they herald back to the birth-land of many of our region’s inhabitants. Originally from Cuba, the drinks were traditionally made up of white rum, sugar cane juice, lime juice, sparkling water, and…
For the first time in what feels like forever, we had a pretty awesome — i.e. sunny — weekend. Unfortunately, all good things come to end. It’s time to head back to the fluorescent lights of your cubicle from the hours of 9 to 5. On the bright side, this…
From Emeril Lagasse to Paula Deen, whether famous or infamous, the celebrity chef is now such an enormous mainstay of American culture, we hardly remember it wasn’t always that way. Self proclaimed foodies and the rise of the celebu-chef is a fairly recent phenomenon. Don’t get us wrong – it’s…
South Florida is full of food and drink related activities, whether it be wine tastings, beer events, burger festival, hot dog celebrations, gardening, or anything else you can imagine. This weekend, however, we have some very different and possibly scary eating and drinking events — we’ll let you figure out…
Every day, you see living people walking around tending to their business. What you don’t see often is a horde of the living dead. This Friday, Lake Worth is going to be surrounded by walking, wasted zombies with the Beach Zombie Rampage: Kick’n It in the LDUB-Pub Crawl. Starting at…
Attention parents: relief is on its way, your kids are going back to school within the next few weeks. Whether you stay at home or have to send them off to camp, having the little ones — or not-so little ones — home for the summer, keeping them entertained day…
Having the prefix master before your title indicates you know what you’re doing. Master gardeners are experts in the field of horticulture. Master’s degree prove a persons authority in a given field. The Masters Golf Tournament brings together the best golfers in the world. You get the point. Adam Seger…
We hear it all the time, “The only way to solve our food problems is to start gardening at home.” That’s great and all, but we live in Florida: our soil sucks, it’s hotter than hell, and we have pests that could eat a small dog. That being said, there…
Ah, brunch. It’s relaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing; the perfect antidote to your aching case of the Sunday morning blues. Fortunately for you — and your terrible headache — South Florida is full of hundreds of brunch options ranging from raging all-you-can-drink parties to chic and sophisticated. One of Broward County’s…
The economy is finally growing (a little); however, there are still plenty of people looking for jobs. Fortunately, the restaurant industry in South Florida and the rest of the country is poised for growth with an expected 2.9 percent sales increase this year. Although an increase in jobs in any…
Fort Lauderdale’s dining scene has evolved quite a bit over the past decade or so. It was not all that long ago that the majority of restaurants included sports bars and pubs with a few fine dining establishments littered amongst the chicken wings and loaded nachos. Luckily, we’ve come quite…
July proved to be a kind month to the restaurant world. Many new spots opened their doors with a pile more on deck. Fortunately, only a few shut down for good. To keep you informed of the overall comings and goings of the South Florida restaurant scene, we bring to…
Another day, another rainy weekend down the drain. It’s summer in South Florida: there’s not much else you can expect. Fortunately, we have indoor events and tons of A/C. If you’re looking to get your drink on — or just stuff your face — there are still plenty of events…
Starting in Greece in 776 B.C., the Olympics have a historic tradition of pitting the best athletes against one another in a quest for the best of the best. From running to wrestling to javelin and discus, the competition still shows off each nation’s toughest and strongest. You may not…
Generally, meeting your maker is not a good thing. When it comes to drinking wine, however, it’s kind of a big deal. On Thursday, August 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the Pelican Grand Beach Resort is hosting at “Meet the Maker” wine reception with Wayne Ballard, development manager for…
Craft beer lovers like to hang out together — or they should, at least. Every Monday from 7 to 10 p.m., Coffee District hosts a social beer night aimed at bringing beer geeks together by sharing rare brews. Guests are encouraged to bring their own beer, whether purchased or homebrewed…
