Pistache French Bistro is offering skint, would-be travelers a slightly cheaper option this summer with its ‘Tour du Monde’ events. The ‘tour’ will take guests through a variety of cuisines and national traditions. ‘Tour du Monde’ guests will receive a passport to collect stamps at each event. Since membership has…
South Florida might be known as the sixth borough, but when it comes to fashion, we are worlds apart from that of major fashion centers like New York, Paris, and Milan. Have you ever heard of Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week? We think not. Well, Delray Beach will be strutting its…
No matter what the convention or festival features, the event itself is always the prelude. It highlights industry talent, accolades, and all the mundane trade stuff. The real draw is always the after-party: where booze flows freely and professionals finally loosen up. Exxxotica, the giant porn expo featuring DVDs, dildos,…
Most people don’t realize it, but bartenders have a pretty tough job. Just like chefs, they have to learn to work with different flavor combinations. And just like waitstaff they have to deal with annoying customers. On top of all that, they have to play comedian, counselor, friend, and, well,…
Everyone knows how to scramble an egg, in theory. After all, scrambled is probably the easiest egg cooking method there is, even easier than boiling. Scrambled is what you do if you’re aiming to make some other kind — sunny side up, over easy — and you screw it up…
It’s pretty much common knowledge that Fort Lauderdale — Wilton Manors, in particular — is home to one of the largest per capita gay populations in the country. Unfortunately, in terms of gay rights, Florida has a long way to go. One Fort Lauderdale resident wants to see that change…
Individuals are starting to take greater concern with issues of health–kind of a necessity given our obesity and diabetes epidemics. In response to customer demands and new laws forcing them to publish calorie contents, many restaurants and chains are beginning to offer healthier eating options. Duffy’s Sports Grill just jumped…
Hopefully, you’re enjoying your extended weekend. Whether it was was filled with partying or just sitting around on the couch, this week brings its own set of fun food-related activities. Even if we don’t get to enjoy some relief from the rain, we have options galore. Whether you’re looking to…
You better get ready. One of the biggest drinking holidays is just around the bend. Whether you’re looking to barbecue on the beach or let the professionals take care of matters for you, it should be a big one. For those of you looking to pawn those party planning duties…
As part of a global day of action, over 1,300 protestors turned up to Miami’s Omni/ Adrienne Arscht Metro station to take part in the worldwide March Against Monsanto. Organizers say more than two million people took part in rallies across more than 400 cities spread throughout 52 countries –…
It looks like the storms are clearing up for Memorial Day weekend. You can thank your lucky stars and stripes, because there’s plenty of Memorial Day barbecue merriment in store, as well as ample options for celebrating the change in weather — and having three days off. From Havana nights…
When it comes to downtown Fort Lauderdale restaurants, many have come and gone. If it wasn’t lack of interest, it was the recession. If that didn’t kill their business, changing trends did. Point being: it’s a fickle business and you have to be on top of your game to stay…
It’s hard to count just how many local restaurant’s closed down through the recession. Definitely, more than a couple. For the businesses that survived, fortunately, things are looking up. Except for Coral Spring’s Mythos Greek Taverna. After weathering the storm of the worst recession since the Great Depression, the locally…
Right now, people pretty skeptical about big ag, specifically Monsanto. As a result of the failure of California’s Prop. 37 last November–the state’s GMO mandatory labeling initiative — and the passage of the ‘Monsanto Protection Act’ — i.e. the Farmer’s Assurance Provision, a part of the Continuing Resolution Act–a large…
Delray Beach is known for its burgeoning–or, well-established but still growing–culinary arts scene. So it should come as no surprise that South Florida’s ‘foodie city’ comes stocked with a pretty decent cocktail culture too. Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant may be one of the newer spots to the neighborhood, but…
You’d have to have been hiding under a rock for quite some time to not have noticed the recent surge in ‘gastropubs’ serving up comfort food and craft beers. For almost a year now, American Social has been one of the busier spots to have come onto the Fort Lauderdale…
The only thing better than one great food and wine pairing is multiple great food and wine pairings. On Thursday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m., the second-annual Pairings Food & Wine Event is coming to downtown West Palm Beach. For $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event, guests…
Memorial Day is supposed to be about remembering those who fell while serving our great country. Although some people actually do honor the occasion, most people use the day as an excuse to party. Either way, we’ve got you covered. • The City of Boca Raton is holding a Memorial…
Nothing is better than fresh hand-pulled mozzarella — OK, well, maybe a couple of things. If you’re looking to learn how to make some fresh cheese of your own, Mancini’s Modern Italian is hosting a hands-on mozzarella class this and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Taught by executive chef Claudio…
Some food items elicit intense reactions. New Yorkers trash any pizza from anywhere outside of their dear city limits. Chicagoans won’t eat hot dogs without their traditional toppings. Kansas City residents scoff at any other barbecue. But good burgers can be found pretty much anywhere. Even though the basics are…
Attention Florida Beer Geeks: your much beloved brewery, Cigar City will be taking over the lines at Tap 42 next week. And the spot will be featuring some very rare beer-lovers delights. Clean Plate Charlie spoke to Tap 42’s Creative Director and Craft Beer Director Lauren Bowen about the chosen…
National burger month might be coming to an end, but we highly doubt you got your fill of meaty deliciousness. In any case, it’s not over ’til it’s over, and June has not come yet. Riverwalk’s Burger Battle is still on its way to town. Consider it the grand finale…
