Unfortunately, this has been a horrible week for explosions. While the nation is still coming to terms with the tragedy that took place at the Boston Marathon, a massive explosion took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas at around 7:50 p.m. last night. More than 160 have been…
If, by chance, you’ve been holed up in a dark cellar for the past six months and haven’t heard: a large portion of the population is pretty pissed off about the whole genetically modified organism–a.k.a. GMOs–thing. Since the failure of California’s mandatory labeling initiative last fall and Congress and the…
To celebrate craft beer week, World of Beer is hosting a Shark Attack to honor Dogfish Head beers. Starting at 7 p.m. on May 16, 40 locations, including Coconut Creek, will be pumping out old favorites and special releases with virtual appearances from Sam Calagione, founder and president of the…
In case you hadn’t noticed, Florida is surrounded by water. And with water comes some major seafood. To celebrate our state’s greatest attribute — and no, we’re not talking about all the displaced New Yorkers — the Isle Casino in Pompano Park is hosting the 29th annual Pompano Beach Seafood…
Local restaurants and more than 50 craft beers, including local breweries, will descend upon the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday, April 27. Starting at 6 p.m., ticketholders will be able to eat and drink with the animals. Tickets cost $35. Advance-ticket purchase is required. Check palmbeachzoo.org, or email info@palmbeachzoo.org. Sat.,…
Poor Fort Lauderdale: It’s the quiet, watchful little sister to its attention-grabbing cheerleader sibling, Miami. Fortunately, little Fort Lauderdale is beginning to develop. As part of the steadily growing Fort Lauderdale Art Walk, C&I Studios is teaming up with All Together Now — of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale…
It’s no secret: South Floridians like to drink. A lot. And fortunately, many of our prime drinking areas are perfectly set up for walking. Or crawling. The main problem is pulling yourself away from that first bar. If you’re looking to bar-hop, Fort Lauderdale Bar Crawl is here to help…
Taking place at Quiet Waters Park, the Deerfield Wine and Food Festival is taking over from Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28. The three-day event features multiple events: a VIP dinner under the stars, a vineyard party, the grand tasting, a jazz brunch. Tickets start at $85. Fri., April…
South Florida was a crazy place in the ’80s. While Fort Lauderdale was boozing it up and buying snacks from topless doughnut shops, Miami was a cocaine haven. And let’s be honest: That period gave way to one of the best movies about SoFla ever created: Scarface. Well, this Thursday,…
Cops will become the waiters at J.G. McGuinness on Wednesday, April 24, from 6 to 10 p.m. Benefiting the Special Olympics, all “tips” earned will be donated to the fund. To help out, the restaurant is offering an extended happy hour to coincide with $4 well drinks, draft beers, and…
B Ocean on Fort Lauderdale Beach is holding a number of specials to celebrate the Earth on Monday, April 22. In addition to a number of spa specials, the hotel is offering special organic cocktails at the pool, including the $10 cucumber-ginger fizz, a combination of organic cucumber-infused vodka, fresh…
Generally, the words garage and gala don’t go hand in hand: unless, of course, you’re sending your chauffeur to fetch the Rolls from the garage to drive you to the gala. The Gala Gig II at the Art’s Garage is a bit more down to earth than most galas. As…
You go out all the time. And whether it’s a life changing experience or not, you’re kind of throwing your money down the drain. Not the case if you come out to party for the Billy Boloby Benefit at Little Munich. The show has been put together to raise money…
Crown Wine and Spirits will be hosting winetasting events at stores throughout South Florida. Fifteen bucks buys a glass and the opportunity to try out more than 40 wines and spirits as well as gourmet food. The events will be held from 7 to 9 o’clock each night. Thursday, April…
Ahh. Cheese. That miracle food group that has saved numerous cocktail receptions and parties. It’s the one dish that any culinarily challenged host can throw together. While most of us love to eat it–minus, of course, those with lactose intolerance–few know how to partake in its glorious coagulation process. As…
It’s been a project four years in the works. Originally slated to open in November or December 2012, S3, the newest concept from the Restaurant People — owners of YOLO, Vibe, and Tarpon Bend — is about to open its doors at the end of this month. Although it’s still…
Most better restaurants roll out new menus with the change of each season. It makes sense: food preferences and fresh ingredients change with the weather. Well, sorry to break it to you, but it’s only going to get hotter and hotter over the coming months. To make it more bearable…
We know, you and your food-snob friends turn up your noses at fast-food chains. McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell — “Ugh, gross.” “I don’t eat that fake junk,” you say in public, while secretly passing through a drive-thru while wasted on your way home from the bar. Well, closet…
In case you’re counting down the months: football season is just about four months away. We know, it probably feels like forever for you diehard football fans. Well, lucky for you this season is lining up with the introduction of Fort Lauderdale’s newest sports bar: Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill–named…
Here it is: another start to a fabulous workweek. Whether you’re actually excited about it or just going through the motions, there are plenty of things happening in South Florida to occupy your time. Fine wines, cheap burgers, and New Times Happy Hour should keep your week moving along. See…
Starting tomorrow Tortuga Music Festival will be taking over Fort Lauderdale. Artists ranging from Grace Potter, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, and G. Love and Special Sauce to Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Avett Brothers, and Kenny Chesney will be playing right smack dab on the beach. Aside from the obvious music aspect,…
If you’re like the the majority of the working adults, you are thanking your lucky stars Friday has finally rolled around. The workweek is finally over. It’s time to kick back, relax, and have some fun. And since you’re looking at a food blog, that probably means you’re into eating…
