Michiganders and beer geeks rejoice: Grand Rapids based Founders Brewing Co. is about to make its way on to the Florida market. In 2011 and 2012, the brewery has earned the title as the second best in the world on ratebeer.com. For the record: Tampa’s Cigar City ranked in at…
Since the Alice Waters and Chez Panisse came into the scene in Berkeley in the 1960’s, there has been a huge movement to localize our food systems. Obviously, some areas caught on a bit quicker than others. Some areas do make it easier. Iowa, for example, is pretty much one…
Farm-to-Table has become a major buzzword over the past few years. And we’re certainly not complaining about the trend. Aside from the benefits to the local economy, individual health, and environmental impact, local and organic foods taste better. Isn’t that what dining out is supposed to be about? Vincent Foti,…
Chances are you haven’t been to a skating rink in years. Most likely, your most recent skating memory was filled with awesome flashing ’80s laser lights while jammin’ out to Ace of Base. If that’s the case, you should probably stay off the rink: You wouldn’t want to break anything…
Few things are greater than the east-west divide of Broward County. Just ask someone living on the beach to drive west of I-95. If it’s not a trip to IKEA, it’s probably not going to happen. Let’s be honest, eastern inhabitants: It’s time to bridge the gap. Pick up a…
A lot of people have an intense fear of bees. Whether you were stung as a child or just traumatized from young Macaulay Culkin’s death in My Girl, the buzzing little insect has picked up a bad rep. And yet, the prolific pollinators are integral to our food supply. Without…
Eating out tends to have negative effects on the size of your wallet. And while cooking at home tends to have positive impacts on your cash flow — and waistline — it can eat away at your free time. If you’re broke and too busy, lazy, or culinarily challenged to…
It’s less than a month away. On April 19, the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will be taking over Fort Lauderdale’s most prestigious boulevard.The four-block festival will be bringing in wine, cocktails, and food galore. And just so you know, the festival has added a bunch of new restaurants…
The Tortuga Music Festival is hitting Fort Lauderdale beach this weekend. And with it comes an eclectic mix of performers, from country music stars like Kenny Chesney to modern hippies like Michael Franti & Spearhead and Ben Harper. So it should come as no surprise that concertgoers will include a…
Ah, happy hour. That wonderful time of day when one can drink copious amounts of alcohol for just a fraction of the usual bill. How could one be unhappy with that sort of deal? To make happy hour even happier, Delray Beach’s 75 Main has made some changes to its…
Hopefully you made it to Beerfest over the weekend. If not, we’re sorry. If so, not to be a buzzkill, but chances are the peak of your week has passed. However, that’s not to say you can’t find some food- or drink-related fun. We have this week’s picks for the…
At 87 years of age, the former Prime Minister of Britain Margaret Thatcher passed away from a stroke today. Known as the “Iron Lady,” Thatcher is best-known for her staunch conservative ways — the female British counterpart to Reagan.Whether you agree with her political stance or not, being the first…
Anyone and everyone who is even slightly into food, politics, or government conspiracy theories has at least heard something about Monsanto. Whether it’s the company’s development of Agent Orange or farmer lawsuits, the consensus is that the company is pretty evil. Well, to separate fact from fiction, Food & Water…
The general consensus on doughnuts is to stay away. Seriously, how many fat cop and doughnut jokes go hand in hand? While your doctor and dietician might warn to to keep your hands off those perfectly sweet and fluffy Krispy Kremes, right now you have the perfect excuse to eat…
You probably already know, but it’s Slow Foods week, a celebration of all things locally grown. While we love the idea of eating at farm-to-table restaurants and buying from local producers, you couldn’t get much closer than your own backyard. No, we mean literally. Karin Fields — a.k.a. the Edible…
Genetically Engineered or Genetically Modified Organisms are one of the most contentious issues facing the food world right now. After last week’s Monsanto Rider was snuck into the budget bill, a vast majority of the population is pissed with the government’s ties to the biotech industry. Oregon has introduced a…
When the word “restaurateur” is used, the prevailing image that comes to mind is a middle-aged man. Like so many industries, the restaurant biz tends to be dominated by men.Yes, we’ve progressed in terms of gender equality, but we still have a long way to go. Danielle Williams is forging…
It seems like new wine and food festivals are popping up every weekend. And we’re certainly not complaining. Who doesn’t like the opportunity to sample different plates from multiple restaurants all in one location? There’s that and the copious amounts of booze.Broward County is about to see its newest boozie…
Over the past couple of years, there’s been a lot of talk about helping small businesses to grow. And it makes sense. In a slowly recovering economy, wouldn’t you want to do what is possible to allow small companies to expand and hire?Well, apparently not.In order to help bring down…
Have you ever been eating a Pizza Hut pizza and think to yourself? Man, this pizza is delicious, but it could be freaking amazing if it had, like, a lot more cheese.Well, the Gods of Pizza Hut pizza have been listening to you, my friend: Pizza Hut just announced it…
In case you’re not aware, it’s Slow Foods week right now. With that come a number of events focused on locally produced, “slow” food. While the local chapter Slow Foods Glades to Coast is hosting a number of events and partnerships, some other localcentric events will be going on as…
Depending on which school your kids attend, it may or may not be spring break. If it is, you know that weeklong reprieve for little Sally can stack up on your wallet. And probably your patience — but that’s another story.To celebrate International Children’s Book Day, all LongHorn Steakhouse locations…
