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State Rep. Jim Waldman Investigated, Loses Sham Home in District

For the second time this week, we've found evidence that a state legislator out of Broward County doesn't live in the district he represents and has been playing a thinly veiled hoax on the public in the process.  This time, we're not talking about House Pro Tem Joe Gibbons, who doesn't live...
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Dirty Politics Shame City, Defame Candidate

Back in June, Cooper City Mayor Debby Eisinger came up with a bright idea: She decided the city ought to do mandatory criminal background checks on all candidates. Eisinger claimed she wanted this done because after all the corruption arrests of late, it would be a good idea to screen potential officeholders. That reason...
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Pizza Stones and How to Pick ‘Em

A few years ago, I purchased on of those pizza stone kits at Target or Kmart or something like that. I remember getting it home and being ultra excited to try it out. I ripped open the packaging and stuck the orange stone in the oven. I followed the dough...
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The New Burrito Bar at Whole Foods: a Taste Test

​Boca's Whole Foods Market now has a burrito bar. If a giantmega salad bar, dozen-plus steam-table dishes, sushi bar, pizza station, barbecue station, deli counter, and impressive array of entrées to go aren't enough, now you can build your own burrito.  Hey, it worked for Chipotle.  Burning question of the...
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How Many Oranges Does it Take to Power an iPhone?

Back in middle school science class, you might have used an orange to power a light bulb or two potatoes to run a digital clock. The reason it works is the acid in the fruit creates a chemical reaction between two metal electrodes, which produces electricity. A single orange, lemon,...
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Andrew’s Restaurant in Boca Raton: Q&A with Chef Roberto Hernandez

Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. Every week, she interviews a different kitchen insider for her Q & A series, Behind the Line. In this economy it's exciting to see a restaurant opening against the odds, especially a American bistro. But to entertain the uh, let's call them "particular" ...
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Cafe La Buca in Pompano Beach Feels Like Home

As a ten-year resident of South Florida, I've noticed something — hardly anyone is from here. Also: We like to argue that where we came from is the best place on Earth. Or at least that it has the best food. Surely you've witnessed plenty of harebrained arguments about whose...
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Order Up: East Coast BBQ

For more photos, ceck out our full slideshow on East Coast BBQ. We're talking pulled pork, sticky racks of ribs, and waves of tender brisket in this week's Dish review. It's on East Coast BBQ, a 3-month-old joint in Pompano Beach that melds modern technology with deep-rooted barbecue tradition. Owner Dave...
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Five Guys Snags Zagat Award for Best Burger

Zagat posted its annual survey results for fast food this week, rating national fast- and full-service chain eateries in categories like "Top Food for a Mega Chain" (Wendy's) and "Top Healthy Options" (Subway, Jamba Juice). But every survey has its stud, and this year's was Five Guys, who took the...
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Sack Satz, Says Exonerated Domain Entrepreneur

mikesatz.comDanny Pryor​Let's say you really, really don't like somebody in a position of power. What do you do? Send letters? Pass on some dirt to New Times (yes, please)? Testify to the county commission? Deliver dog poo?Well, if your specialty happens to be creating domain names and building hundreds of...
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South Florida’s Ten Best Local Releases of 2010

The methodology for this list was simple: Any local recording that made a huge impact in 2010 would be considered. This included EPs, mixtapes, Mediafire .zip files, Bandcamp profiles, split cassettes, and ringtones. Music consumption in South Florida shouldn't be confined by technicalities or "official release dates" — that would...
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Why the Mayor Lost the Election

Is it true? Did Broward Mayor Ken Keechl's bitter loss on Election Day have nothing at all to do with his performance while in office or the effectiveness of his own campaign? Did voters fail to notice his broken promises on the courthouse and working full-time as a commissioner? Did they not...
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Backstage: Radio Promotion Days

Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock 'n' roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, working radio through fear and frustration. Since starting this column earlier this year, I've frequently referred to the fact that most of my backstage encounters had...
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House Pro Tem Investigated for Homestead Fraud

State Rep. Joe Gibbons, who has been named the number-two Democrat in the Florida Legislature, was investigated for homestead fraud earlier this year -- and government records indicate he lied to officials during the probe.  The Broward County Property Appraisers Office investigation also found that Gibbons' homestead in Hallandale Beach conflicted...
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Cash Cash, Stereo Skyline to Rock Ground Control

Some concerts should come with medical disclaimers akin to those found on videogames warning of epileptic seizures resulting from the ensuing visual bombardment. Such is the for case of the upcoming pop-a-thon at Ground Control, featuring Cash Cash, Stereo Skyline, and a host of other similarly spastic audio-sugar spinners. Cash...
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Lyfe Jennings’ Drunken Police Chase Sinks Fort Lauderdale Show

​More touring ruined by bad behavior for today: A wild night almost two years ago has finally caught up with R&B singer Lyfe Jennings. Back on October 19, 2008, Jennings reportedly got in a spat with manager/baby mama Joy Bounds, fired a few bullets, and was eventually apprehended by police...
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On Best Ofs, Burgers, and Gilbert’s 17th St. Grill, Part 1

I have to admit, I'm completely over "Best" lists. The raging -- sometimes infuriating -- argument over who makes the best burger, tacos, pizza, French fries, or fried bologna sandwiches is a hopelessly futile one to me. Why? Everyone has a different opinion -- none of which, quite frankly, is...