Trader Joe’s is staging an outright invasion of South Florida these days, and we couldn’t be happier about it. First, the crunchy, food-lover mecca announced it would be making a debut in Palm Beach Gardens sometime in 2014, with construction slated to begin in fall of this year. Then we…
Bill WisserTrash-talking was never this tasty. Presented by the Downtown Development Authority and Miami New Times Iron Fork, which also happens to be the official kickoff to Miami Spice, is August 1 at the Adrienne Arsht Center. The gorgeous performing arts theater complex will transform into South Florida’s culinary capital,…
From the staunchest carnivores to die-hard vegetarians: Everyone loves a burger. Even with the influx of gourmet burger shops over the past few years, the ground meat — or vegetable — patty sandwich doesn’t seem to be losing popularity. Unfortunately, with the rise in popularity came a rise in price…
As we struggle to make sense of the world in this age of non-stop information, sometimes the only thing to do is sit back, crack open a cold one, and think about unicorns. But don’t zone out on us yet. If you love beer like we do, read on. We…
Beer and sausages have been paired together for what seems like time immemorial. So why change things? Checkers Old Munchen, a Pompano German-American staple for years, doesn’t think we should either; every third Friday of the month, it puts on a German-beer-pairing dinner that will leave you full and satisfied…
At Hot Peppers restaurant in Pembroke Pines, a pretty and super-friendly Asian woman — full red lips, sleek black hair — brought me a plate of Caribbean food: stewed bone-in chicken, macaroni pie, and lentils. Then a motherly black lady — older, with warm brown eyes and an apron tied…
There once was a day in which the majority of our food was produced on a local farm. Now, most people are lucky if they can keep a basil plant alive. (Note: They don’t die easily.) Most edible material in the store has been grown thousands of miles away, processed…
If you haven’t noticed the abundance of casual eateries with homey food, boutique wines, and craft beer sprouting up, you must not be going out. You should probably make your way out of the house. Jumping on the casual, craft trend, Wilton Manors’ 13 Even focuses on serving handcrafted fare…
Kapow Noodle Bar in Boca Raton and Funky Buddha Brewery are partnering to create an awesome beer pairing dinner on Tuesday, July 23. The dinner, which features a four course meal created by Kapow’s chef Caleb Holman paired with five Funky Buddha brews, will have two different seatings, at 6…
If you own a smartphone, there’s a high likelihood you are addicted to Candy Crush Saga from King.com. Don’t bother lying to us or to yourself. We’re not here to stage an intervention or direct you to a 12-step program. We’re just as addicted as you are. (Seriously, been stuck…
It’s difficult to believe that Hooters, the chicken wing and beer chain that features girls with Hooters (the owl you pervert), is 30 years, old, but it’s true. The original Clearwater, Florida location opened up 30 years ago and with that, Hooters of America’s chief marketing officer Dave Henninger, announced…
The sky was cloudy and forecast for rain. It didn’t seem to bother anybody, though, as they made their way indoors to the Expo Center of the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach for the inaugural Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest. Being South Florida’s only indoor festival was indeed…
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Food is more than just calories for energy. Because of distinctive mineral and nutritional content, different foods have various effects on the body. Cilantro, for example, detoxifies heavy metals. Citrus boosts the immune system. Beets lower blood-pressure and…
Oh, the workweek: it’s back yet again. Hopefully, you took full advantage of having a few days away from the boring grind of your working days. Fortunately, this week brings with it a diverse selection of events. From beachside dinners under the full moon and tons of lobster to wine…
For $320,000, you can send your children to college, buy a house — or eat the most expensive burger on the planet. At the University of Maastricht, Dutch scientists have engineered meat without the murder, growing cow stem cells in a petri dish instead of the fields bordering the interstate…
Leave your sunscreen and hats at home this Saturday, and head indoors for the 2013 Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest. Over 150 beers will be featured at this event, held at the Expo Center on the South Florida Fairgrounds. Expect to imbibe brews from noted brew houses such as Pyramid,…
If you want to dine on culinary creations from some of South Florida’s best chefs and help fight childhood hunger at the same time, then you have got to come out to Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation South Florida on Thursday, July 25, from 7 to 10 p.m…
At Tales of the Cocktail, the five-day celebration of spirited libations in New Orleans, there is much to do. The entire French Quarter, not known for its sobriety on any given day, is turned into an open bar of sorts, with spirits companies hiring the best bartenders in the United…
People go crazy during a full moon. Werewolves, lunacy, epileptic fits: all are supposedly brought on by the changes in the celestial body. The full moon is also known for bringing on the parties. From pagan full moon celebrations to the massive party — 10,000 to 30,000 people — on…
Palm Beach County Police are asking the public to help identify two men who allegedly passed counterfeit bills at a Taco Bell restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. Police have released video surveillance from the Taco Bell located at 10115 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach that appears to show at…
South Florida is known for being transient. People come and go, and restaurants tend to do the same. One year deserves a pat on the back. Ten: that’s a rarity. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Ocean’s 234 has released a cookbook at its big birthday bash. Available in-house the book…
Judging from this past week, and the usual summer weather patterns, it’s going to be a wet one this weekend — yet again. Fortunately, South Floridians plan ahead with indoor events. Or just deal with deal with inclement weather, it works either way. If you’re looking for fun food-related events…
