The next time you and your friends get into an argument over which is better — the double D’s or Starbucks — throw them a curve ball and wager there may not be a cup of coffee better than the one you’ll get at newly-opened Coastars Coffee Bar in Lake…
By now, our lovely regular readers are familiar with Voice Places, the listings engine behind all of New Times Broward-Palm Beach’s restaurant reviews and calendar picks. Today that engine got a lot more powerful, with a new design that brings even more content to the fore. The new version includes:…
Just in case you haven’t noticed: the weather is heating up. From right about now and for the next six months, every time you walk out that door, it’s going to feel like a sauna. Luckily, a nice refreshing cocktail can help you forget about the impending season of pain…
Paula Deen is known for her Southern charm, boisterous laugh, and liberal use of butter. But, if the National Enquirer is correct, the “lady” may also be known for her racial slurs and the most politically-incorrect “dream party” ever…
Bees are an integral component of the ecosystem. Bees are pollinators — as are birds, bats, beetles, and butterflies — that are responsible for helping to cross-pollinate more than 30 percent of crops in the food supply and more than 90 percent of wild plants. Without bees and other pollinators,…
Trappist beer lovers, be aware: There may be a water problem brewing for the famed trappist abbey Rochefort. In the latest edition of Belgium’s De Standaard newspaper, Editor Dries Van De Smet describes the situation that is unfolding in the small Belgian town of the same name. See also: -…
If there’s someone in your life who refuses to touch “vegetarian” foods, Green Bar & Kitchen has a secret weapon. It’s called the Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich ($8). It starts with tempeh, a soy-based protein that’s similar to tofu but with a richer texture. It’s marinated in olive oil and grilled…
Forget dinner and a movie. For a more interactive experience (and a lot more excitement), there’s dinner and a show. Now, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts has partnered with several Fort Lauderdale restaurants to offer theatergoers discounts, freebies, and perks — just by showing your ticket stub from…
What’s better than starting the weekend with a a few drinks with friends? When someone else picks up the tab! On Friday, June 21, we’re picking up the tab for you (and all your friends) at our Happy Hour Mobile App Party at the Historic Downtowner Saloon. See also: -…
With the glut of Jamaican restaurants near U.S. 441 in Pembroke Pines, June Ali and her husband, chef Badal Ali, decided it was time to show off Trinidad and Tobago’s food. Their restaurant, Hot Peppers, is offering you a (free!) taste of some of the island’s cuisine Thursday from 5…
Don’t let the ocean view fool you. With Larry Bird memorabilia lining the walls, the Celtics game on the TVs, and the best New England clam chowder you’ll get outside of the Northeast, Boston’s on the Beach is intrinsically linked to its namesake city. More than 1,400 miles away, this…
The controversy over Genetically Modified Organisms — AKA GMOs — rages on. A new study, recently released by a joint collaboration of Australian scientists and U.S. researchers, indicated that pigs fed a GMO diet had much higher rates of severe stomach inflammation. While many GMO proponents have dismissed the study…
It’s lunchtime and you’re starving, but as a public service, we’re imploring you to put down those Lunchables you stole from your kid’s lunchbox and order something a little fresher — like a sandwich or salad from Max’s Harvest. Yes, you thought Max’s Harvest wasn’t open for lunch, and technically…
Sure, we think Slow Food Truck has some great grub. After all, we just named them “Best Food Truck” for their, “buttery lobster roll ($15, in season), filled with chunks of sweet, pink crustacean meat”, among other things. Soon, however, admiration for SFT will become global. Eat St., the Cooking…
If there’s someone in your life who refuses to touch “vegetarian” foods, Green Bar & Kitchen has a secret weapon…
Oce upon a time, American were get grossed out by the whole raw fish thing. Over the past few decades, sushi has become the food of choice for anyone looking to stay away from the typical fried food commonly found when going out to eat. However, the Japanese staple can…
Terminator, Robocop and Transformers: what do these movies all have in common? They don’t tell us how robots will bring us beer, and that’s just damn rude. Even more terrifying is that Hollywood may be predicting the future of humanity. With the ubiquity of drones and the NSA surveillance dragnet,…
Food trucks have been picking up steam for quite a while now. After all, the mobile restaurant is a great way to get started without many of the costs and capital associated with a brick and mortar business. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s favorite barbecue truck is about to take root in…
Dunkin’ Donuts has been in the spotlight lately. Broward resident Taylor Chapman threw a shit-fit, because she claimed she was entitled to receive free food when, in accordance with store policy, she was not given a receipt at the time of purchase. Rather than freeload as a normal person would,…
We’ve got good news, bad news…then some great news for you. First the good news: Pizza Hut has announced the introduction of the cheesy beef poutine pizza. Deemed, “Pizza Hut’s unique spin on a true Canadian classic”, the pizza starts with the fast casual restaurant’s pan crust, then adds shaved…
Summer might not be until June 21, but around here, we know better. The rains have come. The heat is on. Summer is here — end of discussion. Time to pull out the bug spray, sunscreen, and rain gear: for the next 6 months, it’s going to be hot and…
A bright red ‘Brewery’ sign, lit up in the waning Florida sun, is all that beckons patrons to this little retail bay amidst a shopping plaza in Davie. Behind this humble exterior is the inner workings of The Mack House, a nano brewery building upon the pedigree of beers established…
