With Cinco de Mayo coming up on Sunday, does the idea of downing Mexican beer get you… well, down? Firstly, there’s a lot more than Corona to be had. If you want to spice up your celebrations but still be true to local brew, why not try a Florida alternative…
You better get ready. This Sunday is, like, the second biggest drinking holiday in the world–well, we don’t actually know if that’s true, but it should be. The time has come to release that inner Mexican and have a good time. We have the list of ten places to celebrate…
The fourth annual New Times Brew at the Zoo is tomorrow, May 4, at Zoo Miami. The event features great beers, good food, live concerts, and plenty of surprises. We know most of you have your tickets in hand and are busy planning for an evening of sudsy fun –…
About two years, Mark Fee started brewing beer on his stove at home. The firefighter paramedic took up brewing as a hobby to let off steam. It didn’t take long for some of his friends and fellow firefighters to join in on the brew making. It took only a few…
Spring — or, for us, the beginning of wet season — if officially here. And just like the weather, the South Florida food and drink scene is heating up this weekend. Whether you’re into laid-back gardening, big-bet horseracing, or getting your drink on, there is something to keep you occupied…
Josephine Jones loves chickens. “They’re awesome pets,” says Jones. “They’re friendly. They’re not aggressive. I consider them productive pets. They’re very sociable – they’re just awesome.” Jones, along with co-organizer Melissa Kloepfer and her daughter Lindy Kloepfer, are the forces behind a relatively new yet quickly growing movement – the…
Florida Agriculture Literacy Day was this week and, if you’re like us, everything we read about makes us think of beer. So what better time to learn a little bit about it? After all, it’s made of things you grow in nature, and possibly your backyard. Bill Manley, of Sierra…
The exclamation point is an official part of the name Kapow! Noodle Bar in Mizner Park. That enthusiasm is brought in no small part by the CEO and co-founder, Vaughan Lazar. Although Lazar was once known for his skills as a DJ spinning house music at club parties across South…
It’s that time of year again. Cinco de Mayo: the time in which is it expected to consume massive amounts of tequila. We know, you’re probably dusting off the old Jimmy Buffet margarita machine, but just so you know, you do have other options. Camarena Tequila compiled some tequila cocktail…
Laine DossPaul and Young Ron congratulate Angry Union for their superior home brew.There were some tense moments (and a lot of laughs) at Paulie’s Kitchen at the Paul and Young Ron studios in Miramar yesterday, as the two radio personalities (and beer-drinking members of their crew) judged five of south…
Some food items elicit intense reactions. New Yorkers smear any pizza anywhere outside of their dear city limits. Chicagoans eschew hot dogs without their traditional toppings. Kansas City residents scoff at any other barbecue. While each city tends to have its own special dish, good burgers can be found pretty…
Monday nights are a good time to go out for dinner. Sometimes at the start of a busy workweek, you just don’t have the head for cooking. Still, it was shocking to find all 200 seats filled at Kaluz on a recent Monday. The cavernous, modern space was just 2…
Mission United and the United Way of Broward County have gotten together to honor the men and women who serve our country. As a way of saying “thank you” during National military appreciation month, several Las Olas businesses are providing discounts throughout May to veterans and active military personnel who…
The food scene is growing by leaps and bounds in South Florida. We have everything now from haute cuisine to trendy burger shacks. But there’s a staple of Florida dining that should never be forgotten because it is the very sort of spot that often convinces most people to move…
At Shake Shack for the entire month of May, you can assuage any caloric guilt you feel for ordering a shake by telling yourself, you did it for the kids. During their second-annual Great American Shake Sale, any customer who donates $2 or more to Share Our Strength’s No Kid…
Today begins SunFest 2013, West Palm Beach’s five-day waterfront music and arts festival that manages to wrangle in some exceptional national and local musical talent — and lots of food — to the city’s downtown area. The event has been known to attract upwards of 165,000 visitors each year, and…
Maybe you’re thinking that Steve Martorano was afraid his meatballs weren’t enough to pull the hungry gamblers from the blackjack tables. This is a ridiculous thing to think because (a) his meatballs are delicious and (b) Cuz ain’t afraid of nothin’. Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen is offering blackjack inside the restaurant…
Generally, like everything else in the culinary industry–or pretty much any career field outside teaching or nursing–craft beer tends to be a man’s game. Obviously, given the industry’s massive growth, they are obviously doing a good job, but it’s rather refreshing to see some estrogen on the scene. Cue: Lauren…
In the world of restaurants, things are always in flux. If it’s not new staff, bar program, menus, or even plates, a new neighbor is either popping up or closing up shop. Unfortunately, it’s kind of hard to stay on top of the goss. Fortunately, for that matter, you have…
Brunch has always been the best meal of the week, where you can get together with friends and dine for hours on unlimited amounts of food. Plus, it’s one of the few times it’s socially acceptable to drink before 5 o’clock. It’s no secret that South Florida restaurants serve some…
The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May 4. Although the race could be the shortest sporting event you’ll ever watch, it’s been coined “the most exciting two minutes in sports” for good reason. Just try to stay aloof when an entire roomful of people wearing giant…
It was shocking to find Kaluz packed and bustling on a Monday night. It was more shocking to find a chic, multimillion-dollar restaurant with a well-rounded menu and detail-oriented servers pop up from nowhere. A bit of investigation found an experienced, well-funded team behind the waterfront eatery, which sits overlooking…
