Food & Drink

I know what you’re thinking – another Mexican restaurant? South Florida has as many Mexican restaurants as it does plastic surgery clinics. How could we possible use any more? Nonetheless, Red Dog Cantina opened it’s doors to the taco and tequila loving public on Friday, October 19th on Sunrise Boulevard and A1A…

To say the web bridges worlds together seamlessly through invisible streams of data would be a gross understatement. In any case, New Times is well aware of the importance of the web, and we’re celebrating with our first annual South Florida Web Awards. We’ve scoured the Internet in search of…

Though the polls officially close in Florida in just a few minutes, this is where the game really begins. We suggest getting a beer and some popcorn and settling down for a long night of speculation, talking heads, and incessant chatter to fill up the dead air that is the…

For almost eight decades New York City’s Copacabana nightclub has earned itself both notoriety and infamy thanks to a litany of now legendary performers and gangsters who passed through its doors. The New York club has since taken over several spaces around the city and now exists as a kind…

First off, here’s a non-paid and non-partisan political announcement from Clean Plate Charlie — get out and vote. This election is extremely close and every vote counts. No matter who you want to see in the White House for the next four years, it’s your civic duty to vote.  Besides,…

Peruvian food is kind of a big deal these days. Ceviche, one of the country’s most famous dishes, was once strange and exotic, but now pops up on menus all over the place. From high-end dining establishments on Palm Beach to tiny mom and pop shops, Peruvian influence is everywhere…

A family-centric holiday like Thanksgiving requires copious amounts of wine. As such, perhaps you’ve been planning a little road trip in the next few weeks to visit the Trader Joe’s store in Naples. After all, TJ’s is home to one of the country’s most celebrated bottles of $3 red wine…

We all know that Joan Jett loves rock n’ roll. But she also loves animals and the environment. Jett, a vegetarian for about 20 years, unveiled her new PETA add Sunday afternoon as part of a campaign to spread awareness of vegetarianism. The unveiling took place at Sublime in Fort Lauderdale…

Before you hit the bar on Tuesday night to watch the election results roll in (and either toast to victory or drink away defeat, provided this doesn’t turn into the ongoing shit-storm some are predicting) why not put a little food in that belly? A few local restaurants and bars…

If you prefer to work in the shadows and get the job done without ever being seen (and you’re looking to get some extra mileage out of that Halloween costume), have we got the gig for you. Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar (41 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton) is…

Change is good, right? That’s the hope with a few major shakeups at a couple restaurants in Palm Beach County, one involving a new chef and the other bringing a new name, owner, and menu to the table. After the jump, find a few bits of South Florida restaurant news…

You and the kids made out like bandits at Halloween. The plastic pumpkins were filled with mini chocolate bars, tootsie rolls, and little bags of Skittles. ReadaAlso:- Ten Recipes for Pumpkin Leftovers: Make Pumpkin Flan, Pumpkin Milkshakes — Anything but Pumpkin PieOnly thing is your peanut allergies make it impossible…

Dear President Obama:With less than a week to go before the presidential election, I am so pleased that you’ve chosen Hollywood to be the location for one of your last public rallies before the big day.I love that you’ve picked one of our local high schools for the venue and…