The numbers are finally in. Last week’s Cheers for Charity event, which took place from Sunday though Thursday, raised $265,000 for six local children’s charities.The five-day food festival culminated with the worldwide dinner trend Diner en Blanc, which had hundreds of people dining in white attire, at all white tables…
When south Florida welcomed Miami Dolphins Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, we got an amazing package deal. The talented young player arrived in the sunshine state with his knockout wife, Lauren, who was featured on HBO’s reality series, Hard Knocks.Read Also: South Florida’s Ten Best Places to Watch FootballLauren, who is as football-obsessed…
Las Olas Boulevard has seen quite a few changes over the past six months. New restaurants have been popping up all over the block, including the highly anticipated Royal Pig Pub and the much-hyped American Social. Monday brought with it Las Olas’ newest grand opening–Grille 401 Las Olas.The restaurant, which sits…
Confession: Every single time I watch Beauty and the Beast — be it the movie, theatrical production, or the live mini-musical at Disney World, I bawl my eyes out. Maybe it’s got something to do with the fact that my dog, Harry, looks exactly like Beast. Or…it could just have…
Political wonks and early risers take note! Morning Joe, the MSNBC early show hosted by the world’s most liberal conservative (Joe Scarborough) and the world’s most conservative liberal (Mika Brzezinski), is coming to south Florida for two live broadcasts in correlation with the big Presidential debate at Lynn University this…
[jump] Beef tartar with black horseradish cream was fresh and balanced, with just enough horseradish to tickle the sinuses. The beef, however, could have been served a bit colder and finely diced.Salt and pepper seafood is a classic take on a Chinese classic. In this case shrimp was deep fried, tossed…
Good news: the weekend is almost here. Bad news: you’re going have loosen your belt buckle if you want to take full advantage of all the deliciousness that’s in store. That’s right. This weekend is going to be big and full of calories and cholesterol. From beer and cheese to…
If ever there were an iconic south Florida name, Shula would be it.The football legend is famous not just for his coaching skills, but his namesake high-end steakhouses, to boot. Now there’s a new concept for the Shula brand, in what’s often called the “better burger market.” This niche includes …
Festival, art walks, and outdoor fairs are a hallmark of the fall and winter months in South Florida and perhaps no city is more emblematic of this trend than Delray Beach. The city hosts so many festivals from October through May that one might think that Delray is Seminole for…
For eons, the only things to drink in South Florida were bright pink Miami Vices, frozen pina coladas, and buckets of rum punch. But the craft cocktail craze finally made its way here. And the mixologists at Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Boynton Beach have really mastered the trend. Here,…
The U.S. in general is thought of as a melting pot. People have travelled from all-across the world in with dreams of better lives for their children–whether those dreams come true or not is a whole other story. Regardless, the many people have crossed these borders brought with them different…
It’s a classic immigrant story: A pair of Greeks set out to create a restaurant providing fresh food inspired by their homeland. But along the way, Sophia Mylona picked up a degree in nutrition from New York University, and her husband, Gus Leontarakis, ran a New Jersey catering company. After…
We eat for many reasons: Celebration, sorrow, greed and even addiction. Yet this week is a rare opportunity to put your taste buds to the test and ensure your latest meal goes further than your hips. Restaurants in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties will host “Lights Out” dinners benefitting…
Lakeland-based Publix supermarkets has issued a voluntary recall for 11oz packets of frozenshrimp tempura. Actually, the shrimp is OK. It’s the dipping sauce packets, which that contain soy but aren’t labeled as such, that sparked the recall. No illnesses have been reported, according to a Publix press release. Customers with…
Now we know why the presidential elections fall around Halloween — they can get scary. Look, it doesn’t matter which candidate you’re planning to vote for (or if you’re still undecided) — we think some of these political ads and last night’s debate are…well…just a teeny bit frightening. We were delighted…
Last night’s presidential debate has the internet abuzz with sound bites, score cards, and fact checkers dissecting each sentence. Here’s a shocker — each side claims a victory for its candidate. If the debate has gotten you hungry for more politics, we suggest a way to put your money where your…
The restaurant industry is known as being an industry full of waste. Meat is fed corn that has been grown with petrochemical fertilizers. Produce is ‘protected’ with harsh pesticides. Provisions are trucked in from who-knows-where. Food scraps from the kitchen and huge meal portions end up in the trash. Recyclable…
Let’s face it, most of our food fun is for adults only, but when Halloween rolls around, we all get to act like kids for a change — even if some older trick-or-treaters take dressing up a little too far. Or course, there’s no harm in staying in and letting…
For a long time, people with celiac disease had a hard enough time following a gluten-free diet at home, and dining out in restaurants — forget about it. But times have changed, restaurants are coming around, and gluten-free eaters now have way more options than a salad without the dressing…
Thasos Greek Taverna is named for the Greek isle where co-owner Gus Leontarkis was born. The restaurant, both outside and in, bears more resemblance to an ultra chic lounge than the windswept island known around the world for its wine and seafood.It’s a leap from the Denny’s that once occupied…
Unless you want to deck out the interior of your megayacht, redesign your multimillion-dollar condominium on South Beach, or create some custom-built furniture for your new waterfront estate, there’s probably never been a reason for you to visit the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Fort Lauderdale — until…
Today, October 16, is boss’ day. If your boss is a real mover and shaker, a trip to the local lunch buffet just won’t do. We suggest taking him or her to Morton’s the Steakhouse for the Men Who Built America dinner menu.The steak-house chain has teamed up with the…
