Good news for pigs destined for bacon on Cracker Barrel’s plates. The company announced that it plans to phase out pork from suppliers who use gestation crates, those nasty cages used in some factory farms. For my family, Cracker Barrel has always been a road trip favorite. Yes, the greasy food…
Have you noticed that you’ve been licking your fingers lately for no apparent reason? Are you thirstier than normal but no amount of water seems to quell your thirst? Do you wake up in a cold sweat after having nightmares about dry-rubbed slabs of grilled pork that are just beyond…
Let’s face it; usually, here in Fort Lauderdale, we miss out on a lot of trends or we get them late. Think about about it– trends like dining in the dark, dubstep (kidding) and Wes Anderson movies always arrive post facto. Fortunately, thanks to the folks at Brew Urban Café…
Scotch is one of those spirits that elicits strong reactions; may it be a strong buzz from consuming copious amounts or a flat out look of disgust. However, even scotch admirers know very little about the gentlemen’s drink. Market 17 is attempting to turn that sense of bewilderment around with…
As I approached, he was leaning back on the lounge; plush Indian tapestries and lanterns hanging over head. He looked at me with eager anticipation.I got down on one knee, and he leaned forward, mouth slightly agape. I slowly reached out toward his mouth and stuck it in. I had…
The Publix at Village Commons in West Palm Beach is getting much more than a facelift. The 40,000 square foot supermarket is slated to be torn down completely, with a larger market to be built in its place.Woolbright Development, owners of the 23 year-old multi-use shopping center, is awaiting final…
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation has a way of drawing in top names in the culinary community. The Palm Beach County version of the charitable event will take place tonight at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach with showings from local restaurants like…
Today is the first official day of summer. Never mind the fact it’s felt that way for a few months: With the summer solstice upon us, things just got real. With the changing of the seasons — and a pretty strong need to put warm bodies in the seats –…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 15. Roasted Red Pepper Soup from Rosie’s Bar & Grill Burgers, wraps, and plenty of kitsch are just a few things you’ll find when you…
Usually summer in south Florida means green markets have packed up for the end of the growing season are on hiatus until the fall, so we’re really liking the fact that there’s a trend toward summer markets opening their doors to vendors who provide not only summer produce, but prepared…
When dining Italian you must have wine. That statement is pure, simple, and true. In Italy, wine practically flows down the cobblestone streets, made in basements, at home, and at gorgeous Tuscan wineries.And yet, Ernie’s Italian Chophouse restaurateur Ernie Patti has chosen to celebrate American wines for his wine pairing…
The hunt for happy hour is a never-ending quest for any value-conscious booze hound. This is especially true for anyone hoping for a happy hour menu with more interesting choices than Miller Lite and onion rings. Last week’s journey led my friend and me to the doors of Fusionarie Japanese…
While some in foodie circles have alluded to a growing boredom with the whole “farm to table” thing, it’s difficult to fathom how one could tire of the often-superior flavor of a product that has been locally sourced. This is particularly true when the kitchen on the receiving end of…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 16.Calamari and Squid Ink Paella from The SpaniardNow that Father’s Day is out of the way, it’s time we have a “get real” moment. Though…
As I walked into my local Burger King restaurant (yes friends..it is considered a restaurant), I was almost looking forward to this particular transaction.After all, when Burger King announced their new bacon sundae, I had to try one. It’s the food equivalent to a double dare. As I pulled into…
It becomes apparent rather quickly when one enters Talia’s Tuscan Table in Boca Raton that this place isn’t the product of a corporate formula. Nor, is it a destination for fine dining. This reality has been known to turn off some diners who don’t know how to react to Talia’s…
Drive down Federal Highway between Sunrise and Commercial boulevard and you’ll get a glimpse of what Fort Lauderdale once hoped to be. Faded buildings resembling space ships from 60’s sci-fi movies cast weary shadows over their more modern counterparts. It’s hard to image that these abandoned concrete fossils, which dot…
This week’s schedule is populated with wine tastings, beer dinners, and charitable culinary events (not the least of which is Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Palm Beach featuring lots of local “food celebs”). After the jump, read more about Taste of the Nation and find other food and…
It was with mild trepidation that my fiance and I ventured to Rice and Dough in downtown Fort Lauderdale for our first visit. Husband and wife team Amy and Goran Perovic opened the lunch and dinner spot this spring as part pizzeria/sandwich shop (dough) and part sushi bar (rice). We wondered…
Tired of dropping $12 for an appetizer-sized portion of smashed avocado and salt? You should be, particularly when you likely could do better (or at least as well) on your own at home. So said the entry for winner of Best Guacamole for the New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 17.Bar B Que Chicken Pizza from The Riverside Market Having your hands full isn’t always a bad thing especially if you’re at The Riverside Market…
The not-so-secret ingredient at Ovenella — an Italian restaurant that focuses on traditional entrees and pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven — is garlic. The aromatic bulb appeared in spades during a recent dinner at the Boca Raton joint. It arrived as whole, roasted cloves with the complimentary bread basket…
