Legend has it that after Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland, he sat down in a tavern for a Guinness with his leprechaun friend Mike. After bitching about how the weather sucked, they hopped the next plane to Florida and took up boogie boarding.Well, that may not be…
What’s better than a carnival with its games of chance, prizes, bright lights, and crazed toothless carnies? How about a carnival where the games are wine centric and everyone practices good dental hygiene?The American Fine Wine Competition is hosting a Consumer Challenge Wine Carnival this Thursday, March 22 from 7…
On Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Park Tavern opened to fanfare last month. The crowds show it, with diners reporting long waits on weekends in particular. The cachet behind the restaurateurs of Cut 432 helped fan enthusiasm. Chef Anthony Pizzo, Brandon Belluscio, and Brian Albe said they took a page…
With St. Patrick’s Day knocking on the door and the New Times “Original” Beerfest 2012 mere weeks away, we’ve got beer on the brain. Which is why the “Cooking With Beer” demonstration this Friday night at Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Boca Raton sounds so enticing. For $45, you’ll get…
Pembroke Pines is turning 52, which is pretty young for a city. Obviously the Pines is feeling quite spry, because instead of the usual one-day anniversary celebration with a cookout and parade, this city is celebrating for 11 days. On the agenda is a golf tournament, 5K race, kiddie beauty…
Menu changes, renovations, face-lifts, and other changes are afoot in restaurants around the area. Here’s a short list of what we’ve learned.1) Luigi’s Coal Oven is adding a patio in its parking lot, nearly doubling the seating for the restaurant. Chef Luigi DiMeo says he’s not sure when it will be…
We’re counting down to New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top hundred favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page. 81. Macarons from…
Cupcakes with booze are a sure-fire means to get your alcohol and sugar fix in one shot. Minicupcakes are the specialty from Erica Catalano, a lawyer who bakes for a hobby. Booze-inspired cupcakes are among the dozens sold via Cupcakes by Erica, an online bakery Catalano started last year.”This is…
We are giving away a pair of VIP tickets to the New Times 15th-annual Beerfest, which will be on Saturday, March 31, from 6 to 11 p.m. at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Sample from more than beers. Don’t miss a minute of the Final Four games, displayed on…
I’d been thinking about Ruth Reichl’s blog on a decadent breakfast: a coddled egg on top of potato purée with chives and gray sea salt. It came from the L.A. food truck called Eggslut.”This is a perfect way to start the day — a tender egg, held together with no…
Boca Bachannal, the three-day celebration of wine and food, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a pretty impressive lineup of events. Tastings, dinners, and seminars start on Friday, March 23rd and culminate with a grand tasting on Sunday, March 25th. Proceeds from the events benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society…
Pulling on the “Kiss Me, I’m Wasted” T-shirt and a green-and-white striped top hat for St. Patrick’s Day won’t score you any points for creativity, but on a holiday that’s become as mainstream and boozy as this, does it really matter? Hell no. So down those green Jell-O shots and…
We’re counting down to 82. Nigiri from Gaysha New World SushiSimplicity showcases the freshness of sushi. This was affirmed during an omakase tasting at Gaysha New World Sushi, the Wilton Manor slip. Rather than hunt and peck on the day’s special board, allow chef Takeshi Kamioka to steer your meal. “I…
Green beer, hot sake, and fine wines all will be flowing this week in South Florida, with everything from St. Patrick’s Day parties, to the Hatsume Fair 2012, to a wine tasting in Fort Lauderdale on the agenda. There also are a few events catering to the healthy/ethical/meatfree/bunny-hugging sector. Read…
Taco Bell, everyone’s favorite drive-through to hit after a night of serious drinking, released its Doritos Locos Tacos nationwide (including throughout South Florida) with a midnight debut last Thursday. A story on forbes.com begs the question of whether the new product — essentially a taco with a giant Nacho Cheese…
In case you haven’t yet had your love of Cheetos and Slim Jims sullied by the “ethical dining” documentary industry, here’s your chance. The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation will host a free screening of last year’s documentary “Forks Over Knives” Wednesday night at Cinema Paradiso in Fort Lauderdale…
Wednesday, March 14, is Pi Day. Get it? Pi is 3.14 (plus a bunch more numbers) and March 14 is equal to 3/14 and, hey – an excuse to eat pie! Anyhow, you don’t have to be a geometry aficionado to participate in Pi- and pie-related fun. If you’re the…
Toasted, piled high with lox, plain, or crammed with meat/cheese/eggs, the bagel is a perfect vehicle for all of our culinary dreams. It’s also a hotly debated item, not exactly on par with the great pizza debate of ’11, but contentious nonetheless. Below are ten great sources for bagels in…
We’re counting down to New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top hundred favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page.83. Sausage and Peppers…
The Fifth Annual American Fine Wine Competition hosted a VIP connoisseur reception Thursday night at Allied Kitchen & Bath in Fort Lauderdale. The event was open to the public and was part of an ongoing series to highlight American wines and vineyards. More than a hundred people attended and sampled…
The full moon isn’t only about your pets — or neighbors — acting out in new and creative ways, it’s also an excuse to hang out oceanside with pretty people and boozy drinks via the monthly full moon party at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The theme for tonight’s party is…
Today’s Huffington Post reports a New Zealand man in a 20-foot tin boat caught a big fish. A really big fish, in fact: His bluefin tuna weighed in at nearly 150 pounds heavier than the one that sold for $736,000, the most expensive fish ever caught.Local fisherman Al Rodriguez says…
