Back in 2005, Ruggero’s Restaurant in Sunrise was highly praised by critics and foodies alike. The dining was described as “a sophisticated white-tablecloth spot, tailor-made for anyone with an appetite for Italian with a side of steakhouse” by Judith Stocks of the Sun-Sentinel. Although circumstances led to Ruggero’s closing…
Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve (1937 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors) will host the Taste of the Island from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be over 20 local restaurants and bars such as Kelly’s Landing, Warsaw Coffee, Blue…
Ah, #brunchlife: The late morning meal that’s one part breakfast and one part lunch (and one of the only times it’s acceptable — and even encouraged — to drink before noon). There’s only one way to improve on the most important meal of the weekend, and we suggest you do…
Two restaurants born in Fort Lauderdale are headed for downtown Delray Beach. Next year, the city will welcome a pair of South Florida establishments to Atlantic Avenue’s ever-growing restaurant row. Both JEY Hospitality Group and Big Time Restaurant Group recently announced plans to bring their most popular concepts, Rok:Brgr and…
It’s easy to miss the David Family Company’s roadside eatery, Troy’s Bar-Be-Que, driving down the somewhat desolate strip of Federal Highway just north of Boynton Beach Boulevard in Boynton Beach. But when clouds of smoke are billowing from the large black steel smokers outside the tiny brick and red-walled building…
Cantina Laredo Modern Mexican (The Village at Gulfstream, 501 Silks Run, Hallandale) will offer a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military personnel starting at noon. Those who show a military ID will receive their choice of dish worth up to $15…
They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the case of craft and specialty coffee in South Florida, this is certainly true. For many members of South Florida’s growing community of small-batch coffee roasters, the quest for a good cup of coffee is what propelled them into the business. “You…
Steak 954 in Fort Lauderdale is under the leadership of a new executive chef. Since losing former longtime executive chef Nicolay Adinaguev in July, Fort Lauderdale’s beloved beachside steakhouse has found new inspiration with Jonathan Capó. Capó first joined Starr Restaurants, the group behind Buddakan in New York City and Atlantic City, in the summer of…
The Sunrise/Lauderhill area may not come to mind as a destination for craft beer, but that could change with the addition of GQ’s Crafthouse (4497 N. University Dr.). Owner Gary Hardie commemorated the October 19 debut with a soft opening. GQ’s Crafthouse is a hookah lounge with a specialty in craft beer…
Linda Hart says she named her farm Crazy Hart Ranch because she figured anyone who was raising Narragansett turkeys in southeast Florida had to be just a little crazy. “This isn’t exactly a farming community here, but I wanted to breed healthy, happy birds. [The] biggest reason I decided to start raising…
The first time Memphis Garrett tried poke — real Hawaiian poke, pronounced po-kay — he was on a trip to celebrate his friend’s wedding in Maui. “Getting poke was just part of the trip. Everyone was talking about it,” Garrett, the cofounder of Poke House in Fort Lauderdale, recalls. “They…
Even though the weather might not always feel like it, we still want to cozy up in a sweater from time to time. Preferably with a pumpkin beer in hand. Sure, it’s easy to hate on the season’s most popular foodstuff, but pumpkin and spice aren’t the only things we’re…
La Cucina Veneziana (3471 N. Federal Hwy. #101, Fort Lauderdale) will host an Italian wine dinner. Courses include polenta timballo, risotto with pumpkin and truffle, gnocchi, fish, and cake of mascarpone. This is from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission costs $78. Call 954-990-5435…
Ina Garten, Food Network star and New York Times best-selling author, welcomed the world into her home 14 years ago when she began her cooking show, The Barefoot Contessa. Her simple yet elegant recipes and warm, friendly demeanor launched her to super-stardom. Last month, she began a publicity tour of…
Thanksgiving is almost here, so you should probably start working on some plans. Avoid the dishes — and maybe even the fam — with dinner at one of Broward’s finest restaurants. Here are some local spots offering T-Day meals….
Need a stiff drink this weekend? No problem, there’s plenty of spots in South Florida where you can whet your whistle. Earlier this year, we rounded up our favorite cocktail bars in South Florida with two lists encompassing Broward and Palm Beach County establishments. A few of our favorites are highlighted…
Bahia Mar (801 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale) will host an interactive cookoff. Both luxury yacht chefs and local restaurant chefs will compete with their best-tasting foods. The interactive tasting and judging event is from 6 t o 8 p.m. Visit surfnturfchefcompetition.com/tickets. ..
Oliver and Cindy Frost are making my favorite pizza right now. It’s too bad I didn’t know about them a few weeks ago when New Times posted a list of the best pizzerias in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. They certainly would have topped it.
Thanksgiving is almost here, so you should probably start working on some plans. Avoid the dishes — and maybe even the fam — with dinner at one of Palm Beach County’s finest restaurants. Here are some local spots offering T-Day meals.
We’ve all heard of farm-to-table dining, but when your meal is actually prepared and served on a farm, there’s no truer definition. That will be the case on Saturday, November 5, when Kai-Kai Farm launches a new dinner series dubbed the Fall Harvest Feast.
If Steve Jobs were alive today, he would have stopped here for the name and kept coming back for the goodies. iSweets Cafe in Plantation is a bright and tidy hidden gem run by three Vietnamese sisters with a knack for making melt-in-your-mouth treats. Susie, Darlene, and Helen Truong bake and design…
Perusing for multimillion-dollar yachts can really build up an appetite. That’s why you should check out the Surf n’ Turf Chef Competition taking place November 4 during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. After all, luxury boats come with luxury cuisine, and if you’ve ever dreamed of partaking in
