Someone in Simpsons-land is a complete and total foodie (or ran our of movie stars to feature) because this season of The Simpsons is turning out to be quite awesome. First, we told you abour Anthony Bourdain and Tom Colicchio guest starring on the Season Premiere this Sunday, September 25th. …
Hellooooo, Mr. Johnsooooon!” yelled 300 people from aboard the Jungle Queen, the double-decker paddleboat that for 75 years has been shuttling tourists along the New River between Fort Lauderdale beach and a “secret island.” Our tour guide and captain had just commanded his passengers to “Say hello to the bridge…
The Delray Beach Bus Loop is slated for September 23 — this Friday — and we’ve got two tickets to give away, a $40 prize. The loop is the first in Delray Beach, the proceeds of which will benefit the Delray Beach Public Library and The Gator Club Scholarship Fund,…
You love the brick-oven egg over at PL8, served with cherry tomatoes and Vermont cheddar on buttery toast ($10) but maybe you’re reticent about the chicken “chimichangas” served with sour cream, pickled shallots, and chipotle ($10): too Chi-Chi’s. For those who hope to shape a restaurant’s menu,…
Allen Susser is looking for folks who know when to shake and when to stir for Burger Bar, his newest concept slated to open in Palm Beach Gardens. Must also have “deep knowledge” of craft beers and cocktails. In addition to bartenders with three-plus years of experience, Burger Bar needs…
Let’s be honest here: Boca Raton isn’t exactly known as a destination for craft beer or chill vibes — gated communities and gray hair, perhaps, but the former, not so much. Regardless of its stodgy image, there are a few gems that cater to a fairly hip demographic, and these…
While New Times’ intrepid food critic explores her local options for beer-flavored ice cream — and while we’re on the subject, I say this without judgment, but Budweiser?! — and other assorted goods flavored with the nectar of the gods, Sara Bogotch will be introducing attendees at the Under the…
On Friday, September 23rd Bimini Boatyard turns 22 and, like most 22 year-olds, it wants to celebrate at Mardi Gras!From 5 – 7 p.m., Bimini Boatyard goes cajun with $5 Hurricanes, $ Captain Morgan & Smirnoff drinks. During this special happy hour, enjoy free King Cake, free beer and plenty…
Ruth Bourdain, that crazy morph between Ruth Reichl and Anthony Bourdain, is at it again. In response to Alton Brown’s Fanifesto, Ruth Bourdain has issued his/her own guidelines for fans on her Comfort Me With Offal blog…
Of all the restaurant ratings sites, Zagat is the dinosaur founded by Tim and Nina Zagat in 1982. For some, the rankings prompt loyalty for their longevity, while others are disdainful because they’re so curated by the powers that be. That said, the site still holds weight or, at the…
On Friday, Las Olas Wine Cafe opened at 922 Las Olas Blvd., the newest holding of the Weston Group, the folks behind East City Grill, UtterSweets, and DelVecchio’s Pizzeria. Enomatic wine machines shape…
A few weeks ago, at the start of September, I hit up a favorite little oyster bar back in D.C. only to be served a dozen that bathed in opaque milky liquor. Milky oysters aren’t a sign that they’re bad, but it is a sign they’re spawning: a sure bet…
This past week, Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America was searching for truly horrible cooks at a Miami open casting call. While there, Clean Plate Charlie encountered people who set fire to their houses, made their dogs sick, and glued food to the plate so it wouldn’t slide around (really!).The…
Alton Brown of Good Eats and various other Food Network shows has written a “Fanifesto” on his blog, altonbrown.com, and it’s a sometimes comical look into what happens when average citizens turn into celebrities (which happens a lot, given that there are really no stars on television, thanks in part…
Grazing around this past week, I stumbled upon a couple of rubberneck-worthy dishes: things I had to order just to check them out because they sounded odd, creative, experimental, or weird. Here’s the list of standouts, for better and worse…
As the great fall migration marches ever nearer, it’s a good time to enjoy that sweet spot for dining out in South Florida. The temperature is comfortable enough at night that it’s not criminally insane to take your meal outside on a patio or to spend the late afternoon sharing…
“We’re an adult playhouse,” said Aileen Liptak, owner of Undergrounds Coffeehaus, which reopened at 3020 N. Federal Highway this past Wednesday. I was relieved to have been there in person to hear her assessment or I’d think “sex shop” rather than what what it is, something much more charming: a…
Big news for the food truck scene: Ron Kerr, the chef at Georgie’s Alibi who has won the Riverwalk Trust Burger Battle for two years running — is poised to debut his very own food truck, Bites GastroTruck. Kerr was convinced to start a food truck by BurgerBeast Sef Gonzalez.As…
You see them on TV, you drive past them on the way home — chain restaurants that offer food, fun, and convenience. We know it’s difficult to ignore their siren songs of cheap food and menus that weigh more than a toddler. To make your food more appealing and tasty,…
Here’s something to make your Monday a little less painful – cheap chicken.When you sign up for the Colonel’s e-mail club, you’ll receive a coupon for a reduced price popcorn chicken meal deal, courtesy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, according to their Facebook page. Sign up today and get a coupon…
I’ve been on a quest to track down restaurants that cook with beer, pinning down less than a handful. This morning, I was reminded that beer is used as an ingredient in my own neighborhood at Riverside Market.It was quiet before the brunch crowd,…
Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. She writes frequently about her kitchen exploits in this column, Half-Baked. Earlier this week, I advised a sick friend the only real remedy to any illness is chicken noodle soup. Not having the energy or capacity to make soup, she curled her lip up at…
