Where We Were Eating: Le Tub Saloon

Even a photo that mimics a bathroom more than a restaurant doesn’t trick the loyal foodies of South Florida. As yesterday’s participants quickly figured out, Charlie was eating at Le Tub Saloon in Hollywood…

“Like” Boar’s Head on Facebook and Feed a Family

Lunch meat sometimes gets a bad rap — it’s often the brunt of jokes, is served in drunk tanks, and is used in food fights. But lunch meat is so much more — it can feed hungry families, raise money for people in need, and is just darned tasty.Boar’s Head,…

107.9 WIRK’s Rib Round-Up: February 12

Nothing gets us hot and sticky faster than the idea of a whole day of BBQ consumption. Time to strap on our boots, throw on our favorite jeans, (AKA built-in napkin), and get our fix of ribs ‘n’ country.West Palm Beach’s WIRK 107.9 Rib Round-Up is scheduled for…

Guess Where We’re Eating!?

This Broward County institution has been dispensing burgers to the South Florida locals and visitors alike for nearly 37 years. At one point, those burgers were voted the best in America…

Movie Theater Coupons Good Through January

  Taking a trip to the movies used to be a nice, casual way to spend a Saturday evening, but now with the outrageous prices of tickets and concessions, a night at the movies has turned into a special occasion. It’s easy to spend upward of $40 for two people…

Dean Max and Swank Farms Team Up for Tour and Luncheon

Chef Dean Max, a guy who’s tough to impress, swears by Jodi and Darrin Swank of Swank Farms and their hydroponic crops. “I’ve never seen anyone who can get that kind of flavor out of that kind of set-up,” he raves. “It’s a mom and pop operation all based on…

Restaurant Websites That Suck… And What You Can Do About It

Don’t you just love it when you click on a restaurant’s website and have to search for hours to see what times they’re open or wait for days while the flash player downloads some annoying graphics or be forced to listen to music that’s like an icepick in your eardrums? …

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale

Of all Brazil’s contributions to world culture–Carnival, bikini waxing, those swimsuits–I think my favorite is delivered on a sword. Brazilian barbecue, known as churrasco, is a uniquely South American kind of grilling, and thanks to Broward’s huge Brazilian population, we can actually get authentic and traditional churrasco right in downtown Fort…

Five Reasons to Stop Drinking Coffee

You’ve been hooked for years. After all, who is the one who’s been getting you out of bed and into work on time? Who’s kept you warm and cozy during all those cold winter nights and stayed up with you on all the long drives back home from Georgia the…

BurgerFi to Make Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Debut in January

An upscale patty-maker that its owner says is intent on “reviving the classic American hamburger stand” will debut Monday, Jan. 31, in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.  BurgerFi (4343 N. Ocean Dr., 954-489-0110) stands for proprietor David Manero’s notion of the “burgerfication of the nation,” which in this case means fresh, all-natural Angus beef…

Chef Zach Bell Leads Taste of The Nation Fundraiser

Zach Bell, chef at Cafe Boulud in the Brazilian Court hotel, is known for his culinary acumen. He’s top dog in Daniel Boulud’s kitchen and he’s been picked to chair the Taste of the Nation fundraising dinner in April at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.Share Our Strength, an…

recipe: Freekeh with Wild Mushrooms

​Last week we introduced you to freekeh, and now we’re gonna tell you what to do with it, according to the chef/owner at Hawa Fusion in Miami.This dish — Freekeh with Wild Mushrooms — is sinfully delish. …

Half-Priced Cupcakes? We Are So There

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? A wise man once said, “A cupcake a day keeps the wombats away,” and there are no wombats around, so it must be working.This vittle-centric blog and the Sweeter Days Bake Shop have teamed up to bring forth an incredible deal: $9 for a half-dozen instead…

I’m Eating What?! Freekeh

 ​Who can resist picking up a box that announces it’s “freekeh?” The last time many of us got to get freaky was 2010, so the thought of eating some magic aphrodisiac to get our mojo rising was just too tempting. The problem, we realized, was that the damn package didn’t give…

Bar Talk: Bartender Jeff Catalano at Deck 84 in Delray Beach

​Jeff Catalano has been bartending since his college days in Connecticut. No experience necessary, he landed his first gig about five years ago at the Thirsty Dog in Storrs, a popular bar and favorite among University of Connecticut students. A UConn Huskey himself, Jeff received his bachelor’s degree in communications and…

Christopher’s Kitchen Debuts in Palm Beach Gardens

Don’t look now but northern Palm Beach County is becoming Raw Foods-Vegan Central.First came Darbster, then The Raw Kitchen, both in West Palm. Now, a little further north in Palm Beach Gardens is Christopher’s Kitchen (4783 PGA Blvd., 561-318-6193), a raw foods-vegan eatery from former Santa Monica chef Christopher Slawson. …

[UPDATED] Get Your Brew On at Whole Foods’ Beer-Off

Update: Whole Foods has reached capacity for the beer-off. However a representative of the Coral Springs store said that people cancel frequent and to call back closer to the date to see if spots are available.To honor this year’s ritual of very large, steroid-addled dump trucks beating the crap out…

Comfort Food and Wine Pairing at Rockstar Bistro

​Chef Nick Little and Kyle Pintarelli of Rockstar Catering Company and Rockstar Bistro present “Your Mom’s Food, But Different”, a five course wine dinner, this Saturday, January 15th at 7:30 at Rockstar Bistro inside the Windsor Gardens Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens.   This dinner offers favorite comfort foods with…

Five Reasons Your BBQ Chef Hates You

If you’re a fan of BBQ, you’ve likely argued over who has the best. You probably know the difference between a sticky red St. Louis sauce and a vinegar-based Carolina one. As with any other cuisine, you have your preferences. As many BBQ aficionados will attest, there are certain things…