Weston residents are in for a treat. The ever-popular My Organic Corner is expanding this fall into the spaces on both sides of their current location. They will add dinner to their existing breakfast and lunch menus, and will open a wellness center with supplements, a full-time holistic nutritionist, and…
The craft beer in mainland South Florida is a growing industry, but we mustn’t forget the little trail of islands to our south that once formed their own republic. Islamorada Brewing Company (IBC) co-founders Jose Herrera and Tyrone Bradley — both from Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale, respectively — chose to…
Think cookies don’t taste as good without butter, milk, or eggs? Think again. Baked goods are just as — well — good — without any animal ingredients, and the competitors at the Great Vegan Cookie Challenge are out to prove it this week. The cookie competition will kick off on…
“About a year ago, I was sitting at my house and wanted some Bay Bay’s, but I didn’t want to drive all the way to West Palm Beach to get my own fried chicken,” says Bay Bay’s Chicken & Waffles owner Israel Johnson. “When I told my wife later that…
The more the merrier. That seems to be the general feeling these days regarding the South Florida food scene, where a new restaurant, cafe, coffee roaster, beer brewer, or eatery opens its doors every day. Although July is often considered the height of summer and the depth of “off-season”, that didn’t…
“Pork rib plate with collard greens and mac ‘n’ cheese… two-meat combo, a double order of May’s cornbread… jumbo rack and half-chicken to go!” It’s the sound of a typical lunch rush at Blue Willy’s Barbecue, where the cashier barks out orders as she works the interminable line behind the…
On July 15, Due South Brewing Company in Boynton Beach sent a cease-and-desist letter alleging trademark infringement for Tampa-area Big Storm Brewing’s use of the name”category” in a series of its beers. But Big Storm CEO Jonathan Golden disagrees because he says the term is fair use and taken from…
Monday Chef’s Grand Tasting Jardin (330 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) will allow guests to indulge in a 15-course meal at 7 p.m.. The dinner changes weekly and costs $75. A $30 wine or cocktail pairing is available as well. This recurring event is every Monday until August 29. Note…
Chef vs. Chef is a 16-week competition at Max’s Harvest hosted by chef Eric Baker that pits local chefs against one another, cooking up surprise ingredients for a panel of judges — and our tasting pleasure. Chef Jesse Steele, Florida Culinary Institute alum, leads the back of the house with…
Friday Bangin’ Banjo One Year Anniversary Banging Banjo Brewing Company (3200 NW 23 Ave., # 500, Pompano Beach) will be turning one year old, but without the weird clowns typically seen at first birthday parties. Instead, there will be live music, food trucks and plenty of beer on tap. The…
Delray Beach will be missing another festival this year. According to Festival Management Group, Inc. executive director Nancy Stuart-Franczak, the fifth annual Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Fest, a Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, has been postponed. The cancelation of this year’s event is due to the city commissions’ desire to amend…
There’s a storm brewing between two Florida breweries in a trademark dispute. Mike Halker, owner of Due South Brewing in Boynton Beach, has asked Big Storm Brewing in Tampa to stop using a beer label that he says is too similar to one of his own. The label in question is…
Dining out is a big part of South Florida culture and nightlife. For all our beachgoing ways, we like to eat. But living in tourist paradise is a double-edged sword. The food is great — but you have to pay for it, just like the tourists. That’s where the Dine…
When you first enter Khana Kh-Zana, you may see a little girl with flowing black hair coloring at a table or practicing her steps for the upcoming daddy-daughter dance. With a bright smile and a happy disposition, Sunehi is one of two daughters of the family who runs the Indian…
Former Bravo Top Chef competitor Josie Smith-Malave is opening her first restaurant in the heart of downtown Wilton Manors. The restaurant will open in early August at the former 13 Even space at 2037 Wilton Drive, and is one of two new concepts slated to launch in the next several months, including…
The founders of Myschyf are stirring things up with a new bartending competition, what co-founders and nightlife industry veterans Garrett Hagen and Drew Shprintz are calling the “ultimate mixology” contest. Dubbed “Shaken,” the competition will feature 32 South Florida bartenders who will go toe-to-toe in an eleven-round, single elimination contest. …
What will you be doing at midnight on Wednesday, July 27? Getting into bed — or the ocean? If you’re crazy about lobster, you just might be celebrating the start of the 2016 Florida mini-season, which takes place July 27 through 28. The 2016 spiny lobster season opens this week…
Last night, host brewery Barrel of Monks Brewing brought contenders 26 Degree Brewing Company from Pompano Beach north of the county line to for the seventh edition of Brewery Throwdown. The monthly event pits two breweries in friendly competition against one another in a beer-to-dish pairing battle of the minds, giving diners…
Everyone knows the number 13 is synonymous with bad luck. Many buildings don’t list a 13th floor, skipping from room 12 to 14, and you’ll rarely see someone get married — or celebrate any other important life milestone — on the day marked by this number. But for Wilton Manors…
I think everyone survived. It was a long day for vendors this past Saturday at the South Florida Fairgrounds at the Palm Beach Summer Beerfest. For patrons, there was a lot of beer to drink. This year’s edition of the festival ran for two sessions, between noon to 9 p.m.,…
The hot dog: it’s almost more American than hamburgers and French fries and July is National Hot Dog month. So there’ s no better time to go out there and try all that Broward and Palm Beach County have to offer when it comes to the tube-shaped beef. Whether you…
Monday Margarita Mondays for $5 at Cabo Flats Cabo Flats (Delay Marketplace at 14851 Lyons Road, Suite 122, Delray Beach, and CityPlace at West Palm Beach, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 160, Palm Beach) is offering $5 El Cabo margaritas all day. Talk about starting the week off right! Visit…
