Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned throw down, especially when there’s seafood and wine involved? Anyone who likes all three is invited to take part in a unique wine pairing dinner at Lobster Bar Sea Grille on Wednesday, August 26, when master sommeliers Andrew McNamara and John Blazon will…
This year’s Miss Oktoberfest doesn’t have a single drop of German blood running through her veins, but that didn’t stop judges from awarding the official sash and tiara to the Italian-Irish beauty as the official American-German Club of the Palm Beaches good will ambassador and mascot. Delray Beach resident Christine…
The life of a brewery moves in different stages: first there’s the concept, then the opening, then small batches of beer turn to monstrous batches that produce hundreds of gallons at a time, then distribution, then, as some start to do, making packaged beer. Delray Beach’s Saltwater Brewery has entered…
In a place where rum drinks are almost an essential part of daily life, it seems only natural that craft distilling has arrived in South Florida. This year, two locally based operations began making craft spirits, including Black Coral Rum in Riviera Beach, and South Florida Distillers in Fort Lauderdale…
A bit of South Beach is coming to Hallandale with the imminent opening of Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails. More than a bar and restaurant, Hyde can best be described as a resort hotel that has no rooms to stay in. The multi-level entertainment complex, located at 111 S. Surf…
Starbucks is brewing some big news with the announcement that select shops in Broward and Palm Beach will begin offering beer, wine, and small plates. The news comes from CNN Money, which notes the chain is ramping up locations for Starbucks Evenings program (the moniker for its wine, beer, and food…
For most people considering a plant-based diet, one thing tends to hold them back: an obsession with all things cheese. Creamy, savory, delightful cheese. Luckily, this is 2015, and there are plenty of mouthwatering alternatives to the traditional stuff, many of which are cruelty-free and healthier than their cow’s milk…
Across South Florida, chefs sell tacos in every imaginable setting: out of fancy kitchens at well-known establishments, from food truck windows and pop-up tents, to casual taquerias where Spanish is the language of choice. And that makes for quite a variety, and a number of takes that aren’t necessarily authentic…
Thursday, August 20 New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts for its eighth year on Thursday, September 10. The annual foodie event features local restaurants, chefs, mixologists, and food personalities all in one place for one delicious evening. Andrew Lampasone of Wine Watch will curate…
The Caveman is the megalodon of the BC Tacos menu. Touted as a specialty, it is a mammoth sandwich, a meaty marriage of steak, braised beef, short rib, and an all-beef burger patty stuffed between two hard taco shells. It continues with another layer of ingredients — wrapped in a…
It’s hard to find a craft cocktail with locally-made gin in Broward County. It’s even harder for a small-time distiller to make it without boatloads of money. A.J. Fazendin is changing that. By contracting with another distiller, Fazendin is able to follow through with his dream of becoming a distiller…
Every Latin city has one — the deep fried taco, or taquito. In Costa Rica, they’re known as tacos Ticos: shredded beef or chicken wrapped tightly into a corn tortilla that solidifies into a cylindrical tube, topped with mayonnaise and ketchup and a vibrant lime-drenched cabbage slaw. Likewise, in Guatemala,…
There’s no hiding the pun behind the name at newly-opened Novel Tea in Wilton Manors. The shop offers tea, of course, but also acts as a sort of book exchange for patrons, say co-owners Rey Delgado and Todd Bowe. Bring in a book to donate to the Novel Tea collection,…
?i Courtesy of Funky Buddha Lounge Beer – it’s what’s for dinner. The weekend might be over, but there are…
New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on September 10 and it’s going to be the best party of the year. If you haven’t been, then think of Pairings as Tinder for food and drink. You see, while great dishes and fine wines are wonderful on…
The northern part of Florida is about to get funky. Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewery is expanding their distribution reach into Jacksonville on August 18. It doesn’t stop there. Customers in Gainesville, Tallahassee and the rest of North Florida will see Funky Buddha in stores beginning on September 1. And…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. This weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties, choose from wine sampling, a pig roast, edible cocktails, and more for…
The South Florida restaurant scene is heating up with an influx of activity this summer and in an exciting twist, the buzz is no longer limited to the thriving downtown areas of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Restaurateur Luigi Carvelli, along with his family – the names behind DaVinci’s of Boca…
Every week, we take a look at a craft beer brewed in Florida. Follow #FloridaBeerFriday for more reviews of Sunshine State brews. Get out there and #DrinkLocal. This week, we’re taking a look at St. Peter’s Saison de Banc Vert from Green Bench Brewing Co. This week we’re taking a…
Tonight marked the start of the quarterfinals and reminded us that we’re nearing ever closer to finding out which chef will rule them all. At Max’s Harvest, fans were reunited with two faces they haven’t seen in several weeks—Adam Brown of The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens (week 1 winner)…
With so many restaurants in South Florida, and more opening all the time, just picking where to go for dinner on a Saturday night or lunch on a Wednesday can be an overwhelming task. Sometimes, you just need a reason. This ongoing list of the favorite dishes from food writers…
Thursday, August 13 There’s a good reason the image of the starving artist persists — it’s a hard way to make a living. Most artists are forced to work day jobs to make ends meet, toiling away at their passion in their off hours. Family and friends refer to their…
