So you’re all tuckered out from your big Fourth of July party yesterday? You poor wittle baby. Zip up your dress, Sally, and get over it: that’s how holiday weekends are supposed to be. Whether you’re looking to do it up with a binge-drinking pub crawl, a steamy burlesque show,…
Paula Deen, the homey Southern cook with the sparkling blue eyes who made everyone salivate with her over-the top recipes, has taken quite a tumble in the court of public opinion. Since a legal deposition was made public in June, Deen’s empire has crumbled with major sponsors like Food Network,…
Ahh. Fourth of July: another wonderful day off from work to celebrate good ole’ ‘Murica. Traditionally, it’s supposed to be celebrated by drinking cold beer and noshing on piles upon piles of barbecue. That’s the idea, anyway. Times have changed for many, whether you live in an apartment, are too…
Ahh. Fourth of July. It may be America’s birthday, but it is also the perfect excuse to pig out on barbecue and drink tons of beer. Whether you’re looking to chill out in a restaurant or bar, entertain the little ones, or head to the beach, we have an event…
If you waited for July 4 to fire up the grill for the first time this summer then shame on you. This is South Florida where grilling in December is no big deal. You should be an expert, and it should show on Independence Day. See also: – Fourth of…
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, nothing has come to signify the lazy repose of a hot summer day like the smoky scent of slow-cooked barbecue. At its most basic, “barbecue” means meat, slow-cooked over an open flame. Beyond that, there are scores of variables — and…
UPDATE: Judd Apatow Fooled by “Fired” Former Starbucks Employee? UPDATE: Starbucks has responded with a statement: We appreciate you reaching out for our response regarding Adrian Flores. First and foremost, the wellbeing of our partners (this is what we call our employees) is always a top priority for Starbucks. We…
Tomorrow afternoon, the world’s most prolific eaters will converge on Coney Island for the 98th annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Championships. About 40,000 people are expected to watch Joey Chestnut, the number-one-ranked eater in the world, defend his title for the seventh time. Last year Chestnut downed 68 hot…
Many of us are familiar with the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line that answers poultry emergency calls every November through December. In every other emergent cooking quandary, however, the foundering amateur chef was on his or her own. Inept grillers need struggle no longer, LongHorn Steakhouse has come to rescue with their…
Only a day after showing Jimmy Kimmel how to pull his fresh, warm, creamy mozzarella Steve Martorano has announced he’s planning a second Las Vegas restaurant in the Paris Hotel slated for spring 2014. The 200-seat restaurant will offer a large bar and patio, with a clubby design similar to…
The public is becomingly increasingly conscious about the health benefits of eating well and the financial benefits of a good happy hour deal. To follow the new trends in wellness and economic conservancy, Grille 401 recently rolled out some new menu items and reduced price happy hour bites. We spoke…
The City of Brotherly Love became the City of Homebrewers this past weekend, when over 3,400 of the hobbyists descended upon Philadelphia for the 35th Annual National Homebrewers Conference. This yearly event is the pinnacle of competitive brewing, where homebrewers vie for bronze, silver, and gold medals in 28 beer,…
It’s well known that our food supply is littered with undesirable ingredients: pink slime, fake honey, an overabundance of corn, GMOs — the list goes on and on. Overuse of antibiotics is just one of many huge concerns. Many oppose its use due to fears of antibiotic resistance in humans…
After over a year of financial difficulties, including a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and a property auction, Shooters Waterfront Cafe and Bootleggers have a new owner. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the two iconic Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurants were purchased for $7 million by William McIntyre. McIntyre also owns…
Dishcrawls and pub crawls have quite a bit in common — both require a great deal of walking, both will probably make you regret the previous night’s calories, and, most obviously, they’re both a good time. Coming up this month, Dishcrawl will be creeping its way down Las Olas Boulevard…
As the days get longer and the weather warmer, nothing has come to signify the lazy repose of a hot summer day like the smoky scent of slow-cooked barbecue. At its most basic, “barbecue” means meat, slow-cooked over an open flame. Beyond that, there are scores of variables — and…
If comedy and talk-show etiquette legend is true, the host of a show will save the best for last in the assumption that viewers will hang around through the dancing poodle act and the singing 3-year-old to watch Beyoncé. Or something like that. Read Also: Steve Martorano Wants More Great…
Nestled between a plethora of sea grape, sabal palms, and towering pines, among countless other varieties of grass, flower, and shrub, stands the comforting structure that is Peg’s Cantina — a venue of Mexican-inspired food that just so happens to house Gulfport’s own Cycle Brewing. Gulfport is a sleepy seaside…
The pier in Lake Worth recently underwent a major makeover, and along with it came new places to grab a bite to eat. Although the small shopping plaza now known as the Lake Worth Casino lost longtime morning breakfast spot John G’s, there’s still the oceanfront South Florida gem, Benny’s…
When Lake Mary resident Gene Devaney started a thread on BeerAdvocate.com last Wednesday, his intention was to merely gather a few hundred bucks in donations to help a friend who recently suffered the tragic loss of his wife. The outpouring of support from the craft beer community in the days…
Another month: another restaurant comes along or closes its doors for good. Generally, we prefer the former, but — as the term implies — even bad news is news. To keep you informed of the South Florida restaurant scene, we bring to you June’s list of restaurant openings, closings, and…
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has always been controversial. But sometimes you’ve got to make waves to get noticed. By bringing the plight of animal cruelty in circuses, factory farms, and in laboratories to light, many barbaric practices are being phased out. In part because of the…
