Rocco Mangel — of Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar and tequila dancing fame — rarely misses an opportunity to party. So it’s no huge surprise that he plans to go balls to the wall for the five year anniversary of his first eponymous restaurant, which opened in West Palm Beach…
The beautiful people converged on the Four Seasons Resort Saturday afternoon for the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival’s “Burgers by the Beach” event, and I had a great time with all of them. 5 “celebrity chefs” (they hate that term) grilled up some killer signature burgers and sliders for…
If you’re in the market for a Christmas gift for your teenage niece who recently took up arms in PETA’s war against the meat industry, keep on browsing. But in case you’ve got a hard-to-shop-for carnivore on that ever-growing list of people you forgot you have to buy for, Prime…
Every once in a while the overgrown toddler that is Donald Trump throws a billionaire-sized temper tantrum because something didn’t go his way or someone hurt his wittle feewings.Like any self respecting megalomaniac, he unilaterally assumes that everyone in the universe except the offender is on his side.In this case,…
Over the past few years, pizza has become quite the serious thing. Yeah, to New Yorkers and Chicagoans it has always been a contentious issue, but to the rest of the country Dominoes and Pizza Hut used to suit just fine. Not so much anymore. It’s no secret, Americans are becoming…
Pembroke Pines residents will have a new lunch and breakfast spot when Corner Bakery Cafe opens its doors on Monday, December 10 at 6:30 a.m. The restaurant, serving fresh baked goods, is planning some giveaways to mark the occasion.The restaurant, located in the Cobblestone Shopping Center (14810 Pines Boulevard), serves…
In a city at risk of sports bar fatigue, the new Sports Page Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach is serving up something new and different unlike any bar in the area.No, it’s not the 47 high-definition TVs (some of which are mini-screens dedicated to a single booth or…
Krispy Kreme, that little shop that makes us salivate every time their “hot” light turns on, is launching a new holiday line of doughnuts. While they’ll never, ever be able to replace the classic hot glazed, these treats are sure to make any office fiscal-year-end meeting just a little happier…
Although there are literally hundreds of varieties, one of the more versatile is known as a Hawaiian apple banana for its sweet-tart taste, similar to that of an apple. But where can you find them here in South Florida? Typically found at your local specialty or Asian market, if you buy…
Everyone’s all “Blah, blah, Art Basel this,” and “Art Basel that” this weekend, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few things shaking this side of the county line. Take for instance, the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival which kicks off tonight and continues into next week. After the…
Tucked behind an empty lot with anemic-looking trees, you can barely see Chapultepec while flying down Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Yet it’s there, and it’s a Mexico-Aztec-Incan oasis replete with cheap beer and slow-roasted meats stuffed inside everything from corn tortillas to tamales. The restaurant’s name is deep-rooted in history. Chapultepec…
Last week, the city of Oakland Park held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Funky Buddha Brewery, which is so serve as the northern anchor of a proposed culinary district. The city is currently in talks with two culinary schools to serve as the southern anchor to the district. With…
The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, amazing dinners, and lots of fine vino to south Florida. On the roster of events, which includes multiple parties, celebrities grilling at Burgers by the Beach, and a Grand Tasting, is the Golf Digest Celebrity Chef Golf…
Think back to the last wedding you attended. Was the highlight of the evening the painfully drawn-out and chuckle-free best man’s speech or the leathery steak? More likely, it was the elaborate candy buffet that would make Wonka’s factory look like the vending machine in an auto repair store’s wait…
The only distinguishing element outside the bar is the square sign that sits above the parking lot on the side of US1: the Cubby Hole with a big bear paw. My partner in crime was waiting for me in the lot. From all outward appearances, it was no different than…
Shopping for presents is never easy. Will they like it? Should I have bought something else? A million questions run through your mind as you try and pick out just the right gift. And then you see it! Its perfect! You race home and wrap your great gift and wait eagerly as they…
Daniel Naumko, owner of the new Sybarite Pig restaurant in Boca Raton, is a true beer geek. One of the defining philosophies at his business will be “special beers for special people.” It’s part of his mission to promote the art of good beer and the people behind it. “I…
It was a tale of two starters: One was a velvety-rich squash soup topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt. The bright flavors of carrots, celery, and onions in the stock emboldened each bite. Even if some of the ingredients, such as the squash, were locally sourced as advertised, the…
Basketball star-turned-actor-turned-rapper-turned-doctor-turned-beer-spokesman-turned-police-force-hopeful (and so on and so forth) Shaquille O’Neal will help to welcome the Dry Fried Wing Company to Fort Laudy on Friday afternoon. The Shaq is just one of several sports stars who will spice up the grand opening celebrations at the franchise wing shop, which shares space…
Fun fact: South Florida is second largest wine consumption market in the country. That can mean one of two things; we have a ton of drunks, or a large population of individuals who enjoy the finer things in life. Let’s go with the latter.If you’re a wino or just an…
Being a famous chef has its ups and downs. On the plus side, you ride in private jets, write cookbooks, host television shows, and generally have a really good time. On the minus side, publications write lots of crap about you (and yes, we put ourselves in this bracket). Usually…
Unless you have been living under a rock, or north of West Palm Beach, you may have noticed the rise of the gourmet food truck scene in South Florida over the past two years. The popular rolling cafes are often credited with revitalizing underused land parcels and parking lots in…
