According to urban legend, 90 percent of restaurants fail within the first year. Studies say that figure is more like 60 percent, but still — the economy these past few years hasn’t done the industry any favors; many eateries that are not shuttering their doors or barely holding on have…
If you’ve spent any time on Yelp, you’ve realized by now that some of the reviews are pretty damned funny. OK, we’re not sure if they’re actually meant to be funny, but that’s probably the reason they make us snort coffee out of our noses from time to time. Apparently,…
After judging more than 1,650 beers in over 65 categories — well, after that, the judges probably needed a day or two to sleep it off. But instead, the judges of the United States Open Beer Championship rallied and announced the winners. Local brewery and beer institution Big Bear Brewing…
This week, I reviewed Bistro Mezzaluna, a restaurant that’s beating the odds in the face of an economic downturn. Many eateries are currently shuttering their doors or barely holding on. Others are taking out obscene loans, hiring celebrity chefs to generate buzz, or demeaning themselves with desperate appearances on reality…
Subpar Mexican food, mediocre pizza, or deep-fried corporate crap crab cakes? Take your pick. It’s no secret that Fort Lauderdale beach isn’t exactly overflowing with options for great places to eat unless, of course, you opt for a glitzy hotel restaurant or a Fort Lauderdale beach mainstay, and even then,…
We’re nearly a week into the Olympic games and you’ve probably started to notice something — they’re kind of boring. During the endless replays, melodramatic athlete bios, and superfluous commentator banter, you may have caught yourself daydreaming about what it would be like to stand on that podium while “The…
The economy may continue to circle the drain, but that doesn’t mean the restaurant scene in South Florida has stagnated. July saw the openings of restaurants from Lake Worth to Pembroke Pines and everywhere in between, from fine dining (Italian Red Sauce and Stephane’s) to quick hits (Red Robin Gourmet…
When I was a kid — a good 20 years ago now — Deerfield Beach’s waterfront scene didn’t have many dining options. Sure, the Whale’s Rib and Amante were there in the late ’80s, but if you wanted something besides pizza or fried fish, a Slurpee at 7-Eleven was about…
Walking into the biergarten of the American German Club of the Palm Beaches on a Saturday night is like walking into an old friend’s house. It’s homey. The crowd isn’t large, but they’ll all turn to warmly greet you hello. And if you’re lucky, a lovely young woman named Birte…
This year, we’ve been captivated by the Riverside Market saga, which has all of the makings of a good Disney movie. There’s the greedy megabucks millionaire, the blundering city government, the affable main character who brings positive changes to a sleepy town, and the tight-knit locals who rally behind him…
If you’re able to tear yourself away from the 2012 Olympics coverage long enough to venture out you’ll find an assortment of booze-focused events this week in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Of course, if you want to go out and still be able to watch televised handball you can…
Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t forget to check out the full Best of Broward-Palm Beach® 2012 online at bestof.voiceplaces.com.It was no easy feat narrowing down…
It’s a good weekend for hottie spotting, what with the 2012 Olympics set to air, and an unusually high number of local events involving attractive people putting themselves on parade of one sort or another. How is this tied to dining and drinking you ask? Because of alcohol, my friends…
Adding to the already busy summer of comings and goings in downtown Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue welcomed yet another new dining option this week. E&J’s Sandwich Shop opened on Friday at 814 E Atlantic Avenue giving the quick-hit, beachy crowd a new spot to score snacks.The small space is the…
Summer means big concerts, and this summer is no exception. Listening to Dave Matthews and Kiss at Cruzan Amphiteatre might make your tummy rumbly. While hungry concertgoers take in the biggest acts this side of the Mississippi, chef Dave Rashty and his Stocked ‘N’ Loaded food trucks will have them…
The beginning of mango season is great. Fresh juicy mangoes are just falling off trees.Their sweet aroma perfumes the air. Best of all they’re widely available and, assuming you’ve got a pal with a nice tropically-landscaped yard, free.If said neighbor is wise, he will totally share the bounty because after…
Back in March of 2012, two companies associated with waterfront restaurant Shooters filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to the South Florida Business Journal, Roscoe, LLC (DBA Shooters) and BIMA, LLC filed for bankruptcy protection following a $10.5 million foreclosure lawsuit filed by FirstBank against BIMA, LLC, the company that owns…
Tales of the Cocktail, the five-day long spirits convention in New Orleans, is underway. Clean Plate Charlie is on site, sacrificing liver and brain cells in an effort to keep you informed of the latest trends in the art of mixology. The event, which features spirited dinners, seminars, and tasting…
This week’s movings and shakings in the Broward and Palm Beach restaurant worlds involve a new addition to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, plus chef Angelo Elia’s seemingly never-ending pursuit of dominance of the South Florida dining scene. Read on for a look at some of the latest in the…
In just a few days all eyes will be watching as hundreds of Americans compete… to find parking spot on Las Olas. It’s hard to deny that over the past few months, there has a considerable amount of intrigue and buzz surrounding the opening of The Royal Pig Pub &…
In just about a year and a half, Clay Conley has opened two restaurants and picked up a James Beard nomination for best chef in the south. Most importantly, we picked his Peking Duck Tacos as number one of our 100 favorite dishes. We decided to sit down with the…
When thinking about Neiman Marcus, a few things come to mind — tanorexic MILFs, elderly women dripping in diamonds, and that gorgeous, cherry-colored Marc Jacobs bag that I would sell my soul for. Recently, a friend suggested that I join her for a bite to eat at the famed department…
