Oysters, Squash Blossoms, Spare Ribs, and More: Readers Rank Favorites

In tandem with our 100 favorite dishes for the New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, we’re asking readers to offer up their favorites. Submit yours to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com.Today’s roundup is from Patrick Jong, who offers these gems: 5. Green Cay Farms Squash Blossoms at Max’s Harvest Delicate squash blossoms are…

Chris Miracolo of Max’s Harvest Makes Us Some Bacon

Welcome to the How-To series, a periodic segment of photo essays that highlight the dishes and drinks that area restaurants do well, who makes them, and how they do it. This week, writer Sara Ventiera learns how to make bacon. Since opening last summer, executive chef Chris Miracolo of Max’s Harvest…

59. Mango Roll at Fusionarie Japanese Signature

We’re counting down to New Times’ Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments, or visit our Facebook page. 59. Mango Roll…

Eating an Iguana: “Taste Like Chicken”

First it’s lionfish in Florida waters. Now it’s iguanas on Florida land. The Perennial Plate chef Daniel Klein offers this segment on our invasive predator the iguana and how one guy prepares it for a snack. The locale is Boca Grande, where iguana owners during the 1970s released pets in…

Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. of Boca Will Supply H20 for the NBA Nets

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. of Boca Raton will be supplying water in Brooklyn at Barclays Center, the new home for the NBA Nets. Needless to say, Brooklynites aren’t pleased. “There’s nothing Brooklyn about this water,” said Brooklyn Councilwoman Letitia James. The arena will also feature a location of…

Expo Alfresco: Eat, Drink, and Do Business in Hollywood

The 17th-annual Expo Alfresco is set to draw more than 3,000 attendees Wednesday evening at ArtsPark at Young Circle. The event, billed as “the ultimate food, wine, and tradeshow experience,” takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, bringing together local South Florida businesses and consumers.  Attendees…

Due South Brewing Co. to Open May 12

Boynton’s Due South Brewery announced a May 12 opening to coincide with American Craft Beer Week from May 14 to 20. The brewery, owned by Mike and Jodi Halker, at 2900 High Ridge Road, will produce Caramel Cream Ale, Roasted Cocoa Stout, Atlantis Ale, and an Espresso Porter, among others. Those…

60. Shellfish Tapas at Tapas 210

As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com.60. Shellfish Tapas at Tapas 210A stunning decor and delicious eats make Tapas 210 worth the trip.  Lush tropical greenery frames…

61. The Gatherer at B.C. Tacos

As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com.61. The Gatherer at B.C. TacosLet’s consider the caveman (which, by the way is the theme of B.C…

Dairy Belle in Dania Beach: Same Location, New Digs

Dairy Belle on Route 1 is based on a mid-century Americana roadside stand. Yet it has been around since 1998, and it was conceived by French Canadians. After over a decade of existence, change is coming: Francois Grenier and family are moving to a new place. Here’s the hitch: They’re…

South Florida’s Best French Treats

Perhaps it’s because it’s been nearly two weeks since the Mad Men season opener and we still can’t get that damned “Zou Bisou Bisou” song out of our heads. Or maybe it’s the anticipation of sweet treats for Easter feasting. Whatever the cause, macaron, croissant, and all manner of flaky…

62. Maitake Mushroom Steamed Buns from Kapow! Noodle Bar

We’re counting down to New Times’ Best of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top hundred favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page. 62. Maitake Mushroom…

The Tin Fish To Open on Clematis in May

The Tin Fish will debut in the former Luigi’s space, at 118 S. Clematis Street, just in time for Sunfest in May. Owner Andy Noonan, said he liked the concept of The Tin Fish in Port St. Lucie so much that he wanted to open a branch of his own…