Beyond Honey Boo Boo: How to Buy and Use Local Honey

Honey dominated TV ratings last week, with numbers that topped even the Republican National Convention. But it wasn’t the sweet nectar causing a buzz all over social media and the news. It was TLC’s latest hit and spinoff of Toddlers & Tiaras, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo — an increasingly popular…

Fundraising Efforts Underway for Elbo Room Bouncer Shot on Duty

The three-day Labor Day weekend was in full swing this past Friday night at Elbo Room and the iconic beach bar was packed with the usual blend of locals, tourists, and partiers, all out to celebrate the start of a long holiday weekend.A fight broke out between two men, and…

You Really “Like” Us: Winner of Pairings Tickets

Pairings, New Times’ annual food and wine event featuring carefully selected wines and artistically crafted dishes from more than 40 of the area’s best local restaurants, turns 5 this year, and we couldn’t be more proud.So, we’ve been giving away a few precious pairs to some lucky readers the last…

Eat for a Buck at Jimmy John’s Customer Appreciation Day

If you get paid on Fridays, today’s lunch outlook is probably grim. If you planned on making a meal by piecing together all those leftover half doughnuts from this morning’s sales meeting, here’s a better idea: Scrounge together a dollar in coinage and head to Jimmy John’s for a sandwich.Today,…

Foxy Brown in Fort Lauderdale Adds a Touch of Cool to Downtown

About five years ago, Merv Jonota and Elliot Wolf took over Coconuts on the Intracoastal Waterway next to the Swimming Hall of Fame, just across from the main drag of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The revamped spot soon became something of a hidden gem because of its waterside location, friendly service…

Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park Offers Fresh Food From Its Own Farm

When you think of casino buffets, the first words that come to your mind are probably not “farm to table.”  Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park is betting you’ll change your mind about casino food with the mid-September launch of its Farmer’s Pick Buffet. And it’s doubling down by starting its…

Pairings is September 13: We Have More Tickets to Give Away

Another week, another pair of tickets to give away. New Times annual wine and food event Pairings is coming up fast on Thursday, September 13 at the Broward County Convention Center. Last week we gave away two pairs of passes to two artistically inclined readers. We had a lot of…

Andrew Zimmern Goes Glam at Lips, Hunts for Armadillo in the Everglades

Andrew Zimmern has done a lot of really cool things on Bizarre Foods and Bizarre World. He’s hung out with Masai warriors, wandered the night markets of Hong Kong, and had fermented shark meat in Iceland. But when it comes to visiting Florida, Zimmern’s favorite experience isn’t cooking with Miami’s…

“Oh my gravy!” Happy Birthday, Rachael Ray!

Rachael Dearest: It is with bottles of extra virgin olive oil in hand that we celebrate this special day, your birthday. Rachael, honey, we’ve even taken the time to label your catchphrase EVOO–one of your favorite things to say–on all our bottle of olive oil. We adore you Rachael, because…

Pairings 2012: Who Won Tickets So Far?

Surely, you all know by now that New Times’ annual food and wine event, Pairings, is coming right up Thursday, September 13. Cruise through the Broward County Convention Center and try food samples from all the best local restaurants, paired with a vintage specially selected by boutique wine shop Wine…

How to Series: Clay Conley Makes Us a Tuna Foie Gras Slider

Clay Conley has had a busy year this year. On top of his James Beard nod, he opened another restaurant, Imoto, the ‘little sister’ to his highly acclaimed Buccan. And he had the number one pick of our 100 Favorite Dishes. That being said, he decided to give us the…

Grimaldi’s Offers Free Pizza On Your Birthday

We don’t understand people who don’t like celebrating their birthdays. After all, a birthday means people singing to you off-key, wearing funny hats, possible gifts, cake, and now free pizza!Grimaldi’s Coal Brick Oven Pizzeria wants to celebrate your special day by giving you a free large one-topping pizza for your…