Yogurtland is celebrating the opening of their Boca Raton location (2240 NW 19 Street) with free yogurt and prizes.The self-serve frozen yogurt chain, which features 50 different flavors ranging from the exotic (yuzu, guava-pineapple, taro, green tea, and maqui berry to name a few) to the classic like cookies and…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 14. The Lobster Special at Miller’s Ale House in Fort Lauderdale Picture it — a bucket of beer paired with tangles of onion rings, boneless…
Anthony Bourdain, television star, author, chef, and champion snarkmaster is celebrating his 56th birthday today. Though one could counter that the man has plenty to be thankful for this year — what with television deals with both CNN and ABC, a publishing deal with Harper Collins’ Ecco Books, and a…
According to website hoopshype.com, the Miami Heat’s payroll is a staggering $80,290,662. Even more unbelievable is the fact that Miami came in number five on this list (behind the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Portland Trailblazers). You could call it money well spent, since the Heat won…
Congratulations, Amanda Jemini! You’ve just won Miss Hooters International — now hurry up, cash your $50,000 check, go home, and get ready. You’ve got a flight in the morning to Las Vegas, where you’ll be attending an event for the next few days. Oh, and make sure you get a…
21 year-old Amanda Jemini from Boca Raton won the crown at Saturday’s 16th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant, making this the second year in a row that a south Florida contestant was named the most beautiful Hooters girl in the world.Jemini wrested the title from 100 other contestants, including Glades…
If you need proof that south Florida women are beautiful, you need look no further than tonight’s 16th annual Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Two of the 101 contestants, chosen from about 18,000 Hooters “girls” worldwide, are from the Glades Road Hooters in Boca Raton. We…
Vegetarians are usually shut out of the burger battle game, left to nibble on toothpicks and stray pieces of lettuce that haven’t been soaked in meaty leftovers. But the first-ever Boca Burger Battle: A Grilling Affair (which is in no way affiliated with a certain other Burger Battle that may be familiar…
If you look at the calendar, you’ll notice it’s the end of another work week. Instead of the usual, McDonald’s wants you to say “thank God it’s Free-day” if you live in West Palm Beach.McDonald’s McCafe Smooth Fusion Tour is hitting West Palm Beach today, bringing free samples, interactive games,…
To say the Mizner Park space now occupied by iPic Theaters and Tanzy represents a complete turnaround from the former digs (the significantly less glamorous Sunrise Cinemas) would be something of an understatement. The old theater — which was completely gutted to make room for the two separate, but adjacent,…
Are you a college student who one day dreams of being a food critic? Do you annoy your friends and family with the need to take pictures of every dish at the table before anyone gets to eat? Do you then proceed to give a 30-minute dissertation on the restaurant’s…
Robb Muise doesn’t want to be known as the guy whose “food truck was destroyed on day one,” but that’s the unfortunate reality for the Oakland Park entrepreneur. His recently completed food truck, Friar Tuck’s, was totaled on June 13 in an accident on the Florida Turnpike. The crash occurred…
Good news for pigs destined for bacon on Cracker Barrel’s plates. The company announced that it plans to phase out pork from suppliers who use gestation crates, those nasty cages used in some factory farms. For my family, Cracker Barrel has always been a road trip favorite. Yes, the greasy food…
Scotch is one of those spirits that elicits strong reactions; may it be a strong buzz from consuming copious amounts or a flat out look of disgust. However, even scotch admirers know very little about the gentlemen’s drink. Market 17 is attempting to turn that sense of bewilderment around with…
As I approached, he was leaning back on the lounge; plush Indian tapestries and lanterns hanging over head. He looked at me with eager anticipation.I got down on one knee, and he leaned forward, mouth slightly agape. I slowly reached out toward his mouth and stuck it in. I had…
Today is the first official day of summer. Never mind the fact it’s felt that way for a few months: With the summer solstice upon us, things just got real. With the changing of the seasons — and a pretty strong need to put warm bodies in the seats –…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 15. Roasted Red Pepper Soup from Rosie’s Bar & Grill Burgers, wraps, and plenty of kitsch are just a few things you’ll find when you…
Usually summer in south Florida means green markets have packed up for the end of the growing season are on hiatus until the fall, so we’re really liking the fact that there’s a trend toward summer markets opening their doors to vendors who provide not only summer produce, but prepared…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 16.Calamari and Squid Ink Paella from The SpaniardNow that Father’s Day is out of the way, it’s time we have a “get real” moment. Though…
As I walked into my local Burger King restaurant (yes friends..it is considered a restaurant), I was almost looking forward to this particular transaction.After all, when Burger King announced their new bacon sundae, I had to try one. It’s the food equivalent to a double dare. As I pulled into…
It was with mild trepidation that my fiance and I ventured to Rice and Dough in downtown Fort Lauderdale for our first visit. Husband and wife team Amy and Goran Perovic opened the lunch and dinner spot this spring as part pizzeria/sandwich shop (dough) and part sushi bar (rice). We wondered…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 17.Bar B Que Chicken Pizza from The Riverside Market Having your hands full isn’t always a bad thing especially if you’re at The Riverside Market…
