There are few South Florida chefs with the reputation and resume of Angelo Elia. A sort of local legend, Elia’s culinary acumen and inviting attitude has earned him establishments tremendous praise and recognition over the years — along with a number of awards including Zagat’s “America’s Top Restaurants” and Wine…
It’s almost time for another epic burger battle. In May, Broward County’s best-known burger throwdown — the Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Burger Battle — is returning for its seventh year to the city’s Huizenga Park. The event will pit 16 of South Florida’s best restaurants against each other as they compete for…
Authentic. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot but often without much merit. For most, the word evokes the idea of something pure or unadulterated. A letter of authenticity, for example, confirms something as not counterfeit. It’s genuine — a true representation of whatever it stands for. Which…
If someone asked you to name Palm Beach County’s highest-rated Yelp restaurant, what would you guess? Would it be a fancy Island establishment, or Clematis Street hotspot? Or a longstanding waterside eatery serving quintessential South Florida seafood? Nope, guess again. Instead, it’s Kersmon Caribbean Restaurant, a small bistro-like eatery tucked into…
Most of us have heard about the Beatles’ yellow submarine. But only Broward County residents know about the pink one, namely a sub shop in Wilton Manors best known for its comfort food riffs on classic sandwich combinations. Originally established in 2009 as a coffee and chocolate shop, today Pink…
Name a waterfront restaurant in South Florida where you don’t have to fight to get in — or be heard. It’s a rare thing indeed these days, especially at the height of season. Don’t worry; if you can’t think of any, here is one for you: Juniper on the Water…
Few things in life are more satisfying than a melty, gooey, grilled cheese sandwich. The grilled cheese sandwich is an American childhood staple, so perfect it can hardly be improved upon. Except you’re a grow-up now and yes, that’s mac & cheese inside that sandwich. So, yes, perfection actually can…
At first glance, Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails appears mysterious. The two-story building is too small for a hotel, but too large for just one restaurant. It looks slightly misplaced in its quiet, Hallandale Beach neighborhood, oozing a South Beach vibe with its swanky design and neon-colored lights. The oceanside building includes…
It’s a good time to be green. Especially if you’re a fan of Green Bar & Kitchen located in Fort Lauderdale. Recently, the local vegetarian- and vegan-based restaurant did something exciting; owners Elena Pezzo and chef Charles Grippo launched a test kitchen and experimental menu at a new, smaller fast-casual…
In 1937, Vernon Rudolph opened the first Krispy Kreme in Old Salem, North Carolina. Nearly a decade later, in 1948, a man named William Rosenberg opened a doughnut shop in Massachusetts he dubbed Open Kettle (he would rename it Dunkin’ Donuts two years later). Nearly 80 years later, the fried…
The Delray Beach Bacon & Bourbon Fest is back March 18 through 19, and this year it really is better than before. Remember last year when the inaugural edition — which saw nearly 8,000 attendees during the course of the two-day event — received hundreds of complaints for long lines…
“When people who know about them and love them come in here for the first time and realize we have Coney dogs, you can literally see tears in their eyes,” says Megann Lucaj. While everyone knows about the Chicago dog, not many realize there’s a nearby Michigan version that’s just…
The Broward Beekeepers Association was worried when the possibility arose that it would lose the north-central Broward County tract where community apiaries are located. Some used it to temporarily house bees rescued from unwanted locations. If the association lost the plot, it would be harder find new homes for rescued…
If a bowl filled with gluten-free cilantro noodles, sesame-marinated tofu, balsamic glazed mushrooms, and maple-roasted butternut squash sounds like the perfect “healthy” meal, now you can create a dish just like it — or another using dozens of other nutrient-rich ingredients, at newly-opened Bolay in Royal Palm Beach. A new…
What do you think of when you think of Shooters Waterfront? Do you go there for good food or for hot bodies? If you’re a longtime South Floridian, the answer to that question might be the latter form of fresh meat and not the sort you’d find on your dinner…
Here’s a quick lesson for you: According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the world “barbecue” derives from the Spanish word “barbacoa,” which in turn is said to have derived from “barbracot,” a word from the Haitian-Carib dialect used to describe the green sticks that formed the grill islanders would configure…
Well, Broward County, it’s official. You’re now an integral — and, according to Robert Irvine, oft forgotten — part of one of the country’s biggest annual foodie festivals. “When they asked me to do this [event], it was an easy choice,” said Irvine. “These events are really all about giving…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival returns February 24 through 28 with more than 75 signature events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The annual bash, which has raised more than $22 million to date for Florida International University, is bigger than ever this year — expanding from Miami Beach…
Most young cooks dream of achieving the kind of success enjoyed by Charleston’s Sean Brock and Philadelphia’s Marc Vetri. The pair claims a bounty of hardware, including James Beard Awards. They’re captains of burgeoning restaurant empires. But with the glory comes the complexity of managing it all. Just being a…
The who’s who of gastronomy are nearing their Miami takeover once again for the 15th-annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Hundreds of chefs will serve their best creations as more than 80 events sprout up across South Florida — basically the best 96 hours of a die-hard foodie’s year…
When Nedal Ahmad was in elementary school, his English teacher told him he’d be flipping burgers one day. Funny thing is, the guy was actually right: As one of three partners alongside his brother Nazir and cousin Otto Othman, the burgers he’s flipping are at Pincho Factory, the Miami-based burger…
If you love tacos, you might just love Jaime Diaz. He’s the man behind the tacos and Mexican-inspired fare at one-year-old TacoCraft in Himmarhsee Village. (New Times named them “best taco” in 2015.) Diaz grew up in Mexico, but spent a lot of time in Southern California during his formative…
