Got an interesting post or bit of news to share? Email it to Charlie and we’ll include it in Eating Around the Blog-o-Sphere.All Purpose Dark laments the loss of Jonathan Eismann’s Fin.Kimchi everywhere! Wok Star Eleanor Hoh spells out how to make the Korean staple easily at home.The Meatist details…
The photo above: President Obama, who was spotted yesterday taking a to-go order from Miami institution El Mago de Las Fritas. A frita, by the way, is a Cuban version of a hamburger. Cuban hamburger! What’s up, Obama? American hamburgers aren’t good enough for you? Is your socialist agenda impacting…
David Manero — the man behind Vic & Angelo’s, DeVito South Beach, and the Office — is officially getting in on the burger game. The successful restaurateur even has national plans for his latest concept.His new restaurant, called BurgerFi, will bring burgers and all their fixins to Commercial Boulevard and…
This week in Dish, we delve into Oktoberfest, the German celebration of beer, beer, and more beer. We look at four local eateries where authentic German means boots of beer and bratwurst. The first, Old Heidelberg, is a chalet-themed restaurant that’s been slinging sausages since 1991. We also investigate the…
rapoportsrg.comRapoportIf you remember Busch’s under the (Atlantic Avenue) bridge in Delray Beach, you know it was tough to find but worth the search. The massive waterfront restaurant is undergoing a complete transformation courtesy of local dining guru Burt Rapoport, who’s set to unveil his newest venture, Deck 84, in just…
One retro foodstuff that seems to be making a comeback is deviled eggs. Typically the sort of fodder you’d find at 1950s-themed cocktail parties, these bite-sized snacks are making their way onto menus all over South Florida. I get the phenomenon, I do. Deviled eggs — nostalgic though they may…
I stopped by the Flavors of Greece Festival held this past Saturday and Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Lauderdale, hoping to sample a little taste of authentic Greek food. What I got was a big taste — a baseball-bat-sized wallop of flavors that nearly put me…
Have a nice weekend, eaters? Time for this week’s Where Are We Eating?A few hints: This seafood institution has been around for years. It even has a market attached that sells fresh and prepared seafood to go. (The picture on the right expands when you click on it.)Tell us the…
Big Al’s starts slinging Philly-style cheese steaks in Boynton Beach.Art’s BBQ moving up north has us asking: Is the Best Of Curse legit?The party is on at these Octoberfest beer events at the Office.Move over, Ron Popeil — here are the five most useless kitchen gadgets ever.Our restaurant review this…
A Chinese pork bun, perfect for eating in the car.A cheap lunch on the go is a good thing sometimes, just not when it comes from a drive-through window. But turn to a bun — also known as bao — and you’ll have a tasty, fresh meal that won’t give…
Maybe the name of this product doesn’t sound stimulating or very unusual, but you have to understand that all we saw when we picked up the bag was a bunch of Russian gibberish, a drawing of honeycombs, and an illustration of a bee spilling honey into a skillet held in…
You’ve heard of — and maybe even eaten — a spaghetti sandwich. But spaghetti tacos? That’s crazy talk, hombre.But people are actually eating the unlikely combination thanks to a Nickelodeon kids’ show called iCarly.During an episode of the live action show that originally aired in November 2007, one of the…
Probably the number-two reason to live in South Florida (besides the weather — damn, is it beautiful out today) is stone crabs. Having these sweet, meaty claws available fresh in almost every raw bar, fish market, and seafood restaurant during season is worth any amount of torture endured the rest…
To see more photos from Rack’s, click here. What does $4 million look like? It starts with wide double doors and a hostess stand that’s actually a warped tree trunk beckoning you inward. Then it leads you down two-toned wood-grain floors past a row of classy banquettes accented by ornate…
I’ve been visiting a lot of German restaurants lately for Octoberfest and a column I’m writing for next week’s paper. What’s surprising is we have so many good places to eat German food down here. It’s not a cuisine I’d typically turn to when looking for somewhere to go out,…
Seeing as how gubernatorial candidates must now participate in Masskrugstemmen contests to prove their viability, this weekend’s Oktoberfest may just prove to be a crucial turning point in Florida’s heated governor’s race.When Wisconsin Republican Mark Neumann won a regional title last month (Masskrugstemmen is a German test of strength in…
So, you’re too stoned/lazy to muster the energy to actually leave the couch. You’ fail to shop regularly, leaving nothing in the fridge but a shaved carrot, a sad little package of walnuts, and some lettuce that was wilted over a week ago. You know exactly what you’re doing (again):…
Those strange chandeliers are striking — and sort of look like white jellyfish.This week in Dish we look at Rack’s Downtown Eatery and Tavern, the newest restaurant from self-made restaurateur Gary Rack and Mizner Park’s latest multimillion dollar addition. Clocking in at a staggering $4 million, Rack’s is a gorgeous,…
Videogame fans are well familiar with the Madden Curse, the malady that befalls the cover athletes of EA Sports’ hit football game, Madden NFL. Each year, the athletes that appear on the cover of Madden fall victim to injuries, career slumps, or just poor play. Just look at the facts: Shaun Alexander,…
Happy Monday!This week in Where Are We Eating, an oldie but a goodie. It’s a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, but the outdoor patio is the place to be. It’s got a decidedly Florida feel to it with picnic benches, plastic chairs, and overhead fans.Tell us where the picture…
Big Al’s just got a little bigger with the debut of its third South Florida cheese steakery, this one in Boynton Beach. The latest Big Al’s Steaks (1000 N. Congress Ave., 561-424-0089) is the largest of the trio (the other two are in Coconut Creek and Delray Beach), with indoor…
What’s in a pork butt?Five kitchen gadgets you simply have to have!The grand opening of the Funky Buddha Brewery last weekend was a huge hit.Chow gives its 13 most influential food personas of 2010.This week in Dish, we review East Coast BBQ, a barbecue joint that melds tradition with innovation.Eat…
