It was an astute advice columnist who once said ‘find that one thing you love…and then pursue it on night and weekends for the rest of your life, (thank you The Onion). For many well-known faces on the internet (where most, if not all, content is free and ad revenue…
Fast food chain Wendy’s is the latest restaurant to start serving healthier options to children. According to USA Today, the announcement was made by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) , a Washington D.C.-based consumer advocacy organization that provides consumers with health and well-being information. See also:…
Wilton Manors might be a small town, but there are plenty of options to drink and dine. You can belly up to chowhoundish places like Rosie’s, stop in swank sushi spots like Gaysha Sushi and Tee-Jay Thai, or grab a cocktail at the cornerstone of it all, neighborhood watering hole…
When it comes to outrageous eats, nothing beats the South Florida Fair. Not much can top the crazy — and often downright disgusting — choices in food. Luckily, the 2015 fair fare is no different. Every year, the annual two-week carnival debuts a new menu item aimed at upping the…
Last week, Chipotle Mexican Grill revealed there will be a shortage of pork carnitas in some of its restaurants after it was discovered a supplier was not following company standards. It turns out that locations in Florida will be affected too, according to Chipotle spokesman Chris Arnold. In an email…
Sushi is not an item that tends to be easily veganized. Pull out the sea creatures and it’s rice, seaweed, and, if you’re lucky, a chunk of cucumber. Most eateries aren’t particularly creative with fish-free sushi concoctions. That’s why the Fancy-I-Naturals booth at Hollywood’s Yellow Green Farmers Market is such…
Do you know what your favorite fast-food burger is, and do you think there’s one out there that can top it? Consumer Reports thinks it’s found the definitive answer to that question. Last summer, the American magazine published a list of the country’s best — and worst — fast-food restaurants…
A win has been made for wizards and muggles alike with the announcement that Harry Potter–branded chocolates, sold at Universal Studio’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and at major retailers, will use cocoa that is fair-trade-, or Utz-, certified. The catalyst of the announcement was a campaign initiated by the…
Recently,our fine country has gotten into a frenzy. Not because of the Charlie Hebdo massacre or the fact that Ted Cruz, called a “longtime foe Of NASA and science” by Huffington Post, was named chair of the Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness. Nope. Americans are crazed about the Cadbury…
It’s January, and for Palm Beach County residents that can only mean one thing: the South Florida Fair is back. And — if you’re food lovers like us — it also means it’s time to chow down on all manner of fat-laden, deep-fried, sugary treats. This week the fair will…
Looking for a free lunch? If so, Chipotle is offering free sofritas grub starting January 27 in all U.S. and Canadian restaurants, including here in South Florida. There is one catch, though: Buy something first. Specifically, you must purchase a sofritas item on January 26 and save the receipt. Then,…
It’s a decidedly old-school aura at Vinnie’s Lobster Bar, an Italian restaurant in Davie that’s dedicated to New England’s most-beloved cold-water crustacean, the lobster. The setting for this neighborhood haunt is a tiny space, no more than a dozen tables inside and out, located on the outskirts of a Target…
The holidays are gone, and with them, your excuses for overindulging. After months of champagne and coquito, you may be dying for a detox. If you’re looking for a little more than the usual juice cleanse, the upcoming C.U.R.E. (Cultivating Unlimited Rejuvenating Energy) Retreat will teach you everything you need…
Starbucks, the world’s favorite source of caffeine, introduced the Flat White to their menu this week, causing a frenzy of people, mostly Australians and Europeans, lauding the coffee drink. So, what, exactly, is a Flat White? Is it a new flavor to compete with the Pumpkin Spice Latte and its…
Angelo Elia, one of South Florida’s most respected chefs, gets the spotlight this weekend when Emeril Lagasse visits his Casa D’Angelo for this week’s episode of Emeril’s Florida. The episode, titled “Big Night Out,” sees the beloved chef best-known for his catch phrase “Bam!” dining at some of Florida’s chicest…
Healthy lifestyles are a lot easier to maintain when you’ve got a team of people cheering you on — hence the popularity of Weight Watchers meetings and Crossfit boxes. So if you need a little extra motivation to stay meat-free and on the move, the No Meat Athlete run group…
It’s that time of year again, when grown adults turn into jelly at the mere sight of adorable green-clad girls selling cookies. Girl Scout cookie season officially starts in Broward and Palm Beach counties on January 22. (Note: If you really need your cookie fix earlier, Miami-Dade’s cookie season starts…
Seasons come and seasons go, even down here in South Florida. It’s been an odd winter for us, to be sure. After a brief cold snap early on, temperatures have gone tepid and muggy. But it’s still winter, believe it or not, and if we’re not going to bundle up…
Hotel restaurants used to exist for the sole purpose of giving guests a place to satisfy their hunger without going outside. But unless you’re dining at the Four Seasons or the Taj Mahal, it’s not generally where you expect to find a good meal and lively atmosphere. The Rusty Hook…
Now that the new year has officially begun, there aren’t many people out there who aren’t hell-bent on starting 2015 with a clean, healthy kick. After a month and a half of ongoing parties (especially in your mouth), flowing liquor, roasted turkey, and a few dozen cheese platters, you know…
It looks like 2015 is turning out to be a year of change for downtown Fort Lauderdale. The nearly lifeless waterfront walkway along the New River is gaining new attractions in the coming weeks. The Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale team has collaborated with the city to bring new food kiosks to…
If your New Year’s resolution doesn’t involve counting calories, losing weight, or giving up liquor, you might just be excited for Taco Bell’s first promotion of 2015. For the entire month of January you can get free Doritos Locos tacos, the perfect cure for all those late-night hunger pangs, fast…
