General Mills Buys Annie’s for $820 Million

General Mills – large corporation General Mills – has just put in a $820 million check for that most savory and ethical of supermarket choices, Annie’s Homegrown. Hippies, anti-GMOers, and other health-minded folks everywhere set to wailing and weeping at the news. Annie’s Homegrown already screwed the pooch by putting…

New Times‘ Pairings Pre-Party: Free Bites and Cocktails Tomorrow

New Times is getting geared up for its Pairings event, the premiere party that features 40 of South Florida’s best restaurants, each serving up their finest dishes paired with a wine or beer. The party happens this Thursday, September 18 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts from 7…

The Ten Best Pairings at New Times’ Pairings

New Times’ Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 18. From 7 – 10 p.m., enjoy a great selection of delicious food by some of South Florida’s best places to dine, each paired with wines or craft beers. Although about 40 restaurants will offer…

Jonny Veo, Bartender/DJ/Promoter, Involved in Hit and Run UPDATED

Timothy Brobeck, a Fort Lauerdale resident who worked in the landscaping and construction fields, was killed in a hit and run accident on Sunday afternoon. Police have arrested Jonathan Ellis in relation to the crime. Ellis, who goes by the name Jonny Veo, lists himself as working at Stache 1920’s…

McDonald’s Giving Away Free Coffee for Two Weeks

From car payments to insurance to groceries to rent: life can be freaking expensive — and the bills seem to never stop rolling in. Every once in a while, it’s nice to get a break on one daily expense. Starting next week, McDonald’s is lowering the cost on your daily…

Five Deals to Try for Flavor Palm Beach

Who doesn’t like eating out? You don’t have to cook, you don’t have to clean up, and, chances are, a restaurant chef can throw together a much better meal than you’ll ever be able to conceive. The only downside: the money. For the next month, the cost to dine in…

Not Your Dorm-Room Ramen: Hollywood’s GoBistro Is Noodle Nirvana

In Japan, dining out is all about choice; restaurants are known to specialize in just one thing. They make food with a singular — almost narrow-minded focus — preparing just one specialty dish to the best of their abilities. That’s the idea behind GoBistro in downtown Hollywood, an Asian-inspired eatery…

IHOP Is Launching Bac ‘n’ Cheddar Waffles

Waffles. They’re delicious, sure, but they’re also so versatile. Although most of us just slap some butter and syrup on them and call it breakfast, that geometric battered delight can also be used as a sandwich base, an ice cream cone, or a dessert. Most of all, they’re just delicious…

Chick-Fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy Is Dead at 93

S. Truett Cathy, the controversial founder of Chik-Fil-A, has died. According to a statement issued by the chicken sandwich chain, Cathy died at 1:35 a.m. Monday, “peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones.” He was 93. See also: Chick-fil-A President’s Antigay Comments Spark Social-Media Frenzy [Update:Chick-fil-A Issues Statement]…

Homemade Thai Iced Tea From Sushi Masa in Boynton Beach

With a neon orange hue and pungent, herbal aroma, Thai iced tea is a perfect way to beat the end-of-summer heat in South Florida. It’s also something you don’t often see on the menu at your local Thai restaurant. In Southeast Asia, however, it’s the drink of choice. In Broward…

Vegetarian 101 Workshop to Help the Veg-Curious Make the Transition

It’s not always easy abandoning animal products. From ensuring you get all your vitamins and minerals to whipping up entrees that don’t involve lettuce, it’s a process. But for all the clueless, veg-curious eaters out there, the folks at Movements for Change are here to help. They’re hosting a Vegetarian…

Get a Free Slice For National Cheese Pizza Day Today

Every second, Americans are chowing down on about 350 slices of pizza. Even if you don’t feel compelled to participate by adding in with your personal quota, today presents a great opportunity to put down a few pieces of pie. Why? Because it’s National Cheese Pizza Day, that’s why. While…