The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is investigating a bold act of theft that occurred at Shooters in Fort Lauderdale. See also: Shooters Shooting Incident Involved Miami-Dade Corrections Officer…
Trader Joe’s, the California-based specialty grocery chain with a fanatical following, will open the doors to its second Palm Beach County store on Friday, September 5, in Delray Beach. If you can’t make it to the grand opening party, store captain Jeff Schall provided a special sneak peak at the…
For all the turbulence one can come across in the media stemming from the shenanigans of NFL players, it is refreshing when an NFL-tinged story comes out that does not involve nightclub beatdowns, bullying, locker-room vitriol, and so-so seasons. Yes, we’re talking about the Miami Dolphins. But this is not…
Whether you’re thinking about it, getting in the mood for some good food, or just plain wanting it sliced fresh, Arby’s has been making a genuine push to remain relevant in the fast-food wars. Be honest; Arby’s is not your go-to fast food joint, and quite frankly, it does not…
Set in a four-story skylit atrium, the view from Design Center of the America’s DCOTA Cay restaurant is nothing short of impressive — it’s like dining in a museum of decor. With 775,000 square feet of space catering to South Florida’s leading interior designers, architects, and their patrons, it’s no…
Chris “Birdman” Andersen, the colorful Miami Heat power forward/center, has been named Hard Rock Energy Drink’s spokesperson. The drink, which comes in two flavors and a sugar-free version, is produced, marketed, and distributed by Enterprise Beverage Group, a majority-owned subsidiary of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. See also: Hard Rock…
Trader Joe’s is poised to take over South Florida with the imminent openings of several locations this fall. Trader Joe’s Delray Beach location is poised for a September 5 opening, with Pembroke Pines scheduled for an October 10 launch date, and they’re looking for employees for that location. See also:…
It certainly isn’t the most likely spot to grab a burger. From the outside, it looks like any normal, boring office park, an imposing boxlike structure with guarded gates and a parking lot. But the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) is far from ordinary once you walk in the…
Somewhere, Gordon Ramsey is gearing up his foul mouth yet again. On Wednesday, September 10, his scream-filled cooking show Hell’s Kitchen is premiering again, and this time only one South Florida chef has made it to the competition. 3030 Ocean’s La Tasha McCutchen is competing for a head chef position…
Most Texans will tell you the secret to blue-ribbon brisket is hours and hours of slow, smoky, moist heat. It’s what helps transform the meat’s connective tissue (all that collagen) to a gelatinous, tender state. Most barbecue places take a hunk of flat cut beef to undergo the process; rarely…
Vegan cookbook author, coach and athlete Ellen Jaffe Jones has a recipe for every occasion. The woman behind Vegan on $4 a Day and Paleo Vegan, has the perfect money- and animal-saving burger recipe for you. Stuck attending a fried chicken-laden company picnic? Bring her Brussels sprout slaw. Going to…
Pairings, New Times’ annual celebration of the best of South Florida food pairings, is back with some great updates and a host of fantastic restaurants participating. This seventh-annual Pairings returns to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, September 18, with more than 40 top restaurants serving their…
Labor Day is a time honored holiday that celebrates the men and women of America’s working class. It’s a day of reflection, a day in which we pause a moment to pay our respects to those whom, day-in and day-out, toil away at industries of various sizes to make life…
In South Florida, where the recent small plate obsession has tainted our palates (and pockets) with pricey, upmarket concept foods, we have no understanding of the Spanish art of celebrating food and drink. But at Candela Restaurant in Wilton Manors, you can get an idea of what it’s all about…
It looks like we’re in for a winning football season at Sun Life Stadium — for dining. The home of the Miami Dolphins has made a distinct change to its roster of food options for the 2014 season, with the promise of delivering high quality food and good prices. See…
There’s nothing wrong with a little ambition in the kitchen. Since launching back in March, Oceans 234’s culinary series for foodies, “Culinary Cult” has been able to adequately showcase executive Chef Victor Franco’s range in the popular seafood restaurant’s kitchen. Events of this nature usually take northern rides with dollar…
While Florida’s top crop might be tourists slathered in sunscreen, agriculture ranks right up there, too. According to the state, Florida produces about 67% of oranges in the U.S. and accounts for about 40% of the world’s OJ supply. The industry has a $9 Billion impact and supports 76,000 jobs…
South Florida, the food truck loves you: warm weather all year long, a melting pot of culture and cuisine from Broward to Palm Beach, and hungry people eager to stand in line for whatever can be procured from a giant kitchen on wheels. Since the food-truck trend started several year…
In Spain, food has a different meaning. It’s both fuel and fun, consumed and enjoyed in a series of small, snack-like bites throughout the day. This all begins with a family meal, meat from a whole pig’s leg sliced onto bread for a portable breakfast. As the workday rolls to…
Sbarro has long been the “go-to” place for a quick slice and a Coke at shopping malls and airports, maintaining its business by being the “safer” alternative to a fast snack than, say, a hot dog or a pulled pork sandwich at the food court. Until now. See also: Five…
Meat is delicious. Nobody said it wasn’t (well, almost nobody). But it’s also wreaking havoc on earth’s environment, screwing with human health, and leading to the violent deaths of billions of animals a year. Raising meat for food is problematic, at best. Lucky for everyone, there are innovative companies working…
Typically, a pop-up bar or restaurant is the sort of thing you hear about through a friend or someone always in-the-know when it comes to all things edible in the local area. Temporary eateries are intriguing places, whispers of some high-profile chef collaborating with a local venue to offer patrons…
