Stephen Stryjewski, the winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation “Best Chef South” award and owner of multiple successful restaurants in New Orleans, returns to Miami to host a one-night-only dinner at Mignonette. Stryjewski has previously been honored as “Best New Chef” by New Orleans Magazine and a “Chef to Watch” by The Times-Picayune. His
Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortis, a long-time supporter of the arts, issued a proclamation recognizing the city’s participation in an annual celebration of the arts from September 8-14. His hope is to share the transformative power of the arts in education. The City of Pembroke Pines is celebrating National Arts in Education Week with daily
Florida has helped to promote its share of inventions out of necessity, like sunscreen and air conditioning. But another phenomenon for which the Sunshine State can be thanked is all about desire—culinary desire. “Florida [kitchens] are the pioneers of small plates,” says Mike Mayo, the award-winning local food critic who writes for Fort Lauderdale’s Sun-Sentinel,
On any given afternoon, you might find Stephen Tulloch pouring a cup of his signature coffee blend, Fifty-Five, behind the counter at Circle House Coffee. The former NFL linebacker recently opened the combination coffee shop/coworking space/sports bar—in Fort Lauderdale’s up-and-coming Flagler Village. Though he looks like a natural crafting lattes and cappuccinos, the venture marks
If you’re familiar with the Italian restaurant Cipriani, which includes locations around the world, from Miami and New York to Hong Kong and Venice, the recently opened Mr. C Coconut Grove (2988 McFarlane Road) deserves a spot on your dining bucket list. That’s because fourth-generation hospitality leaders, brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, are behind the
Sparrow at The Dalmar recently opened its 25th-floor doors to South Florida locals, offering a unique design aesthetic, specialty cocktails and breathtaking views from Boca Raton to Miami Beach. This rooftop bar, accessed by a private elevator inside The Dalmar, features design elements like clean lines, natural materials and open space in alignment with its
In light of the recent devastation to our neighbors in the Bahamas, Tap 42 has concocted a limited-edition drink to show support to the areas affected by Hurricane Dorian. This cocktail, called Rum Relief, will be available at all locations through the month of September beginning this Friday, September 6th. The Rum Relief cocktail will
The sixth annual Big Bad BBQ Bash is a networking and social event benefitting Special Olympics South Florida. It will take place on Saturday, September 7th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Fort Lauderdale. The event will be hosted by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale and will feature all-you-can-eat BBQ, drinks, live music,
Throughout the Month Greater Fort Lauderdale Restaurant Month When: Through September Where: Restaurants throughout Broward County What: During the promotion, the best restaurants in Broward County feature three-course dinners for $35. Participating restaurants include Dune, Terrace Grill, Steak 954, Steelpan, One Door East, Naked Crab, Yolo and others. Info: sunny.org “Seven Solos” When: Through Oct.
While South Florida was fortunate enough to avoid major devastation as a result of Hurricane Dorian, the island of Grand Bahama and the northern Bahamas did not weather the storm unscathed. These areas have seen mass flooding and destruction to residents’ homes as well as injuries and even deaths. South Florida residents can show their
