Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward. Today,
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Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward.
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Stimulus Check Scams Beware of scams that may target the federal government stimulus checks. Watch your mailbox if you anticipate receiving an actual check in the mail. Sign up for Informed Delivery from the USPS so you will always know what is in your mailbox. Calls or phishing emails requesting personal identifying information from victims
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BROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: Java & Jam (pictured above) Where: 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Takeout treats: This unique twist on a classic diner is offering curbside pickup and delivery from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Java & Jam menu features a healthy mix of classic, hearty breakfast foods—try
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PALM BEACH COUNTY The restaurant: Death or Glory (pictured above) Where: 116 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach Takeout treats: This deliciously innovative concept in the old Falcon House space is serving up an array of takeout or delivery dishes off the lunch menu (noon to 8 p.m.)—crispy chickpeas ($6), grain bowls ($10), black bean burger
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MIAMI-DADE The restaurant: Boia De Where: 5205 NE Second Ave., Miami Takeout treats: Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer are the two young chefs behind this buzzing Italian-inspired compact restaurant, which sprouted a loyal fan base since opening last June. Their ventanita, or takeout, menu offers favorites like crispy polenta ($8), eggplant parm sandwich ($11) and
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MIAMI-DADE The restaurant: Ariete Where: 3540 Main Highway, Coconut Grove Takeout treats: New American cuisine is cast under the magical spell of talented chef Michael Beltran. The menu is an eclectic blend of comfort dishes (pastrami-style short rib), Latin-inspired (plantain gnudi) and bold spins on iconic classics (candy cap mushroom flan.) Ariete also is
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Award-winning art director Evelyn Suarez is sharing the secret to her homemade chocolate chip cookies! Evelyn’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 40 cookies INGREDIENTS 2.5 cups all-purpose flour 1 heaping teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter (room temperature) 2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs
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Award-winning art director Frank Papandrea is sharing one of his favorite Neapolitan treats—struffoli. Here’s his recipe for the sweet dough also known as honey balls. Frank’s Honey Balls INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon
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Award-winning art director Alex Hernandez has created a couple of frozen treats for readers. Check out his Limber de Crema and Limber de Nutella recipes. Alex’s Limber de Nutella pictured above Ingredients 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 4 teaspoons of Nutella
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The Artful Parent: Pointillism art with Q-tips and watercolors Craft Whack: Easter eggs made out of string 123Homeschool4Me: Free printable worksheets (games and activities) for kids iHomeschool Network: A slew of resources for homeschool parents The Educators’ Spin On It: Bonsai gardening with kids
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In an effort to offset the food insecurity produced by closed schools, a vulnerable elderly population and record unemployment, Feeding South Florida is setting up drive-thru distribution sites throughout the region. Among the sites scheduled for distribution services this week: Broward April 1: City of Sunrise (9605 W. Oakland Park Blvd.); 10 a.m. to
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