More than 35 restaurants in Delray Beach will take place in an upcoming monthlong event to showcase their dishes through a variety of discounted deals and prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. The fifth annual Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month, which kicks off Aug. 1, will offer both in-house and takeout specials (given the ongoing pandemic).
Read MoreBROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: TooJay’s Deli Where: 2980 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 801 S. University Drive, Plantation; 2880 N. University Drive, Coral Springs Takeout treats: Launched in Palm Beach nearly 40 years ago, TooJay’s currently serves guests throughout Florida and offers convenient takeout, catering, delivery and curbside pick-up at all its restaurants from 11 a.m. to 7
Read MoreBROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: Olympia Flame Diner (pictured above) Where: 80 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach Takeout treats: This family-owned diner and all-day-breakfast spot has been a local favorite for nearly three decades. In addition to the throwback warmth of its staff and ownership (siblings Patty Miranda and George Katsenos handle the business), the draw
Read MoreEating House Miami, located at 804 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables is working to provide fresh food options for Miami locals who are adhering to social distancing recommendations. This local restaurant has developed a selection of Eating House Meal Kits for make-at-home, three-course meals portioned to feed a family of four. These meal
Read MorePictured above from left to right: Chi Chan, Oliver Saucy, Carlos Vaquerano, Josie Smith-Malave Josie Smith-Malave Chef/co-owner Bubbles & Pearls, Wilton Manors Did you know: From 2006 to 2011, the chef was on Bravo TV’s Top Chef during seasons 2, 3 and 5. She is also the founder of Global Soul Project, a food
Read MoreThe executive chef at Sorrisi, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s fine dining Italian restaurant, has been in the position for less than a year. But Katherine Carrasco had an idea of what her regular customers would want even before she approached the restaurant’s red and green awnings and walked through its open double doors. As a
Read MoreFollowing the success of their Jet Runway Café on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Mitch Amsterdam and Mike Linder latched onto a similar idea along the docks at Lauderdale Marine Center. Yot Bar & Kitchen, like the airport restaurant, is off the beaten path, something that Linder says has propelled business since Jet
Read MoreKnives, pots, blow torches, mixers, scorching fires—when you think about it, a kitchen isn’t too different from a scientist’s lab where ingredients are mixed, beaten and boiled to delicious results. Add in the creativity of a great chef and the possibilities are endless. South Florida foodies are looking forward to indulging in those possibilities at
Read MoreTruffle Philly Cheesesteak Courtesy of Robbyns Martinez Corporate executive chef, JEY Hospitality Group Sandwich from Henry’s Sandwich Station Truffle cheese sauce 3 ounces butter 3 ounces all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated 2 ounces Swiss cheese, grated 1 ounce truffle oil 1 ounce truffle paste
Read MoreThey didn’t know it, but Sommer and Lavar Brown had been practicing to run a dessert business for a long time. Lavar, born in the Bahamas, baked sweets with his grandmother and mother from age 7. Trinidad-born Sommer learned to make soul food before she was a teenager. Still, when Sommer made strawberry cupcakes for
Read MoreThe biggest moment of the year for the NFL has arrived—Super Bowl LIV, happening right here on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. For those who can’t score a high-priced ticket, watching the game with fans at one of South Florida’s standout sports bars/restaurants is the next best thing. These favorite spots in
Read MoreIn the last two decades, the tri-county region has blossomed into a serious foodie destination, one that features celebrity chefs, James Beard Award winners, iconic waterfront spots and buzzworthy resort restaurants. These popular eateries don’t tell the entire South Florida culinary story—but they’re compelling places to start. Beachfront and Intracoastal Dining Enjoying a meal on
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