For the better part of 30 years, one of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players has been hiding out in plain sight as a monkey astronaut, a fun-loving vampire, a talking telescope—and countless other characters in cartoons that children watch every day of the week. It’s a second act as an esteemed voice
Since Italian immigrants brought the Italian staple to the U.S. in the 1940s, pizza has become a classic American favorite. To celebrate National Pizza Day on Wednesday, Feb. 9, we’ve compiled some South Florida eateries offering tasty slices and mouth-watering deals to mark the occasion. Café Americano Café Americano serves classic American fare with a
Thomas Friedman: Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman (pictured left) comes to Boca Raton on Feb. 23 for a lecture at Florida Atlantic University’s Kaye Auditorium. The longtime columnist/reporter for the New York Times will speak about “The American Presidency Through a Global Lens.” Visit fauevents.com for ticket info. Armature: Island City Stage’s world premiere of
The Historic Stranahan House Museum generated more than $11,000 for education programming and to help preserve the historic home during its first “Home for the Holidays” celebratory party. “This is such a festive time of year, and Stranahan House is so beautifully decorated inside and outside,” LaurieAnne Minoff says, a Stranahan House board member who
Regardless of whether you plan to make a night out or enjoy Valentine’s Day at home, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky can help ensure your cocktails complement any holiday festivity. For those venturing out, ABERFELDY Single Malt Scotch Whisky is served at Le Chick, Orilla and The Monterey Bar at The Standard in Miami. Le
Devin Braddock couldn’t have been a more gracious hostess. The ridiculously talented corporate pastry chef for Miami-based Ariete Hospitality Group had created a special coffee-flavored ice cream cake for our February feature celebrating sweet treats. She rearranged spaces inside the restaurant so we had a clear place to photograph. And she later made our day
Hoffman’s Chocolates, a South Florida-based gourmet chocolatier, will offer decadent handmade chocolates, confections, customizable heart-shaped boxes and ever-popular Chocolate Enrobed Strawberries for Valentine’s Day. The fresh, locally-grown strawberries have their stems removed and smothered in milk, dark chocolate, or soft white confectionery. The chocolate-covered strawberries can be purchased on Valentine’s Day or pre-ordered online in
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Dining at Pubbelly Sushi will not only satisfy your appetite but also help support housing for South Florida families. The Japanese-Latin fusion gastropub partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami on a community-giving initiative. Throughout February, all Pubbelly Sushi locations will offer the popular Bigeye Tuna roll, stuffed with fresh spicy tuna, “arroz pegao,” truffle oil and sea salt for
Dallas Wynne Corporate pastry chef, Groot Hospitality; executive chef and partner, Toothfairy Back story: Though still a few years shy of 30, Wynne has won over Miami time and again with her original pastry concoctions and infectious enthusiasm for all things sweet. As the Palm City native tells the story, she might have tossed a
