Burgers are funny things. One minute you’re settling for a fast-food, window-ordered sheet of mystery-meat between a sad pair of buns; the next you’re staring at a grotesquely obese monster of a burger wishing you could unhinge your jaw and shave off a bit of the burger to get some of your money back. A good burger is all about great taste for... [Read more...]

  Let’s face it; some of us are horrors in the kitchen. I am just as guilty! Boiling water is a feat that should be applauded and seasoning anything is little more than an after-thought after biting into a bland meat creation. Thankfully I am not expected to prepare food for anyone besides myself, but even I get sick of dressed up TV dinners. We... [Read more...]

As you know, the way to any man’s heart is through his stomach. While that might not be biologically correct, it’s definitely true when it comes to winning Dad over on Father’s Day. Make dinner reservations at SoLita Las Olas, Big City Tavern, or Chima Brazilian Steakhouse for great lunch and dinner specials. If all else fails, Fort Lauderdale... [Read more...]

Celebrate Soul Food in Fort Lauderdale during Soul Food month this June by checking out some of the city's finest southern cooking and barbecue, some of them real headline makers. Deep Down South Barbecue Hailed as some of the best and most authentic barbecue in you'll ever taste!  This bright red trailer stands in the Exxon lot at the corner of Sunrise... [Read more...]

It’s a shame how much our taste buds have grown accustomed to the quick and easy tastes of fast food burgers. The quality that goes into a gourmet burger, prepared over a real grill and created so that every bite is juicy, flavorful, and filling, a finely made hamburger might seem harder to find than the golden arches or drive-thru window. You can... [Read more...]

Fine wine, top fashions, and delightful cuisine. These are what you'll find at The Grateful Palate Restuarant and Wine Bar on April 7 during their Beauty and the Feast evening. Sip on your choice of wine or champagne while you browse the latest Spring Collection by Neiman Marcus in the Grateful Palate lounge. Admission to the collection viewing and drinks... [Read more...]

Whether you are a novice or you fancy yourself an experienced gourmet, all chefs alike can agree that any tool to shave time off cooking preparation is worth a closer look.  With so many tools and gadgets on the market claiming to be the greatest thing since sliced bread, it can be a challenge to determine what is useful and what will delay dinner further. ... [Read more...]