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Your Pie: Custom Pizza in Lighthouse Point

2013-05-20 13:56:51

Pizza is one of the most personal food items ever. With so many toppings to choose from, it's gotten difficult to just opt for the standard cheese or pepperoni variety. That's the basis behind ...

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First Look: Eclectic Eats Is a Garden Refuge Just Off the Avenue in Delray Beach

2013-05-20 12:00:00

Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach is an area well-known for fine dining. But not every restaurant can be on the Ave. itself, no matter how good the food. And sometimes, being a bid hidde...

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How to Grill the Perfect Burger With Executive Chef Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud

2013-05-20 10:30:00

Memorial Day is just around the corner, which means for the most of the country--and Northern Hemisphere-- grilling season is here. However, with our mild winters, South Floridians are afforded...

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David Sabin of Brickhouse PR Wants to See More Celebrity Chef-Driven Restaurants

2013-05-20 09:00:22

Not long ago the Palm Beach Wine and Food Festival was just a one-night affair taking over Palm Beach's very exclusive Worth Avenue. That is, of course, until our Tastemaker number 10, David Sabin...

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Finishing Off Craft Beer Week At Coffee District's Cigar City Takeover Saturday

2013-05-20 08:30:00

American Craft Beer Week is finally over, and this past weekend had no shortage of events to draw you into the spirit of craft beer. On Saturday night, to celebrate one of the biggest names in...

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South Florida Food and Drink Events: Charity Pizza, DIY Mozzarella, and More

2013-05-20 08:00:00

We hope you enjoyed your weekend, because it's looking like it might just be a rainy week. Oh, the joys of South Florida summers. Even if the weather is not quite perfect, there are still plenty ...

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Old School Beerfest Tonight in Delray Beach, Local Brewers Featured

2013-05-18 10:00:00

American Craft Beer Week in South Florida is not over until the fat lady sings, or at least until the beer taps run dry at the Old School Beefest in Delray Beach. The pouring starts at 6 p.m. a...

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Today is Food Revolution Day: What it is and Where to Celebrate

2013-05-18 08:00:00

We're not sure if you've noticed, but our food system and way of eating is pretty freaking messed up. We're supposedly the first generation in history whose lives are going to be shorter than our...

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Key West Bacchanalia: Get Half-Priced Tickets Now Through Voice Daily Deals

2013-05-17 12:39:52

When was the last time you took the Overseas Highway all the way to the end of the line? We're talking about the United State's southernmost city, the town that gives "laid-back" living an all-n...

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Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon Planning to Push 'Monsanto Protection Act' Repeal

2013-05-17 11:00:00

In case you haven't heard: a couple months ago the Senate and President signed off on a little piece of legislation entitled the Farmer's Assurance Provision, section 735 of the Continuing Resolut...

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In The Tasting Room: Orange Blossom Pilsner... Squared!

2013-05-17 10:30:00

Friday's here, so it's time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don't rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a loc...

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B.C. Tacos and Ms. Cheezious Named Finalists for LIVE! with Kelly and Michael's Truckin' Amazing Cook-Off, Voting Ends May 18

2013-05-17 10:26:16

Food trucks have come into their own these last few years. No longer are they the ignoble "roach coach" of yesteryear, but gourmet mobile dining establishments. LIVE! with Kelly and Michael is no...

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Whole Foods Florida Hosting Best Butcher and Fishmonger Face-Off

2013-05-17 09:30:00

We're not sure if you've heard, but butchering is kind of a big deal right now. Across the country butchers are teaching novices how to properly handle a nice piece of meat. We prefer watching t...

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Jodi Swank of Swank Farms Would Vote Nutella Off the Island

2013-05-17 09:00:00

Things are growing in Loxahatchee. That's where Jodi and Darrin Swank of Swank Specialty Produce grow some of the most beautiful and desired vegetables and herbs on their hydroponic farm. Though...

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Sweetwater Brewing's Freddy Bensch Wants You To Drink 'Something Fresh, Something American'

2013-05-17 08:30:00

You may have noticed a little extra tie-dye on your tap handles as of late, as Atlanta's signature Sweetwater Brewing has made its way down to the South Florida market. The 15 year old brewery h...

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Five South Florida Food and Drink Events This Weekend: Beerfest, Suckling Pig Dinner, and More

2013-05-17 08:00:00

FYI: it's still craft beer week. While we're assuming you're starting to get worn out from all of the lovely craft beer events taking place daily, we would suggest you pull it together and rally....

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Bartender Q&A: Erik Smith of 3rd & 3rd on Ernest Hemingway and Big Dudes With Girly Drinks

2013-05-16 10:00:00

Broward and Palm Beach Counties have been starting to pick up the pace in terms of interesting mixology programs. Unfortunately, it's still hard to get a drink in a laid-back setting. For thos...

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Tilted Kilt: New Brestaurant Opens in Hallandale (Photos)

2013-05-16 09:52:47

Oh, Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery. You describe yourself as the "best looking sports bar you've ever seen", but we're guessing that you're not talking about your Irish pub theme or your wooden bar. ...

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Cleve Mash of Dirty Martini Brings a Taste of Country to Palm Beach County

2013-05-16 08:33:56

Before Cleve Mash became one of Palm Beach County's nightclub and restaurant owners, he was just an 18-year-old boy manning the door at his favorite South Florida nightclub. Sure, he wasn't old en...

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Florida Beer Company Took Over Riverside Market, Beer Lovers Drank Local

2013-05-16 08:30:00

Tucked into the center of deeply residential Fort Lauderdale, Riverside Market has made a name for itself in the past years as the place to go if you're looking for craft beer from around the wo...

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