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A good neighborhood joint should alternately extend a hospitable hand to strangers while giving regulars a bit of a favored place at the bar. Music, decent food, tunes, and cheap drinks all are requirements. As part of a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, here is a list of five of the best neighborhood bars in South Palm Beach County. As always, let us know in the comments if we missed a worthy contender. 

1. The Irishmen

Somewhere between "exclusive club for regulars only" and "howdy, stranger" hospitality, this regular hangout for the nearby FAU students is a comfortable spot for newbies and old hats alike. With more than 30 brews on tap and cheap-ass drink specials, this is a casual place to do some serious drinking. Live music on the weekends and a full menu with traditional Irish fare and lots of bar munchies round out the offerings.

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As part of the countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, we've assembled a list of ten of the best specialty food markets in South Florida. These are the places to turn when Publix, Whole Foods Market, and even Fresh Market simply won't do. Did we miss your favorite source for rare, gourmet, and unusual culinary goods? Let us know in the comments.

1. Joseph's Classic Market

With its tidy floors, artfully arranged produce displays, and shelves stocked with products lined perfectly shoulder to shoulder, this market -- part of a chain of three -- is as neat as can be. Stalk the aisles and find potted herbs, tables of baked goods (babka, fruit breads, cookies), a display case filled with row after row of cookies, chocolate-covered strawberries, and cannoli, seafood, meats, and packaged foods from Italy and beyond. Wander the perimeter and as you pass the deli section; you might overhear a cook with a thick New York accent chastising an underling for offering to microwave a customer's sandwich: "You're gonna ruin the food I just made?" Don't be put off by the outwardly Boca vibe -- the selection of prepared foods is worth sidestepping any oncoming Jaguars in the parking lot. More >>

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to talk tacos (and burritos, oxtail soup, and pork belly products, etc.). In anticipation of the holiday and as part of the countdown to New Times' annual Best Of issue, we've put together a list of ten of the best places for Mexican food in Broward and Palm Beach counties. This represents a cross section of styles and price points, but we'd love to hear from you: Who did we miss, and who do you think belongs on this list?

1. Tacos al Carbon

A perennial winner, this roadside attraction serves some of the most vaunted, zero-frills Mexican food found in South Florida. With the place open around the clock to feed the masses, you can't go wrong with a lunchtime taco -- with familiar fillings like grilled chicken or the slightly more adventurous beef tongue or pork skin -- or a late-night burrito made with a fresh flour tortilla and fillings of grilled steak. The roasted corn on the cob, smothered in a creamy, spicy dressing, is not to be missed. More >>

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Here's your chance to vote in our New Times Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2012 for your favorite restaurant in Broward County. Text the code corresponding to your pick from the list below to 61721.

The results will appear in our annual Best Of Broward-Palm Beach issue June 14. Click here for a master list of a Readers' Poll items, and be sure to cast your votes before the poll ends May 14.

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Taco Bell may have invented "second dinner" as an utterly transparent way to sell more tacos to drunken college kids and stoners (happy 4/20, by the way), but whoever invented brunch -- essentially second breakfast -- deserves a tasty trophy constructed out of French toast, a croissant, and maple syrup. From bloody mary bars to omelet stations that never seem to run out of ammo, brunch is serious business in a region that caters to tourists and weekend warriors. To help you prep for your Saturday and Sunday plans, we've assembled a list of ten of the best brunch spots in Broward and Palm Beach counties. As always, feel free to use the comments to tell us who you think belongs on this list.  

1. Pelican Grand Beach Resort

At $39.95 per adult, this popular brunch on the beach is a Sunday-morning investment. Served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the spread at Pelican Grand's North Ocean Grille includes cold nibbles like shrimp ceviche salad and tropical fruit skewers and meaty treats like apple-wood-smoked bacon and country sausage. Find heartier sustenance by way of an omelet station, carving stations, and pasta dishes. Dessert and drinks -- mimosas and bloody marys, naturally -- are included in the feast. More >>

The 2012 poll has closed. Click here after June 14 for the results.

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Here's your chance to vote in our New Times Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2012 for your favorite restaurant in Palm Beach County. Text the code corresponding to your pick from the list below to 61721.

The results will appear in our annual Best Of Broward-Palm Beach issue June 14. Click here for a master list of a Readers' Poll items, and be sure to cast your votes before the poll ends May 14.
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Here's your chance to vote in our New Times Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2012 for your favorite beer selection. Text the code corresponding to your pick from the list below to 61721.

The results will appear in our annual Best Of Broward-Palm Beach issue June 14. Click here for a master list of a Readers' Poll items, and be sure to cast your vote before the poll ends May 14.

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It may not be considered as hip as it was a few years ago, but the mojito certainly has staying power in South Florida. And why not? In a land with a perpetual summer, the refreshing blend of muddled mint and lime is a natural fit. Below, we've assembled a list of ten great mojitos in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Know of a great blend we missed? Let us know in the comments.

1. Dada Restaurant & Lounge

Hip and eclectic, Dada remains one of the decidedly cool kids in Delray Beach's constantly updated dining scene. The hand-muddled mojitos come crammed with fresh mint leaves and are available in a variety of flavor infusions like mango, passion fruit, and raspberry. The bartender uses fresh fruit and a light hand with the sugar, so the flavor is sweet but not children's-breakfast-cereal-sugar-shock sweet. More >>