Breathtaking view: Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa

Unlike moms, dads have it bad. Year after year, they keep getting the same gift over and over again on what is supposed to be their special day. There are only so many ugly ties a man can take. This year, it's time to realize that mom isn't the only parent who enjoys being pampered.

Men are no longer the grunting, brooding, flannel-clad apes of yesteryear. Today's dads come in all shapes and sizes, even the metrosexual variety, and as such, won't get much use out of that ugly tie, a drill bit set, or a cheap shaving kit. Metrosexual dads enjoy spa treatments and brunch, just like any other civilized person.

In honor of our forgotten fathers, we have put together the top three places to take papa this Father's Day where sweat, snot, and spit are not welcome -- unless you're in the steam room.

See also:
- Father's Day Foodie Gift Ideas For the South Florida Father
- Father's Day in South Florida: Where to Take Dad in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

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So many crazy flavors...

"We understand the bees, and we understand the customers we are dealing with," says Gary Kareff of SMAK Attack. "We know what they're looking for... the unusual. And we try to provide that."

Kareff is talking about honey from his company SMAK Attack, with its 12 to 20 flavors, ranging from lavender to avocado to wildflower and more.

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All photos courtesy Mai Kai Restaurant

Fort Lauderdale doesn't have the long history of cities like New York or Boston. With just over 100 years under the city's belt, you're not going to find landmarks like the Plaza Hotel. However, you will find mid-century gems like the Mai Kai.

To many residents, the spot may be thought of as a quirky happy hour destination or even a tourist trap, but the Polynesian themed restaurant is actually steeped in tradition and history -- as well as a bit of mid-century kitsch.

With this weekend's of the Hukilau, a massive tiki-themed event, we decided to revisit the home of the longest running Polynesian review in the entire country -- mainland, anyway.

See Also:
- Hukilau is this Weekend: How to Roast a Whole Hog Hawaiian-Style
- Ten Best Happy Hours in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

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As the sun set on Fort Lauderdale, the wine poured freely as thousands of people enjoyed food and drink al fresco at Friday evening's Las Olas Wine and Food Festival.

More than three dozen of South Florida's finest restaurants were represented at the fete that benefits the American Lung Association, and more than two dozen vintners, spirits companies, and brewers were on hand to pour freely while music played and guests enjoyed the warm evening.

Though all bites were impressive, Clean Plate Charlie judges agreed on some all-around winners.

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Would you like to learn how to grow rare fruit like this African cucumber?

Oh, South Florida, how do we love you? Let us count the ways: Tons of sun. Pleasant, year-round temperatures. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Yes, living in paradise certainly has its benefits -- especially when it comes to eating exotic foods -- and we at Clean Plate Charlie aren't just fanatical about the wide variety of restaurants and cuisine available to us. We also love all of the local fresh produce at our disposal. Thanks to sub-tropical climes we have the ability to grow more rare and exotic fruits and vegetables year-round over any other place in the country. Take that California!

Whether we're mulling over ways to use up all those ripe mangos falling from trees left and right, or sipping a lychee martini made with the local-grown fruit, it seems like there's so much more we're missing. And there is.

What about all those other rare fruits and trees like sapote, sapodilla, jackfruit and custard apples? How do you grow them? Where can you buy them? And what does their fruit taste like? If you've ever asked any of these questions, you may want to consider becoming a member of the Palm Beach chapter of the Rare Fruit Council, a local non-profit organization with one mission: to foster and the growth of rare fruit in South Florida.

See Also:
-- Yagnapurus Farms: Fresh Lychee and Thai Bananas
-- Too Many Damn Mangos? Make Strawberry Mango Muffins

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The farmer's market is a long-standing American tradition. Affordability and convenience of grocery store produce seduced the general public, and farmer's markets became the province of your favorite crunchy granola. More »

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"That'll be $13.73, ma'am."

"No delivery fee?"

"No, ma'am. It's Tuesday. Just the tip."

"What a gentleman."

The good thing about a "just the tip" joke is that it's safe (pun intended). If you get the joke, you're probably not offended by it. If you are the type of person who would be offended by it, you probably don't get it.

Offended or amused, who wouldn't enjoy a fee-free delivery from the Delivery Dudes? It's a delivery/concierge service that picks up food -- or dry cleaning, or groceries, or your pet -- whatever you need, from places that otherwise don't deliver. Sandwich from My Market? Check. Burger from Rok:Brgr? They're on it. Need your dog walked? They'll do it!

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- Delivery Dudes: Delivering Pizza, Popcorn, DVDs, and Your Grandma's Groceries
- The Milkman Is Back: Fresh Milk Delivery in Delray BeachMore »

If you attended the Retro Indie Market at the Boynton Woman's Club Saturday, February 2, you might have noticed something. The crowds of recent years have thinned, ever so slightly. This is not to cast aspersions on the Retro Indie Market or on Michelle Parparian and Amanda Linton, the organizers of the annual event as well as its big sister, Stitch Rock which takes place in October. 
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All photos by Sara Ventiera

Stephen Hill of the Urban Farmer Shows Us His Greens

If you are even remotely into food, you know that the locavore movement has been making some serious progress. In cities like Chicago, urban farms are so prolific that 65 acres of city space has been utilized to produce food. Like most things, in South Florida, the movement has taken some time to catch on, but with the help of some activists and entrepreneurs, local foods are increasingly finding their way onto our dinner tables. Cue: the Urban Farmer.
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To pasteurize or not to pasteurize? That is the question. Svetlana Simon

Nowadays, everything is a polarizing issue from abortion to gun rights to fiscal cliffs. Next on the list is food. 
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