Archive for 'Dining'

Critic’s picks: Top fine dining and food trends

Critic’s picks: Top fine dining and food trends

By Rebecca Cahilly Forget fusion, say “toodle-oo” to tapas and wave “buh-bye” to ultra lounges. This year, the clear trends in dining are all about healthy, organic, natural, house-made and unique. Thanks to the surge in [...]

A culinary tour of the world, close to home

A culinary tour of the world, close to home

By Rebecca Cahilly The flavors of the Caribbean and Latin America often are credited for influencing the cuisine of South Florida, but a little bit of everything — from here, there and everywhere — can be [...]

Wild Sea makes splash on Las Olas Boulevard

Wild Sea makes splash on Las Olas Boulevard

By Jan Norris While the dark, clubby Grill Room at the Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale served its power-lunch purposes over the years, Heiko Dobrikow, general manager of the venerable 77-year-old property, kept hearing that it [...]

Liquid assets: Our sommeliers and mixologists

Liquid assets: Our sommeliers and mixologists

  It’s not always just about the food; the beverage that complements a meal can sometimes make or break it. A sublime pre-dinner cocktail can set the evening off right, while wine expertly paired with your dish [...]

Our Tastemakers 2013

Our Tastemakers 2013

Whether it’s an emphasis on the use of locally sourced ingredients or a passion for pairing flavors, the chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs influencing South Florida’s dining scene know that to be successful, a dedication to excellence [...]

Wine bars, craft beers and small plates

Wine bars, craft beers and small plates

BY REBECCA CAHILLY “In Vino, Veritas.” In wine, truth, as they say. We’d like to add to that craft beers and small plates, which firmly round out any truth-seeking experience. These special boutique shops, [...]

Gift ideas for those who like to eat, dine out

Gift ideas for those who like to eat, dine out

BY REBECCA CAHILLY The best holidays to me are those when there is peace in your heart and chaos in the kitchen. Here are a few of my favorite dishes, dining places and treats that will [...]

Dining out before, after the show

Dining out before, after the show

BY JOHN TANASYCHUK AND REBECCA CAHILLY Eating before a show in South Florida ought to be easier, but there just aren’t many restaurants within walking distance of many venues. Relax. Here are 16 suggestions from our [...]

Hot spots, clubs, ultralounges worth a wait

Hot spots, clubs, ultralounges worth a wait

BY REBECCA CAHILLY South Florida may be known for its nightlife, but many cities have their own distinct district for after-hours fun. Come with us on a stroll down some of Broward and Palm Beach counties’ [...]

Critic’s picks: The best new restaurants of 2012

Critic’s picks: The best new restaurants of 2012

While 2011 saw a flurry of  restaurant ribbon-cutting ceremonies, a more modest number of fine dining establishments opened in 2012. What the year has lacked in quantity, however, it has made up for in quality. Our [...]