America's best french fries are in Aventura?

America's best french fries are in Aventura?

U.S. News & World Report’s list of America’s best french fries includes the duck fat fries at Bourbon Steak...

Robert Mondavi dinner June 13 at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Robert Mondavi dinner June 13 at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

Winemaker Robert Mondavi died in 2008, but on June 13 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse will mark what would have been his 100th birthday with a $95 five-course dinner.

Best outdoor dining in South Florida

Best outdoor dining in South Florida

OpenTable, the web-based restaurant reservation provider, has released its 2013 Diners' Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the United States.

Mancini Modern Italian in Fort Lauderdale hosts weekly mozzarella-making class

Mancini Modern Italian in Fort Lauderdale hosts weekly mozzarella-making class

Starting May 29 and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., chef Claudio Sandri of Mancini Modern Italian (401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 754-200-8602, ManciniLasOlas.com) will offer an interactive mozzarella making class and wine pairing.

Three-chef dinner Monday at Tongue & Cheek Miami Beach

Three-chef dinner Monday at Tongue & Cheek Miami Beach

Jamie DeRosa, chef/owner of the new Tongue & Cheek in South Beach, hosts Chicago chef Brandon Baltzley and Miami’s Jeremiah Bullfrog, Monday, May 20 for a special seven-course dinner.

Burger King to debut Rib Sandwich

Burger King to debut Rib Sandwich

Fans of McDonald’s McRib sandwich will soon have an alternative.

Juvia in Miami Beach wins James Beard design award

Juvia in Miami Beach wins James Beard design award

The only South Florida restaurant to receive a 2013 James Beard Award is Juvia (1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305-763-8272, JuviaMiami.com).

$1 new Egg White Delight McMuffin at McDonald's

$1 new Egg White Delight McMuffin at McDonald's

After more than 30 years on the McDonald’s

Weekly exploration of Latin cuisine at Miam's Wynwood Kitchen

Weekly exploration of Latin cuisine at Miam's Wynwood Kitchen

Miguel Aguilar, executive chef at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (2550 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, 305-722-8959, WynwoodKitchenandBar.com) has launched a three-month series that explores the cuisine of three Latin American...

$4.99 Taco Tuesday at The Whole Enchilada

$4.99 Taco Tuesday at The Whole Enchilada

It’s Taco Tuesday at The Whole Enchilada Fresh Mexican Grill in Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park.

Italio to open this summer on Federal in Fort Lauderdale

Italio to open this summer on Federal in Fort Lauderdale

Italio will open this summer at 2211 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale.

Taste test: New frozen DiGiorno Pizzeria

Taste test: New frozen DiGiorno Pizzeria

The product: DiGiorno Pizzeria pizza available in four varieties: four cheese; primo pepperoni; Italian meat trio and Supreme Speciale with a blend of premium meats and vegetables including pepperoni, Italian sausage, red and green peppers and caramelized onions.

Chef Angelo Elia now owns an Italian winery

Chef Angelo Elia now owns an Italian winery

Angelo Elia, who owns six Italian restaurants in South Florida and The Bahamas, has bought a winery in Sardinia.

Nickelodeon star Daniella Monet in town for PETA event

Nickelodeon star Daniella Monet in town for PETA event

Nickelodeon star Daniella Monet is coming to Sublime (1431 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-615-1431, SublimeRestaurant.com) vegan restaurant.

Juvia in Miami Beach among Worth magazine's Top 10 power lunch spots

Juvia in Miami Beach among Worth magazine's Top 10 power lunch spots

Juvia, the roof-top Miami Beach restaurant, is one of Worth magazine’s Top 10 Power Lunch Restaurants in the country.

Free lunches Friday at Daily Melt Coral Springs and Miami

Free lunches Friday at Daily Melt Coral Springs and Miami

Chef Allen Susser, owner of Daily Melt grilled cheese restaurants in Coral Springs and Miami, celebrates National Grilled Cheese Day on Friday by giving away free lunch to the first 100 customers after 11 a.m. at both locations.

Tickets still available for Thursday wine fete in Boca

Tickets still available for Thursday wine fete in Boca

Tickets are still available for Thursday’s sixth annual American Fine Wine Competition & Gala 6-10 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Taste of the Nation combines Broward/Dade events

Taste of the Nation combines Broward/Dade events

After 21 years in Fort Lauderdale and 25 in Miami, Share Our Strength will produce just one bi-county Taste of the Nation event in July in South Beach.

Lake Worth Farmer's Market strawberry shortcake fundraiser

Lake Worth Farmer's Market strawberry shortcake fundraiser

Lake Worth Farmers Market is raising money for Sow Foods, Glades to Coast with a simply delicious food item.

New location for Las Olas Sunday market

New location for Las Olas Sunday market

After six years, Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Sunday market has east to the plaza at YOLO on Las Olas and Fourth Avenue.

Wine Spectator says no more Manischewitz at Passover

Wine Spectator says no more Manischewitz at Passover

Wine Specator says it's time we stopped drinking cheap wine at our Passover Seder.

Miami Beach chef wins "Chopped"

Miami Beach chef wins "Chopped"

On Monday, I told you about Miami Beach chef Cara Thompson's appearance on Food Network's "Chopped."

Taste test: Burger King's new turkey burger

Taste test: Burger King's new turkey burger

Miami-based Burger King has introduced a new limited time Burger Fest menu.

James Beard awards Miami finalists announced

James Beard awards Miami finalists announced

Two South Florida chefs have moved from semifinalists to finalists for the prestigious 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards.

Kosher for Passover from Delray Beach gelato maker

Kosher for Passover from Delray Beach gelato maker

Gelato Petrini in Delray Beach is one a few high-end gelato makers in the country capable or producing kosher for Passover recipes.

About the blog & author


Six times. That's how often we eat restaurant food each week. From neighborhood bistros to the latest concept eateries, SUP is your guide to what's fresh and tasty in South Florida restaurants. It serves hot news about the latest food trends along with comings and goings of our region's top chefs.

John Tanasychuk is a food editor and dining critic who covers the South Florida eating scene. He has written about food and dining for 23 years and traces his interest in food to his parents, both country kids, who taught him the importance of eating fresh, seasonal food. Before joining the Sun Sentinel in 1999, John spent 10 years at the Detroit Free Press as a food writer and editor, restaurant critic and assistant features editor. There's not much he doesn't eat, but ask him what his favorite foods are and he'll say garbanzo beans in any form and anything that starts with fresh, seasonal ingredients. MORE

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