Five buck martinis Wednesday at Brio

Yes, there’s now a day for everything and Wednesday is National Martini Day.

Eden Roc chef hosts monthly Summer Sunday BBQs

Update: The summer Sunday BBQ series has been cancelled because of a change of management at the Eden Roc.

Father's Day ideas for every dad

Father’s Day isn’t quite the kerfuffle as the day in May devoted to mom. I suppose that’s because most dads aren’t much for brunches and bouquets.

Coral Gables restaurant week kick-off

The 6th Annual Coral Gables Restaurant Week is back starting Monday through June 30.

Coming Friday: Dunkin' Donuts glazed doughnut breakfast sandwich

Coming Friday to Dunkin’ Donuts menu boards: Glazed doughnut breakfast sandwiches.

Sundy House uses its garden for cocktails

The Sundy House (106 S. Swinton, Delray Beach, 561-272-5678, SundyHouse.com) has introduced a new cocktail that uses ginger flowers found in the restaurant’s Taru Gardens.

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 Miami at...

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

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

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

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

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

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

After more than 30 years on the McDonald’s

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

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

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 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, 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grilled shrimp on Pollo Tropical menu for Lent

Mojo-flavor grilled shrimp makes a limited-time appearance on the menu boards at Pollo Tropical.

Former Fort Lauderdale resident finishes third on "The Taste"

Sarah Schiear, the food blogger who worked for Mr. Food in Fort Lauderdale, did not win in Tuesday’s finale of “The Taste.”

St. Patrick's Day chef lunch at Loxahatchee Swank farm

Swank Specialty Produce in Loxahatchee is getting ready to host a special noon-4 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day lunch called Wearin’ o’ the Green Salad.

This weekend: Miami Fine Chocolate and Food Show

Mario Pi didn’t want to create another big-ticket food festival.

Downtown Hollywood hosts progressive Dishcrawl event

Delray Beach will be the first South Florida community to host Dishcrawl, a progressive dinner series where like-mind foodies visit four restaurants in one night. The Delray event is sold out

Dylan's Candy Bar open in South Beach

While its official grand opening isn’t until next Thursday, Dylan’s Candy Bar has already become a must-see for visitors to South Beach. It opened its doors in late January.

Three upcoming food festivals in Boca, Wilton Manors and Coconut Grove

Three very different food festivals are set for the next few months.

Animal rights activist to give free talk in Fort Lauderdale

Paul Shapiro, vice president of farm animal protection for The Humane Society of the United States, will host a free presentation called Eating with a Conscience. It’s 11 a.m. to noon Saturday,...

Two new reviews: Khong River House and Paradero Original

Check out my two latest reviews. They couldn't be more different.

Vegetarian firefighter Rip Esselstyn at Whole Foods Market event in Davie

Want tickets to South Beach Wine & Food Festival?

Sleeping late has its rewards.

Dishcrawl dining event comes to Delray Beach

Ever hear of Dishcrawl?

Chef Clay Conley of Buccan in Palm Beach among local James Beard semifinalists

South Florida gets several nods in the list of restaurant and chef semifinalists announced today for the prestigious 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards.

Myron Mixon of "BBQ Pitmasters" appears free at Winn-Dixie Plantation

Myron Mixon, star of TLC and Destination America's “BBQ Pitmasters” and CBS's “Ultimate Barbecue Showdown,” is coming to Winn-Dixie Friday.

Chef Bobby Flay to open in South Florida

Chef Bobby Flay will open the first Florida location of his Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) this fall.

Sundy House adds pastry chef Sarah Sipe

Sarah Sipe, former pastry chef at Michelle Bernstein’s Michy’s in Miami and The Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, has joined the team at Sundy House in Delray Beach.

Dada chef Bruce Feingold wins Delray Garlic Fest contest

Bruce Feingold, chef and coowner of Dada in Delray Beach, took home top prize in the 14th annual garlic chef competition held last weekend at the Delray Beach Garlic...

"Eating Alabama" documentary coming to Miramar

“Eating Alabama,” a documentary that follows a young couple as they set out to eat locally and seasonally, is coming to the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.

"Top Chef" Fabio Viviani gives free cooking demo in Hallandale

Chef Fabio Viviani — the “Top Chef” Season 5 fan favorite — is coming to Winn-Dixie, 1515 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 for a free cooking demonstration.

Three star Michelin chef from Italy comes to Fort Lauderdale's Valentino

Consider it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to same the work of a chef who knows what it means to receive three stars from Michelin.

Free bagel and a shmear Saturday at Brooklyn Water Bagels

Brooklyn Water Bagels is marking National Bagel Day on Saturday by offering a free bagel and shmear of cream cheese

Art Institute wins big at Fort Lauderdale BBQ Battle

Culinary students from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale took home awards for best side dish, best brisket and grand champion at Sunday’s American Institute of...

9th annual culinary school barbecue battle Sunday

If all-you-can eat barbecue, craft beer and fine wine sound like your idea of fun, check out the American Institute of Food & Wine’s 9th annual Culinary School BBQ Battle 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St., Fort...

Panera Bread cancer fundraiser

Panera Bread has once again teamed up with The Pap Corps to raise money for cancer research.

Steve Martorano to appear on Paula Deen show

Steve Martorano had always admired the Food Network’s Paula Deen, but he didn’t know the feeling was mutual until he met her at last summer’s Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival.

BOGO chicken sandwiches at Burger King

Today through Feb. 17, participating Burger King restaurants are offering a BOGO.

Food trucks Tuesday at Seminole Coconut Creek

About 30 food trucks will congregate 6-9 p.m. Tuesday in the west parking lot of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek at the corner of 441 and Sample Road.

Three-course shrimp dinners at Legal Sea Foods

Legal Sea Foods at Boca Raton Town Center (561-447-2112, LegalSeaFoods.com) is offering $24.95, three-course shrimp dinners until Feb. 13.

Vote to make Miami Southern Living's tastiest town

Miami is one of the Top 10 tastiest towns in the South in the February issue of Southern Living magazine.

Two new Broward restaurants opening this month

This month brings two big Broward County restaurant openings.

$1 soup Wednesday at Pollo Tropical

For the third year in a row, Pollo Tropical marks National Soup Day on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Win free barbecue for a year from VooDoo BBQ & Grill in Pembroke Pines

At 11 a.m. Sunday morning, VooDoo BBQ & Grill’s first Florida location in Pembroke Pines is giving away a year’s worth of free barbecue to the first 99 customers in line.

Flamingo Gardens in Davie hosts fundraiser

Flamingo Gardens in Davie is getting ready to host its first ever Gala in the Gardens fundraiser 5-8 p.m. Feb. 10.

George Clooney at Rocco's Tacos in Fort Lauderdale

Casamigos Tequila founders George Clooney, Rande Gerber and partner Mike Meldman celebrated the launch of Casamigos at Rocco's Tacos in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday night.

Brio Tuscan Grille introduces light menu

Ten days into the New Year and Brio Tuscan Grille wants to help with your weight loss resolutions.

Chef Emeril Lagasse does Florida on Cooking Channel

Emeril Lagasse has long owned a vacation place in South Walton in the Panhandle.

Order tamales for Christmas at Cantina Laredo

Cantina Laredo in Hallandale Beach and Palm Beach Gardens is offering traditional beef or chicken tamales in keeping with Mexican Christmas tradition.

Authentic northern Thai restaurant opens in South Beach

John Kunkel, who most recently brought the award-winning Yardbird Southern Table & Bar to South Beach, has opened Khong River House, which features the flavors of northern Thai cuisines.

Raw food brunch in Lake Worth

Lake Worth Farmer’s Market will hold its first raw food brunch Saturday, March 2.

Cuban holiday dinners just $99

Now here’s a holiday idea to destress the holidays.

S'well bottles opens Palm Beach flagship

Ever hear of S’well bottles?

New Orleans chef Susan Spicer comes to Miami for fundraiser

Tickets are still available for a special fundraising dinner Monday, Dec. 10 at Miami Culinary Institute featuring New Orleans chef Susan Spicer.

Norman Van Aken's cookbook perfect for holiday gift giving

You might call “My Key West Kitchen: Recipes and Stories” (Kyle Books, $29.95) by Norman Van Aken and Justin Van Aken a love letter to Key West.

Classic Dining author appears at the Mai-Kai

It figures that historian Peter Moruzzi would find three South Florida spots to include in his new book “Classic Dining: Discovering America’s Finest Mid-Century Restaurants” (Gibbs Smith, $30).

Chef Angelo Elia brings Christmas to New York.

Our own Angelo Elia is bringing an Italian countryside Christmas to New York City.