GOOGLE / Top 10 searched restaurant brands for the year in the United States.

1.  Pizza Hut
2.  Domino’s
3.  Papa John’s
4.  Starbucks
5.  McDonald’s
6.  Olive Garden
7.  Subway
8.  Applebee’s
9.  Jimmy John’s
10.  Buffalo Wild Wings

Best of Food 2011 MIA / Thrillist - Here're the five biggest openings of the year -- feast on it

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar: Spearheaded by Top Chef-er Jeff McInnis, comfort food-plating Yardbird Southern Table & Bar oozes down-homeness in a wood/steel-beamed barn-like space and offers not only a Southern menu but also offers up Southern spirits...more

Aphrodisiac Ice Cream: A brand-new, late-into-the-night truck staffed by not-not-attractive ladies ranging from Maxim models to Hooters gals, all hatched by a local photog and his model girlfriend...more Barceloneta: A Euro-style bistro from the Pubbelly guys whose third property is reminiscent of an upscale picnic, Barceloneta features all sorts of fare including a tapas-style menu and a plethora of booze...more Edge, Steak & Bar: Edge, Steak & Bar is a swank new meatery that outfitted its bright, airy space with some sophisticated swag, but the main event is very clearly the beef, which is served in some rare cuts...more City Hall The Restaurant: The brainchild of Steven Haas, City Hall sprawls two floors and showcases a colorful menu that includes homemade chorizo and a downstairs bar with 68 different wines...more

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 1 TurBaconEpic Thanksgiving

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 2 Epic Mealtime Showdown of AWESOME

Tying a Roast / Melissa Clark demonstrates how to stuff and tie a roast for the holiday table.

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - # 3 Make Gummy Candy at Home

Fight holiday weight gain

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 #4 HEALTHY MEAL TIME!

YouTube's Most Viewed Food Videos Of 2011 - #5 Vegan Black Metal Chef: Pad Thai

Giada's Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

FYI / Does Celery Have Negative Calories

Find out from authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough in LOBSTERS SCREAM WHEN YOU BOIL THEM

Rib Roast With Chipotle Bleu Sauce and Mushroom-Brie Cups

Publix Apron's Simple Meals suggests Rib Roast With Chipotle Bleu Sauce and Mushroom-Brie Cups. To print the full recipe, click here http://www.publix.com/aprons/meals/PrintableMeal.do?mealId=6531

Cranberries Unwrapped-Food Network

Unwrapped discovers there's more to the saucy cranberry than meets the eye. This video is part of Unwrapped show hosted by Marc Summers.

Holiday Foods Loaded With Fat

HOW 2 / Alton Brown shares a Christmas soup recipe

REVIEW / On Fort Lauderdale beach, Atlantic Resort’s restaurant reborn as a brilliant brasserie

SCENE
Replacing Trina, which had lost its way, East End Brasserie is a new restaurant. The decor is much brighter and more casual, reflecting the French bistro theme. Everything is done in-house, including the ice cream and desserts You won’t find the usual sky-high beach markups. The most expensive dish is a $36 beef Wellington. 
FOOD 
Entree: coriander-crusted rack of lamb... The decadent beef Wellington is a seven-ounce portion of ultra tender filet mignon slathered with mushroom duxelles.
Sides: the beets in ginger cream sauce and the thinly sliced, caramelized brussels sprouts. 
Desserts: Creamsicle crème brûlée, elegant dark chocolate mousse bombe

Read more @ Rochelle Koff @ Miami Herald 

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Other reviews
Inside Fort Lauderdale "The eggs were competently poached and the hollandaise was light and good. The potatoes were special; the skins were cooked to a crispy texture similar to tempura; while the inside was soft."
New Times "Traditional French onion soup, escargots, and tuna tartare share space under the appetizers ($9 to $19) with butternut squash wontons and a hearts of palm salad ($10)."
Open Table "Service was attentive but not overdone. I recommend this place for a nice relaxing night out"
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HOW 2 / Red Velvet Cake Recipe Demonstration

Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make a Red Velvet Cake. A Red Velvet Cake is very dramatic looking with its bright red color that is offset by a creamy white frosting. If we look beyond the striking appearance of this cake, we will find that it has a mild chocolate flavor with a moist and tender crumb. The mild chocolate flavor comes from adding a small amount of cocoa powder to the batter and buttermilk gives it a moist and tender crumb.
 

Just put the F*cking Turkey in the Oven

Tante Marie's Cooking School: Mary Risley of San Francisco's 'Food Runners' shows you how to roast a Thanksgiving turkey and prepare the gravy in her own style!

DEAL / $15 Gets You A $25 Boston Market Gift Card

Pay just $15, and you’ll get a $25 gift card to Boston Market — where fresh and flavorful home-style meals are served up in a flash – ready to be enjoyed when you are. Grab this deal, and then share it with your foodie friends via Facebook, Twitter, or email, so you can all feast on slow-roasted rotisserie and mac-n-cheese together - for 40% off!
 >>> get it now... ends Sunday 

DEAL / Half Off Food & Drink at Candela Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale

Start off with fried yucca sticks with aioli sauce and chipotle mayonnaise then try a traditional Cuban entrée like the cerdo asado -- slow-roasted pork shoulder. You can also sample a specialty like the Andalusian grilled chicken, served with serrano ham, Manchego cheese, and red peppers. Once you take a taste of this fabulous Cuban fare -- made using only the freshest ingredients -- you'll wonder why you ever settled for less. $40 to Spend on Food and Drink For $20
>>> get the deal

NEW MENU / IHOP's Holiday Hotcakes - Sweet eggnog, spiced pumpkin and cool peppermint >>>

Starting at just $4.99 they are served a la carte or as part of a combination along with two eggs, golden hash browns and a choice of crisp bacon, savory pork sausage or hearty ham.

>>> more 

For National Sandwich Day, five 'Insanewiches'

From The Today Show 
Nov. 3 is the day to revere the humble lunchtime favorite. To celebrate National Sandwich Day, we reached out to creator of the "Insanewiches" blog and book.
>>> read more 

Check the rules before planning a picnic on the beach

Today In The Sun Sentinel 
Different beaches have different rules on where you can chow down. Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Dania Beach let you picnic where you please. In Fort Lauderdale, picnicking is limited to Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, while Pompano Beach has designated areas on both sides of the pier and four pavilions. >>> read more 

Nancy Silverton talks salads

The Mozza chef loves salads but finds that restaurants don't always give them proper attention. She shares tips so that home cooks won't do the same.

Best of New York: Tasting Menu

'New York' magazine's Alan Sytsma checks out the city's best place to sample a tasting menu, Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare in Downtown Brooklyn.

 

TV / Once the province of how-to cooking shows, food media has extended its reach—but has it become too big?

Next week, ABC’s All My Children will be replaced after four decades on the air by The Chew, a lifestyle show whose hosts include three chefs and which stars the food in your refrigerator. Who could have predicted that network TV would trade sex, scandal, and drama for dough hooks and mixing bowls? But consumers’ relationship with food now has less to do with lining stomachs and more to do with entertainment and reaction to an economy that fosters domesticity.
>>> read the article from Adweek Magazine

OPENING / NAKED GRAPE - Wilton Manors - Finally at Full Strength Come in and Nibble and Quaff

"from the hosts"
After gradually adding items to our small plates menu over the past few days, we are finally able to offer a full menu this weekend. Come in and check out the delicious nibbles and noshes Chef Kevin has created for you. Sip a glass of your favorite varietal or a chilled craft beer and order a plate or two or three for yourself or to share with a friend. It's a casual way to dine and relax. Small plate items are available on the weekends between 6PM and Midnight so you can nibble early or late! A few of the items featured this Friday and Saturday evening include baked parmesan polenta cakes with homemade pesto and chipotle mayo, fresh housemade mozzarella with assorted accompaniments, a prosciutto panini, roasted beet salad, and a mozzarella flatbread. Come and take a look at the menu and decide which item sounds scrumptious to you.
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Healthy Happy Hour

Women’s Health magazine contributor Keri Glassman advises happy hour goers who don’t want to see it impact their waistline to drink beer in moderation and avoid fruity drinks.

DEAL / Whole Foods Fort Lauderdale - $20 Dollars Worth Of Groceries For $10

They say beauty exists in the relationship between a "whole" organism and its parts. And with today's deal, lettuce show you the natural simplicity of healthy goods, courtesy of Whole Foods Market: Pay $10 for $20 to spend on high-quality natural and organic products. Whether you want local produce; freshly prepared foods; gluten-free goodies; or you simply want to avoid artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats, Whole Foods Market has you covered.

>>> get the deal now  

HOW2 / The Ultimate Standing Rib Roast - Cultured Carnivore Video Series by Josh Ozersky, Rachael Ray Buddy

Beef connoisseur Josh Ozersky shares his secrets for the perfect standing rib roast, including how to properly dress your meat and how to handle the precious deckle cut.

The Ultimate Standing Rib Roast -- powered by ehow

Red Wine Barbecued Salmon-Food Network

Bobby's salmon with red wine barbecue sauce is topped with hazelnut butter. This video is part of Grill It! With Bobby Flay show hosted by Bobby Flay .

M BAR In Fort Lauderdale / REVIEW via Sun Sentinal - "None of the flavors is particularly authentic.... some prices seem higher than they should be" Juzzt Like Rating 35%

photo via insidefortlauderdale.com

THE PLACE exposed ceiling and brick walls do give the place a bit of a renovated factory feel, 
THE MENU over-salted and pretty much inedible...  failed on many levels.... chain restaurant quality.
THE BUZZ service quite good

>>>> read the full review By John Tanasychuk, Sun Sentinel, September 8, 2011
>>>> earlier posts

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Mama Mia Italian Ristorante - Hollywood - (DEAL) $25 for $50 worth of Food and Drinks

THE PLACE  Like a kitchen full of Italian grandmothers, Mama Mia Italian Ristorante's chefs serve up a menu of hot and cold antipasto, pasta, seafood and steak dishes, and all the traditional Italian entrees. Start off your experience with antipasto like crispy calamari tossed with a spiced sauce and basil, truffle infused risotto or stuffed mushrooms with tender filet mignon and mozzarella in a cognac sauce. Next, move on to pastas like the Pasta Bolognese Meat Sauce. Classic entrees include chicken parmesan with San Marzano marinara, Grilled Stuffed Skirt Steak or fresh grouper diavolo with calamari, mussels and clams. The courses don't end there though, finish off with the decadence of a traditional cannoli or go full force with the NY Style Cheesecake.
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From Miss Florida USA Dining Series. This is a three night feast of culinary delights that features the best or food our South Florida region has to offer. 

PROFILE / The Cheesecake Factory: Feeding the 'Common Man'

Walk into one of David Overton's 153 restaurants and chances are you'll end up ordering something that's been "cheesecake-ized." That is, a dish that represents a twist on a classic flavor served to you in a portion size that's large -- very large.

 "It's what America wants to eat," Overton said.

Overton, 65, is the founder and chief executive of the Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain, based in Calabasas, Calif. It's one of the most profitable restaurant chains in America with annual sales of $1.6 billion, thanks to menu items ranging from the eponymous cheesecake to pasta carbonara to chicken tortillas to miso-glazed salmon. The latter dish was inspired by the miso-glazed cod served at an icon of haute cuisine, the Japanese restaurant Nobu.

 

Chipotle Story - How it All Started

Chipotle Founder, Chairman and Co-CEO, Steve Ells, takes a trip down memory lane to discuss Chipotle's early years

Burger King's Mega BK Stacker, starring one of the manliest men of all—the UFC's longest reigning middleweight champion, Anderson Silva.

For those unfamiliar with Silva, he's famous not only for his mixed martial arts fighting but also for his unexpectedly high-pitched voice. (He's also Brazilian.) Burger King has a bit of fun with this by having Silva lip-sync "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton, which ends on a glass-shatteringly high note (not to mention juxtaposing him with a pair of tweeting songbirds). The object of Silva's affection is, of course, the Mega BK Stacker, an enormous pile of grease that appears to be made up of about 20 layers of meat and cheese. The serenade takes the form of a schlocky '90s music video, with Silva dressed in the requisite all-white suit, turtleneck, and black leather gloves as he over-emotes into a gold microphone—that is, when he's not busy playing the harp or staring longingly at the rotating hamburger.

FYI / Seafood sensation - A farm-raised freshwater fish from Peru is drawing raves from local chefs.

A new freshwater fish has landed at select South Florida restaurants, offering diners a rewarding taste sensation and chefs a delectable and sustainable alternative to rival the popular Chilean sea bass.

The Amazone paiche (pronounced pie-ché) gives the health and environmentally conscious a farm-raised option for an endangered wild, prehistoric Peruvian fish, considered one of the largest river fish in the world.

>>> read the story via INA PAIVA CORDLE @ Miami Herald 

>>> watch the video below 

DEAL / Wine Bargians From The Today Show

Master sommelier Alpana Singh shares some yummy American wines from states we don’t normally associate with top vintage. Here are her picks from Illinois, New York, Minnesota and Virginia. Bottoms up!

NEWS / ‘Superfoods’ may ward off diseases

Researchers are working to combine different vegetables or fruits that are known to have anti-cancer properties, in hope of developing foods that will target specific cancers. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.

NEWS / Chocolate May Be Good For You

DEAL / Olive Garden Lunch & 6.99 - All you-can-eat soup, salad and breadsticks

Countdown with Keith Olbermann 08-29-2011 6 - War on Obesity, with Anthony Bourdain

REVIEW / Cherry Pop Tarts

DEAL / 50% Off Movie Popcorn & Drinks @ AMC

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AMC theaters cut 50% off a large popcorn and large fountain drink combo via this printable coupon. That's among the best concession deals we've seen for AMC concessions. Some exclusions may apply. Coupon expires September 8

The Five Dumbest Rachael Ray Moments (Video)

see four more via Laine Doss @ New Times

Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill

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NEWS / Honey added to the list of cottage foods that can be sold without licensing

TAMPA - For years in Florida, anyone wanting to make a little extra money baking up goodies in their kitchen for sale were usually breaking the law. Food for sale has to be prepared in a state-inspected kitchen. But a new law has carved out an exemption for certain foods, including one treat that has locals buzzing -- honey. Read more and/or watch below

HOW2 / Martha's One Skillet Suppers

FYI / Infographic Of The Day: The Definitive Guide To Crazy Coffee Drinks

If you go in for those fancy coffee drinks, you’re getting proportionately less caffeine than if you went for a straight shot of espresso, as this nifty Venn diagram, by the London-based graphic designer David Staffell, so clearly illustrates. Of course, as a coffee connoisseur, you already know all this, but it’s still cool to see it laid out in graphic shorthand. via fast company

HOW2 / Triple-stack BLT - Bahama Robb's Kitchen In Miami

Boldly going well beyond just Doritos and Doritos Collisions, the Grove’s Kwik Stop awesomely enlisted a former military dude to head up a soul food kitchen dishing out slow-spun roast beef “Briby” sandwiches, conch fritters, beer-battered onion rings, mac 'n cheese, and his signature triple-stack BLT (which cooks a fried egg into the middle of a piece of bread), called the "Eye of the Storm" -- fitting, as after eating this, you'll be the only thing that doesn't blow away in a tornado.

REVIEW / Morton's The Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale...

SCENE the antidote to casual food, casual service and crowds in shorts and flip-flops 

MENU  No one does tuna tartar ($16) quite like Morton's....The 22- to 24-ounce bone-in rib eye ($53) is nicely marbled and tastes the most "beefy" of any steak.... Onion rings ($11) how do they get the batter so evenly crisp? ... The carrot cake ($11.50) is a thing to behold.

PEOPLE  Professional, friendly and just formal enough at these prices. 

DEAL Try Bar Bites for $5 and $6 during Power Hours.

read the entire review By John Tanasychuk, Sun Sentinel 8/25/11

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FYI / The world's largest tree grown fruit has a home in Miami.

DEAL / $25 for $50 of Japanese-Inspired Fusion at Tokyo Blue

OVERVIEW / Located on Galt Ocean Drive in Ft. Lauderdale, alongside the sparkling waters of the Atlantic. Chef Mai's dishes are a blend of Japanese and Thai, with a hint of Peru, creating an exotic blend of flavors and nuances that will please any discerning palate. Also dine personal with Chef Danny at his sushi counter to experience first hand his many artistic sushi creations. Tokyo Blue has an inviting character and charm that embodies a modern, casual and upbeat atmosphere. >>> get the offer from open table 
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DEAL / $25 for $50 Worth of Food & Drinks at il Mulino Cucina Italiana

THE OFFER  Get a taste of the classic, comforting menu at Il Mulino with today's deal of $50 worth of food and drinks for just $25.  Start off your experience with appetizers like the Italian sausage and mushroom brick oven flatbread. For your entree, choose from house specialties like eggplant parmigiana, chicken balsamic with artichoke hearts over ginger linguini or the zuppa di pesce. Homemade pasta dishes include gnocchi in a pink sauce, lasagna Bolognese with a decadent bechamel and the fusilli naturale with grilled chicken, broccoli, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts in a balsamic reduction with goat cheese.
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TIP / The Science Behind a Perfectly Browned Cookie

HOW2 / Oui! Make a sweet French toast casserole

Cookbook authors Crystal Cook and Sandy Pollock show TODAY’s Al Roker how prepare a French toast casserole, complete with sausage, eggs — and brie cheese .

DEAL / $15 to Spend on Ice Cream, Chocolates, and Candy - Chocolate Lauderdale by the Sea

THE OFFER For $7, you'll receive $15 to spend on ice cream, chocolates, candy, and more. Stop by this sweet boutique with a friend, and you can indulge in a hot fudge sundae or two scoops of one of 40 flavors of ice cream. Or, sink your sweet tooth into a few delectable chocolate-covered strawberries or irresistible caramel apples. Sample some fudge, and see caramel corn and cashew brittle being made in a copper kettle. Those Oompa-Loompas may warn you about slipping into a diabetic coma, but with the smells of caramel corn and cashew brittle wafting through the air, it'll be easy to ignore their warnings. And at 50% off, today's deal is your golden ticket.
>>> get the offer from living social

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LOL / Bourdain: Paula Deen can have last word in food fight

After proving he has "No Reservations" about criticizing Food Network celebrity chefs, "Kitchen Confidential" bad boy Anthony Bourdain says he's happy to let Paula Deen have the last word in their recent fiery feud. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports

NEWS / Chef Anthony Bourdain Calls Paula Deen 'the Worst, Most Dangerous Person'

Bourdain said of the Food Network star, who is famous for her butter-heavy recipes

"She revels in unholy connections with evil corporations, and she's proud of the fact that her food is f--king bad for you,"

"I would think twice before telling an already obese nation that it is OK to eat food that is killing us," Bourdain wrote.

"Plus, her food sucks.

read more including stabs at Rachael Ray  >>>

DEAL / Madras Indian Cuisine – Pompano Beach

THE GROUPON OFFER / For $15, you get $30 worth of Indian dinner cuisine for two or more people. For $28, you get $60 worth of Indian dinner cuisine for four or more people. Both options are valid for dinner Monday–Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday–Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

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HOW2 / HOMESTYLE PIZZA CHEESE STEAK - Steve Martorano "Cafe Martorano"

Steve Martorano teaches the magic of South Philly homestyle cooking in Yo Cuz! The Italian-American Cook. During this nine part online cooking series Steve shows you how to prepare the simple Italian-American food he grew up eating and shares the personal experiences that inspired his growing food empire. >>> visit Steve's site

REVIEW / Sublime Restaurant not so sublime on this visit - Fort Lauderdale

"Pot stickers ($5), an appetizer, appeared as if they had been sitting in the kitchen too long."

"Singapore Noodles (about $16) with vegetables. An unappetizing heap (at least a pound) of noodles was delivered with tiny fragments of vegetables scattered about on the edges of the plate. With little or no sauce, the noodles were barely edibl."

>>> read the entire review from Jane's Bits

NEWS / Burger King Dethrones Its Creepy 'King' Mascot

Looks like we've got a good old-fashioned revolution on our hands. The King is dead. Long live the Whopper!

Burger King will be retiring their ad mascot, the King, in favor a new ad campaign that features their healthy food options.

It sounds like an odd stance for the burger-serving fast food chain to be taking, but experts say it's not unusual. Lots of fast food chains, like Subway and 7-Eleven, have been successfully focusing on the freshness of their food.

RED, The Steakhouse - Green Beans, Pancetta & Pine Nuts

Executive Chef, Peter Vauthy presents his favorite side dish at Red, The Steakhouse: Green Beans, Pancetta & Pine Nuts

 

DEAL $25 for $50 in Fusion Cuisine at Mangos Restaurant and Lounge on Las Olas

THE OFFER Come join the locals for happy hour or stay for dinner and enjoy live music nightly. Mangos has something for everyone. Sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of Las Olas or enjoy some dinner and dancing inside Mangos intimate dining room. Start your meal with fresh South Florida favorites like smoked fish dip, coconut shrimp, or baked brie. For dinner, try one of Mangos unique creations like the lobster pie, Jambalaya, or baked lasagna. No matter your taste, Mangos offers something for everyone. Also don't forget to try a drink from their specialty bar menu.
>>>>more info/deal

DEAL / $5 OFF $15 Purchase @ T.G.I. Fridays

click on pic to get coupon - good until 8/24 Website - Menu 

Print or show on your mobile device 

JELLO CREATIONS

SPECIAL TODAY / Fuego Latino Cuban/Latin Cuisine

THURSDAY

Plantain Soup ... Cup ... 2.95 ... Bowl ... 3.95
Fish Filet Grilled or Fried ... 7.95
Ground Beef Casserole ... 4.95
Burrito Chicken or Beef ... 6.95
1/4 Chicken Baked or Fried ... 3.95
Chicken Breast ... 6.95
Pork Chunks ... 6.95
Breaded Steak ... 6.95
 >>>> reviews, menus, websites and more for Fuego Latino

DEAL / The Playwright Irish Pub @ Gulfstream - 50% Off

OFFER Spend $15 and get $30 worth of food and drink. The tasty menu here includes local spins on Irish fare like crab cake melts, as well as traditional favorites like shepherd's pie and fish 'n' chips. You'll find that the deserts have spirit, too -- the Irish whiskey spice cake is certainly worth dancing a jig over
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(Video) Chef Alan Currie Shows Us How to Prepare Shepherds Pie

THE BEST / (Video) Local 10's Top 10 Places To Eat In South Florida

Ft Lauderdale Area Restaurants In Local 10's Top10
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10. 84 Diner
9. Seasons 52
6. Rustic Inn
4. Peter Pan Diner
3. Scruby's
>>> watch the entire video (22min) featuring all 10

RECIPES / Best Of Local Restaurants From The Sun Sentinel

Bistro Mio's Chicken Alesandro
Spaghetti Carrettiera at Tarantella's in Weston
Max's Grille Meatloaf
Shrimp de Jonghe from 5th Ave Grill

 

 

REVIEW / Luigi's Coal Oven Pizza in Fort Lauderdale: Pizza's Not the Best Thing on the Menu at This Las Olas Joint

PLACE Luigi's is a tight space. It's so small that your gut will plunge into the table when the diner behind you so much as fidgets in his seat.

MENU Pizza balanced out by family-style house salads, oven-roasted wings, and a few pasta specials....  three pizzas — made on two different dates weeks apart — had something in common "the middle of the pie was limp, thin, and undercooked"  Only real parmigiano reggiano, Italian mozzarella, and romana are used for cheese. The tomatoes, prosciutto, Parma ham, and salami are all from Italy too. For an informal pizzeria, Luigi's offers an extensive wine list.

SCENE the Las Olas crowds are here — and they're claiming every one of those tables.

 .... read more from Jamie Long @ New Times 
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NEWS / Sticker shock: Food prices are soaring

Prices are expected to keep going up over the coming months as farmers struggle with bad weather, bad harvests and strong demand from fuel producers.

FYI / The 7 Most Debated Tipping Issues

1. Should you tip on the tax?
"I like it when you do, but you do not have to tip on the tax. Whenever there's a service charge, the auto-grat that's tacked on is always pre-tax."

>>> here are six more tipping tips