OMG / It's a dog day afternoon as Koreans try to beat the heat

Thursday was not a good day to be a dog in South Korea. That's because it was one of the three hottest days according to the Korean lunar calendar — and dog soup is one way to beat the heat. On "Chobok," people seeking to protect the body from overheating eat traditional healthy foods such as ginseng chicken soup, broiled eel, and "bo-shin-tang," literally "body preservation stew."Dogs are bred to be eaten in South Korea, and advocates say bo-shin-tang, which consists of dog meat boiled in a mix of hot and strong spices and vegetables, is good for the health. >>> more 

OPENED TODAY / CG Burgers - 1732 North Federal Highway - Fort Lauderdale

Farm Fresh Food / Just drove by the place at noon (Wednesday). They were open and packed. Kinda reminded me of a Five Guys operation. (potatoes in bags stacked on the floor) Workman were still putting up signs over the heads of customers. Salad bar was not in operation. Chaos but people were having fun. Gary

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ADDRESS 1732 North Federal Highway -  PHONE 954-618-6450  - HOURS 11 am - 10 pm

TV - Talk Back: Banning Kids From Restaurants

The hosts discuss whether or not children should be banned from certain restaurants. What is your take? Hosts Sara Gilbert, Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Holly Robinson Peete, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Leah Remini. 



>>> original story on JuZZt Eat 

PROFILE / Meet Vaughan Lazar, Founder and CEO of Fort Lauderdale based Pizza Fusion.

Pizza Fusion offers a wholesome menu of organic pizza, salads, sandwiches, wine, beer and even brownies and believe it or not, this concept was thought up in just a weekend. Vaughan and his business partner had a weekend-long brainstorming session where they agreed on establishing a “socially responsible business model”: one that caters to its employees, its customers and even the environment. >> more@ meetsouthflorida



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WINE / from Argentina & Chili including one from a Fort Lauderdale native

We have just landed a GREAT deal on what appeared to be one of the rising stars of the Argentina wine industry, a joint venture with one of the bright young talented winemakers and one of our Fort Lauderdale locals

NEW MENU ITEM / Olive Garden Lunch Menu - Panini (grilled Sandwiches) with unlimited soup and breadsticks $9.95 or less

Grilled Chicken Caprese
Grilled chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella with a sun-dried tomato and basil pesto spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and garden-fresh salad.
Grilled Chicken Florentine
Grilled chicken, spinach, asiago and parmesan cheese with a sun-dried tomato spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and garden-fresh salad.
Grilled Steak & Portobello
Grilled sliced steak with balsamic onions, portobello mushrooms and asiago cheese with a sun-dried tomato and herb spread. Served with unlimited homemade soup and gar den-fresh salad.
Available weekdays until 4pm
>>> Get A Coupon For $2 Off  
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YEA !!! / Restaurant owner bans ALL children under six

In an email to regular customers, owner Mike Vuick said: 'We feel that McDain's is not a place for young children. 'Their volume can't be controlled and many, many times, they have disturbed other customers.' Under state law, restaurants cannot ban the elderly, because they fall into a protected class, but there is no law to stop children not being served.

DEAL / Indian Chillies (Groupon) $10 for $20 Worth of Indian Fare - 7/12 only

Indian Chillies' authentic menu is replete with rich, spice-filled Indian flavors, fresh vegetables, and Halal meats. Hush grumbling tummies with tender kebabs ($9.99), or cure pastry deprivation with a homemade vegetable samosa ($3.99).

Diners can celebrate India’s vegetarian tradition with vegetable biryani ($9.99), a rice-based dish infused with spiced vegetables, or indulge in a smooth and rich chicken tikka masala ($9.99).
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GOOD NEWS / Georgia Farmers Hail China's Taste For Pecans

About 80 percent of the pecans eaten in the world are grown in the United States, and Georgia is the country's top producer. A recent spike in demand from China has pecan farmers planting thousands of new trees.
>>> Listen to the NPR "Morning Addition" story.

LOL / Epic Stockyard Burger - Epic Meal Time

Burgers, bone marrow, bacon, liquor, friends and much more make up the ingredients to this mammoth burger! Did I mention we deep fry it? Did I also mention we made 6 of them?! That's how we do it on EpicMealTime!!