People send me pizza boxes from all over the world, but I may have found the best one this week in NYC (although it is made in Italy).
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
REVIEWS / Hollywood Prime In Hollywood @ The Westin Diplomat
BUZZ High-end steakhouse civility. The steakhouse meal that follows is one of the finest you'll have in South Florida.
MENU perfect lobster bisque ($14.95) relies more on the flavor of lobster than cream... nails it with this intensely flavored version... One bite of the prime rib ($44.95) and I'm inclined to believe that this is some pretty incredible beef. While restaurant critics are reluctant to use the words, "the best," this may be the best prime rib I've ever had the pleasure of cutting into... Family style sides include very good white cheddar mashed potatoes ($9.95)
SERVICE wait to be pampered by the charming staff.
>>> read the full review
Friday, July 29, 2011
THE BEZT / Fuego Latino voted best Cuban restaurant in South Florida by Sun Sentinal readers
 |
| Fuego Nachos |
BUZZ "Fuego is very much a family affair. The elder Nietos arrive at the restaurant early in the morning to prep for the day. They're gone by 2 p.m., when the sons take over."
$$$$ "Average dinner check is $12. Lunch specials start at $3.95."
>>> Read the entire Sun Sentinal review
FEATURE / Why Florida Tomatoes Suck "TomatoLand"
from npr - "It takes a lot to grow a tomato in the sand of South Florida: tons of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers... about eight times as many chemicals per acre on tomatoes as California...
- from October to June, virtually all the field-grown tomatoes in supermarkets come from Florida.
- They are picked when they are green; the only reason they are red in the stores is that they've been gassed with ethylene, which changes their color...
- saw tomatoes falling off a truck going 60 mph; when he stopped to examine the tomatoes that hit the road, he says, they "looked smooth and unblemished. Not one was smashed."
EVENT / Miami Spice (starts monday) Video Overview
Toni Gonzalez walks you through everything that is Miami Spice!
NEW PRODUCT / The Ultimate Angus Cool Deli Sandwich - Try It And Get FREE drink and fries
The Ultimate Angus Cool Deli features oven-roasted, thinly sliced USDA Choice Top Round Angus beef served cool. It is topped with Swiss cheese, banana peppers, garlicky pickles, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and onion, tangy herb vinaigrette and mayonnaise, served on a customer’s choice of either a toasted Italian-style roll or whole grain wrap. The offer is valid from Friday, July 29 through Thursday, August 4 (coupon required).* >>>> get the coupon here
THE BEZT / Miami Herald Offers It's Picks For Miami Spice Event Which Starts On Monday
BLT Steak at the Betsy: Great food (don’t skip the popovers), friendly service and prime Ocean Drive views
NEWS / The food truck craze comes to Fort Lauderdale!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
TV / Sneak Peek of The Chew, ABC's New Daytime Food Show
Today, ABC announced that The Chew, its new daytime lifestyle show, will air live beginning Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. EDT. The series, which replaces the soap opera All My Children, will feature an eclectic mix of hosts, including Italian cooking icon Mario Batali, Iron Chef Michael Symon, Top Cheftestant Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly, and healthy cookbook author (and Dr. Oz progeny) Daphne Oz.
MINI REVIEW - CG Burgers Fort Lauderdale
Blog Editor Comments - "first stop at CG Burgers not so good.... fries soggy and greasy so took them back. They apologized and brought me another batch of "hot" soggy and greasy fries. Had the South Beach (Lo Carb) Burger wrapped in a wilted and yes "soggy" lettuce leaf with tasteless goat cheese.
Place felt cramped. Soda machine has table less than a foot away.
"Five Guys" I'm sorry I won't do this again. I'll go next door to Pei Wei"$22 for two. Pricey for what you get. Maybe the lamb or buffalo burgers were better. The salad bar did look nice. $9.95 all you can eat.
Gary
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)