THE BEST / 10 most popular McDonald's menu items of all time

1. French fries The McDonald's french fry can trace its heritage all the way back to the original McDonald's restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif., that introduced french fries in 1949; now, the restaurant chain serves approximately four million kilograms of fries every day. And in a 2007 Zagat survey, McDonald's fries got 63 per cent of the vote, compared to just 10 per cent each for runners-up Burger King and Wendy's.

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THE BEST / Supermarket Standoff: Canned Tuna -

Bon Appetit Magazine Taste Test 
The first tuna fish was actually canned as a replacement for the more popular sardine during a shortage in 1903. What started as a temporary substitution has become a national habit; Americans consume almost 1 billion pounds of the stuff per year. 
Best Supermarket Brands for Flavor
1) Trader Joe's Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water  2) StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water 3) Genova Tonno Solid Light Tuna in Olive Oil
>>> more info including nutrition rankings  

MARKET / Season's Fresh Market In Plantation

Looking for something from Bulgaria, Croatia, Egypt, Israel,Jordan, Lebanon, Persia, Turkey or just about anywhere else on the globe? Look no further than this pristine market where you'll discover everything from exotic groceries to hookahs, beer and wine, prepared foods, and even a coffee bar where you can sip a beverage or enjoy a plate of feta and hummus slicked with imported rich olive oil.
>>> get the full profile via the sun sentinel
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REVIEW / Organic Restaurant is Sublime

By Rebeka Susa @ Florida Agenda

MENU the pesto polenta was an orgasmic experience...  soups, a fire-roasted artichoke, edamame, and “broccomoli,.. For an entree choose from sushi, brick oven pizzas, and a variety of original healthy dishes... entrees include “gardein cutlet,” which is a soy-based meat substitute... key lime cheesecake, chocolate nirvana, coconut cake  and chocolate macaroons
BUZZ  try for its ambiance, delicious and unique dishes, and friendly service.
PEOPLE The crowd was mixed – from a gay couple to straights on dates, to families with kids.
DOLLARS the total bill was reasonable considering that buying organic food can seem like a small, painful investment.

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NEW / Skinny Menu at "The Cheesecake Factory"

NEWS / Butlers in the Buff bare almost all as franchise expands into South Florida

via Rod Hagwood @ Sun Sentinel
Butlers in the Buff is a male-order company (get it?) where the staff wear butt-baring attire while serving cocktails and hors d’ouevres bringing a wow factor to fundraisers, bridal showers, corporate events, wedding receptions, birthdays and private parties.
 “I was working this birthday party for a gay gentleman and this guy kept dropping his fork on the floor and asking me to pick it up,” laughed Kiraly. “They train you not to bend over. You have to kind of curtsey.”

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DEAL NEARBY / Five Cheap Restaurants on South Beach via New Times

Big Pink - South Beach

There are restaurants south of 23rd street that offer delicious food that won't empty your pockets.
5) Pizza Rustica "never run out of weird and tasty topping combos to try"
4) Puerto Sagua "tastes-like-home Cuban food"
3) Go-Go Fresh Food Café "The go-go pies ($2.25) are gringo empanada"
2) La Sandwicherie "All sandwiches ($5.40 to $8.95) are made on crispy French baguettes or buttery croissants"
1) Big Pink "The buckets of sides (like fries and wings) come to your table, overflowing from the tin containers"

>>> get all the details from Margaux Herrera @ New Times 

FYI / The Florida Avocado - How To Select & Prepare Them

Learn more about the Florida avocado from our Chef Justin TImineri! From how to select them in the store to easy ways to prepare for use in a dish!

DRINK / Whiskey Blue @ The W Fort Lauderdale Does "Ciroc Coconut Basil Gimlet"

Roxanne Vargas is a bar tender for a day! SHE stops by Whiskey Blue at The W Fort Lauderdale and chats with bartender Emily Clawson. What you'll need: 2 ounces of Ciroc Coconut Vodka2 shots sweet and sour mix (be creative) splash of lime juice splash of simple syrup 1 Large basil leaf 1 Martini Glass (or regular glass if you'd like to enjoy it on the rocks) Drink shaker Next: Muddle basil in shaker scoop of ice, pour in ingredientsmix wellpour into martini glass we mentioned earlier1 large basil leaf into cup (for fun!):-) enjoy responsibly!

LISTEN / Linda Gassenheimer’s Popular “Restaurant Roundabout” WLRN

8/4 - WLRN RADIO (50 min) - Linda and friends offer the latest South Florida restaurant information. ‎On hand are Miami-based restaurant critic and travel writer Jen Karetnick and Broward Herald restaurant reviewer Rochelle Koff.

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>>> restaurants mentioned in the radio show