by coastalnews1 | Sep 29, 2025 | Food and Drink, Recipes
For anyone wary of bread-making, focaccia is a safe place to start. It’s made in one bowl, entirely by hand — no stand mixer required. And when I say “by hand,” I mean literally. Focaccia dough is forgiving, not temperamental, so you can feel...
by coastalnews1 | Sep 4, 2025 | Deerfield Beach, Dining Guide, Food and Drink, Lauderdale By The Sea, Local Restaurants, Mexican, Pompano Beach, South Florida Restaurants
Tacos may just be the new burger — or at least the new pizza. They’re everywhere, and lucky for us, our corner of South Florida is rich with authentic Mexican spots worth seeking out. We’ve done the legwork (and the taste-testing), sampling everything from al pastor...
by coastalnews1 | Aug 13, 2025 | Food and Drink, South Florida Restaurants
A Round-Up of Local Ice Cream Spots for When that Urge for a Cool Treat Strikes I recently read a New York Times article lamenting the slow disappearance of the classic middle-class chain restaurant — places like Chili’s or The Olive Garden. The writer made an...
by coastalnews1 | Jun 22, 2025 | Dining Guide, Food and Drink, Local Restaurants, Pompano Beach, Restaurants, Vegetarian
Chasing Rainbow Bagels I must admit, as a transplanted New Yorker, I was initially skeptical about a bagel shop with Philadelphia roots. However, when I learned that Bagels & Co. was set to open in Pompano Beach, I couldn’t resist trying out their location in...
by coastalnews1 | Jun 5, 2025 | Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach
Stay Caffeinated In Style Years ago, my friend Claudia and I frequently bemoaned the limited choices for enjoying a simple, exceptional cup of coffee. While you could certainly indulge in a delightful cappuccino at various restaurants, what if all you craved was a...
