Reviews & Restaurant News
California Red Blends
Wines Worth Discovering By David Ehrenfried If you’ve shopped for California red wine in a wine store or local supermarket, you may have noticed some bottles labeled “Red Blend,” “Red Wine,” “Meritage,” or just “Red.” Maybe you’ve purchased one or more of these in the...
In Search of a Terrific Tacos in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and Beyond
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...
Staff Pick/Bagel Place
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...
Manta Brings Upscale Fusion to Lighthouse Point
A popular Wynwood restaurant has opened its second location in Lighthouse Point. Owner, Andres Lozada Zuzunaga believes the neighborhood is a perfect bridge between more sophisticated culinary hot spots in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. The menu offers an upscale...
Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts
When I made the decision to bring home a half-dozen mochi donuts from Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts in the Cove, I intended to wait for my husband’s return before diving in. My plan was to photograph the treats and then enjoy them together. However, as I maneuvered the...
The Bronx Comes to Deerfield Beach
What'Sub Serving up Solid Sandwiches As soon as I discovered that What’Sub offers a sandwich named for Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, I was sold. For those unfamiliar, Arthur Avenue is renowned for its Italian bakeries, restaurants, and markets. The first question they...
Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts
When I made the decision to bring home a half-dozen mochi donuts from Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts in the Cove, I intended to wait for my husband's return before diving in. My plan was to photograph the treats and then enjoy them together. However, as I maneuvered the...
Crunchy Almond-Cherry Cake
The first time I spot cherries in the market during summer is always a joyous occasion. While I cherish all stone fruits — peaches, plums, nectarines — cherries are my slam-dunk favorites. As summer wanes and stone fruit season peaks in September, cherries reach their...
Deerfield Beach’s Beloved Charm City Burger Co. Will Move to Boca Raton
Step inside Deerfield Beach’s legendary Charm City Burger Co. on Hillsboro Blvd. just west of the Intracoastal Bridge and you might spot something out of place on the menu: sandwiches.Perhaps you’ll be drawn to the Plain Jane Sandwich -- crispy chicken with muenster,...
Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts
When I made the decision to bring home a half-dozen mochi donuts from Mama Yatai Mochi Donuts in the Cove, I intended to wait for my husband's return before diving in. My plan was to photograph the treats and then enjoy them together. However, as I maneuvered the...