Monday Night Raw has been a TV staple for more than 25 years. But even if you don’t know that it takes place inside the wrestling ring – or don’t know The Rock from The Undertaker – this version of Monday Night Raw one is happening at a bar – The Parched Pig in Palm […]
Month: December 2017
Hangover Helper at Grease Burger Bar in West Palm Beach
A rough hangover is something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy. Well, you might. Either way, Grease Burger Bar’s introduction of the Hangover Burger is the new the go-to-Sunday burger, just in time for New Year’s Eve. Actually, it’s a great burger whether or not you overindulge, and a good reason to visit the […]
Traditional Peruvian cuisine at Pisco y Nazca in Doral and Kendall
Miguel Gomez’s philosophy of creating great Peruvian cuisine at Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is simple: “We stick to our roots,’’ said Gomez, Conceptual Chef at the popular eatery in The Shops of Downtown Doral. “If you don’t have traditional dishes, people won’t come. We’re constantly reminded of going back to our roots. And that’s […]
Gastropub with an attitude at Brick & Barrel in Lake Park, Fla.
Chef David Schroeder’s culinary career has taken him to some diverse places – from the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles where he prepared meals for the late Hugh Hefner and friends, to Thomas Keller’s renowned Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif., to the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. But one gets the idea that Schroeder, a New Jersey […]
Holiday roads from the Bahamas to Hawaii
For those looking for holiday (and beyond) travel opportunities, here’s some good cheer from some of my favorite golf resorts and destinations: “Festive Memories” at Montage Palmetto Bluff — Bluffton, S.C. Available through Dec. 30, 2017 — rates starting at $350/night. Located within a 20,000-acre coastal nature preserve in the heart of South Carolina’s […]
Christmas dinner a family affair at Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach
The holidays are all about family, so with that in mind, the 70-year-old, family-owned Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach is offering a traditional Christmas dinner that features seven decades of the steakhouse’s specialties. This year’s menu includes starters such as Colossal Shrimp Cocktail and Classic Escargot. For a main course, prime cut steaks feature […]
PB Catch’s whole fish selections add to its guest-friendly menu
The inside look of PB Catch hasn’t changed, but the addition of the daily whole fresh fish selection is now the first thing guests will see when walking into the popular Palm Beach seafood restaurant. “This is due in large part to our guests’ request for more whole selections that require simple preparation,’’ PB Catch […]
Party with musician Victor Wainright on New Year’s Eve at Boston’s on the Beach
Looking for a great South Florida place to welcome in 2018? Welcome to Boston’s on the Beach. The New Year’s Eve party at the Delray Beach restaurant will feature food, drink and entertainment by Victor Wainwright and The Train. Wainwright’s career began more than a decade ago with a rock ’n’ roll, honky-tonk style. Since […]
Paradise by Marriott, José Andrés, leading Letters to Santa Initiative
From the shores of the Caribbean and Mexico up to the North Pole, Paradise by Marriott is spreading holiday cheer this season with its “Letters to Santa’’ charity initiative. Consumers of all ages can participate by visiting https://www.paradisebymarriott.com/letter-to-santa.php to write a letter to Santa, and for every letter received, the Latin America/Caribbean resort cluster will donate $1 to World Central Kitchen, […]
MOD Pizza a force for flavor and good in South Florida
Brick Kerge, vice president of operations for MOD Pizza Florida, says his company’s mission is to “become a force for positive change in the lives of the MOD Squads and the communities we serve.’’ Those are admirable traits for the Seattle-based company, but let’s talk pizza. MOD “build your own’’ pies are among the best […]