The Top 3 Beers From Prosperity Brewers in Boca Raton
By Nicole Danna Since opening in 2017, Prosperity Brewers in Boca Raton prides itself on creating small-batch beer with creative uniqueness. It’s no wonder why, then, why picking three of their “best” beers can be such a difficult task. These days, head brewer Joel Kodner — formerly of Due South Brewing Co. and West …
Meet Boca Raton’s Dark Knight Artist, AKA J. Brisbee
The Dark Knight Artist: History Gets a Splash of Comic Culture By Nile Fortner For years, comic art has crossed boundaries to enter multiple forms of mediums. Fans watch comic book adaptions from the big to the small screen and may see comic art on the walls of local museums, venues, and yearly conventions. …
Grace’s Fine Foods Offers Gourmet Sandwiches At New Juno Beach Shop
From-scratch meats and gourmet sandwiches await at the newly opened Grace’s Fine Foods in Juno Beach. By Kayla Ziadie If anyone in South Florida is a master of meat, it’s Bradley Grace. Grace is the owner and chef of Grace’s Fine Foods, a gourmet sandwich shop that got its start at Grandview Public Market …
Just Baked Boca In Boca Raton Offers Late-Night Sweet Treats
Can’t fake that Just Baked. By Darien Davies Whether you’re freshly baked or in the mood for freshly baked desserts, Just Baked Boca in Boca Raton is the sweetest spot in town. Established in late 2017 as a small, specialized bakery, Just Baked quickly developed into a popular late-night spot for everyone who needs …
Behind The Piece: Bulk Styles
The story behind the art. By Darien Davies Mark Rupprecht, aka Bulk Styles, grew up in his mother’s art gallery. His world was immersed with different forms of art and mediums before he was even aware of what anything was. Intrigued, he started painting as a little kid and set his sights on art …
Introducing Cocktail Freestyle: Four-Ingredient Summer Drinks
We gave Palm Beach County bartenders four ingredients to whip up a stellar summer cocktail. By Kayla Ziadie One can only down so many hard seltzers and boxed wine at socially distant beach days before entirely swearing off (cheap) alcohol. Mind you, there’s still one month of summer left, and the peak of hurricane …
How To Save Money and Spend Smarter During COVID-19
Living through a pandemic isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. By Sean Gordon The world is facing one of the worst financial crises in history. As many of our nation’s citizens face substantial hardships stemming from pay cuts, furloughs, or lay-offs, finding ways to save extra cash is more important …
Conquering COVID: The Funky Biscuit
The Funky Biscuit celebrates its ninth anniversary in quarantine. By David Rolland This was supposed to be a great weekend for Albert Poliak’s live music venue, The Funky Biscuit. The Boca Raton music hotspot is set to host its nine-year anniversary party with two nights of Mike Zito shredding some blues guitar on Friday, …
Your Guide to BBQ in Palm Beach County
Must-visit spots for some of the best barbeque in the 561. By Kayla Ziadie Nothing screams “summer” like good ol’ Southern barbecue. Ribs that fall off the bone, juicy chicken wings, scoops of baked beans, creamy potato salad and fresh coleslaw—need we say more? But the one thing that separates basic barbecue from mindblowing …
Conquering COVID: Sweetwater
Sweetwater in Boynton Beach navigates business amid COVID-19. By Kayla Ziadie Prior to the COVID-19 completely redefining normalcy as we know it, Palm Beach County locals knew exactly where to go for a stellar sip: Sweetwater Bar. Sean Iglehart has owned Sweetwater in Boynton Beach since 2011, the area’s first in craft cocktails. Nestled …
Best Sandwiches in Boca Raton
Subs and hoagies and sandwiches, oh my! By Kayla Ziadie Soggy reputations and sexist connotations aside, sandwiches deserve far more credit for the underrated food they are. You can layer it to the heavens with your favorite vegetables, cheeses, meats and condiments—and the options to hold all its deliciousness in? You name it, you …
Conquering COVID: Rebel House
Rebel House in Boca pushes past business struggles amid COVID-19. By Darien Davies Transforming the ordinary is what the Rebel House team does best, so when faced with the unavoidable and unwelcome uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic, they sharpened their knives and rewrote the menu. “Because of the sudden closure of in-house dining, almost …
5 Best Tacos In Deerfield Beach
There’s no better place to cure your taco cravings than South Florida. By Kayla Ziadie Two words, 11 letters, say it and you will make someone’s week: Taco Tuesday. Yes, we’re in complete agreement that tacos are worthy any day of the week, not just Tuesday. But there’s just something about meat in a …
Conquering COVID: Local Creatives Think Outside the Box
Down with COVID, Up with Creatives by Darien Davies It’s easy to see the effect that the coronavirus had on local restaurants and service-oriented businesses, as anyone with a stomach could attest to. Not only were restaurants forced to close or change their business strategies overnight, but some larger organizations and companies saw reduced …
6 Date Ideas For Couples During Quarantine
By Kayla Ziadie Quarantine isn’t over yet, folks. It’s a sad reality we have to accept for the time being, especially considering Florida is becoming the new COVID-19 epicenter of the world. (Yes, you read that correctly: the entire world.) Most people fall into one of three groups: singletons quarantining alone/with family; in a …
Conquering COVID: Hopportunities
Amid COVID-19, a newly opened bar in Delray Beach remains hopeful. By Kayla Ziadie When John Macatangay introduced his new self-serve craft beer bar, Hopportunities, in November 2019, its success was en route to skyrocketing. Feedback from customers was right on the money and business was as flowing as its brews. When the bar in …
Conquering COVID: Lionfish
Lionfish in Delray Beach had to put its grand opening on hold. By Darien Davies While most restaurant owners are managing how to keep their established restaurants and staff afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, the soon-to-be favorite dining spots and watering holes were also greatly affected. Opening during Delray Beach’s peak season is generally …
How I Got the Shot: Kyle Soto
Growing up along Florida’s delicate and diverse coastline struck a passion for conservation in Kyle Soto. As an underwater photographer based in Boca Raton, Kyle’s life along the beach showed him not only the true beauty of the natural world, but also the value of preserving the ocean and its inhabitants. After discovering the power …
Papamigos Mobile Kitchen Now Open in Pompano Beach
“Mexi-Crasian” fare comes to Pompano with the Papamigos Mobile Kitchen. By David Rolland Everyone loves tacos, and everyone loves sushi. Soon, you’ll be able to munch on both cuisines at one convenient location. Starting Monday, July 13, Papamigos will park its food truck seven days a week in Pompano Beach. The new mobile kitchen …
Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports Rates South Florida’s Top Pizza Spots
Did your favorite South Florida pizza shop make the cut? By Darien Davies If there’s one certainty in the world, it’s that when you’re in the mood for a slice of pizza, only a great, gooey, and glorified piece will work. No one ever has a mediocre and mundane piece of pie and says, …
The Future of Fall Athletics In South Florida
Wading the waters of college sports in South Florida. By Sean Gordon Like every other university with sports teams, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is navigating the uncertainties of proceeding with fall sports in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of June 8, student-athletes are back on campus in Boca Raton. When asked about FAU’s …
Ways To Prepare For Florida’s 2020 Hurricane Season
Important ways to get a headstart on preparing for hurricane season in Florida. By Kayla Ziadie As quick as it left, hurricane season is finally back. For most Floridians, hurricanes mean block parties, dusting off last year’s shutters and stocking up on copious amounts of beer and hard seltzers (Claw is law, no?). Despite …
The 5 Best Burgers In Delray Beach
Our go-to stops for the best burgers in Delray Beach. By Kayla Ziadie Whether you like your burgers double-stacked, vegan, lettuce-wrapped or with extra cheese, there’s no wrong way to order one. Aside from what toppings to dress it with, the biggest struggle when a burger craving hits is finding the best place to …
5 Rules to Help You Cope During COVID-19
Overcoming COVID blues. By Darien Davies We thought we were in the clear, but 2020 is staying true to its colors and pulling another fast one. Yes, we may have gone a little HAM after South Florida’s Phase One restrictions were loosened, and yes, we may have been a little too happy to temporarily …
Flybird Grills Up the Best Chicken in Delray Beach
By Darien Davies What makes Flybird different? Quality, attention to detail, and certainly owner Michael Salmon. If not for his passion and desire to simply provide good, seasonal and creative food, the one-year-old fast-casual restaurant might have fallen prey to the COVID coop. Luckily for us, it’s soaring to new heights. The 18-seat Delray …
CREMA Brings Thai Rolled Ice Cream to Delray Beach
West Palm Beach’s favorite Thai rolled ice cream shop opens in Delray Beach. By Kayla Ziadie During a time of collective uncertainty and pain in the world, a glimmer of light is shining through a Thai rolled ice cream-shaped crack. Making its Delray Beach debut in time for Florida’s hottest months is West Palm …
#SavePBFood: One Person’s Hunger to Support Local Restaurants
By Darien Davies It’s no secret that restaurants and the entire foodservice industry took a massive hit thanks to the coronavirus. Many restaurants were forced to close and lay off most, if not all, of their teams. Alongside discovering new ways to generate revenue and stay afloat, it was a double whammy amid the …
Conquering COVID: Mora Surf Boutique in Deerfield Beach
Mora Surf Boutique comes back to life post-quarantine. By Kayla Ziadie Nestled in The Cove Plaza in Deerfield Beach is Mora Surf Boutique, a colorful shop notorious for its surfer aesthetic and free spirit feel. A beachy chic, bohemian heaven, Mora attracts tourists and locals alike with its handmade swimwear, women’s clothing, accessories and …
Dining Etiquette Tips to Implement Post-Quarantine
Enjoying Restaurants in a Post-COVID World By Darien Davies Sure, quarantine was difficult for a myriad of reasons. On top of your changing (or lost) job situation and newfound solitude, you had to become your own personal chef. Heading to the grocery store once a week then ordering everything your heart desired for delivery …
Comic Creator and Educator Jeff Carroll Encourages Ethnicity and History
Beyond “Black Panther”: Comic Creator and Educator Jeff Carroll Encourages Ethnicity and History Beyond the Pages By Nile Fortner Even though Black people have been portrayed in comics since the medium’s beginnings, their portrayals are often the subject of controversy. The integration of Black characters in mainstream and superhero comics has endured various obstacles, …