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 barbecue 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, …
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, …
5 Best Coffee Shops In Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Coffee Shops Every Caffeine Fiend Should Visit By Kayla Ziadie Java, brew, cup o’ joe, cafécito — no matter what you call it, there’s no denying coffee is the lifeline for many surviving a South Florida workday. Professionals and college students alike rely on local cafés in Broward for their caffeine fix, whether …
6 Things You Will Miss From Florida’s Quarantine
Quarantine: Love to Hate it, Hate to Love it By Darien Davies Admit it: We thought it was the end of the world when quarantine was first instated. Wait, what? You mean I have to stay inside and avoid all social contact with the outside world? Nope, hard pass. Now that we’re (hopefully) out …
Johnnie Brown’s In Delray Beach Reopens Post-Quarantine
Johnnie Brown’s Reopens: Music to Our Ears By Darien Davies After weeks of dealing with an abandoned downtown, Atlantic Avenue is finally reopening and shaking back to life. Everyone is welcome to sit down at their favorite table, belly up at their can’t-go-without watering hole, and join their fellow community members for a Friday …