FOOD & DRINK
Former Bru’s Room site in Coral Springs purchased by owners of upscale local restaurant chain
The former Bru’s Room Bar & Grill location in Coral Springs has been purchased by the owners of an upscale restaurant chain based in South Florida. That chain — Kaluz Restaurants — currently operates in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation and Wellington. And while the site’s former owner, Benedict Fillichio, said in February that a “very good restaurant chain” would open in Bru’s Room’s place, an ...
Catch of the Week: Meat fish season has arrived off South Florida
I will be giving a free seminar on mahi fishing at Bass Pro Shops, 200 Gulf Stream Way, on Saturday in Dania Beach from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Over a two-day span we have caught quite a few species of fish locally aboard the Lisa B out of Lighthouse Point. This is a great sign as we kick off meat fish season. During this time we see an influx of blackfin tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo and kingfish and the beauty is that you never really know what you are going to catch. Yes we do have slow days when the bite is just not very good but for the most part you have a chance at catching a trophy fish.
Broward County names new animal care director
Broward County has named a new director for its Animal Care and Adoption Center, which has previously drawn criticism from activists over turning away certain pets. The shelter takes in around 8,600 dogs and cats a year. William Douglas Brightwell, the director of Animal Services for Pinellas County, has been named the new director. He has been in Pinellas since 2013 in several roles, the last ...
Living Room Concert Series Returns to Pompano Beach
Blanche Ely House Museum Hosts Intimate Performances by Talented Local Artists. Back by popular demand, the Living Room Concert Series returns with a roster of extraordinary artists. When Pompano Beach Arts first introduced the series last fall, audiences were enthralled by the unique experience. Now, a new season is launching, so do not miss this rare opportunity to enjoy outstanding musicians performing in an intimate and historic setting. The up-close and engaging performances are presented in the historic Blanche Ely House Museum, which is the restored former home of renowned educators Blanche and Joseph Ely, now a thriving venue showcasing the significant social and cultural milestones of Pompano Beach’s Northwest Community. The concerts will be presented on the fourth Thursday each month at 7 pm, and tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.pompanobeacharts.org.
‘I didn’t want to do it anymore’: Acclaimed Lionfish restaurant in Delray Beach has closed, to be replaced by celebrity-magnet Sugar Factory
Lionfish, the James Beard Foundation-blessed, sustainability-themed seafood spot on Delray Beach’s buzzy Atlantic Avenue, permanently closed on Saturday night after 3 1/2 years in business. In its place will rise a restaurant that needs no sugarcoating: Sugar Factory, an American brasserie chain and celebrity magnet best known for crafting cocktails and couture lollipops endorsed by The Rock, ...
Frozen cookie business grows from side hustle to Whole Foods
La Gringuita cookies will be in the frozen cookies section of Whole Foods starting in May. Each frozen cookie cooks in about 12 minutes and has a filling. Thursday we got an update from Caroline McGinley, the founder and CEO of La Gringuita cookies. We last ran into her about 18 months ago during our segment when we featured “Dessert Wars.”
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