FOOD

Florida’s got its fair share of regional fast food chains that started right here on Sunshine State-soil. However, when it comes to the best Florida-based fast food chain in the Sunshine State, it’s none other than 4 Rivers Smokehouse.

Getting dinner on the table at a reasonable hour can be a challenge, but those who have Instant Pots know that dinner can be done in 30 minutes or less with this trendy cooking machine.

Although Starbucks hasn’t officially announced any details about the fall menu yet, it’s been leaked online with a rollout date of August 24, and it looks like several favorites will be back — while one major favorite will be noticeably absent.

Meet La Birra Bar, the Buenos Aires-based burger shop founded in 2001, which is making its way to the States with its first location in North Miami Beach. La Birra Bar will be the first Argentine hamburger chain to reach the U.S. when it opens its doors on August 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Just north of Fort Lauderdale will lie a new restaurant that blends modern American dishes with “Peruvian flair and Italian comfort,” and it might just become your new local favorite.

Florida is full of burgers — from the classic, old school, mom and pop burgers to the high-end, wagyu, and way-too-much-bacon varieties — we’ve got them all. However, only one burger shop in Florida reigns supreme, and it may come as a surprise to you.

Today, August 4, is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. And just like all good things in life, this special holiday will crumb to an end. Therefore, hurry on out to one of these establishments offering deals and more on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its 2021 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” Restaurants awards. Miami and Key West are well represented, with seven total winners, including the No. 1 Best Vegan Restaurant and the No. 2 best restaurant for Everyday Eats in the entire country.

Dine Out Lauderdale season is finally here, where locals and visitors alike can get the chance to explore Fort Lauderdale’s delicious culinary scene throughout the months of August through September.

Scientists at the University of Florida are conducting new research that can provide South Florida commercial papaya growers with additional options and a competitive edge in the dessert fruit market.

Vicky Bakery, which has been a part of the South Florida community for over 49 years, is now offering franchising opportunities for the first time since expanding.

According to Google trends research, the most popular junk food in the state of Florida is none other than Häagen-Dazs ice cream, followed by tres leches cake and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

There is no better way to celebrate the red, white and blue than with red, white and blueberries, right?

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there is nothing better to do (or more American) than grilling up some meat and veggies while sipping on a cool beer or cocktail.

Whether you’re stocking up for hurricane season or replenishing canned food or pantry items just to keep on hand, sometimes it’s hard to know what to buy.

Meet CH’I, a multi-faceted entertainment venue in Brickell City Centre that fuses several concepts — a garden, a mercado, a lounge, and a Latin-Chinese restaurant — all in one.

In Florida, we know a thing or two about good ice cream. However, out of the numerous delicious ice cream parlors along the west and east coast of the state, only one ranks supreme. It's Dasher & Crank in Wynwood.

On Monday, Caribbean fast food chain Pollo Tropical announced the launch of their new Rum Mojito under their new brand, “La Palmita Cocktail Co.,” just in time for summer.

On Tuesday, June 15, sweetgreen is opening its third Miami location in the Wynwood neighborhood. However, one look at the new restaurant, located at 2621 N.W. 2nd Ave., and you’ll see that the 3,000-square foot salad shop looks unlike any other.

With a name like The Local: Craft Food & Drink, newly formed craft beer-lovers and gourmet corn bread-enthusiasts alike swarmed to the little gem nestled on 150 Giralda Avenue in Coral Gables. However, after 10 years, the restaurant will be officially closing.