James Beard Foundation announces top U.S. restaurants - and nine South Florida chefs made the list

South Florida is aglow in the culinary limelight again, and the latest proof are the nine local chefs nominated as semifinalists for 2022 James Beard Foundation Awards. The prestigious foundation honors the top chefs, bakers and tastemakers in the country. The Feb. 23 announcement marks the first list of James Beard nominees in two years, coming together after an extensive 2021 audit to root out bias and feature more racial and gender diversity among the finalists. 

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From 'Dirty Dining' to 'Clean Plate': Restaurant's new owner turns it around

Here is a list of places that had ZERO VIOLATIONS on their unannounced, routine food safety inspection in Broward County in January and February.

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After doing The Pizza Spot, Dave is looking for a place to finish out the week and stumbles across The Riverside Market, and it may have been serendipity.

This Unassuming Store Is Located In The Middle Of Nowhere In Florida But Is So Worth The Trip

If you’ve ever driven through south Florida, we’re talking south-south, not just Miami-south, then you probably have heard about this unassuming store. Not only is this store true middle-of-nowhere, Florida, but it easily is one of the go-to choices for residents looking to spend an enjoyable day outside, feasting on delicious eats, and slurping up the most magical milkshakes they have ever had. 

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Savor SoFLO: Yes, Broward has its own wine and food festival on the beach, too

With all due respect to that food-wine-Guy Fieri tornado that blitzed South Beach in February, Broward County also craves a big culinary bash on its beaches. And one such festival — beneath a gigantic white tent, no less — is landing on Hollywood beach this spring. The second edition of Savor SoFLO, returning April 30-May 1, will bring 80 acclaimed local chefs, restaurants, breweries and vendors to a 25,000-square-foot tent on the sands behind Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Tickets went on sale March 2 for the two-day beachfront event parked next to the Hollywood Broadwalk, what organizer Tammy Gail dubs a “show-stopping celebration” with chef cooking demonstrations, talks and unlimited food, wine and beer tastings. 

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Publix stops selling Russian vodka in solidarity with Ukraine

Publix will no longer carry Russian vodka on its store shelves, the company said Wednesday. The announcement came nearly a week into the invasion of Russian forces into democratic Ukraine. “Publix stands with the people of Ukraine,” Publix spokeswoman Maria Brous told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Wednesday. “To show our support, we have decided to remove Russian-made vodka brands from our shelves.” Brous said the Russian-made vodka brands that have already been removed include Beluga, Ruskova, Russian Standard and Zyr.  

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The Best Table Service Breakfasts at Disney Resorts

Some of the best table service options at the Walt Disney World Resort are located not in the Disney Parks, but in the Disney Resorts. These restaurants all feature unique menus and settings where Guests can enjoy delicious meals throughout each day while also taking a break from the business of the Parks. 

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