Timon Balloo Will Open a New Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

Fans of Timon Balloo's culinary chops will be able to chow down on the chef's versions of classic comfort fare next month when the Katherine opens in the former Foxy Brown space, at 723 E. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. (The Foxy Brown has moved to 476 N. Federal Hwy.) 

In keeping with the family-friendly theme of the eatery, Balloo and his wife, Marissa, both posted the announcement on social media. On Facebook, Marissa called the Katherine "an ode to the simplicity, flavors and countries that we’ve fell in love with over our years together!"

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Sam’s Club Is Selling A Giant Cheesecake With A Mountain Of Brownies On Top

When it comes to cheesecake toppings, choices vary from cherries to chocolate sauce and even wintery peppermint. This holiday season, however, Sam’s Club is stepping it up several notches and combining two desserts for a cheesecake unlike anything you’ve seen before. The new Member’s Mark brownie-topped cheesecake is, to put it simply, cheesecake topped with brownies! The show-stopping 5-pound, 6-ounce cheesecake is stacked with 4 inches of chocolatey brownies, pecans and chocolate and caramel drizzle. It serves 12-16 and costs just $16.98, so you’re looking at around $1-$1.40 per slice, which makes this perfect for a party or potluck, or just keeping on hand in the fridge during the holidays.

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Taste Of The Town: Flavors And Fun Come To Life At Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen In Wynwood

“So you’re a mom and a doctor and a restaurateur, how do you that?” asked Petrillo. “I think it’s prayers. I pray. I think I can do it and then it starts and then I can stop and then it becomes fun and exciting,” said Dr. Gray. The couple, who were both born in Jamaica, wanted to create that island feel in Wynwood. Even the art made by Chef Cameron is part of the overall Caribbean vibe. “We wanted a jerk vibe, we wanted to bring jerk to South Florida and we want it in a restaurant setting. So he wanted to merge both the outside patio which was very important to us. We also wanted to merge the art. We wanted to bring the art that Wynwood is bringing to South Florida and be a part of it,” she explained. 

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The Chef: Ariel Varela The Restaurant: Oche, Miami Beach The Dish: Crab Cakes

(WSVN) - Having a few friends over this week for game night? We’ve got an easy-to-make seafood dish that will “hit the target.” that’s what’s cooking tonight — as we grab a Bite with Belkys.

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UPDATED: Thanksgiving 2021: Where to get and give food in Broward and Palm Beach

As Thanksgiving approaches, organizations in South Florida are in need of nonperishable items to help families put food on the table this year. Many of them are pulling double duty by providing food and also coordinating donation efforts. Either way, they can use the community’s help. Here’s a list of where residents can give to food drives or plan to pick up the essentials ahead of the holiday:

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Early peek: Atlantic Village bringing birria tacos, Korean barbecue, South Beach rooftop bar to Hallandale

Hallandale Beach’s newest shopping village wants to transform a former culinary dead zone on North Federal Highway into a trendy slice of South Beach. Three Miami Beach hot spots – Korean barbecue restaurant Drunken Dragon, Japanese sushi house Temakase and Lincoln Road’s Juvia rooftop bar – are the splashiest additions to Atlantic Village, a sprawling plaza of apartments, medical offices and eateries just east of Big Easy Casino. 

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Disney's Grand Floridian Gingerbread House 2021

Ocean Spray CEO Tom Hayes weighs in on looming cranberry sauce shortage l GMA

What's The Best Frozen Thanksgiving Dinner? Taste Test

Pembroke Pines / For Lady Baker, bread = happiness

Aside from daily-made bread loaves, seasonal pastries and croissants that blissfully greet you at the door, when you walk into Lady Baker in Pembroke Pines you’ll also see these large words lit up on the wall: “You can’t buy happiness but you can buy bread and that’s the same thing.” 

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Did Papa John's Go Too Far?

I know what you're thinking right now... how dare I even ask such a question! But it needs to be done. With the release of Papa John's Triple Bacon Pizza (featuring bacon crumbles, julienne-cut Canadian bacon and smoked bacon strips) I'm left wondering if Papa John's went too far and added too MUCH Bacon on this Pizza. I'm getting to the bottom of this difficult question in today's review!

 

Amar Mediterranean Bistro: Taste of Middle East in Delray Beach

This past January, Nicolas Kurban, who is originally from Lebanon, decided to corporate the Middle Eastern flavors of his native country, and opened Amar Mediterranean Bistro. The restaurant, that Nicolas owns with his wife, Susanna, is located in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach. Amar is the first restaurant Nicolas has owned, following a long background in the hospitality business, having worked in his father’s restaurant near Beirut for years, and for world-famous chefs like Wolfgang 

Puck. 

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MIAMI / Versailles, the ‘most famous Cuban restaurant in the world,’ celebrates its 50th anniversary

Little Havana’s iconic Versailles Restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday with a special menu with 1971 prices — ham croquette for 20 cents, breaded steak for $3.25, Cuban coffee, 20 cents — and fans, celebrities, South Florida politicians, lots of dancing and music, 

The three generations of the Valls family, who founded Versailles on Calle 8, honored their countless famous and non-famous patrons at the event. Miami Mayor Francis Suárez proclaimed Nov. 10 as Versailles Day and gave the keys to the city to the Valls family. 

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Almost 80 years since the first one, Las Vegas casino buffets are still the ultimate feast fest

Before the Rat Pack crooned or acrobatics defied laws of gravity, food took center stage at all-you-can-eat buffets in Las Vegas casinos. Mark Strassmann takes a look at the history of the Sin City staple and how it's been affected by the pandemic.

 

The Baking Equipment You Need to Make the Best Baked Goods This Holiday Season | Gear Heads

The holidays are all about gathering with friends and family, and eating. For the best festive homemade treats like pies and cookies, you're going to need some quality baking equipment to get the job done. Hannah and Lisa are here to show you their favorite rolling pins, pie plates, measuring cups, spatulas, and more to make the best baked goods this Thanksgiving and holiday season.

WATCH / Café Versailles celebrating 50th anniversary in Little Havana

MIAMI – Little Havana landmark Café Versailles is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The sights, sounds and smells are unmistakable. Las croquetas and los pastelitos…delicious. “It’s amazing and for me,” said Luly Valls, the granddaughter of Café Versailles founder Filipe Valls. “More than anything is that I’m able to celebrate it with my grandfather, who is still here with us, and to see him get to the 50 is really amazing.” Indeed, Café Versailles is now five decades old...or should we say young. Some patrons have been coming to the café for a very long time. 

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Could In-N-Out Burger come to Florida? DeSantis has ‘productive’ phone call, but chain says not so fast

 Is it time for In-N-Out Burger, the iconic West Coast fast-food chain currently embroiled in a dispute with San Francisco officials over COVID regulations, to open locations in Florida? Gov. Ron DeSantis had a “productive” phone conversation with In-N-Out’s president, Lynsi Snyder-Ellington, on Monday, according to news reports.

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NEARBY / 50 NEW Snacks You'll WANT in Disney World!

Today, it's all about the best tasting, the prettiest, and the most eccentric exclusive treats Disney World has released in honor of the resort's 50th Anniversary. This celebration goes for a full 18-months, so if you're headed to Disney World in the next year and a half keep an eye out for these outrageous snacks.

 

Deep Fried vs. Air Fried Taste Test

Today, we're going blindfolded and trying foods that were air fried and deep fried to determine which is worth the wait. GMM #1824

 

We reveal the best food trucks in South Florida in 2021!

We reveal the best food trucks in South Florida in 2021! See why HipPops, Peifather's Pizza, Further, Cardona's Kitchen, and The Market Milkshake Bar made our list. food truck Miami, food truck Fort Lauderdale, food truck Margate, food truck Tropical Park, food truck Dania Beach.

5 Decadent Thanksgiving Desserts That Ship to Your Door, From Apple Cider Donut Cake to Turkey Ice Cream

I’m someone who enjoys making the entire Thanksgiving feast from scratch. But I’ve come to acknowledge that there are limits to my bandwidth when trying to cook and bake the array of foods I crave on Turkey Day. I’ve found ways to make myself more efficient the day of and figured out the things I can strategically make ahead and not drastically lose quality and yet, there still doesn’t seem to be quite enough time. 

Where I’ve chosen to outsource is with dessert. That’s something I can reliably leave to the professionals and save myself some hassle. Also, the proliferation of bakeries that ship outstanding desserts has made it so I’m probably going to get something better than what I could have created at home. So, for those of you who want to let someone else supply the dessert for Thanksgiving this year, here are five outstanding options to close out the night. 

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Even hot dogs, burgers and deli meats will soon get more expensive

New York (CNN Business)Shoppers are already taking a hit at the grocery store. Soon, even their cheapest meat options will get more expensive. Tyson Foods (TSN), Conagra (CAG) and Kraft Heinz (KHC) have notified their retail customers in recent weeks that they will raise prices in January for some frozen and refrigerated meats. Products that will see increases include Ball Park hot dogs and burgers, State Fair corn dogs, Jimmy Dean frozen breakfast, Hillshire Farm sausage and lunch meat, and Hebrew National and Oscar Mayer hot dogs, according to supplier letters to wholesale customers viewed by CNN Business. WATCH MORE >>>

TASTE TEST ? Frozen vs. Fast vs. Fancy Food

Today, we're seeing if we can taste the difference between frozen, fancy, and fast food sandwiches!

 

NEWS / An Amazon supermarket in West Boca? Building nearing completion for a grocery store

No checkout lines. Customers being guided by Alexa assistants. It’s all part of Amazon’s vision for its nationwide grocery chain, which is coming to South Florida.

Amazon Fresh, the company’s new supermarket chain, appears to have plans to open its first Florida location in West Boca — with construction nearing completion of a grocery store building at the massive Uptown Boca shopping complex by Glades Road, a short distance east of State Road 7

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NEW / Will employees get stiffed again in Penn Dutch lawsuit settlement?

Of the long line of creditors left unpaid after a listeria outbreak forced Penn Dutch Meat & Seafood Market to close its Margate and Hollywood locations, it’s likely that the stores’ employees felt the sharpest financial pinch. Their final paychecks bounced after the stores closed their doors for good in September 2019, court records show. 

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NEW / The new food hall at Miami’s Brightline station is open. Here’s what commuters will love

Start getting used to the idea of hanging out in train stations for fun. 

By fun we mean eating and drinking. You don’t even have to be traveling anywhere to enjoy all that the newly revamped MiamiCentral station has to offer. 

The 26,000-square-foot, 16-stall food hall operated by hospitality mogul Sam Nazarian’s C3 concept is bound to be a destination for 305ers in search of a variety of dining options. A bar called Mary Mary also serves up cocktails in a sleek setting that looks more like South Beach than a transportation hub. 

We tried out a few eats at a launch party Thursday night. Our favorites: 

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EVENT / South Beach Wine & Food Festival has more events, same COVID rules. Tickets now available

Guy Fieri is turning the sands of South Beach into Flavortown. The rock ‘n’ roll Food Network chef is hosting a new “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” themed event to kickoff the first day of the 2022 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, which started selling tickets today for Capital One credit card holders. The four-day festival, which runs Feb. 24-27, is returning to a more normal state than last year, when it pushed back the event three months and cut capacity to about a third. But it will still require guests, chefs and staff to state that they have been vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19. Tickets for the general public will go on sale starting Nov. 15. 

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Popular cannabis product Delta-8 has some federal agencies and elected officials urging caution when using

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – It can be purchased in just about any smoke shop, gas station and online. Delta-8 THC is sold in several forms, including vapes, tinctures, candy gummies and versions that can be smoked. “It’s one of our biggest selling things”, one smoke shop employee told Channel 10′s Amy VIteri. “We sell a lot of Delta-8.” Because it comes from hemp, the THC isomer is technically legal in most states, for now. In recent weeks, the FDA and CDC both issued warnings about Delta-8 products, citing serious health risks. 

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What Happened to The McRib???

McDonald's has brought back their famous McRib once again! Featuring a seasoned pork patty, BBQ Sauce, onions and pickles - this iconic sandwich is back on the menu. But some people are feeling a bit uncertain about the quality in 2021. I get to the bottom of this in today's review!

 

NEARBY / Miami’s Next Over-the-Top Dining Destination

HaSalon, the Tel Aviv destination that’s known as the most extravagant and festive restaurant from pioneering Israeli chef Eyal Shani, is getting ready to make waves in America’s wildest dining city. A new outpost of HaSalon is scheduled to debut on November 17 at a Miami Beach location that was previously home to the storied China Grill. The new restaurant is a partnership between Shani and Major Food Group, the hospitality company that’s shaken up the sizzling Miami dining scene with Carbone and ZZ’s Club. So yes, the chef who shocked New York by serving a $24 sliced tomato with olive oil and sea salt has teamed up with the restaurant group that sells $69 veal Parm. Shani will have a version of this tomato in Miami, and Major Food Group co-owner Jeff Zalaznick says that working with HaSalon feels like a marriage of equals. 

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EVENT / Las Olas Wine & Food Festival is back: Updates on who’s pouring, who’s cooking, who’s dancing

The 25th edition of the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival will make its long-awaited comeback in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Nov. 19, after more than 18 months sidelined by the pandemic. The nighttime open-air fundraiser will run from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard, a showcase for nonstop noshing and sipping with more than 50 area restaurants and more than 40 national and international spirits companies and breweries represented.

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Clean plate! South Florida restaurants awarded for having no violations

 

Jeff Weinsier usually provides the "Dirty Dining" report, but today he's surprising Broward County restaurants who had zero violations in their recent inspections.

Why Pine Nuts Are So Expensive | So Expensive

Pine nuts have long been desired for their unique flavor, use in traditional recipes, and health benefits. They're also one of the most expensive nuts in the world, selling for upwards of $117 per kilogram. So what makes them so special? And why are they so expensive?

WATCH / Craft cocktail spot seduces the Fort Lauderdale social scene

The Fort Lauderdale craft cocktail crowd, as we spot check this, has a brand new go-to spot. It’s a place where lights are low and spirits are high. You are gonna love what they put in your glass and on your plate at No Man’s Land. No Man’s Land has upped the ante on Fort Lauderdale’s social scene. Memphis Garrett (this man’s land): “Our goal is to really build this hideaway and have you get lost. Put down your phone and experience the senses and the food and the tastes and the environment.” 

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Starbucks holiday-themed drinks and cups available

Starbucks is preparing everyone for the Christmas spirit with a mix of old and new holiday-inspired beverages. The coffee company is debuting some new flavors and familiar favorites for the upcoming holiday starting Thursday, according to a company press release. 

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TASTE TEST / Are Popeyes NEW Nuggets As Good As Their Chicken Sandwich?

Popeyes has just released Chicken Nuggets, containing the same flour and better used for their world famous Chicken Sandwich. Are these nuggets just as good though? Find out in today's review!

Thanksgiving restaurant meals in South Florida - Sun Sentinel

By no means is this a comprehensive list of restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner. That’s what Yelp is for. This is a curated list of turkey day supping specials and eatery events (with a few “Friendsgiving” offers thrown in for good measure) that we would like to go to ourselves. 

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What's The Most Important Ingredient In Pizza?

HOMESTEAD / Knaus Berry Farms Back Open Tuesday

NBC 6’s Yvette Lewis has more as residents waited hours in line for the first taste of the sweet treats since the spring.

 

HACKS / Clever Kitchen And Food Hacks That You Wish You Knew

 

To cook delicious food, you don't have to forget about the fun. You just have to pay close attention and challenge yourself to use all these cooking hacks. With our help, you will save time in the kitchen and learn to bake the best desserts and prepare the best dishes full of extraordinary flavors. So don't waste your time and start learning with us. This time we will show you clever kitchen tricks and food hacks that you wish you had known before. We are going to help you keep your favorite fruits and vegetables fresh. Get ready to use a slice of bread to create a filled dish. If you are a fan of fast food, we will teach you a recipe for hamburgers that everyone will love. 

You can even make very delicious meat snacks. Which recipe will you try first? 01:26 - How to keep the banana fresh 

03:01 - Meat snacks 

04:52 - DIY flavored popcorn

 06:03 - How to organize kitchen towels 

07:50 - Trick for hamburgers

Eyes on the pies at the iconic Bob Roth’s New River Groves | Let’s Go, South Florida

On one memorable day in the ‘70s, Roth’s late wife Terry, the matriarch of the family, brought in a few of her homemade Key lime pies to sell at the stand. Terry’s homemade Key lime popularity has been unstoppable ever since. “It’s kept us in business,” Roth said about the graham cracker crust, no-bake pie, filled with Terry’s Key lime pie juice (a mix of Key limes and lemons sold at the shop) and condensed milk, and topped with whipped cream ($17.50). 

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FORT LAUDERDALE / Tour 50 ULTRA Luxury Homes! | MIAMI - FT LAUDERDALE

Take a 3 HOUR luxury real estate tour of 50 TOP LUXURY PROPERTIES from Miami to Fort Lauderdale in South Florida!

Winter is looking hot: A surge of snowbirds arrives as South Florida’s peak season builds

A strong winter season appears to be building in South Florida as snowbirds gear up to travel again, hotels report strong bookings and the region’s events scene regains traction after being sidetracked by COVID-19. 

The indicators area already present, with would-be visitors declaring their intentions to travel and businesses reporting upticks in patrons. 

Discover the Palm Beaches Florida, the tourism promotion arm for Palm Beach County, said Tuesday that it anticipates travel demand “to increase significantly,” breaking records in January through March of next year. “With international borders reopening later this month, we expect to see a surge from our key international markets, specifically from Canada,” the agency said. 

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Ford's Garage Inks Deal to Open Seven Restaurants in South Florida

Ford’s Garage, a budding burger-and-craft-beer franchise that gives the vibe of being in a 1920's service station and/or prohibition bar, is expanding its South Florida footprint. With one restaurant already open and operating in Wellington, the Tampa-based franchise recently signed an agreement for the development of seven new restaurants throughout Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

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‘What our residents want’: Miami Beach voters pass 2 a.m. alcohol sales referendum

Miami Beach voters said “Yes” to a 2 a.m. booze ban on Tuesday, approving a non-binding referendum that served as a flash point in a debate over whether the city has outgrown its world-famous entertainment district. A majority of voters supported the ballot question, which asked whether the city should roll back its 5 a.m. last call for alcohol. 

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Michelin Guide Is Heading to Florida in 2022

French tire company Michelin announced that it would be bringing its coveted Michelin Guide to the state of Florida in 2022 covering Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. This comes as a partnership with Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism board and marks the fifth destination in the United States for the prestigious restaurant rating system joining guides in New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, and the state of California. 

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What Makes Arby's NEW Boneless Wings So Special?

Arby's is changing the world of Fast Food with the release of new Boneless Wings! Available in both Classic Buffalo and Hot Honey flavors, I try out these new wings and see what all the hype is about!

Here are the restaurants coming to the new Plantation Walk ... so far.

Dining and imbibing will get a boost in Plantation starting next year. 

Rising from what used to be Fashion Mall, Plantation Walk — a shopping/restaurant/ entertainment/residential/hotel center — has signed leases with four eateries. Much of the construction is done on the project that sit on University Drive near Broward Boulevard, but the first restaurant won’t open until January. That would be Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar, which brings the owner back to his old stomping grounds. 

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6 national restaurant, supermarket and convenience store chains we want to see in Florida

Now that a certain West Coast burger chain is being enticed to relocate to the Sunshine State, visions of Florida's future restaurant possibilities are popping into our heads. Sure, Florida already has Shake Shack, Whataburger, a gangbusters White Castle in Orlando and enough Chick-fil-A locations to feed the entire population of Fort Lauderdale. But hey, with acres upon acres of undeveloped former swamp land and a skyrocketing population, the Sunshine State always has room for more. Here are a couple of chain restaurants – plus some grocery stores and general eateries – that we'd love to see in Florida.

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Wells Coffee Opens Second Location in Fort Lauderdale

There’s a new place to get your buzz on in Fort Lauderdale. Locally bred Wells Coffee Company has opened its second café, and, for Fort Lauderdale coffee loyalists, the location is super-familiar. The coffee shop is housed in the former brick-and-mortar home of Grind Coffee Project in the city’s Tarpon River neighborhood. The outpost beams with a wall of windows and is anchored by a glowing blue bar with a white subway tile backsplash. Inside, the menu of coffee concoctions ranges from pour-overs to horchata cold brew to latte art gems – all anchored by Wells’ freshly roasted beans. 

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BEST / The 7 Best Fried Fish Dishes In The South Are Right Here In Florida

There’s no better place to get a platter of fried fish than in Florida. We have some of the freshest seafood coming into our ports daily, so it’s only right that we honor it by dredging it in a thick, rich batter and frying the heck out of it. While you can pretty much throw a rock and hit a place that sells delicious fried fish in Florida, we’ve come up with a list of seven of the best spots. Stretched out all across the state, get your taste buds ready for this fried fish feast. 

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TASTE TEST / See’s Candies B-day, Mocha, California Crunch, Pecan Roll, PB, Pecan Bud, Strawberry, Dark Peanut

This is a taste test/review of the See’s Candies. Flavors include Birthday Cake, Kona Mocha, California Crunch, Pecan Roll, Dark Peanut Butter Heart, Milk Pecan Bud, Strawberry Truffle and Dark Peanut Crunch.

Sneak peek: Fort Lauderdale cocktail parlor No Man’s Land opening by ‘Big Brother’ star

You probably know Memphis Garrett from season 10 of “Big Brother” in 2008 and “Big Brother: All-Stars” in 2020, making him a veritable reality TV star. But the Fort Lauderdale resident is also a luminary in the hospitality biz with over 40 openings of restaurants and bars here in South Florida, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

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NEWS / Lab-Grown Coffee: Scientists Working On Beanless Brews

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Coffee is a crucial part of a lot of our days. Worldwide, people drink more than 600 billion cups every year. Scientists are trying to make sure the coffee never runs out. While the beans traditionally come from tropical regions, scientists in Nordic Finland are generating java in the lab. “We skip the farming part, and we use plant cell cultures instead,” said VTT Research team leader Heiko Rischer. 

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