EVENT / Celebrate Miami Beach Pride at These Five Restaurants / Miami New Times

Miami Beach Pride Week is here at last! Miami Beach is one of the few places in the world that has a chamber of commerce dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community — and people come from around the world to enjoy the hospitality. Miami Beach Pride kicks off Friday, September 10, culminating with a festival and parade boasting a star-studded roster of LGBTQ+ talent the weekend of September 18-19.

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BEST / Top 10 Best Restaurants to Visit in Fort Lauderdale | USA - English - Wiki Peaks

After a long day of exploring the things to do in Fort Lauderdale (and before experiencing all of the nightlife that the city has to offer), consider trying one of these restaurants that's sure to delight your taste buds – and sometimes your wallet. In fact, some of the places on our list hve items that are as low as $4 and $5 for snacks that are big enought to be a full meal. And don't forget about the super Instgram worthy views, drinks, and good times with friends while out and about in Fort Lauderdale.

FYI / The Healthy Snack Bars Approved By Kids And Nutritionists Alike -

If your kids like to snack on cookies and chips, getting them to nosh on a healthier option can be tricky ― but it doesn’t have be a hair-pulling experience. Snack bars are an easy grab-and-go choice, especially as kids head back to school and schedules get busy. But with a proliferation of possibilities (a lot of which aren’t healthy at all), it can be challenging to know which of the more nutritious options the little ones will enjoy and which ones will elicit a gag response. With that in mind, we asked nutritionists for their recommendations for yummy and healthy snack bars that kids will actually want to eat. Read more>>>

PROFILE / Taste Of The Town: Le Zoo In Bal Harbour Shops Is A Family Friendly French Inspired Bistro / CBS Miami Ch 14

Lisa Petrillo says Le Zoo is a French bistro serving up all sorts of delicious from the Mediterranean.

DIRTY DINING / Big Louie’s Pizzeria in Fort Lauderdale, Red Lobster in Boynton Beach, five more South Florida restaurants ordered shut / Sun Sentinal

Flies and other vermin overindulged over Labor Day weekend and beyond, landing on pizza and opened wine bottles and forcing state inspectors to temporarily order shut a whopping seven restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We’re not passing judgment here, since that also describes how we spent our Labor Day. Read more >>>

FYI / What Americans can learn from food habits around the world

Unfortunately, Americans are notorious for not making the healthiest eating choices. Research has shown that eating healthy isn’t a series of diet-centered choices, but rather the aggregated results of small habits performed consistently. That’s where other cultures come in. Some places around the world such as Okinawa and Sardinia are famous for the longevity of their residents, and Americans can take some cues from their practices around eating, cooking and more. If you’re looking to shake up your routine, consider incorporating some of these healthy eating habits from other cultures around the world. Read more>>>(Fatih Ispir/Getty Images)

BEST / What's the Best Milk Chocolate at the Supermarket?

Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of milk chocolate.