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

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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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