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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Holiday Treat Guide for Disney World Resorts

Oh. My. Goodness! Grab a fork, a straw, and your best friend and head to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season! The list of treats and sips coming to the Disney World Parks is enticing this year, BUT it just got even better. Now, Disney has revealed their full foodie guide for holiday highlights coming to the Disney RESORTS throughout Walt Disney World property. 

The list of Resort holiday treats below is almost overwhelming… but you’ve got this! Ready. Set. Let’s dig in.

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NEW / Salty Paws ice cream shop in Delray Beach goes to the dogs - Sun Sentinel

At Salty Paws ice cream shop on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, your dog can slurp up cheddar cheese and maple bacon ice cream along with bone broth "beer" and pigs ears.

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NEW /New Orleans food truck champs cruising Fort Lauderdale. Here’s where to find them.

What does a champion food truck do when times are tough? It hits the road. NOLA Creations, which won the Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” in 2019, is in Fort Lauderdale through Nov. 2. 

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REVIEW / Café Noir: Kosher cuisine and music - Sun Sentinal

Looking for a kosher experience that includes late night musical entertainment within the Hollywood community? Search no more! A full menu including pizza, spirits, and more can be found at Café Noir.  Conveniently located just west of I-95, the Middle Eastern, Mediterranean-style dairy eatery & coffee roastery, offers indoor and outdoor dining in a laid-back setting. The mood was set the moment I stepped into Café Noir, noticing its modern, high-energy ambiance, a fun experience was in store. 

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NEW / Fancy South Florida vending machines dispense raw steaks, $30 champagne and cake - Sun Sentinel

“[Restaurants] are suffering from labor issues, so this is a way to solve that dilemma,” Siegmann says. “It’s a huge gamble right now to invest a million dollars in a full-service restaurant. Or you could spend $15,000 on a vending machine, get it branded and install it, and if doesn’t work, just unplug it and put it somewhere else.”

The machines are also heavier and stuffed with gadgetry that prevents customers from bear-hugging and rocking the machines in frustration. Yes, food still gets stuck, but “much less often” than break-room snack machines of yesteryear, Siegmann adds.

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EVENT / Latin Restaurant Weeks coming back for seconds at over 30 Miami-Dade locations - Ch7 News

Restaurants in South Florida are a melting pot of flavors, and our stomachs get to benefit from it. For the next two weeks, you’re gonna want to eat out, because Latin Restaurant Weeks is back for the second year in a row. 

 Foodie alert! Eat to your heart’s content during Latin Restaurant Weeks. Aymara Lucero, Latin Restaurant Weeks: “For Latin Restaurant Weeks, we are highlighting and supporting Latin-owned food businesses.” 

 Mark your calendar. Nov. 1 through the 15th, there will be yummy meal deals all over Miami-Dade.

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Most Popular Halloween Candy by State / Forbes Magazine

Covid-19 may have scared off Halloween in 2020, but trick-or-treaters will be out in full force again this year—even though there may be a candy shortage.

LAKELAND FLORIDA / Devour The Best Homemade Honey Sticky Buns At This Bakery In Florida

Kick-off your day the right way with a sweet treat from Born & Bread Bakehouse in Florida. This Lakeland bakery is such a gem, such a well-reviewed bakehouse, that you just have to visit once to see why. Specializing in slow dough and naturally leavened bread, this place is like heaven on earth for anyone who wants to jumpstart their morning – especially with something warm, doughy, and sweet like a homemade honey sticky bun.

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