The One Man Wolf Pack, Marc Volpicelli, takes the win for #BarBrawls Week 6

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Alain Camacho from The Office / Marc Volpicelli / Randy Rapposelli from Brule Bistro Judges: Eric Baker, Executive Chef of Max’s Social House and Max’s Harvest /Josh Gates, mixologist and managing partner of Lake Worth’s Tiki-Ono / John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, bartender at 32 East and former Bar Brawls […]

Week 5 #BarBrawls — First Tie and First Female Winner!

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Justin Himmelbaum, Mucho Gusto / Kelly Lozina, 3rd and 3rd / Taffy Spiller, Farmer’s Table Judges: Ashleigh Ruedinger, Max’s Social House Assistant General Manager / Brian Leskovsky, owner of Twisted Tuna / Rob Husted, president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the USBG Mystery Spirit: St. George Dry […]

James Hartmann from Ian’s Tropical Grill wins Week 4 #BarBrawls

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Rob Cox, 13 American Table / James Hartmann, Ian’s Tropical Grill /Kareem Lakchira, The Rusty Hook Tavern Judges: Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and face behind The Glamorous Gourmet and the Wine Atelier / Koby Cohen, Gelato Petrini in Delray Beach / Josh Gates, mixologist and managing […]

Matt Swig from Sundy House Wins #BarBrawls Week 3

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: Brett Robertson, Kapow! Noodle Bar / Matt Swig, Sundy House / Cody Parker, El Camino Judges: John Noble Masi, Florida Culinary Institute instructor / Dan Andrews, co-owner of Damage Studios co-owner and host of the Bartender’s Guide podcast / Josh Gates, mixologist and managing partner of Lake […]

Festival Recap: Delray Bash

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Disclosure: I received complementary media passes to the Delray Bash. No monetary compensation has been received for this post, and as always, all opinions are my own. (Photo credit: Emiliano Brooks/Studio B2) The Delray Bash is a culinary extravaganza benefitting the American […]

Week 2 #BarBrawls — David Bouchard, The Cooper

Bar Brawls Week 2, David Bouchard from The Cooper

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Contenders: John “Fitzy” Fitzpatrick, 32 East / David Bouchard, The Cooper / Jess Hart, El Camino Judges: Caryn Pomeranz, Sysco South Florida representative / Rob Husted, president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild / Sean Inglehart, co-owner of Sweetwater Bar […]

Week 1 #BarBrawls goes to Bobby Brown, Craft Cartel/Sweetwater

#BarBrawls has officially begun! The much-anticipated bartender competition kicked off at Max’s Social House Wednesday, September 30th, with a pumped crowd, eager judges, and super fun atmosphere. It feels like this may be quite different than how #ChefvsChef went down — there are precise judging criteria and at least one of the three judges each week is […]

The Heat Is On — Bar Brawls at Max’s Social House

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Local chefs, restauranteurs, foodies and anyone looking for a good time have dedicated the past 15 Wednesday nights to a series of cooking competitions held at Max’s Harvest between the best of the best. Chef vs Chef has been one of the […]

Bubby’s Baked Eggplant

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. One of my all-time favorite side dishes is my Bubby’s Baked Eggplant. It’s almost too easy to make, and even easier to completely devour!   It’s finally here — the recipe I’ve talked about so much — the recipe I’ve tried to […]

Layered Mexican Pie

Layered Mexican Pie

Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Layer upon layer of your favorite Mexican dip components all in one delicious Layered Mexican Pie! We’re closing in on Labor Day Weekend and I’m sure you’ve been perusing Pinterest looking for the perfect party appetizers to make for your celebrations. Look […]

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