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Never miss a bite! Sign up here to receive new recipes and reviews straight to your inbox. Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Stonyfield. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. #stonyfieldblogger #sponsored As part of the Stonyfield Clean Plate Club, I’m often tasked with using Stonyfield yogurt in a fun new recipe paired with […]

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 […]

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