Many South Florida residents are watching their budgets, but the smorgasbord of great restaurants in South Florida makes it very tempting to forget cooking (and definitely the dishes) and wander through the doors of one of many venues. To help you out, BrowardNETOnline.com has compiled a list of several local, reasonably priced restaurants and even [...]

[ February 10, 2010 to February 14, 2010. ] Valentine’s Day is here. That means picking out the right token of love for that special someone and finding the right place to go for your evening on the town. When it comes to culinary connections, BrowardNETOnline.com has you covered. Here are a few local hotspots that might be just the right touch for that [...]

Restaurateur Steve Martorano is bringing his signature Philadelphia-inspired Italian flavor and flair to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino this February with the opening of Martorano’s. Martorano’s is designed as a dining experience where guests can expect a friendly, atmosphere accented with, classic movies and more. The 7,400-square-foot restaurant, located in the former Jazziz [...]

Everybody is running these days to keep up with the hectic pace of life these days. Which means a healthy family dinner is usually one of the first things to go the wayside. Who wants to cook after a long day at work, cleaning, picking up the kids, running errands? You get home and open [...]

The smells of homemade cooking drifted out of Lenore Nolan-Ryan’s Cooking School and Catering Company Friday as the
Jean Riley, Winn Soldani, Lenore Nolan-Ryan and Jo Russell making apple pies.
shop celebrated National Pie Day. Throughout the day, people dropped in to make one of several different pies for only $5.
“We’re a cooking school, but the emphasis [...]

Visit www.premierdiningflorida.com for the January sale. Use promo code “JANUARYSALE” at checkout to get an extra 10% off already low prices!
Many of Broward’s best restaurants have partnered with PremierDiningFlorida.com to help you eat on the cheap. Founded by Kevin Short, a long-time restaurateur, PremierDiningFlorida.com  focuses on getting you the best deals for eating out: [...]

Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) recently declared Broward Meals On Wheels  a MOWAA Magnet Accredited program. Similar to the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) seal of approval, MOWAA Magnet Accreditation is a clear indication that a local senior nutrition program operates according to the highest standards for program safety, program quality and program efficiency.
“We [...]

Over the holiday, BrowardNETOnline.com caught up with Todd English, an award-winning chef who is reaching tastebuds around the world. English, who owns da Compo Osteria in Fort Lauderdale, spearheaded a Sweet Dreams event over the holidays at Seminole Coconut Creek Casino. The event, which brought a large all-you-can-eat dessert spread to Nectar Lounge inside the [...]

After all the comfort food of the holidays, it’s probably time to try something different on your taste buds. Which means its time to try out the new Japango Boca. Known for its great Japanese food at it’s Parkland location, Kevin Lee, the owner, has opened a new location off Yamato Road. Known for doing [...]

[ December 17, 2009; 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Two Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives who star on the TLC Network reality show, “Police Women of Broward County,” will be featured at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek 21-and-over Singles Party on Thurs. Dec. 17 from 6-10 p.m. in the casino’s Pavilion. Admission is only $20. Advance tickets can be purchased at the casino’s cashier cage. [...]

Use Promo code “MAIKAI10″ by clicking here: Mai-Kai and get gift certificates at an additional 10% off, for a total of 60 percent off retail value. Great show and a great holiday gift! Enter promo code at checkout.

The essence of Polynesia comes alive in the songs and dances of the celebrated Islanders Revue. Each year, [...]

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek announces that it will present its third annual Sweet Dreams event in the Nectar lounge, Dec. 10 – 26 from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. To be held Thursdays through Saturdays over three weeks, the dates are Dec. 10, 11, 12; Dec. 17, 18, 19; and Dec. 24, 25, 26.
Sweet Dreams, [...]

Got a yen for some Irish? Get your fill at Briny Irish Pub in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This weekend is a great time to check it out-with the Winterfest Boat Parade Saturday night, it’s location on the water is a great place to watch. (See bottom of story for gift certificate sale)
Known for its nightlife, [...]

[ December 2, 2009; ] At Lemongrass Asian Bistro, the chefs take the art of presentation just as seriously as they do flavor. As a mix of Asian cultures-Japan, China, Vietnam and other, Lemongrass brings to your palate an extensive menu of flavors that will definitely take several sittings to sample it all.

Known for its Lobster Monster Roll and Chilean [...]

Darius Butler of the Darius Butler Foundation led an effort to provide 100 Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners to 100 lower income families in the Coral Springs area. These families were identified by school guidance counselors. A number of professional athletes from the area including Donald Thomas of the Miami Dolphins and Chris Gamble of the [...]

While many of us slept in, cooked or just relaxed on Thanksgiving Day, a small group of Broward volunteers gave up their Thanksgiving morning to help others. On Thanksgiving, staff and many volunteers with Broward Meals on Wheels assembled Thanksgiving dinners for 600 seniors in Broward County, many who are shut-ins who can’t leave home, [...]

[ November 29, 2009; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. December 1, 2009; 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Those participating in Fort Lauderdale’s 2009 Winterfest Family Day and Christmas on Las Olas events will enjoy a taste of Norman Rockwell’s classic portrayal of American life, thanks to the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s current acclaimed exhibition, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell.

Families enjoying the free Winterfest Family Day, held on Sunday, [...]

On special through Friday are gift certificates to over 30 different area restaurants. From Palm Beach to Hollywood, and out west, every restaurant listed on PremierDiningFlorida.com is an additional 10 percent off. Normally only 50 percent off, BrowardNETOnline.com has partnered with PremierDiningFlorida.com to give its readers a special Black Friday sale that is taking place [...]

Visit www.premierdiningflorida.com and purchase half price dining certificates from Oceans 234 in Deerfield and Whale Raw Bar. Use promo code PREMIER15 for Oceans 234 and PREMIER15WHALE for Whale Raw Bar at checkout and get an additional 15% off!
Oceans 234
Whether you’re watching the palms sway in the afternoon breeze and the clouds cascade across the Atlantic [...]

A popular item that is used at holiday time is the propane gas powered turkey fryer. These are readily available and inexpensive but can be unsafe, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and  Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The NFPA discourages the use of turkey fryers except by properly trained professionals using professional quality equipment. [...]

Buy $30 gift certificates to Sage Cafe and Sage Oyster in a 24 -hour fire sale Friday, Nov. 13, midnight to midnight. 

With a contemporary design and open aired kitchen, Sage Bistro and Oyster Bar in Hollywood is the place to satisfy your need for French tastes.  Chef/Owner Laurent Tasic presents fare such as provolone-capped [...]

[ November 20, 2009 to November 29, 2009. ] Returning for its 34th year, the Broward County Fair is set to run from Friday, November 20 through Sunday, Nov. 29 at a new location with a new look.   It will be held at Pompano Citi Centre, at Federal Highway and Copans Road.  The Broward County Fair has never had its own facility on which [...]

The Pantry of Broward is coordinating a Thanksgiving Food Drive for seniors in need throughout Broward County during the month of November.
For the second consecutive year, the public is invited to drop off canned foods at any of Bank of America’s more than 80 convenient banking centers in Broward County from November 2nd [...]

It was a toast to success as the Hollywood community rallied around the newest eatery along the boulevard. Satoro Restaurant
Cutting the official ribbon on Satoro Restaurant
had its official grand opening Tuesday night as a crowd converged on the upscale, SoBe-styled lounge/restaurant.
“Five years ago, my business partner Jonathan (Tovar) told me come to the States and [...]

As a long-time neighborhood favorite tucked away in East Fort Lauderdale at the intersection of Commercial Blvd. and Bayview Drive, Zuckerellos is known for doing Italian food equally as well as its seafood. With a broad selection of items to choose from that range from $12 to $20, with many lower priced appetizers and a [...]