Fifteen years ago Ralph Disalvo and Andrew Garavuso created Sicilian Oven, a wood-fired pizza restaurant with fresh, affordable food. With its eighth location recently opened in Wellington (Aventura, Coral Springs, Boca, Ft. Lauderdale, etc.),...
Occasionally someone asks “Why don’t you write about less expensive places?” Affordably-priced eateries, whether a BBQ truck, a small independent, or a mass-market chain, must purchase ingredients in bulk at the lowest possible prices, an...
By Kerry Smith, April 28, 2023 Number of buyers looking within their metro dropped 15.6% in 1Q, but the number looking elsewhere fell only 4.2%. Fla. has 5 of top 10 want-to-move-to metros. SEATTLE...
By: Bonnie Gross, April 26, 2023 I live in urban Fort Lauderdale and am always amazed and thrilled that some 3,000 huge Florida sea turtles still lumber onto Broward County beaches at night to lay eggs....
At Souvlaki GR in Boynton, owner Tina Plagos returns every summer to Mykonos, the gorgeous Aegean island known for beaches, 16th c. windmills and great fresh cuisine. There are no plates to throw here,...
At Rafina Greek Taverna in Boca we sit on the patio overlooking the lake. Outdoor dining is a typical taverna experience. Eight-year old Rafina brings a complimentary dish of spicy feta dip, blended with...
Greek food comprises a culinary repertoire spanning centuries and cultures. From 2,700 B.C.E., Minoans cultivated grains, sheep and goats. They discovered wild grapes and made wine. They found a bitter berry --- the olive...
By Diana Olick | 3.28.23Apartment rents have increased slightly for the past few months, as the seasonally stronger spring activity kicks in. But in March they were only up 2.6% from March of 2022.That’s...
Not all home improvements are created equal and not all improvements add value to your home.Always research the costs of potential improvements vs the amount they will actually increase your home’s value.Also make sure...
Switching to solar can greatly benefit you and the environment.It can reduce your electric bill, increase property value, reduce your carbon footprint, and possibly entitle you to tax credits or grants.Before making a decision...
