Brooke Bovee likes to read, write, cook, and explore the city. Her articles offer a penny-pinching perspective that inspires readers to stimulate the economy one cheap cup of soup, arepa, and happy-hour beer at a time.
Hot dogs have become an American favorite because they are easy to prepare and, with the long list of condiments, eaters can customize their franks to their own liking. Just mustard? Extra onions? The works?Of course, hot dogs are...
While many of the local restaurant specials for Mother’s Day might still be too expensive, there are a few places that are more moderately priced, or where you can order off a menu and perhaps be selective. Many...
Here is a list of restaurants in the area where “kids eat free” (or cheap) at least one day of the week. Most of these restaurants are chains, and most of the offers require the purchase of at...
We hear, time and again, that what Mom wants for Mother’s Day is “a day off.” Why not start with a classic “Breakfast in Bed”? Strata is a perfect make-ahead dish that can...
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Miami are almost as few in number as authentic Mexican restaurants. Fiestas are scattered throughout South Florida, including Seminole Hard Rock and Finnegan's on the River (which is offering specials on food and drinks...
For over 40 years, Mac's Club Deuce has been a sanctuary for the less-than-posh on South Beach--though the place has seen it's fair share of celebrities over the years, as well. Besides the plebeian...
When the piggy bank is lighter than usual, even “free” events might seem off limits. With fees for parking and the allure of specialty foods and merchandise, some would-be festivarians might decide to stay home in order...
Fridays from 6pm to 1am, the Lounge at the Shelborne Beach Resort on South Beach hosts "Deco Fridays," with free hor d'oeuvres, drink specials, and DJs spinning the tunes in their newly renovated Lounge. There is no...
The Transit Lounge (Miami's best hole-in-the wall bar), is hosting a concert this Saturday night to benefit Steven Guarin, bassist and producer for the local band 2 AM who is battling lymphoma and struggling to find the...
At Restaurant.com, you can purchase discounted meal vouchers for participating local restaurants. Most places offer a $10 voucher for $3 and a $25 voucher for $10. Some go even higher, with greater discounts, such as the News Lounge, which...