Back in the day, when I first met chef Douglas Rodríguez, he was doing improv at a Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, spot called the Wet Paint Café. Of course, instead of making jokes he made yuca, and instead of serving up punchlines he served up plantains. Gussied-up yuca and plantains, that is. This was 1988 [...]

Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump’s chocolates to Silence of the Lambs anti-hero Hannibal Lecter’s disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti. We’ve put together a selection of drinks and appetizers inspired by some Best Picture Oscar winners to help you get your Academy Awards viewing party rolling. So get ready [...]

Classes WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 2635 State Road 7, Wellington. (561) 904-4000. Gluten Free Recipe Makeover, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday . Chef Joe will pick three regular recipes and convert them to gluten free versions and demonstrate how to prepare them. Free. Block Party: Teams’ Choice, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday . Enjoy free samples around the store and [...]