By Jen Russon on October 30, 2020
Trader Joe's grand opening
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The long-awaited Trader Joe’s finally opened to an eager public, who told Coral Springs Talk they couldn’t wait to load their carts with brand name items like cookie butter and turkey corn dogs.
By Jill Fox on October 5, 2020
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A local publisher has launched a new collection of flash fiction, poetry, personal essays, and short stories about the many faces of gun violence.
By Jason Perlow on September 23, 2020
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When I began writing for Talk Media, I told Editor in Chief I would not write about pizza restaurants unless they were doing something unusual
By Hank McCoy on June 12, 2020
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Coral Springs songwriter Alnev writes profound emotional pop records to connect with his peers.
By Jason Perlow on November 21, 2019
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South Florida and Miami itself is a bastion of activity when it comes to Latin American cuisine. Coral Springs is no different
By Jason Perlow on October 12, 2019
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After years of not having any good Greek food in Coral Springs at all, the city is experiencing something of an Athenian renaissance.
By Jason Perlow on September 27, 2019
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The dining scene in Coral Springs is no stranger to Cuban and other Latin flavors. Several notable establishments, including Little Havana Parkland, Mima’s 1888 Cuban Cafe, and El Cubano have opened
By Jason Perlow on September 8, 2019
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New York versus Boston. These two northeastern cities have been rivals in sports and culture for generations.
By Jason Perlow on September 4, 2019
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If you are expecting an objective, unbiased restaurant review, forget it. You’re not going to get one this time. Don’t even think of this as a restaurant review. It’s not.
By Jason Perlow on August 20, 2019
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The Southern-style fried chicken sandwich would seem to be an exercise in simplicity: A boneless breast of chicken, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, which is then deep-fried and placed on a soft bun, along with some dill pickle.
By Jason Perlow on August 3, 2019
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Like many Americans, my wife and I love to go to the movies. But as ticket prices are at all-time highs….
By Jason Perlow on June 22, 2019
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If there ever is one food that can generate endless debate, it is pizza. Chinese food comes second, but let’s not go there.
By Jason Perlow on June 10, 2019
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There are plenty of sushi joints in South Florida, especially in Broward County, where “Thai-Sushi” hybrid restaurants dominate the genre.
By Jason Perlow on June 4, 2019
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As the cliche goes, one should not judge a book by its cover. But should we judge restaurants by their curb appeal? If my visits to the Crooked Hook Bar and Grill is any guide, the answer is a resounding “no.”
By Jason Perlow on May 28, 2019
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Whether it is an overall desire to pursue a healthier lifestyle, to embrace a more sustainable farming and food production methods, or for ethical or moral reasons
By Jason Perlow on May 5, 2019
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With year-round summers and crisp Mediterranean ocean breezes, you’d think Greek food would be more popular in South Florida. But it’s challenging to find quality Athenian cuisine in this part of the state.
By Jason Perlow on April 2, 2019
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Let’s play some word association, OK? Ready?
Brazilian.
By Jason Perlow on January 21, 2019
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A few weeks ago, my wife Rachel and I happened to be at Aldi’s Coral Springs location, after several hours of errands and shopping.
By Jason Perlow on December 28, 2018
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While it has appeared often in the news cycle in the last several years, Venezuela is not the country you often think of when it comes to inspired Latin-American fusion or rich food culture.
By Jason Perlow on October 7, 2018
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Vietnam. It makes you think of hot and humid jungles, of wide-open verdant pastoral fields of rice paddies. It’s a mystical and beautiful place, with a very long history.
By Jason Perlow on September 2, 2018
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Immediately after my wife Rachel and I moved to Coral Springs from New Jersey in June of 2012, we knew we had to get our priorities straight.
By Jason Perlow on August 30, 2018
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Poke, which rhymes with “Smokey” — is the healthy Hawaiian food craze that’s sweeping the nation.
By Jason Perlow on August 17, 2018
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Food trucks are an increasingly popular way for budding restaurateurs to hone their skills and to test out wild concepts on captive audiences…
By Jason Perlow on August 5, 2018
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Coral Springs has been on something of a Cuban restaurant growth spurt lately particularly with the recent openings of Mima’s 1868 Cuban Cafe and Little Havana,
By Jason Perlow on July 22, 2018
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Florida, despite being in the South, does not maintain its own tradition of wood smoked barbecue.
By Jason Perlow on July 15, 2018
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Thai and Sushi. They are as different as Asian cuisine and cultures can possibly get. And yet, in South Florida, it’s a given that the two are as inseparable as peanut butter and jelly.
By Jason Perlow on July 8, 2018
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Franchises are a double-edged sword. For restaurant owners, it provides the benefit of instantaneous brand recognition, built-in marketing and established procedures.
By Jason Perlow on July 2, 2018
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alm trees, balmy weather. Spiced and marinated meats cooked on charcoal grills. Fried savory snacks. Freshly baked bread. Refreshing salads. Spiced cookies and sweets.
By Jason Perlow on June 10, 2018
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When many people think of cowboys and the manly, testosterone-fueled food they like to eat, one dish often comes to mind: Steak.
By Jason Perlow on May 31, 2018
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While there seems to be a Starbucks mermaid or a Dunkin’ Donuts on every corner, specialty espresso drinks are now all the rage in South Florida, with independent coffee shops opening up in every town