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Independence Day 2017: Where to Celebrate the 4th of July

Special Feature June 29, 2017June 29, 20172017, fourth of July, july 4

Bad news: This year, July 4 falls on a Tuesday (yuck). Good news: There’s still an entire weekend to party it up in the name of freedom. Below, you’ll find a list of all the weekend and day-of celebrations we could round up. From BBQs and pool parties to fireworks and cooking classes, there’s no lack of activities to keep you busy.

As always, details are subject to change. If you’re interested in any of the following events, be sure to call ahead and confirm all the details. Happy Fourth of July!

Wag Wednesday: Mario Alegre & Macho

Miami Beach, Special Feature, Wag Wednesday June 28, 2017June 28, 2017Mario Alegre, Schnauzer, w south beach, wag wednesday

Since starting the blog, we’ve interviewed many members of the hospitality industry, and one constant among the interviewees has been a profound love for their pets. We thought it would be great to share this love with our readers.

That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Mario Alegre, Executive Banquets Chef at W South Beach, and his Schnauzer-ish, Macho.

Wag Wednesday: Virginia Gil & Lola

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That’s why we launched an ongoing feature called “Wag Wednesday” to showcase industry peeps and their pets. Know someone who wants to be featured? Email us at bark@miamifoodpug.com.

This week, we’re featuring Virginia Gil, Editor of Time Out Miami, and her poodle, Lola.

Father’s Day 2017: South Florida Events and Specials

Special Feature June 13, 2017June 14, 20172017, father's day, father's day 2017

Need to take Dad somewhere special for Father’s Day? Our 2017 Father’s Day roundup has you covered. Below, you’ll find an extensive list of local specials and events for the holiday weekend.

Just a reminder: Details are subject to change, so contact the restaurant beforehand to confirm the latest information. Happy Father’s Day!

4 Orlando Restaurants You Need to Visit

Destinations June 6, 2017November 16, 2017American Kitchen Bar & Grill, B Hotel, Central Florida, destinations, disney, Disney Springs, domu, italian, Jock Lindsey's Hanger Bar, orlando, prato, ramen, winter park

Orlando’s Lake Eola | Photo Credit: Visit Orlando

When we think of Orlando dining, we immediately think of Winter Park. Take a short drive up from Downtown Orlando, and you’ll find yourself among an extensive roster of restaurants in the city’s Park Avenue artery. If you’re hungry, there’s no better place to satisfy your stomach’s desires.

But what if you don’t want to make that drive? What if you want to stay close to the theme parks and eat some good food in the area? We stumbled across a few spots during our latest Central Florida trip and had to share our findings. And of course, we had to throw in a Winter Park restaurant for good measure.

Without further ado …