Food & Drink

The German American Society of Greater Hollywood features Oktoberfest events with entertainment, food & beer. Oktoberfest events in 2025 are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on these dates: September 20 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music by Bob Houston and Randy October 4 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music …

Ahoy, ye frugal mateys! If ye looking for tasty treasures on the cheap, grab an eye patch and sail over to Long John Silver’s for a little fun and FREE food on Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19, 2025.  Image: Long John Silver’s On Sept. 19, 2025, talk like a pirate at Long John …

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Beer tasting tickets are $49.77 with fees before the event and $55 at the event if tickets are not sold out. Tickets are required for …

No homework required — just a need to take a study break at Chipotle. Often getting burritos multiple times a week, college students are among the restaurant chain’s most loyal customers.  And Chipotle is rewarding college students with exclusive access to FREE Chipotle, extra points and more, thanks to Chipotle U Rewards.  Photo: Chipotle Even …

Hey, Slurpee fans! Get ready for some major brain freeze — thanks to this cool deal from 7-Eleven. There’s no better way to chill out than enjoying an ice-cold and refreshing Slurpee. And, if you can’t get enough of your favorite Slurpee, now’s the chance to fill “your cup” on the cheap.  Image: 7-Eleven Sip …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

Appetizers, anyone? Applebee’s is serving up an appetizing deal for appetizer lovers! Appetizers are a tasty way to start a meal or, if you prefer, you could make them the main course. Either way, there are always lots of options for which ones to enjoy at restaurants. And, at Applebee’s, there are more than 80,000 …

No more stressing about feeding the whole crew. Chipotle just introduced its new “Build-Your-Own Chipotle”— a group meal to feed four to six people. It’s an easy, stress-free way to feed any small group at home, school or work with no advance planning required. Image: Chipotle “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” is a shareable, customizable group meal that …

Winter may not be here yet, but there’s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen! It’s just not fall without enjoying one of the popular ice cream shop’s signature seasonal treats — including the iconic Blizzard. Image: Dairy Queen And, every year, DQ announces a new limited-time lineup of fall flavors for …

For folks who sign up for the free Family rewards program at Ikea, participating restaurants in the home goods stores offer deals. Some deals require the Family rewards ID, others do not.  Ikea restaurant deals include: Valid to September 23 40% off meatballs, plant balls and veggie balls adult entrees       Ikea Broward, …