As its tourism promoters put it: “Known best for its beaches, Greater Fort Lauderdale is riding a new wave as a craft beer destination.”
They note that over the past decade, what started as a community …

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By Becky Kellogg for CraftBeer.com
Nothing goes hand-in-hand with a beach trip like a fine craft beer. Here are a few independent breweries where you can sip in sunshine along …

The Bulk Candy Store, 235 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, South Florida’s largest and oldest retailer of sweets and treats, has opened Candy Tour — a permanent exhibit that explores the sweet history …

The sixth annual “Fish to Fork” culinary weekend takes place May 9 through 12, 2019, at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Since it’s Mothers’ Day weekend, there’s an all-female …

The annual meeting of the National Pasta Association takes place March 10, 11 and 12, 2019, at the La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, Florida.
Road Trips Foodies can learn more about the history of …

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Some call it soda, others call it pop or a soft drink. No matter how you refer to these sweet, bubbly beverages, they’ll be tasted and celebrated at …

Be prepared for crowds at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), set for February 20 through 24, 2019, in the Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. This “national, star-studded, five-day destination …

The 20th annual South Florida Garlic Fest takes place February 9 and 10, 2019, in John Prince Park, 4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. …

The 13th annual International Chocolate Festival takes place January 25, 26 and 27, 2019, in the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, Florida.
There’ll be chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on …

Heading South next month, Road Trips Foodies? Volusia Beer Week is February 1 through 10, 2019, and it’s celebrated throughout Volusia County, Florida.
This year’s events include the Drink Volusia Bus Tour (February 2), Brews and …