Shaquille O’Neal’s famous chicken franchise, ‘Big Chicken,’ is coming to the Sunshine State

Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken Chain — Courtesy: Mike Coppola | Getty Images A “big” franchise is coming to the Sunshine State’s Panhandle in a “big” way. The Panhandle Restaurant Group signed a commitment deal with “Big Chicken,” whose founder is former NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal. O’Neal is primarily known for his years playing for the

How to make the most of a South Florida vacation this winter season

Carbone — Traditional Italian Fare South Florida Restaurant — Photos by Giovanny Gutierrez/Chat Chow TV South Florida is loved for many reasons, beginning with the fact that vacationing here can be as toes-in-the-sand or sophisticated as you’d like. From Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale to Miami and the Florida Keys, we have all that’s new

Michelin inspections are coming to Florida restaurants

Michelin — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Alexandros Michailidis TAMPA, Fla. — The ever-expanding menu offered at Rooster & the Till in Seminole Heights is an expression of Ferrell Alvarez’s culinary expertise, and the unique plates dished out on Wednesday through Saturday are meant to attract all customers—whether they arrive in a full suit or jeans. “I

Here are the Sunshine State’s best cities for outdoor dining this fall

Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Gone are the hot and humid nights of summer, because “fall” is upon us in Florida. Although our Florida fall is about a one-degree dip in temperature, this means that outdoor dining season is about to begin. Just in time for the breezy

South Florida celebrates National Dog Day 2021: ‘Yappy’ hour events & paw-fect treats

National Dog Day — Dogs Playing with Ball – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stanimir G.Stoev While there are several unofficial national holidays to celebrate every day, this holiday is im-paw-ssible to miss! Thursday, Aug.26, is National Dog Day. National Dog Day is dedicated to your favorite companion, best friend, and loyal fur baby.  It

Orlando patiently awaits the arrival of Wing It On! — A New England-based wing franchise

Nashville Hot Offerings — Image Courtesy: Wing It On! Wing It On!, a hot wing chain based out of New England, is planning to make its way into Central Florida’s fast-food landscape. Known for its fresh, all-natural, never-frozen wings ‘n ‘wiches, the fan-favorite food joint brings a simple yet innovative menu with a multitude of

Several Florida restaurants snag spots on Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” list of top places to dine

Ocean Drive South Beach Restaurants – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by littlenySTOCK Looking for the best restaurants in Florida?  Cuisine in South Florida is not only known for its tastiness, but also for its diversity. This year, South Florida restaurants were well represented in Tripadvisors’ “Best of the Best” list of top places to dine

A 12-pack of Florida’s best microbreweries

Local Beer Restaurant – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Siriwat Sriphojaroen Looking for the best beer in Florida? Florida is home to countless large breweries, but what many don’t know is that the Sunshine State has hundreds of small microbreweries hidden within. Most of these breweries have tasting rooms where visitors can sample different brews. 

Everyone’s favorite, screaming, Michelin Star Chef Gordon Ramsay to open ‘Fish and Chips’ restaurant in Orlando this August

Close up shot of the Gordon Ramsay’s Fish and Chips restaurant on OCT 12, 2018 at Las Vegas, Nevada – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kit Leong “Where’s the LAMB SAUCE? WHERE’S THE LAMB SAAAAUUUCCCEEEE?” Need we say anymore?  The British superstar, Michelin star award-winning and critically acclaimed chef Gordon Ramsay is bringing his yelling

Florida lands multiple 4 and 5-star rated properties in 2021 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards

The Breakers Palm Beach, Palm Beach’s storied luxury resort – Courtesy: Forbes Travel Guide Despite declining travel figures in the year 2020, Florida has managed to remain a top travel destination in the world thanks to its wide selection of resorts, restaurants, destinations, entertainment, and more.  Helping Florida maintain its status as a top travel