Kari Barnett

That's why last month we posed a question to you, our readers, for the latest installment in our Best Of South Florida Dining series: Who makes the best sushi in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties?

The state temporarily shut just one Broward County restaurant last week, with violations including roaches, rodent droppings and accumulation of food debris.

If the blast of cooler air in South Florida hasn’t put you in the holiday spirit, plenty of seasonal events are coming up to get you in the mood for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

With family and friends in town for the holidays, or just some extra downtime to spend on a Saturday or Sunday, it’s the most wonderful time of year to cozy up to brunch. We’re looking …

DECEMBER Through-May 25 “Ribbit the Exhibit II,” featuring 18 large whimsical frog sculptures by Andy Cobb.

One Palm Beach County cafe had an employee who handled a soiled wiping cloth, then touched clean utensils and food-preparation equipment without washing their hands, and one who carried dirty dishes to the sink and washed their hands without soap.

If the blast of cooler air in South Florida hasn’t put you in the holiday spirit, plenty of seasonal events are coming up to get you in the mood for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

“O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, h ow lovely are your branches!” But wait, are they fake or freshly cut?

Chances are, if you're in Florida, the family is gathered around the warm glow of an artificial tree.

An employee seen using an unsanitized spatula and a bottle of spray bleach stored on top of potatoes were among the violations that led the state to close two South Florida restaurants last week — …