Author: Suzy Fleming Leonard, Florida Today

Two of the four Monkees have died, along with cherished pieces of childhood

Pier 220 opened New Year’s Eve in a space previously occupied by Crackerjacks. It’s got plenty of outdoor seating and panoramic Indian River views.

       

PizzaVola is bright, airy and immaculate, with a delicious aroma of baking pizza. Photos and review by Lyn Dowling. Uploaded Feb. 11, 2019.

Ratib Ahmad opened Continental Flambe in 1996 in downtown Melbourne; now he’s revived the former date-night favorite

       

After 31 days of mindful eating and no wine, February is proving to be a delicious month, though not very friendly to the waisteline

28 North Gasropub, a restaurant and bar, is next door to Pizza Gallery & Grill at the Avenue. It is owned by PGG owner Chris Conneen

28 North Gastropub at the Avenue Viera is now open, serving fresh, locally sourced food and craft beer and cocktails. Uploaded Feb. 4, 2019.

Why must Florida Man always be an embarrassment? Can’t this hapless super hero be up to good sometimes?

       

Island Time Marina, which has been part of Cocoa Beach since the 1960s, opened a 300-seat restaurant on Jan. 23 with views of the Banana River

Guests become friends at Flavour Kitchen in downtown Cocoa Beach; just don’t chew gum in the dining room

       

Eleven Brevard mayors are encouraging their cities to join a friendly competition to be named the Most Fit City 2019

Our Facebook community 321 Flavor: Where Brevard Eats is now more than 10,000 members strong. Here are a few of our favorite recent posts.

I spent Wednesday writing about a Cocoa Beach chef, packing boxes of donations for troops and mediating an online fight; that’s local journalism

       

Trinity Lutheran students enjoyed having Monday off school, but not to play and have fun, but as a day to learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The public is invited to monthly international dinners at Florida Tech’s Panther Dining Hall on the Melbourne campus. This month’s menu is Chinese

       

Third annual International Festival of the Arts lets guests see, hear, taste and create art

Third annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts features creative food, visual arts and Disney on Broadway performances. Uploaded Jan. 18, 2018

Alamo Mexican Kitchen in Rockledge was temporarily closed in January 2019 because of sewer problems. Owners say problems started with Hurricane Irma

Alamo Mexican Kitchen in Rockledge opened on Mother’s Day in 1967. The longtime restaurant is well-known for its Mexican dishes and margaritas

       

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants conducts more than 48,000 inspections a year