In September 2025, South Florida’s dining landscape experienced a surge in activity thanks to the return of Flavor South Florida, a month-long culinary festival designed to attract budget-conscious diners while supporting local restaurants. This year, 104 establishments across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast took part—an increase from 70 in 2024 and 60 the previous year. Due to high demand, several venues extended their participation into October. n nKerri Paizzi, CEO of Flavor South Florida, spoke with CBS12 News anchor Dani Travis about the event’s economic impact. While final figures are still being compiled, early indications suggest a revenue boost in the millions for participating eateries. Last year, the initiative generated $1.3 million in sales, and Paizzi noted that many restaurants reported doubling or even tripling their sales compared to 2024. n nParticipation levels also remain strong. In 2024, an estimated 300 million diners engaged with the program. Although exact numbers for 2025 are not yet available, organizers anticipate similar or higher turnout. The event continues to grow in popularity, reflecting strong community support for local cuisine and small businesses. n
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South Florida’s culinary scene heated up in September with the return of ‘ ,’ a month-long celebration of local cuisine designed for foodies on a budget. n nThis year, 104 restaurants across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast participated in Flavor South Florida, up from 70 last year, and 60 the year before. n nIn fact, it was so popular that some restaurants across our area are extending the event into October. n nKerri Paizzi, the CEO of Flavor South Florida, joined CBS12 News weekend morning anchor Dani Travis for a live interview Sunday morning to discuss the expected million-dollar economic impact these culinary events brought to local restaurants across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast in September. n nLast year, Flavor South Florida generated $1.3 million in revenue for local restaurants. While Paizzi doesn’t have exact number’s just yet for this year, she says most restaurants doubled and tripled their menu sales from last year. n nAlso last year, there was an estimated 300 million diners participating in these culinary events. Again, Paizzi doesn’t have exact numbers for participation for this year yet, but expects it to be the same, if not higher. n nPaizzi’s full interview is posted above. n nFor a list of participating restaurants in October, click .