In cities like New York and L.A., half of the restaurant staff are looking to make it big. Whether it be in acting, modeling, journalism, or whatever other field, the restaurant biz is ideal for those looking to book auditions or interviews during the day. Ceviche general manager John Brewer…
Tastemakers of Delray Beach (not to be confused with Clean Plate Charlie’s Top 30 Tastemakers list) is an annual event that provides attendees with the opportunity to sample signature dishes and cocktails from all of the downtown area’s restaurants. The two-day event takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday,…
You know a restaurant is doing something right if it has been around for decades. At the same time, restaurant trends are always in flux. To keep on top of the current fads, restaurants have to make an effort to keep on top of the changing times. To up the…
Here at Clean Plate, we aren’t annoyed by those who obsessively Instagram photos of their food. We love it. We search out Instagram foodies to follow. But sometimes we find photos that remind us, the internet is a dangerous place. On the one hand, once something is out there, it’s…
Sonic Beach, the casual spot for burgers at Fort Lauderdale’s Beach Place officially reopens tomorrow after a renovation and a slight “tweak” in the business model. The space has been divided into two different restaurants. According to Director of Operations Fon Willhite, Sonic Beach will offer their classic shakes and…
Yup – that’s really the title of a recent NPR piece that claims moscato, the sweet wine that comes from muscat grapes, is seeing a boom in sales from an untapped market. The story, which is getting a lot of play, quotes Danny Brager, the senior vice president of beverage/alcohol…
Oli’s Fashion Cuisine of Wellington will be opening on Clematis St. in West Palm Beach on Friday, June 28.A second location for Wellington’s Oli’s Fashion Cuisine will be celebrating a grand opening today on Clematis St. in downtown West Palm Beach. The restaurant will be the fourth restaurant for owner…
Friday’s here, so it’s time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don’t rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a local shop or on tap at your favorite bar. Contemplation; the work of both monks…
Police have identified a band of four women who have been frequenting high-end Broward bars and strip clubs, seducing men, taking them home, drugging them and making off with their cash and possessions. One of the suspects made off with over $250,000 in diamonds, police say. Subhanna Beyah, 25; Johnnina…
It’s been nearly a year since the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group announced plans to open Lobster Bar Sea Grille in the thick of East Las Olas. The wait seems finally over. The plan is to open July 30, according to Executive Chef Eric Baker. He was named to the job…
Congratulations: the weekend has arrived. You have made your way through yet another week of work and your time to play is here. Whether your looking to check out a happy hour deal, play dress up, or just hang out with the kids, there is something to please your palate…
Trader Joe’s announced today that they will be building their second location in East City Center in Boca Raton. Though rumors swirled on social media sites about where a Trader Joe’s might open if it came here – heavy money was on Delray Beach’s South Federal Highway corridor – the…
South Florida is full of catering companies, restaurants, cafés, and every possible option pertaining to food. That being said, there are few spots that offer healthy, homemade-style fare. Fortunately, Fort Lauderdale now has a new fresh, light, and inexpensive lunch option. L’Hermitage Catering opened its doors for a new service…
People switch jobs all the time. In most industries, it’s not surprising to hear when someone jumps ship from one position to another with a different company in the field. With most positions in the restaurant biz, it’s really no different. Except, of course, with the Executive Chef. As the…
While most people only know scallops as a delicious dish at their favorite seafood restaurant, for born and bred Floridians, the word calls up something more. Scallopin’ is a closely held tradition for many locals, especially those whose families have been here more than a few generations. Every summer, recreational…
It seems simple enough. You walk down the honey aisle, pick up one of those plastic, honey-filled bears, and walk out of the grocery store with honey. If only life were so easy. You’ve heard of money laundering — making illegal money seem legit — well, we now have honey…
You’ve most likely heard these stats: An estimated 33 million tons of food end up in US dumpsters each year, breaking down to an insane 40 percent of food in American fridges, restaurants, farms and grocery stores ending up discarded and uneaten. But for some of us, digesting numbers like…
A tuxedoed waiter places a dish upon a spotless white tablecloth. A plump filet of black bass perches atop an emerald bed. An earthy scent wafts up, overwhelming the senses. The first bite is perfect: There’s the skin’s light crunch, followed by the sweet, meaty bass flesh. The pea ragout…
Just when swimsuit season is in full force, Krispy Kreme finds three ways to lead us into temptation. The doughnut shop turned obsession has just announced a new, limited-edition line of doughnuts that take a page from our favorite candy-store treats filled with chocolate, caramel, and other non-bikini-friendly ingredients. Of…
After skipping out on Matt Lauer late last week, Paula Deen made an appearance on the Today show this morning to address the scandal that hit the celebrity chef last week — but is it too late? Deen, who was listed as the fourth-highest-earning chef in 2012 by Forbes, had…
Jen Morales and Phoebe Reckseit are the girls behind Pizza Girls in downtown West Palm Beach. They have owned and operated the popular pizza spot on Clematis Street since 1996 and were named New Times Broward/Palm Beach Best Pizza in 2001. Recently, the girls have branched out from their brick-and-mortar…
Food fads come and go. One day eggs are the worst thing ever; the next they’re a super food. Once fat was the enemy, and then it was just trans fats. And no, you’re probably not the only who feels like your head is going to blow up in the…
