When I met with Mike Saperstein and Evan David last month for a “sneak peek” tour of Rebel House — which debuted to the public for dinner service on Friday — the conversation inevitably turned to the restaurant’s opening timeline. The deadline had seemed to have been pushed back at…
Hot Dog Fest co-promoter Sef Gonzalez was excited but not 100 percent confident that an all-dog celebration would get a good reception. “Sure, hot dogs are the perfect summertime food, but would the public embrace the idea?” Gonzalez mused to Clean Plate Charlie.After all, Gonzalez, AKA Burger Beast, is better-known…
After spending most of her career as chef working for someone else, On the Slide food truck owner and head chef Sandi Saunders decided it was time for a change. The last straw came one day while working at Coral Ridge Country Club. Saunders had worked a late shift the…
More photos of Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que 2012 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoIf you didn’t make it to Saturday’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Beer-B-Que at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, you missed out on quite the party. Restaurants from all across the area came out…
The Glades aired its food-truck-centric episode last evening, starring two things neat and dear to our hearts — food trucks and Hollywood Beach.If you recall, Clean Plate Charlie told you about the production crew of The Glades hiring several food trucks back in May. Latin Burger, Ms. Cheezious, and the…
While a few local mainstays (Cafe Bluefish, Diner 24) and much-hyped enterprises (SpoonFed, M Bar) shuttered their doors in recent weeks, several buzzed-about spots opened their doors in June; Rebel House in Boca Raton and Salt7 (formerly referred to simply as Salt) in Delray Beach. After the jump, find a…
In the event that your holiday shenanigans are getting off to an early start, Clean Plate Charlie has put together a list of food and drink events (including a few fireworks- and barbecue-filled parties) happening this coming week and weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties. And in case you’re…
Picture it now. You’re sitting on the terrace, overlooking a perfectly manicured courtyard, glass of rosé in hand. Your server just brought out a beautiful platter of octopus à la plancha. A soft breeze softly sweeps overhead. You feel as though you are fully absorbing the flavors of the Mediterranean…
Beer is something of a lifeblood at Wicked Awesome Snackbar. In addition to serving a selection of micro and craft brews at the new restaurant in west Boca Raton, co-owner/chef Paul Berger said he and his crew tend to use the beverage in the kitchen on a regular basis (to…
If you have trouble remembering the cautionary drinking rhyme ” liquor before beer, you’re in the clear; beer before liquor, never sicker”, here’s a new rule that’s easy to remember– drink ’em together, even better. Meet the beer cocktail–a combination of craft beer, liquor, fresh herbs and fruit. If you’ve…
Still kicking yourself for not going to the Build A Better Block event in FAT Village a few weeks ago? Not to worry, this weekend you’ll have an opportunity to check out the up and coming, Flagler Village artist community, when it combines its monthly Art Walk with the Night…
Just as New Year’s Eve can make one feel like a loser for not attending the most amazing party ever, Fourth of July has a way of making one feel like a slouch should a backyard barbecue fail to factor into holiday plans. But you needn’t write off your Fourth…
Wine Spectator has come out with their annual listing of the 100 best wine restaurants in the country and Steak 954 has been named of the the top picks.The Stephen Starr steakhouse at the W Fort Lauderdale hotel joins such notable restaurants as Le Bernadin, The Lambs Club, Per Se,…
The best thing about Bravo television might be Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Even if you’re not into botoxed bitches justifying their incredibly bad behavior, there’s usually something for everybody….interactive drinking games, celebrity gossip, and some damn fine rapid-fire Q&A sessions.Andy Cohen isn’t only the host. He’s Executive…
Confession: Watching MTV’s Teen Mom is totally our guilty pleasure. So we couldn’t resist the opportunity to chat with Farrah Abraham, who spent the last year attending the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for culinary arts. The single mother made her reality-television debut in 2009 on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant…
With all these pop-up restaurants… um… popping-up in south Florida, you might be asking yourself if the experience is right for you. After all, you’re used to chic dining rooms fragrant with fresh orchids and waiters who cater to your every whim, you Palm Beach princess, you. The stars have…
What to do when a holiday like the Fourth of July falls on hump day? Party like you don’t work/don’t care on Thursday, or play it safe and let your freak flag fly on the weekend prior? If you prefer the latter, try the Rock N’ Roll Beer-B-Que on Saturday…
After quite a bit of deliberation at the teeny counter of My Ceviche, I decided to order ceviche. It might seem the obvious choice, but it’s not necessarily an easy one to make when seafood tacos are also on the menu. Seafood tacos are on my shortlist of both must-order…
Photos: Rock n’ Roll Beer-B-Que 2011 at Seminole Hard RockThe charcoal is heating up in preparation for our second annual Rock N’Roll Beer-B-Que this weekend at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood. This Saturday, June 30, over a dozen restaurants will compete for titles in categories from best pork…
The hamburger is the constant center of attention, what with all those restaurants, festivals, and food battles dedicated to its existence. Hell, it’s like it can’t help but be the spectacle of the culinary universe. (Witness the Cinnaburger for further evidence). What about the hot dog? Won’t somebody please think…
Got game? How about a really big appetite and a bottle of antacid?If you’ve got what it takes to eat burgers with the big boys, you might want to check out the second-annual Smokey Bones Burger Battle tonight, June 27, at all participating Smokey Bones restaurants.Stating at 7 p.m. tonight,…
Chef Roy Villacrusis is quickly gaining a reputation as the pop-up king of South Florida. The poster chef for ADD seems to have a new concept restaurant opening every week — which makes us happy beyond comprehension.Fresh on the tails of his pop-up dinner with chef Eric Grutka this past…
