Q&A With Chef Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach

After checking out Bill Citara’s review of Palm Beach’s Cafe Boulud — our Dish coulmn this week — Clean Plate Charlie followed up for a debrief with executive chef Jim Leiken. We talked about his new gig, settling in, and what’s to come at Cafe Boulud by Daniel. Clean Plate…

Che Grill Serves Argentine Fare at J.M. Lexus Food Truck Pile-Up Tonight

In Argentina, “Che” pretty much means “hello buddy.” It’s typically used when greeting a friend, which is why Che Grill is such a fitting name for this friendly little food truck that serves authentic Argentine food.Start off with a house-made empanada in your choice of beef, chicken, ham and cheese,…

Free Drinks at the New Times Happy Hour Mobile App Party This Friday

Wait! You haven’t downloaded the Broward/Palm Beach New Times Happy Hour Mobile App yet? We’re not sure why not, because this free app, available for iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android phones, gives you the inside scoop on the best happy hours in South Florida. How else will you be the “go-to”…

Food Trucks and a Movie Tonight at Seminole Hard Rock

Go on an adventure to seek out the perfect dinner and the Lost Ark of the Covenant tonight at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where more than two dozen food trucks will convene for your dining pleasure. As an added bonus, tonight’s movie under the stars is the…

Five Sex Toys Brought to You By Williams Sonoma

Tacky toys made for getting off are downright depressing. For example, a lady can try and please herself with a corpse-like shaft or she can go for the cheery purple, pink, or blue equivalent that’s about as hot as a Muppet’s member. It’s enough to make a girl want to…

Field of Greens to Open in Palm Beach Gardens

There may not be many gardens in Palm Beach Gardens (not many beaches, either). But there is a new Field of Greens (11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Dr., 561-340-1600), scheduled to open tomorrow in the resurgent Downtown at the Gardens mall.  The family-owned chainlet of local eateries (West Palm Beach and…

Chef Shakeup at DIG in Delray?

Though Eater Miami reports on a chef change-up at the organic-focused DIG in Delray Beach, owner Robert Greenfield told New Times today that Chef Joey Giannuzzi was never a partner, but rather a consultant. That’s funny, since it’s reported here, here and here the two were partners.”If things would have worked out, he would…

Help Wanted: The (Restaurant) World According to Craigslist

​​Restaurants are already gearing up for fall, as the trickle of tourists is destined to become a flood when the temperature drops up north. Good ol’ Craigslist tells us what’s slated to open, which restaurants are touting their own hotness, and a few other tidbits. . . .After the fallout following…

Nick’s Brings New Haven-Style Pizza to Boca

After struggling through a tough stretch in downtown Lake Worth and then a long wait for his new space to be built out, New Haven-style pizza maven-slash-restaurateur Nick Laudano has finally opened his showpiece eatery, Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria & Bar (2240 NW 19th St., 561-368-2900).  The spacious (4,600 square…

Free Papa John’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Champps For Everyone

Apparently you can buy your friends. That’s at least the thinking of some restaurant chains and food manufacturers, who dole out coupons for free and cheap food in exchange for being “friended” on Facebook or joining their email list.We’re down with the concept. And while some of the better dining…

Yo Cuz! Steve Martorano on Jimmy Kimmel Live

I have a new food-related crush. It could be because he reminds me of my first boyfriend, Eddy Marsala (that’s his real name, I swear), who worked in the pizzeria close to the 7 Train in Queens. It could be because he talks like everyone who lived in my neighborhood…

Five Summer Wines for Cougars

Calling all cougars: It may not be high season, but there’s no shortage of women on the prowl in these parts. Here’s our list of wines we’ve noticed among your favorite sips. And if you really want to coug it up, you may get a little crazy and add ice…

No Reservations: Anthony Bourdain in the California Desert

No Reservations has had Anthony Bourdain travel to some interesting places, like Cuba, Ghana, Liberia, and Cambodia. Imagine our surprise when last evening, Tony was seen driving a vintage Thunderbird in the California desert.Tony meets Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, who grew up in this no-man’s land…