Food Trucks Hit Broward County This Weekend

If you love the south Florida food truck scene but hate the drive down to Miami (with gas prices hitting close to four bucks a gallon, who can blame you?), this weekend may be the answer to all the nights you left a tiny little taco under your pillow, waiting for the…

Nacho Bizness Now Accepting Credit Cards

Hallelujah! Nacho Bizness has surpassed the ancient technique of bartering accepting only legal tender and is now allowing you to pay for your delicious Mexican street food with a good ol’ American credit card.Catch them today at 2800 SW 2nd Ave. in Fort Lauderdale from 11-2, load up on a…

NEW: Leopold Balestrieri to Open Harry’s Bar on Palm Beach Island

UPDATE: An attorney representing the family that owns the original Harry’s Bar in Venice denies that Leopold Balestrieri has obtained the rights to the Harry’s name. In an email to New Times, New York attorney Christy L. Reuter writes that “information you received is totally false, and we intend to…

Free Meatballs for Anthony’s on St. Anthony’s Day

It could be for Joel Anthony, Casey Anthony, or even Anthony Weiner. Regardless of which Anthony is getting praised (or punished), they all get free meatballs this Monday. In honor of St. Anthony’s Day, June 13, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza is giving away meatballs to anyone with the name Anthony:…

Ovenella Heats Up in Boca

Artisan pizzas, inventive pastas and specialties ranging from chili-roasted “angry prawns” to citrus and ginger-marinated skirt steak with salsa verde are coming out of the kitchen of chef Mennan Tekeli at the new Ovenella (499 S. Federal Hwy., 561-395-1455) in Boca Raton. Proprietor and former Brazilian restaurateur Ferraretto Davila tabbed…

Chef Chuck Gittleman’s Sudden Departure from Deck 84

Since it’s debut in November 2010, Deck 84 has been full steam ahead with Chef Chuck Gittleman at the helm. Clean Plate Charlie has learned that as of Tuesday the Delray Beach, waterfront jewel in Burt Rapoport’s crown is without Chef Chuck. As a 15 year vet in the Rapoport clan,…

Seminole Hard Rock Food Truck Round-Up Canceled for Tonight

Update: A representative of the Seminole Hard Rock just called to tell us that last night’s food truck round-up was never actually planned. June 2 and June 10 were test runs for their weekly food truck round-up idea. The June 16th round-up will mark the beginning of a weekly ritual.Earlier…

Pizza Hut and Burger King Execs Gamble on NBA Finals

In a move that’s just as hokey but not quite as tear-jerking as an episode of Undercover Boss, executives from Pizza Hut (which is based in Dallas) and and Burger King (based in Miami) have announced that they are wagering on the NBA Finals. If the Dallas Mavericks win, Steve…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que Smokes Out Seminole Hard Rock July 3

Do you like beer? Do you like barbecue? Congratulations on being human! Also: There’s an event coming up with your name on it.It’s the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Beer-B-Que, and it’s landing on July 3. This pre-Fourth of July celebration will bring together all things…

Publix Introduces Spicy New Sub (Free Drink Coupon)

It was a relatively quiet announcement, and a very bold one. But when Publix talks, even the Facebook fans listen, game time or not. Originally featured in last week’s sales ad, the announcement of their newest sub was also publicized during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night…

Moquila to Be Reborn in Boca

Moquila is dead! Long live Moquila!  Perhaps that’s being a bit over-dramatic, but it’s true. The old Moquila has bit the eternal agave. But come June 14, the new Moquila will be born in the same space on Southeast Mizner Boulevard, albeit with a new owner, chef and menu. In…

Father’s Day Dining Deals in Broward and Palm Beach

Father’s Day is just around the corner, which means now is the perfect time to start planning for the most manly of manly men out there, your dad. In between all the golfing, cigar smoking, and drinking of Scotch, dad will have to eat. Take him to one of the places…

Master Chef Begins Again: Gator Triumphs

Master Chef is back again. Contestants battle it out to win $250,000 and the title of Master Chef. The judges: Gordon Ramsey (of course), Graham Elliot (youngest 4-star chef in America), and Joe Bastianich (owner of multiple wineries and 24 Italian restaurants — you got to love the way he…

‘Breastaurants’ Branch Extends Beyond Hooters

It used to be that if men wanted to rip the meat off a chicken leg while staring down a sexy, buxom waitress they had to head over to Hooter’s. But Entrepreneur Magazine is reporting that ‘breastaurants,’ or restaurants that use a scantily-clad business model, are set to exceed other…

CG Burgers Celebrates Coral Springs Opening With Free Burgers

CG Burgers is giving away free food on June 21st. ​CG Burgers is opening a new location in Coral Springs on June 21st. To celebrate, CG Burgers is throwing open its doors and inviting everyone to enjoy a free burger on the house. On June 21st, visit CG Burgers in Coral Springs…