Bakon Vodka Consider yourself a meat and potatoes kind of guy (or gal)? Well, then you might want to consider indulging in Bakon Vodka; a superior quality potato vodka that has been perfectly enhanced with the delicious taste of peppered bacon! This may not be your typical fruity spirit, but…
As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 48: Falafel Sandwich from Falafel Bistro It’s not easy to find a decent falafel sandwich…
When you go to SAIA, do yourself a favor and accept the waiter’s suggestion to enjoy the tamari scallops. The three standing ruby-pink bundles resemble stocky skiers ready to slalom down snow-covered hills of wasabi aioli. On each bite, the exterior jacket of tuna sashimi swaddles a spicy scallop-and-crabmeat mixture,…
This week’s review in Dish, we check out Asian fusion restaurant SAIA at the newly refurbished B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Hotel. The new eatery located just off the beach on the corner of A1A and Sunrise Boulevard features small plates intended to be shared communally. Not only are we impressed…
If you’re a fan of chef Jamie Oliver, you may have tuned in to ABC’s premiere of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution expecting that same young buck messing around with food to feed his mates and having a jolly good time. No, no, no — Jamie is older now, a father…
A trio of West Palm Beach hopheads planning to turn pro as High Noon Brewing were the big winners in last Saturday’s Spring 2011 Brew-Off at Chrissy Benoit’s tiki-delic Havana Hideout. Keith Spencer, Patrick Urrutia, and Doug Gamester, whose Marxist leanings are more Groucho than Karl, endeared themselves to the…
There’s something comforting about being able to see — and smell and touch — the Atlantic when you’re stuffing your face with something purporting to be the freshest catch of the day. Perhaps that explains much of the appeal of the Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, celebrating its 27th year this…
As a countdown to the upcoming New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival on April 29, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed owners of the participating bakeries.We emailed Bev Bernardine, chef and owner of Chaos Bakery, which began after receiving inspiration from learning of the food-truck…
Casa Mia is an authentic trattoria in Jupiter specializing in rustic Italian cuisine served with flair. Chef Geremia Coppola has been with Casa Mia since its beginning but has recently been promoted to executive chef. We spent some time talking about how to make authentic food, served with love. Clean…
As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 49: Philly Cheese Steak from Philly Steak Sub Shop in Miramar…
Vanishing of the Bees – Trailer from Bee The Change on Vimeo. Honey, if you haven’t heard about the disappearing bees, you are in for a shocker! Vanishing of the Bees is a film currently screening across the country (this Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens) about the massive disappearance of…
Ben & Jerry’s is giving away free ice cream cones today from noon to 8 p.m. No printout or coupon is required, you don’t have to sign up for anything, and you don’t have to say a magic password — just walk in to any of their scoop shops (there are…
Cancun, Mexico: The name alone suggests a good time, with resorts dotting the lengthy beaches that span the distance of this popular tourist destination on the country’s easternmost coastal state. Now, Cancun can also mean a good deal on some incredibly good food at the Cancun Mexican Grill in Fort Lauderdale…
Like many Americans, you’re probably waiting until the very last minute, April 18, to file your taxes (yes, the IRS gave us a whopping three-day extension this year). After learning how much of your hard-earned cash you don’t get to keep, you just might need a little something to perk you…
Eat Street debuts tonight on the Cooking Channel. Described as “your grease-stained road map to the ultimate street food experience,” Eat Street takes viewers on a journey across the United States to find the best food trucks and carts. Comedian James Cunningham plays host, eating his way through truck and…
As a countdown to the upcoming New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival on April 29, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed owners of the participating bakeries.We emailed Stacey McCollum, owner of Cute as a Cupcake, who is confident to compete for best cupcake against possibly…
As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 50: Bizcoche de Maiz from Maracas Where does a tired drag queen go when…
California may have girls, love, and dreamin’, but South Floridians should, at the very least, be happy they shared their burgers…
“The time has come to let saucy balls go,” says Joey — and so begins another episode of America’s Next Great Restaurant. In a few weeks the show will be over and a new fast, casual restaurant will be open in L.A., Minneapolis, and New York. This week’s episode focused…
We could probably all use a little motivation when it comes to staying fit, healthy and happy. But when you have kids, a full-time job — or both — it can be hard to find the time to focus. That’s why (for some) the difference could mean simply finding the right…
It’s hard for me to understand why anyone pays $6 or $7 for a package of chicken breast in the meat section of the grocery store, when you can get the whole chicken — already marinated and cooked — for the same ding-dangled price! (In fact, I have scored a…
As a countdown to the upcoming slider competition — Sips & Sliders at Sunset hosted by Las Olas restaurant YOLO April 21, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed chefs of the participating restaurants.Next up is YOLO, the host of the event itself. Chef Peter Boulukos tells CPC that he and his team…
