Photo Courtesy of Google Images Summer is fast approaching; Heck, some days it feels like it’s already here. While it’s still snowing in some states, we’re already busy thinking of ways to battle the heat. Some people sumberge themselves in the pool until their skin prunes; others put the…
Somehow, this California quick service joint made its way to Fort Lauderdale. With a simple American menu, they were probably just spreading the life of simplicity across the nation. We can’t fault them for it, either. The milkshakes are worth sharing with the masses…
Just when we thought no one could top Charlie Sheen’s apocalyptic meltdown, singer and Apprentice contestant, Meatloaf, proved all of us wrong with a cataclysmic, F-bomb laced, rant of epic proportions on last Sunday’s episode of The Apprentice. Poor Gary Busey didn’t stand a chance against the enraged Meatloaf who…
Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. She writes frequently about her kitchen exploits in this column, Half Baked. A thought that’s in the back of mind during every shift or when I venture out is that there’s nothing more disappointing than a bad meal. Whether it’s trying a…
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. 52″ Encebollado de Pescado from Cafe Paraiso…
Usually, all-you-can-eat places offer less-than satisfying food. Fortunately, there’s Sonny’s BBQ. …
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. 53: Fish Tacos from Kahuna Bar & Grill in Deerfield Beach…
old-world-style pub around can bill itself as the “real deal,” few places in South Florida actually deliver the sights, sounds — and taste — of the actual thing. The Lion & Eagle English Pub, however, does it all. Forget that it’s hidden from the masses in one of Boca Raton’s many…
Just a little over one month ago, Clean Plate Charlie announced that Chef Chris Miracolo of Himmarshee Bar & Grille was moving on. In our article, owner Dave Nicholas stated that the chef was “tired” and “wanted to go away and travel for the summer.”The summer season hasn’t even begun…
Earlier this week, we interviewed Aaron Byers, owner of Nacho Bizness. If you missed the interview, you can catch it here and here. Today, we’re sharing Aaron’s recipe for Beach Bum Shrimp Ceviche. Make a batch, open a cold one and listen to the sound of the waves (even if…
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. 54: Lobster Corn Dogs from Rok: Brgr…
We may be a little behind the curve here in NoSoFla when it comes to the now furiously trendy food truck movement, but Jochen Esser is hoping to change all that. The former “hotel guy” turned Boca Ratoh Internet marketer turned food truck aficionado has come up with an event…
Well, I stopped by the new World of Beer (101 Clematis St., 561-833-3325) in West Palm the other day, and though the space itself is not as large as you might expect, a more accurate name for it might be An Infinite Universe of Suds from Here to Jupiter and…
Chef Allen Susser and many of America’s top chefs have gotten together to help the people of Japan in their efforts to rebuild the earthquake and tsunami ravaged country. Chef Allen is one of the founders of Chefs Help Japan, which aims to put on benefit dinners to raise funds and…
Vaughan Lazar is pissed. The Pizza Fusion czar is definitely not down with elephant slaughter, and when GoDaddy CEO Bob Parsons bragged about killing a male on video in Zimbabwe (which experts say was actually a protected female), Lazar lost it. And Parsons lost business. A lot of it. Lazar…
A food event where guests walk the streets of downtown Lake Worth with ceramic bowl in hand requesting tastings? Sounds like a scene from Oliver Twist, but it’s the second-annual Haitian Empty Bowl fundraiser hosted by Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery and the Downtown Cultural Alliance of Lake Worth. The…
Where can you stop for lunch that’s fast and fresh, with a made-to-order menu of healthy, fresh-grilled ingredients? Try Ferdos Grill, the Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. With its traditional — yet unique — take on traditional dishes, it’s hearty Mediterranean food, and unbeatable prices, it’s today’s Deal of the Day. …
Yesterday, we shared Part I of our interview with the chef and owner of Nacho Bizness, Aaron Byers. If you missed it, you can read it here. We continue with Part II. Clean Plate Charlie: What’s a day in the life of a food truck owner like? Where do you…
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. 55: Gazpacho from John G’s the Beach Maybe it’s because you stand in John G’s…
Beer isn’t just for breakfast any more, nor is it only for professional sudsers peddling everything from artisan brewskis to industrial pisswater. For four years now, Lake Worth’s Havana Hideout has been showcasing the beers of the area’s best amateur brewers, hosting spring and winter Brew-Offs at chef-owner Chrissy Benoit’s…
A 20-something waitress clad in orange shorts and a bosom-hugging white tank sashays up to a table of four smiling guys and one ambivalent girl. The waitress is seemingly happy to parade her assets for the chance of extra tips and reels in the guys’ attention like a fisherman drawing…
This Plantation strip-mall pizza joint has old-school neighborhood parlor flavor, sans the red-and-white checkered tablecloths. Jukeboxes have been replaced with flat screens, but the warm customer service makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. Don’t be surprised if one of the owners — Armin or Tony…
