Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s: Tuesday, April 12th 2011

  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…

Guess Where We’re Eating!?

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…

The List: Five Places to Get Your Meatloaf Fix in South Florida

 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…

Chef Chris Miracolo Announces Role at New Restaurant in Delray Beach

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…

‘Gourmet Food Truck Expo’ Coming to Boca

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…

America’s Top Chefs Commit to Help Japan

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…

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 55 — Gazpacho From John G’s on the Beach

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…

Havana Hideout to Host Fourth Biannual Brew-Off

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…

Armony’s Pizza in Plantation

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…