Lady Chimps Put Out for Meat

I’d heard it anecdotally, but now it’s officially confirmed: A new study says that female primates will get down and dirty in exchange for meat. And not just one measly piece of meat either. Ladyapes prefer chimp dudes that share meat with them often: What we’re looking at here is…

Beer of the Week: Avery Reverend, Quadrupel Belgian Ale

Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you…

Report Says We’re Still Eating Out in Florida

Right along with that little uptick in the economy we’ve been hearing about this week comes more good news: Florida restaurants actually did a teeny bit better this year than they did last year. Florida Trend reports that a study compiled by NPD Group, which analyzes American foodservice trends, found…

Last Supper In Paradise

The final two outdoor, organic, paradisiacal dinners of 2009 take place this month. The groovy gastronomic get-togethers down at Gabriele Marewski’s Paradise Farms always bring great food and wine (from Stacole Fine Wines). Fellow diners tend to be in amiable, festive spirits, and the setting is simply unbeatable.This Sunday evening,…

From BBQ to Bombolotti

Rufus Ribs 206 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach. Open Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. till 7 p.m. Call 561-932-8206. The search for South Florida barbecue worth phoning home to Memphis about continues with Rufus Ribs: a humble, pull-away trailer that, on weekends only, appears in a convenience store parking…

Miami Restaurants Hang Tough In Recession (so far)

Miami restaurants continue to hang tough. Excepting the closings we’ve already reported on, between January 1st and March 15th of this year mostly C-list places have thus far gone down. Such as:Deco Drive Cigars                    414 Lincoln Rd., Miami BeachFritanga Los Robles                 3622 W…

Breakfast of Champions: Scrapple!

Here’s where Italy meets Philly meets the tropics: at Caffe Luna Rosa in Delray Beach you’ll dine on homemade breads, handmade pasta, and veal chop Milanese at outdoor tables just a hop from the beach. Somehow that salt air is all the seasoning chef Ernesto di Blasi’s Northern Italian specialties…

Rare, Exotic Foods Maybe, Sorta, Kinda, Not Really Headed to South Florida

If you haven’t checked out New Times’ own handy restaurant guide, you really should – it’s an excellent resource for sorting restaurants by location, price range, features, critics’ choice, and, of course, cuisine. Plus, most entries in our database contain capsule reviews for those that like a quick read, plus…

Free Food! FishTales on 33rd

Want some free Shepards Pie today? Well you’re in luck. FishTales on 33rd in Fort Lauderdale has one of the most delicious happy hour buffets in town.  From 4-7 pm, all drinks are two for one and the buffet features a different dish every day: Monday it’s pasta, tacos every…

The Scoop from Cafe Bites: Thai Jo Opens in West Palm

If you’re not a subscriber to our weekly Cafe Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach, here’s a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to sign up.When one guy leaves town, there’s no reason to waste any time finding the next guy, especially when the new…

Area 31 Restaurant — Behind the Line — Kitchen Pictures

Area 31 Restaurant & Lounge (recently praised by award-winning food critic Lee Klein) on the 16th floor of Downtown Miami’s sexy Epic Hotel specializes in seafood fare from Fishing Area 31, which encompasses marine waters off the Florida coast, Central America, and parts of South America. The restaurant offers an…

Upcoming Food and Drink Calendar

Lots of food and drink this month, so mark your calendars: Tonight, April 7, 7:30 p.m. Lola’s on Harrison: Meet the Winemaker Dinner with Nada Guiseppe Vineyards, $75 all inclusive four-course dinner with pairings. 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood. 954-927-9851.Nightly, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Christine’s Appetite Stimulus Package. Three courses, $29.99…

Grocery Coupons

                                   From Bramus’ Flickr As this is being written, “grocery coupons” is one of the most searched terms on the internet today.After the jump, we weigh the pros and cons of the top South Florida coupon providers on the internet. We also link to them so you can decide for…

Scorch Mojito Review

Miamism.com is a lifestyle real estate company dedicated to using media innovations to promote its services. The website is home to “Mojito 411” a weekly updated, video-based mojito review series from South Florida restaurants. It’s a great idea, well-executed. The video above is from Scorch Grillhouse in North Miami; you can…

Andu Restaurant & Lounge – Behind The Line – Kitchen Pictures

Andu Restaurant & Lounge is located on the ground floor of the Neo Vertika building in Brickell. It is owned by brothers Antonio and Juan Pablo Viejo and serves an eclectic Mediterranean cuisine with Spanish, North African, and Italian influences. Executive Chef Nate Martin, formerly of Nikki Beach, Pearl, and the now…

Applebee’s Two for $20

Applebee’s is the kind of place that’s easy to drive past in South Florida, but in many parts of the rest of the country, it’s a pretty big deal. It’s solid, particularly if you’re into the Fridays/Chili’s genre. Maybe this’ll get your attention: one appetizer and two meals for $20,…

Shirt, Shoes and Service at 33480 Bar & Grill

They say the restaurant business is a good way to lose your shirt, but over the past dozen or so years, Richard Day has managed to have his shirt and wear it too, along with a series of local restaurants, culminating in his latest venture, 33480 Bar & Grill.Though wearing…

All Our Best Chefs Are Old Chefs?

Not a single frigging Best New Chef Award for Florida this year from Food & Wine, which announced its picks on April 1st. In fact, all the magazine’s Best New Chefs are far, far, away — the closest one is Linton Hopkins in Atlanta, who chefs at Holman & Finch…

Eats for under $7: Cheesesteaks at Spankx

Last week, Short Order told you about a healthy alternative to empanadas. This week, healthy eating is out of the question. Spanky’s Cheesesteak Factory in Oakland Park and Margate is hell for dieters, but heaven for everyone else. For $5.20, Spankx will hook you up with a cheesesteak, fries and…

Steak Dinner: $6.99

Pollo Tropical serves approximately 20 million customers annually. The weight of chicken that it sells each year equals 225 Boeing 737 jets, the weight of yuca is the same as that of 130 elephants. Which gets me to thinking: Maybe they should hire a cook with a lighter touch. But…