We all know vegetables are good for us, but what about sea vegetables like nori, wakame, kelp, and dulse? The next time you reach for a sushi roll, keep in mind that the dark green stuff is more than just a pretty wrapper for all that sticky rice and fish…
So a guy walks into a doughnut shop and asks for a free iced coffee… and gets it! OK, that may be the most terrible joke in the world — but the offer still stands.Today is the first day of spring, and Dunkin’ Donuts wants to celebrate by giving you…
Olympian Ryan Lochte was in South Florida this past weekend to film scenes for his new E! reality show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do?Although the swimming sensation and 11-time medalist seemed to be less than happy with the weekend’s cool breezes, Lochte managed to enjoy himself with a visit to…
Expect a crash course in authentic Mexican cuisine and wide smiles when you step inside Casa Frida Mexican Grill. “Do you know what posole is?” asked co-owner Victor Bocos during one lunchtime visit. The blood-red soup, the day’s special, came with slow-roasted pork shoulder, big tender kernels of hominy corn,…
Shrimp cocktail has been around as long as most people can remember. And it’s probably one of the easiest hors d’oeuvres to put together. Cold shrimp, cocktail sauce, and lemon served atop Bibb lettuce. Even the most challenged home cooks can throw it together.As tasty as it can be, even…
The 11th-annual Boca Bacchanal Bacchus Bash returns this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The event, which raises funds for the Boca Raton Historial Society and Museum, has always been a bit of a high-brow affair.But this year, they’re adding a new component, one that is likely to appeal to the common…
Follow Anthony Bourdain on Twitter and you’ll find the man has no need for a PR rep. The chef, author, and television personality Tweets his own whereabouts and successes with as much skill as any seasoned hired gun. Recently, Bourdain has peppered his Tweets with pictures from some of his…
Every now and then us food writers are reminded that although our jobs are cool, we’re not “all that and a bag of foie gras-flavored chips”. So, when we heard that a Pug was the latest hot new food critic, we had to investigate him. True, he does an admirable…
When you think of ceviche, think of Ceviche in Delray Beach. The restaurant recently opened its doors with a quiet grand opening last October, and we at Clean Plate Charlie think it’s a crying shame we didn’t know about them sooner. The family of Florida establishments has branded itself as…
For the most part, when you think Palm Beach, you think of elegant dining rooms filled with old men in blue blazers and crystal chandeliers. Not chill hangout spot. PB Catch is now offering an alternative to the stuffy old crowds of ‘the island.’ The spot recently updated its concept to…
While there’s always a reason to have a big night–promotion, break-up, wedding, or just your average Saturday night–there are times in which you really have an excuse. And right now there are a plethora of reasons to drink.Whether you’re on spring break, recovering from St. Patty’s Day, or trying to…
Why celebrate St. Patrick’s Day only on Sunday when you can have a three-day long party? If your pub just happens to be named after Ireland’s most famous beverage, then you’ve really got to bring down the house — and J.G. McGuinness in Weston is hosting its second annual Irish…
Go to almost any bar, anywhere: You’ll be sure to notice that craft cocktails are on the rise. Everyone is muddling away fresh fruits and herbs. But just like any trend, not all cocktails are created the same. Add just a bit too much bitters, an extra dash of citrus,…
Here’s something to absolutely make your Friday complete! Not only is it the last day of the workweek… not only is St. Patrick’s Day this weekend… but it’s time for Baconalia! That’s right, folks! Denny’s is celebrating everyone’s favorite taste treat — bacon — in its annual wild and porky…
Though St. Patrick’s Day isn’t officially until Sunday, March 17, we suggest kicking things off early — like how about cocktails tonight?And since there’s life after beer and a shot, we’re heading over to Whiskey Blue on Fort Lauderdale beach for one of its featured cocktails made with Irish whiskey…
It’s time to bust out the obnoxiously awesome striped top hat and green leisure suit out of storage: St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, and South Florida is ready to parrrrtttty. If the whole “amateur hour” aspect of drinking in public on St. Patty’s Day isn’t a huge turnoff,…
South Florida is filled to the brim with sushi restaurants galore. It’s no secret: Our diet-crazed, scantily clad population absolutely loves the Japanese staple. Unfortunately, for the most part, it’s certainly not authentic. Have you ever heard of them eating California rolls with fake crab in Japan? Yeah, we didn’t…
First of all, lets start off with a little debunking about what Guinness is and is not. It is not motoroil. It is not heavy or thick. It does not have a harsh or overly bitter flavor. You’re thinking of IPAs. Guinness is light. It is creamy and smooth with…
Clean Plate Charlie interrupts our regularly scheduled blog to remind our readers of one of the most important days of the year — Steak and BJ Day.Listen up, folks. It’s March 14. One month after Valentine’s Day, celebrate Steak and BJ Day tonight! It’s basically payback for any man who…
What happens when the worlds of spring break and St. Patrick’s Day collide? A hot, drunk mess and South Florida will have a lot of cleanup to do come Monday morning. In the meantime, there are plenty of ways to party away the weekend with food (but mostly drink) in…
This St. Patrick’s Day, the B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Hotel is asking you to drink (and eat) outside the box. Sure you could go anywhere and have some green beer and corned beef and cabbage, but have you ever asked yourself, “why on earth would I want to consume cheap…
Just in case you haven’t noticed, the whole luxury dining theatre thing is really in right now. Gone are the days in which moviegoers are deigned to tiny seats with nothing more than a quadrupled-size soda and five pound box ‘o popcorn. To elevate diners movie experiences even higher, Cinemark has…
