When the New Times’ Best of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue went live this week it became clear that the publication has a lot of love for breakfast in its many incarnations: Lavish or spartan, cheap or gourmet, a multitude of breakfast choices found a place in the New Times’ good…
Recently, I made mistake of claiming that “summer is here” only to be corrected by my know-it-all well-intentioned co-worker, “Well actually, this year summer doesn’t officially begin until June 20th” to which I replied, ” Sierra Nevada’s Summerfest Ale is out; thus, summer is here”. You see, while some may…
There are so many mysteries in the universe that Clean Plate Charlie would love to know the answers to, but there’s one specific question that keeps us up at night, specifically:If Dennis Rodman and Tim Hardaway were doughnuts — what would they look and taste like?…
As noted in the Best Pizza 2012 item that went live this week, naming a best pizza place is “like kicking the hornet’s nest.” Nine times out of ten, the “who has the best pizza?” discussion will devolve into a heated debate and will likely include at least one mention…
Privet means “hi” in Russian and the new ultra lounge opening on the second floor of Gulfstream Park’s main building named after the greeting promises to bring Russian decadence and lots of vodka to the racetrack and entertainment complex.Privet is decorated in (what else) shades of red and features an…
If dad’s the sort who loves competition and imbibing obscene amounts of food, check out the first-ever Palm Beach Chili Cook Off this Saturday at Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. A.J. Sosa, director of operations for Off the Hookah and one of the event’s organizers, said the event will…
The New Times’ annual Best Of issue debuted this week and Clean Plate Charlie will continue to examine the best of the best in Broward and Palm Beach counties throughout the year. This week’s list looks at some of the best places to steer the evening should someone else offer…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. No. 18: Mango Sticky Rice From Coco Asian BistroIn Thailand, moms don’t make Jello for the kids, they make mango sticky rice. It’s almost as…
America’s love for bacon runs deep. From jam to mayo to vodka, we want pork, and we want it now. Recognizing our weakness for bacon, superfluous calorie consumption, and premature heart attacks, Burger King has created a new bacon sundae that debuts today. At a mere 550 calories, this sundae…
Kapow! Noodle Bar has charmed its south Palm Beach County audience, launching a popular happy hour and cultivating a loyal following that expands beyond its Mizner Park borders. The restaurant fared well in this year’s Best Of Broward/Palm Beach awards, taking home top honors for Best New Palm Beach County…
Fort Lauderdale Miami Heat fans have a supercool way to watch the team take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 9. SA1A and the B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Hotel are having a white-hot watch party at both the poolside bar and in the lobby. Enjoy some sushi, like SA1A’s…
We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 19. Housemade Rosemary and Olive Oil Gelato at Tanzy Separate from — but adjacent to — the luxurious iPic Theaters, this modern Italian restaurant draws…
It’s Wednesday evening, the kids are already restless from less than two weeks off from school, and it’s too hot to cook. We suggest packing the family in the car and taking them to Village Commons in West Palm Beach for the Gourmet Food Truck Expo to benefit Project Ship…
In narrowing the field for the 2012 Best Of nominees for Best Place to Eat Every Day, there were several key factors to consider. In addition to being budget-friendly, the winning candidate needed to provide enough variety to keep the palate interested and an atmosphere that lends itself to fostering…
Chef Roy Villacrusis is co-hosting a pop-up with Treasure Coast’s Eric Grutka on Sunday, June 24 at 6 p.m.Chef Villacrusis is taking his talents to chef Grutka’s kitchen at Ian’sTropical Grill (2875 S.E. Ocean Boulevard) in Stuart for the travel-themed evening which features cocktail pairings, communal tables, and multiple courses…
20. The Irish Dip from Maguires Hill 16We’re counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. There are plenty of good reasons to visit Fort Lauderdale’s Maguires Hill 16 Irish pub and eatery. Go…
Yes, we know. There’s a holiday for everything. But don’t you want to celebrate National Flip Flop Day? This Friday, June 15, we want you to walk into the law firm or bank you work at wearing your favorite pair of Havaianas and tell your boss that Clean Plate Charlie…
Going out with a big group can be tough. One person wants Mexican-style grub, while another is looking for Chinese. Too bad there isn’t one place that offers it all. Oh right, there is. 51 Supper Club recently revamped its menu with the help of one of the few American…
“We sell more octopus than anyone I know of in Florida,” claims Ernie Patti, owner of Ernie’s Italian Chophouse in Lighthouse Point. Although the veracity of that statement cannot be determined at this time, Clean Plate Charlie recently spoke with Patti and Ernie’s Italian Chophouse executive chef, Gary Wood, about some of…
Over the past few years, Peru has definitely become the hot gourmet travel destination. Serious foodies from across the world have been looking to Peru for inspiration. With that in mind, we decided to chat with Vanesa Fedak of Bravo! Gourmet Sandwich to get her take on a Peruvian-style Father’s…
If all goes according to plan — always a bit of a gamble in the restaurant world — Rebel House in Boca Raton should open its doors within the week. The date is subject to the outcome of a few final inspections and other final touches, but partners Evan David…
Local farming activist Patricia Curry and Jojo Milano of Goodness Gracious Acres got wind recently of a proposed law that could make farming locally all but go away. Both women sprang into action. Milano blasted her concerns over the web. Curry contacted Palm Beach County’s zoning department and got a copy of…
