Chef Joey Giannuzzi Talks About DIG and Being Clean and Green, Part 1

Chef Joey Giannuzzi, chef/owner of the Green Gourmet in Delray Beach, is all set to open his second restaurant, DIG (Doing It Green), with partner Robert Greenfield. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant, which takes over the Greenfield’s on Atlantic space, has been transformed to incorporate a green theme. From food to soda…

Ten Fun Father’s Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad

Flickr: Jim, the Photographer

​Daddy-o’s the best. He taught you how to make a mess in the kitchen, how to throw back a tequila shot, and grill meat. Hell, he even cooks better than mom. (Sshhh, don’t tell her we said that.)

For the dad that enjoys all things food, give him something he’ll actually use. Here’s to the end of ties and cologne.

An Explanation of Our Best Burger: Big City Dogs Versus Rok:Brgr

If you’ve perused the New Times Best of Broward-Palm Beach edition already, you might’ve noticed something curious. We named Rok:Brgr the Best New Restaurant but gave Big City Dogs our Best Burger award. So, how could the best new restaurant that also happens to be a burger joint not win…

Smokehouse to Open Second Boca Location

It’s cue up more ‘cue for Smokehouse Grill & Wingery, the East Boca barbecue joint of Mark Uffer and Erik Frasco, who are launching their second Smokehouse out in West Boca come July.  The new Smokehouse will take over the former Thirsty Turtle seafood eatery on Yamato Road. The much…

Five Ways to Play With Your Wiener

We’ve managed to go without mentioning Anthony Weiner and all the wiener jokes that go with him… until now. We figure if the president can mention Weiner, we can too. Unlike POTUS, we’re not calling for the congressman’s resignation; we’re trying to help him out. We’ve compiled five ways to…

Chef Chuck Gittleman’s Departure From Deck 84

​Last week, Clean Plate Charlie was surprised to hear that Deck 84 would be without its main culinary force, Chef Chuck. A rep from the Gab Group confirmed Gittleman’s exit after an exhaustive season and formulating a culinary team for the Atlantic Avenue venue. Gittleman has returned to his main base at Bogart’s to prepare for the grand opening of…

Forget the Grill: Five Tips for the Perfect Burger

It’s June, which means people all over will be firing up the grill for backyard cookouts. And what goes better at one of those cookouts than that most American of sandwiches, the hamburger? A grilled burger can be fantastic. The high heat of the flames caramelize the outside of the…

Celebrate Two Years of Friday Night Blues & Brews at Whole Foods

Don’t drown in your beer, blues fans — drink it up, and listen to some great live tunes, at Whole Foods’ Friday night Blues & Brews concert series.For two years now, this sudsy musical celebration has invaded Whole Foods Coral Springs each and every Friday night, combining local blues acts…

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Recap: Going Guerrilla

More tears were shed in the latest episode of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. Adults, children, single fathers — everyone seemed to tear up once they realized the impact of food choices on the health of their loved ones. One person who didn’t shed a tear — Superintendent Ramon Cortines, who…

Food Film Alert: A Matter of Taste

Paul Liebrandt.

Do you recognize the name? For those that aren’t as food obsessed as we are, here’s a quick recap: At 24, he was the youngest chef to ever be awarded 3 stars by The New York Times. He is also chef-owner of Corton, one of New York’s top restaurants. Training under such greats like David Bouley and Pierre Gagnaire, it’s no surprise he’s at the top of his game.

The Briny Irish Pub Holds Aviation Industry Night

If you’re a pilot or flight attendant or just have a thing for little tiny liquor bottles and airplanes, come out to the Briny Irish Pub this Saturday, June 18, from 5 to 9 p.m. for “Aviation Industry Night.” The Briny will offer $1 drafts, $3 cocktails, and complimentary hors…

Six Strangest Requests From Diners

Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. She writes frequently about her kitchen exploits in this column, Half-Baked. The dining-out clientele in South Florida is… let’s use the word unique. Some are here to play (and we restaurant workers don’t begrudge them; we live for our snowbirds). Some are here to…

Chef Mark Militello Joins Bar Italia as Partner With Leo Balestrieri

This should be interesting: Mark Militello, chef/restaurateur and, most recently, consultant, announced he’s now a partner in the former Apicius Ristorante in Lantana — now called Bar Italia. Apicius’ former bigwig, Leo Balestrieri, is also involved in the restaurant.”I’ll be there full time starting Monday,” Militello said. He’s working on…

Peanut Butter and Jelly Brown Ale On Tap Tonight at Funky Buddha

Remember pulling mom’s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches out of your lunch bag in grade school? She was so sweet — she always cut the crusts off. For some reason, those sandwiches always tasted great after being smushed in your lunch bag for a few hours.That’s the inspiration behind “No…

Florida Researcher Uses UV Rays to Zap Allergens From Peanuts

Are you tired of signs everywhere saying “This cookie/ice cream/coffee/hamburger/goat stew has been processed in a plant that uses peanuts”? So are we, which is why we got so jazzed up about a new technique developed by a University of Florida researcher that might just get rid of peanut allergies forever. According to The Southeast Farm…