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. 62: Pastrami Sandwich from Primanti Bros. The pastrami sandwich from Primanti Bros. is the…
A “casual neighborhood bar” just a few steps off Delray’s bustling Atlantic Avenue is now dishing cold beer, strong drink, DIY pizza and overstuffed sandwiches, courtesy of former Ohio restaurateur Adam Knoblock. Located in the old Vertigo sushi space, three-week-old Off the Ave Food & Spirits (19 SE Fifth Ave.,…
• The cheesesteak empire of Big Al Costilo and sons just got a little larger with the debut of the fourth local Big Al’s Steaks (11290 Legacy Ave., 561-866-7516) in the Legacy Place complex in Palm Beach Gardens. Along with the eatery’s true-to-Philly cheesesteaks (thin-sliced ribeye, Philadelphia bread, Cheez Whiz),…
Imagine this: Power-suit-wearing executives congregate around a table in a chichi conference room in Manhattan’s Soho district. The big shot at the head of the room clanks his Perrier-filled crystal glass and asks the group: “Where should we open our sixth Dos Caminos location, ladies and gentlemen?” In deep contemplation,…
Fleeing the Big Apple for balmier climes, chef-restaurateur Roberto Vacca has opened his first local restaurant, Piccolino (78 S. Federal Hwy., 561/395-8858), serving pizza and traditional Italian cuisine in a modest but nicely appointed space off Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton. “Very small” (“piccolino” in Italian) describes both the…
It’s no secret that Girl Scout cookies are a popular treat and topic around these parts, but those Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Tagalongs–while unarguably delicious–are not entirely free from controversy. Turns out, a good number of those iconic morsels contain palm oil, which if you’re like me is a…
This week’s review in Dish, we check out the Mexican mini-chain, Dos Caminos at the newly refurbished Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. Is the new restaurant in the old Yankee Clipper on A1A? Yep, it sure is. Quite a curious choice for a trendy chain given other locations in hip…
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. 63: “Monster” Hoagie from LaSpada’s Original Hoagies In an ideal situation, life would consist…
Gotta love a good ol’ fashioned placebo effect. Although many problematic poo-ers across the country swear that probiotic yogurts improve their digestion, the lack of scientific evidence has landed a few yogurt producers in hot toilet water (sorry)…
There’s been a bit of trouble on the high seas since the Atlantic Ocean Club (AOC) opened in Delray earlier this year. After losing its executive chef, Jamie DeRosa, less than two months after they opened, the upscale restaurant has been a somewhat wayward ship until now. Atlantic Ocean Club…
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. 64 Truffled Chips from YOLO…
Salad bars, dessert bars, and even all-you-can-eat sushi bars. But a hot sauce bar? Yes. It exists…
[jump] Any mussel aficionado will likely tell you that one of his favorite traits of the dish is the broth. Whether wine-based or tomato, mussels are typically found swimming in this flavorful broth, with a good amount of crusty bread nearby for sopping. If you’ve never been to Timpano’s for their…
While South Florida offers half a dozen different variations of fast-casual Mexican cuisine, how many of them have this?…
The horsey little burg of Wellington is hardly the first thought of anyone seeking a little culinary adventure, but the new Pangea Bistro (10140 Forest Hill Blvd., 561-793-9394) just may change all that. Founded by Venezuelan interior designer Grethel Boscan and a quartet of alums of the Four Seasons Palm…
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. 66 – Fish Sandwich from Lazy Loggerhead Cafe…
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. 67: Fresh Tomato Pizza from Pizza Time of Boca Raton…
Ever have an orange blossom infused cookie? When chocolate chip and oatmeal just seem too “blah,” perhaps a little chai spice shortbread might be just the change you need. No need to bake, either. Even if you’re the type to burn the cookies that come …
Visit Delray Beach’s holy grail for cupcakes on Monday, March 28 for the celebration of their One Year Anniversary!
Starting with the emblematic still-life paintings of the Renaissance, artists have found ways to make food look mouthwatering on canvas. Reproductions of some of those old-school works are still found in fashionable restaurants, acting as visual cues to tease taste buds and get your tummy growling.After the jump, check out…
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. 68: Seafood Salad Sandwich from Le Tub…
• Hot stuff coming to Fort Lauderdale in the form of the city’s first Chipotle Mexican Grill, which will throw open its doors Tuesday, March 29, at 1736 N. Federal Hwy. If you’re a student at Cardinal or Fort Lauderdale High, show up on Monday, March 28 from 5 to…
