South Florida food trucks were the focus of a Good Morning America segment on the safety and cleanliness of the mobile eateries. Blogger Burger Beast alerted us to the three-minute feature that cites a recent study conducted by the Institute for Justice. In the report, titled “Street Eats, Safe Eats,”…
The words “McDonald’s” and “experiment” can conjure some intimidating images — like some kind of Frankenburger or other alarming mutated food item. Don’t get ready to let out a blood-curdling scream just yet; the fast-food chain is testing out inane (but probably equally unhealthy) treats in just a few days…
Reclaimed wood and brick, Edison bulbs, tufted leather booths, small plates, and an emphasis on “craft” seem to be the main ingredients for a trendy restaurant these days. Set in the base of the boutique Atlantic Resort & Spa on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Beauty & the Feast Bar|Kitchen is perfectly…
Right now, California is knee-deep in the third driest year in its history (since we’ve been recording, anyway). To combat the issue, in July, the state enacted drastic actions to reduce water consumption, including $500 fines for watering gardens, washing cars, or hosing down sidewalks. It’s pretty serious. With forceful…
A family-run eatery has moved into the former E&J’s Sandwich Shop space off Atlantic Avenue, but it’s not your average breakfast, lunch and dinner spot. Instead, think of Lilo’s Garden as the only true alfresco dining option in downtown Delray Beach. At Lilo’s, you don’t wait in line for a…
By now your Facebook page has been filled with videos of friends (and celebrities) getting doused with buckets of ice water. Maybe you’ve even been dared to pour a bucket of water over your own head. While in South Florida this may sound like a refreshing (though extreme) way of…
Mellow Mushroom is celebrating four decades of helping people satisfy the munchies with a special one-day price rollback. On Wednesday, August 20, Mellow Mushroom locations throughout the U.S. will be serving a select menu of items at the same prices they were available for back in 1974. See also: Mellow…
A full-length feature movie began filming in Delray Beach’s historic Artists Alley district last week, and neighborhood bar and restaurant 3rd & 3rd has been in use as the main backdrop for the movie’s story line. For those of you who think you can act while, say, making a drink…
Reclaimed wood and brick, Edison bulbs, tufted leather booths, small plates, and an emphasis on “craft” seem to be the main ingredients for a trendy restaurant these days. Beauty & the Feast Bar | Kitchen on Fort Lauderdale Beach has all of the above. Set in the base of the boutique Atlantic…
J.E.Y. Hospitality Group has announced plans to open its third Rok:Brgr location in the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, what will be the craft beer and burger gastropub’s biggest restaurant yet. The group currently operates several concepts, including two Miami Rok:Brgr locations, Himmarshee Public House in Fort Lauderdale, and…
South Florida is a barren wasteland for Ethiopian eats. Excuse the bitter tone, but it’s been a long four years since the area’s last East African restaurant closed. In the meantime, anyone craving injera has been forced to trek three hours to Orlando. But no longer. Now, Hollywood’s Yellow Green…
Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo is taking its affordable, sustainable and cholesterol free mayo to Walmart. This egg-free sandwich spread (made from pea protein) is billing itself as the everyman’s mayo: affordable, wildly delicious and better for you. After Andrew Zimmern himself picked it over Hellman’s in a taste test, their…
Ah, Julia Child, the original celebrity chef. The relatively tall woman who brought the pleasures and delights of French cookery into the American home through the miracle of television is not only a revered icon of the culinary arts, but an American institution as well. The former employee of the…
Korea is not home to one, homogenous cultural cuisine but has diverse culinary regions and traditions. Manna in Lauderhill offers Seoul-style cuisine known for its lighter, less pungent flavors. It’s old-fashioned home cooking, just like your Korean mama used to make. For a full review, click here…
Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico might get a dubious reputation for its many years of crimes concerning the safety of working class women and the ongoing war on drugs. That’s unfortunate because the state boasts some of the best Mexican cuisine and it is a real…
It’s that time of year again, a time when foodie events flood our calendars with special wine pairing dinners, food festivals, and tasting extravaganzas. Back for its third year, the annual Boca Raton Tastemakers is returning to Mizner Park, and it’s looking to be even bigger and more inclusive than…
While environmentalists tend to bang the drum of hybrid cars and recycling, there’s not a lot of talk about another major contributor to climate change: moo cows. As it turns out, the factory farming of cattle is a biggie when it comes to screwing up the big, green globe we…
Tired of getting your delivery pizza two hours after you place the order? Or have you tried the local food delivery service only to get food that arrived cold and unrecognizable? Well, not if you try Doorstep Delivery. At least that’s the goal, according to regional franchise owners and Florida…
Young Kho whirls around the dining room of her small Lauderhill restaurant. One moment, she’s laughing and chatting in Korean with a family of regulars. The next, she’s patiently explaining the menu to a table of elderly New Yorkers. A few minutes later, she’s effortlessly gliding from the kitchen, in…
Sampling new restaurants can be one of the greatest pleasures in life — it can also be a gustatory burden from time to time, but that’s another story. After a while, however, this penchant for experiencing the finer things in life can start to do a number on the wallet…
Longtime South Florida pizzeria and Italian restaurant John the Baker will celebrate its grand opening at a new location today. The restaurant, which was closed for a month, will reopen at 11 a.m., Monday, August 11. Owner John Scincariello told Clean Plate Charlie the move from his 10-year-old Cooper City…
The finalists for the American German Club of the Palm Beach’s 2014 Miss Oktoberfest competition have been selected, and Clean Plate Charlie has the details on how you can get involved in the upcoming pageant and official coronation dinner. On Saturday, August 16 the Lake Worth all-volunteer, non-profit social club…
