Krispy Kreme, the doughnut that’s loved by young and old alike, is turning 75 this year, which is cause for a blow-out celebration. And this week, Broward is getting some Krispy Kreme love.In honor of the occasion, Krispy Kreme has announced plans to open a new doughnut shop at Sunshine…
Twenty-eight-year-old Joey “Jaws” Chestnut of San Jose, California, won his sixth consecutive hot-dog-eating title yesterday at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating championship by eating 68 hot dogs in ten minutes.For those of you into math — that’s 6.8 hot dogs every minute! The contest, now in its 97th year, is…
Among the new restaurants to debut in the notoriously sleepy summer season is Delray Beach’s swanky Salt7, which debuted last month in Worthing Place. The steak and sushi joint opened to the general public on Friday, June 15, but Salt7 marketing director Michelle Lefkowitz said the grand opening event won’t…
It was going on 14 minutes since we had ordered drinks. Well, the wife, she was going on her second since I had spun the block looking for parking, and there was nothing but an empty coaster in front of me. It’s not supposed to be this way at American…
It was going on 14 minutes since we had ordered drinks. Well, the wife, she was going on her second since I had spun the block looking for parking, and there was nothing but an empty coaster in front of me. It’s not supposed to be this way at American…
When picking a sushi restaurant, a good rule of thumb is: Don’t go to an empty one. The busier the place, the more likely the fish is moving into the kitchen and out on plates quickly, rather than languishing in a fridge. Emptiness is rarely a problem at Sushi Rock…
As you know, The Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the day when American colonists adopted The Declaration of Independence, a document which, effectively, told the British monarchy to shove it. As with any holiday, Americans have certain Fourth of July traditions like drinking heavily, calling in sick the day…
If you can’t get to South Dakota to watch the fireworks over Mount Rushmore tomorrow, we’ve got a cheesier (and closer) alternative for you.Come to West Palm Beach City Hall to watch famed cheese sculptor Troy Landwher turn a 640-pound block of mild Wisconsin cheddar into Mount Rushmore.The city has…
When I met with Mike Saperstein and Evan David last month for a “sneak peek” tour of Rebel House — which debuted to the public for dinner service on Friday — the conversation inevitably turned to the restaurant’s opening timeline. The deadline had seemed to have been pushed back at…
Hot Dog Fest co-promoter Sef Gonzalez was excited but not 100 percent confident that an all-dog celebration would get a good reception. “Sure, hot dogs are the perfect summertime food, but would the public embrace the idea?” Gonzalez mused to Clean Plate Charlie.After all, Gonzalez, AKA Burger Beast, is better-known…
After spending most of her career as chef working for someone else, On the Slide food truck owner and head chef Sandi Saunders decided it was time for a change. The last straw came one day while working at Coral Ridge Country Club. Saunders had worked a late shift the…
The Glades aired its food-truck-centric episode last evening, starring two things neat and dear to our hearts — food trucks and Hollywood Beach.If you recall, Clean Plate Charlie told you about the production crew of The Glades hiring several food trucks back in May. Latin Burger, Ms. Cheezious, and the…
While a few local mainstays (Cafe Bluefish, Diner 24) and much-hyped enterprises (SpoonFed, M Bar) shuttered their doors in recent weeks, several buzzed-about spots opened their doors in June; Rebel House in Boca Raton and Salt7 (formerly referred to simply as Salt) in Delray Beach. After the jump, find a…
Picture it now. You’re sitting on the terrace, overlooking a perfectly manicured courtyard, glass of rosé in hand. Your server just brought out a beautiful platter of octopus à la plancha. A soft breeze softly sweeps overhead. You feel as though you are fully absorbing the flavors of the Mediterranean…
The best thing about Bravo television might be Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Even if you’re not into botoxed bitches justifying their incredibly bad behavior, there’s usually something for everybody….interactive drinking games, celebrity gossip, and some damn fine rapid-fire Q&A sessions.Andy Cohen isn’t only the host. He’s Executive…
Confession: Watching MTV’s Teen Mom is totally our guilty pleasure. So we couldn’t resist the opportunity to chat with Farrah Abraham, who spent the last year attending the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale for culinary arts. The single mother made her reality-television debut in 2009 on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant…
After quite a bit of deliberation at the teeny counter of My Ceviche, I decided to order ceviche. It might seem the obvious choice, but it’s not necessarily an easy one to make when seafood tacos are also on the menu. Seafood tacos are on my shortlist of both must-order…
The hamburger is the constant center of attention, what with all those restaurants, festivals, and food battles dedicated to its existence. Hell, it’s like it can’t help but be the spectacle of the culinary universe. (Witness the Cinnaburger for further evidence). What about the hot dog? Won’t somebody please think…
Got game? How about a really big appetite and a bottle of antacid?If you’ve got what it takes to eat burgers with the big boys, you might want to check out the second-annual Smokey Bones Burger Battle tonight, June 27, at all participating Smokey Bones restaurants.Stating at 7 p.m. tonight,…
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. 13. Shepard’s Pie from The Blue Anchor Just beyond the trendy steakhouses and sleek cafés on Delray’s Atlantic Avenue, you’ll find The Blue Anchor, a…
It’s not every day that New Times offers you a meaty three-way. That’s right! We’re talking three ways to get into the juiciest, meatiest, most exciting events of the summer — all at half price. But you’ve got to act now, because as they say — the early bird gets…
There’s an ongoing debate about the merits — or lack thereof — of the barbecue scene in South Florida. For every die-hard devotee of some Broward or Palm Beach County joint, it seems you’ll find an equally passionate ‘cue fan who claims the goods are few and far between in…
