Email Author Eric Barton

Awards

• 2012 - National Association of Black Journalists Awards, published August 4, 2011

  "Almost Innocent"

• 2008 - AAN AltWeekly Awards, published August 23, 2007

  "Smoke and Mirrors"

• 2008 - Kansas City Press Club Heart of America Awards

  "Cauthen's Travels"

• 2008 - Kansas City Press Club Heart of America Awards, published November 22, 2007

  "In Herm's Head"

• 2007 - Kansas City Press Club Heart of America Awards, published June 8, 2006

  "High Above the Law"

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2012 Stories by Eric Barton

• Kapow! Chef Claimed to Quit Over Sliders That Turn Out to Be Delicious

  published Jan 31, 2012

  Chef Roy Villacrusis made big news last week when he claimed he quit Kapow! Noodle Bar after the owners put sliders on the menu. So it only made sense that Clean Plate Charlie try these controversial ... More >>

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  We Make Our Demands After Fox News Plagiarized This Website

  published Jan 30, 2012

  Fox News stooped to a bit of copyright infringement last week in lifting a story from the Pulp. In response, we sent a letter to Fox this morning with a reasonable demand for compensation. rDearest Fo... More >>

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  Victoria Jackson Is Crazy (About America)

  published Jan 25, 2012

  Remember the ditzy-sounding actress Victoria Jacksonr You probably know her as Saturday Night Live's worst cast member of all time. Or if you can remember black-and-white TV, you might recall her fair... More >>

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  Are Hedge Fund Managers Meeting in Boca Villains or Victimsr Let Their Schedule Help Decide.

  published Jan 24, 2012

  There are two very distinct ways to think of the hedge fund managers meeting right now in Boca Raton for the annual GAIM USA conference. If you side with the Occupy Palm Beach protesters, you believe ... More >>

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  YOLO Wins Uncorked With "Forever-Braised" Short Ribs

  published Jan 22, 2012

  Las Olas staple YOLO clinched the top award from JA World Uncorked last night by serving a "forever-braised" short rib over a potato risotto with crispy shallots. A majority of the Clean Plate Charlie... More >>

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  A Dollar for Ice in Your Bourbon on the Rocksr Yes, Says New Restaurant

  published Jan 05, 2012

  The bourbon menu at the new Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale is perhaps South Florida's best. It has, as you might guess, 42 varieties, from the smooth Basil Hayden's to the spicy Evan Williams Green. If you... More >>