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The Craft-Beer Craze Finally Finds Florida

Due South Brewery to Open in Boynton Beach

​When you're at the Craft Brewers Festival in Jupiter this Saturday, be sure to find the local brew from Due South. It's the last time you'll be able to try it before Mike and Jodi Halker open their brewery at 2900 High Ridge Road in Boynton Beach later this season. The few familiar with the brew ... More >>

Broward's Foodie Heaven Isn't Las Olas Pretty but a Slew of Strip Malls on University Drive

​When my foodie friends arrive for a first visit to SoFla, I deceive them immediately. In my old Taurus wagon, I drive them north on I-95. We pass marinas and canals ("Venice of the Americas," I tell them), cruise onto Andrews Avenue and over the New River ("Have you ever seen a jail on such an aw ... More >>

Ritter Campaign: Receipts Tell More Of Story

​​Digging into the Florida Elections Commission reports on Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter's campaign case and a few things quite literally don't add up. Then again, nothing about Ritter's campaign makes sense. It appears to have been a big-spending free-for-all.   ... More >>

Relish Burgers in West Palm Beach Takes Mix-n-Match to the Max

​​Digging into the Florida Elections Commission reports on Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter's campaign case and a few things quite literally don't add up. Then again, nothing about Ritter's campaign makes sense. It appears to have been a big-spending free-for-all.   ... More >>

Who Won Best Restaurant in Broward? Best Restaurant in Palm Beach? See New Times' Best Of 2010!

​New Times' annual Best Of issue is out today and live on the site. Pick up your copy, or check out the online archive now up to date with 2010 entries. Dish was one of the largest sections in this years' issue with more than 40 winners. We've got some great restaurants listed there, places that t ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Mocha Stout From Big Bear Brewing Co.

​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like featured ... More >>

Brewer Hopes to Serve Malt-Fed Beef at Next Year's Field of Beers

​Over three hundred pounds of malted grains are used to make one 11 barrel batch of beer at Big Bear Brewing Co. in Coral Springs. The natural sugars in the grain are extracted in a process called mashing, which is later converted into alcohol via fermentation. But all that spent grain doesn't jus ... More >>

Doggy Bag: This Week in Charlie

I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back.​This week on the blog:Substandard produce got you down? Cure your depression at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Boynton.We updated our interview with Big Bear Brewing Co. brewmaster Matt Cox to include a slideshow of behind-the-scenes shots.Our 100 ... More >>

Crafting Beer With Big Bear's Brewing Co.'s Matt Cox -- Updated With Slideshow

C. StilesBig Bear brewmaster Matt Cox stirs a batch of Polar Light.​Update: Check out the slideshow of brewing at Big Bear, online now.Since 1996, Big Bear Brewing Co., Broward's only independently owned and operated brewpub, has been crafting award-winning beers in suburban Coral Springs. For the ... More >>

Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie

C. StilesA pint of Grizzly Red from Big Bear Brewing Co. in Coral Springs.​This week on the blog:Danish meatballs with a rock and roll heritage in this week's The Meatist.Two longtime SoFla restaurants Las Olas Cafe and L'Anjou close shop.Our 100 Favorite Dishes continue with an unconventional ups ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Beer Muenster Cheese Soup From Big Bear Brewing Co.

​ As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.

Beer of the Week: Big Bear Brewing Co.'s Witness

John LinnWit beer understands you -- it also sweats in the sun.​ Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all abo ... More >>

Best Burger 2009 Honorable Mention

This year's Best Of Broward-Palm Beach edition is up online today, folks. And I have to say: this issue is packed full of great food. Want a great place to walk up and get a slice of New York pie, complete with the scowl? How about the very best restaurant in which to spend someone else's money? We ... More >>

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