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Whole Foods Best Butcher and Fishmonger Face-Off; Broward and Palm Beach Stores Competed (Photos)

Competition was fierce yesterday. With the beat of the Rocky theme blasting in the background, four butchers and four fishmongers from stores across Broward and Palm Beach counties sparred for the title of Best Butcher and Best Fishmonger at Whole Foods Market Boca Raton. With the chance to compete ... More >>

South Florida Food & Drink Events This Week: American Social Birthdays, Butchering Contests, and More

Ugh, it's Monday again. We're sorry to break it to you, but your weekend is officially over. It's time to get it together and get back to business. While weekday inconveniences -- also known as work -- might force you to drag yourself out of bed at an ungodly hour, there are still plenty of reason ... More >>

Tear the Roof off the Sucker

The Sybarite Pig Starting New Lunch Service Today

While we understand that restaurant people need some time off, it can be a real disappointment when you really want to go somewhere specific and it's closed. Whether it's not open for lunch, closed on Mondays, or you slacked on arriving before closing time, it sucks when you can't satiate a cravin ... More >>

Boca Raton Got Off Easy in Drinking Water Violation Settlement, Environmentalists Say

Back in 2008, a former Boca Raton employee named Christine Ferrigan alerted government regulators about possible problems with the city's water department. Ferrigan claimed she was fired after raising concerns, and she filed a whistleblower suit. See also - Boca Raton Utility Ordered to "Immediate ... More >>

April's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

In the world of restaurants, things are always in flux. If it's not new staff, bar program, menus, or even plates, a new neighbor is either popping up or closing up shop. Unfortunately, it's kind of hard to stay on top of the goss. Fortunately, for that matter, you have us. And after the jump, we ha ... More >>

Shake Shack's Boca Raton Location to Open April 22

The iconic -- yet incredibly young -- burger chain will finally open this Monday in Boca Raton. The original Shake Shack opened in New York in 2004, and its 100 percent Angus beef burgers and eco-friendly philosophy had every town in America drooling for a Shake Shack of its own. Now, Florida has t ... More >>

Sick Puppies: Boca Improv Troupe Heals Through Comedy

March's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

March may have been unseasonably cool, but things were actually pretty hot in the South Florida dining scene, with lots of new faces added to the crowd. After the jump, find a list of the March restaurant openings and closings in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Know of something we missed? Tell us ... More >>

Pour it On

Shooting Reported on FAU Boca Campus UPDATE

According to Boca Raton police, at least one person has been shot at Florida Atlantic University's Boca campus. The shooting reportedly happened on the roof of one of the buildings, but police have yet to confirm that. This is a developing story.... Update [1:00 p.m.]: Police have confirmed that ... More >>

Restaurant Openings in 2012 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: The Year in Review

As we prepare to close the books on 2012, it's time to look back over the roll call sheets for the year to see who came to Broward and Palm Beach counties in the last 12 months. The burger glut of 2011 has cooled a bit, but there were still an easy half a dozen additions to the gourmet burger scene. ... More >>

Five South Florida Food- and Drink-Related Events This Weekend: Northwood Village Art & Wine Promenade

Post-holiday stupor (and bank balance) put you in the market for something mellow this weekend? Perfect, because things are prettttty quiet in the pre-New Year's Eve buildup. Clean Plate Charlie has rounded up a handful of food- and drink-related activities this weekend in Broward and Palm Beach cou ... More >>

December's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The restaurant industry is the gift that keeps on giving, and December was no exception. Santa's little elves were busy this month, bringing more than a dozen new restaurants to Broward and Palm Beach counties. In addition to that, there are a few new projects on the "up and coming" roster to look f ... More >>

South Florida Food and Drink Events This Week: Holiday Fun and More

If you're reading this now, it likely means you're running down the clock at work, sipping from a Thermos of spiked eggnog and counting the moments until sweet, holiday vacation time is yours. Those who are sticking around town this week will find there's not a whole lot going on. Clean Plate Charli ... More >>

End of the World Networking Party

The Best Florida Beers & a Craft Beer Geek's Holiday Wish List: Sybarite Pig's Daniel Naumko Shares His Picks

Daniel Naumko, owner of the new Sybarite Pig restaurant in Boca Raton, is a true beer geek. One of the defining philosophies at his business will be "special beers for special people." It's part of his mission to promote the art of good beer and the people behind it. "I really got into craft beer ... More >>

November's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Did your favorite restaurant live to see another month? Is your neighborhood getting yet another steakhouse? See who came and went in the month of giving thanks, with November's roundup of restaurant openings, closings, and other shakeups, after the jump. Know of something we missed? Sound off in th ... More >>

Now Hiring Ninjas: South Florida Restaurant Jobs Available at New Spots

If you prefer to work in the shadows and get the job done without ever being seen (and you're looking to get some extra mileage out of that Halloween costume), have we got the gig for you. Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar (41 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton) is looking to open in early November and th ... More >>

October's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Hope you've got a generous appetite, cause October saw the opening of numerous restaurants and bars throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including a few re-openings and re-boots of past and popular favorites. After the jump, find a list of recent comings and goings in the local restaurant com ... More >>

Free Food for the First 100 Customers at the Opening of Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Boca Raton

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is set to open in Boca Raton on Thursday morning. The restaurant will welcome itself to the neighborhood by giving away free food to the first 100 customers who make it through the door. Sounds like a promising Halloween hangover cure, no? See Also: - Dickey's Barbecue Pit O ... More >>

Prep Out For Charity

Tapas and Sangria Cooking Demo

August's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

It's once again that time in the month when Clean Plate Charlie takes stock of the dining scene, listing off the newbies, the dearly (and not-so-dearly) departed, and projects coming down the pike in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Activity was slow in comparison to July -- find the list of July op ... More >>

On Top of the World

Shake Shack To Open in Boca Raton

Shake Shack, the fast casual burger and fries restaurant chain by Danny Meyer, inspires carnivorous lust from the thousands of fans who wait in long lines for their fix of Shack burgers and concretes.

Don't Be Tardy for the Party

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Summer Hop Fest and More

Hoppy beers, spicy balls, and drink-slinging firefighters; all in all, not a bad week for dining and drinking in South Florida. After the jump, find a roundup of food and drink events -- including a lot of beer-oriented happenings -- in Broward and Palm Beach counties this week. 

Paw-ty Like a Rock Star

Not That Kind of Swinger

South Florida Dining Events This Week: SAIA at Sunset and More

If you're able to tear yourself away from the 2012 Olympics coverage long enough to venture out you'll find an assortment of booze-focused events this week in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Of course, if you want to go out and still be able to watch televised handball you can find a list of South ... More >>

Save the Music, and Listen to Great Tunes Too

Denise Righetti Launches Summer Wine Series in Boca Raton

Celebrate the summer Bacchus-style during a 12-week Downtown Summer Wine Series in Boca Raton. From July 17th to October 2nd, Boca-based foodie event organizer, Denise Righetti invites South Florida wine lovers to explore a variety of summer wines from around the globe.

Tanzy: Boca Raton Outpost Features Inspired Dishes

This of an excerpt of this week's dining review of Tanzy at Boca Raton. Read the full review of Tanzy here.Photos of Tanzy Boca Raton Greg and I had been arguing for the better part of an hour when dessert arrived. "You have no idea what you're talking about," he spat out. Then he swallowed a chunk ... More >>

Boca Burger Battle, Food Truck Invasion, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

Is a month without an epic burger event even worth mentioning? That's a question for another day, given that this week will see the introduction of yet another burger-licious event in South Florida. This month's contender is the Boca Burger Battle kicking off Saturday night in downtown Boca. Of cour ... More >>

"Boca Burger Battle: A Grilling Affair" to Debut on July 14

Vegetarians are usually shut out of the burger battle game, left to nibble on toothpicks and stray pieces of lettuce that haven't been soaked in meaty leftovers. But the first-ever Boca Burger Battle: A Grilling Affair (which is in no way affiliated with a certain other Burger Battle that ... More >>

Unexpected Places to Party for Cinco de Mayo in South Florida

Cinco de Mayo is Saturday, and there are many ways you can choose to celebrate what often devolves into a holiday of drinking too much and making poor decisions about one's ability to dance on a bar. (Which, more power to you: Have fun, and call a cab!)Find a list of the typical, tried-and-true, cra ... More >>

Derby Day at Tap 42, Cinco de Mayo, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

The food and drink event calendar in South Florida is pretty quiet this week, and with the weather taking a dive, it's a good time to hunker down with your couch and streaming Netflix (try this list of five Florida-based movies). By the weekend, it will be time to party down for Cinco de Mayo and th ... More >>

Today Only: $1 Subs at Jimmy John's Stores in Palm Beach County

Though the appeal of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches has sort of diminished in the wake of SproutGate 2012, it hasn't waned enough to pass up the chance for a lunch that costs only a buck. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, customers can snag a $1 sub at participating Palm Beach County stores, includ ... More >>

Cafe Auribeau: A Less-Crowded Brunch Spot in Boca Raton

Brunch had been on my mind since pulling together a list of ten of the best brunch offerings in Broward and Palm Beach counties. (Look for the list to post to Clean Plate Charlie within the week.) But instead of heading to one of the tried-and-true destinations, I chose Saturday brunch as an excuse ... More >>

Tanzy to Open in Early May in Mizner Park in Boca Raton

Tanzy is scheduled to open in early May in Mizner Park in Boca Raton. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant/bar will be located in the downstairs portion of the space previously occupied by Sunrise Cinemas and currently undergoing renovation to become an iPic Theater. The new restaurant/movie theater com ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for March

​Restaurant openings have dialed back in March, with a couple of big debuts delayed. Rebel House is finishing final touches for doors opening in April. Over in Boynton, Due South Brewery secured its permit, which allows folks to put together the brewhouse. With hope we'll be drinkin ... More >>

Learn to Cook With Beer This Friday at Publix Apron's Cooking School in Boca Raton

​With St. Patrick's Day knocking on the door and the New Times "Original" Beerfest 2012 mere weeks away, we've got beer on the brain. Which is why the "Cooking With Beer" demonstration this Friday night at Publix Apron's Cooking School in Boca Raton sounds so enticing. For $45, you'll get to learn ... More >>

Boca Bacchanal Celebrates Ten Years of Wining and Dining

​Boca Bachannal, the three-day celebration of wine and food, is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a pretty impressive lineup of events. Tastings, dinners, and seminars start on Friday, March 23rd and culminate with a grand tasting on Sunday, March 25th.  Proceeds from the events benefit ... More >>

Organic Gardening "How To" Featuring Farmer Jay: Saturday at Whole Foods in Boca Raton

​Farmer Jay -- civilian name: Jason McCobb -- will lead a one-hour workshop for budding organic gardeners at Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday. The informal workshop will cover basics such as soil amendments and other fundamentals of organic gardening. 

Valentine's Day Events, Food Trucks, the Lebanese Festival, and Other Food Events this Week in South Florida

​So -- Valentine's Day, huh? Whether you're looking to dump someone, you're a cheap date (or you're trying to figure out if your date is being a tightwad), aren't afraid of bad ideas, or you're interested in actually doing something nice with a special someone, there are many directions you can go ... More >>

Boca Raton Versus Fort Lauderdale: Pick Your Favorite Dining Scene

​Clean Plate Charlie is pitting our eight best dining areas against each other in a March Madness-style bracket. Later this month, we'll crown a winner -- an undisputed champion city that can boast to have the best food scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Below, read up on No. 4 seeded Weste ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for January

​Unlike Miami -- which saw a record number of big-name restaurant openings, like Jean Georges Vongerichten's J & G Grill; Bar Tanaka, Blue Collar, and the Federal -- around here postholiday has been relatively quiet. Michelle Bernstein's departure from the Omphoy is the biggest news, followed ... More >>

Lea Vendetta Hosts Inkmaster Viewing Party at Spin Ultra Lounge

​A review of the Inkmaster Screening Party at Spin Ultra Lounge in Boca Raton Tuesday night and an introduction of Lea Vendetta. Tuesday night, tattoo artist/painter Lea Vendetta was at a chic lounge in Boca Raton, yet a good chunk of people all over America fell in love with her -- that's the pow ... More >>

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