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It Was the Worst of Times

Our quest for the best always delivers some unpleasant surprises

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Hobo's Fish Joint

Dine by Your Sign

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Easy Does It

At Casa d'Angelo, the surprises come where you least expect them.

Feed a Hungry Kid—and Some Needy Ones Too

At Casa d'Angelo, the surprises come where you least expect them.

What's the Drama Behind Domenick's in Weston?

Photo by Riki Altman​It was a bit of a challenge finding the new Domenick's Pizzeria in Weston, only in part because it is hidden in a plaza off a main drag, tucked behind a synagogue and squeezed between a beauty salon and Sylvan Learning center. As of press time, one website claims it is named " ... More >>

A Peek Inside Todd English's Wild Olives

C. Stiles​ You have to hand it to Todd English: the dude knows an easy mark when he sees one. That mark, of course, would be South Florida, now home to three of English's restaurants, each having opened within the past year or so. Two more are on their way 2010. Perhaps with all the ponzi scheming ... More >>

D'Angelo's Expands With New Pizza, Wine Bar, and Tapas Place

Photo by Eric BartonD'Angelo's house pizza: The Angelo.​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. The elder statesman of Italian dining in Broward County, Elia A ... More >>

Order Up: Sette Bello

​I've had a lot of complaints about service in restaurants lately, but Sette Bello is the kind of place that makes me think everything is all right. That's because the service at this cozy Italian restaurant in northern Fort Lauderdale is topnotch. Throughout multiple visits, the staff was on poin ... More >>

Sette Bello in Fort Lauderdale Has Service Nailed

​I've had a lot of complaints about service in restaurants lately, but Sette Bello is the kind of place that makes me think everything is all right. That's because the service at this cozy Italian restaurant in northern Fort Lauderdale is topnotch. Throughout multiple visits, the staff was on poin ... More >>

D'Angelo Pizza in Fort Lauderdale Does Everything Right

​I've had a lot of complaints about service in restaurants lately, but Sette Bello is the kind of place that makes me think everything is all right. That's because the service at this cozy Italian restaurant in northern Fort Lauderdale is topnotch. Throughout multiple visits, the staff was on poin ... More >>

Signature Chefs Take Over Boca Resort This Friday

Zach Bell will be one of the 31 chefs at the Signature Chefs event.​Food at the esteemed Boca Raton Resort already has the pedigree of Masaharu Morimoto and Gordon Ramsey stamped on it. Come Friday, you can add Daniel Boulud, Angelo Elia, and Michelle Bernstein to that list.The Resort's Signature ... More >>

Dean James Max of 3030 Ocean Hosts Local Cooking Classes, Demos, and More

​We give a lot of props to Chef Dean James Max of 3030 Ocean on this blog. The chef and restaurateur is one of South Florida's most prominent. He's a staunch defender of local foodways and recently took home the top price in the Great American Seafood Cook-off held in New Orleans. And this month, ... More >>

Restaurant News: Big Deals at Big City Tavern, March of Dimes' Chefs & Wine Extravaganza, ZED Offers Freebie

​•    Determined to make its happy hour even happier, downtown Fort Lauderdale's Big City Tavern has rolled out a new martini menu and roster of half-priced appetizers. The "8 for $8" martinis are offered from 4 to 7 p.m. daily and range from a "health cocktail" with blueberry vod ... More >>

Q&A With Casa D'Angelo's Chef Angelo Elia

​Chef Angelo Elia made a bold move at age 14 when he packed his bags in Salerno, Italy, and came to the U.S determined to make a future for himself in the restaurant business. Many years and four successful restaurants later, his name is synonymous with good Italian cuisine. We had the pleasure of ... More >>

Chef Angelo Elia of Casa D'Angelo: "I Am Here Seven Days a Week"

​Chef Angelo Elia epitomizes the American dream. After moving from Italy to the U.S. as a teenager, he worked his way through some of New York and Florida's prestigious kitchens. Along with the original Casa D'Angelo, Chef Angelo and his wife, Denise, now find themselves at the head of their own r ... More >>

Recipe: Jumbo Prawns, Tuscan Style (Recipe From Casa D'Angelo in Fort Lauderdale)

​Casa D'Angelo is known for its Tuscan cooking -- and what better way to enjoy the  flavors of this elegant yet comforting cuisine than through Chef Angelo's specialty prawn dish? It's a quick and easy recipe that's sure to impress even the most discerning guest. Gamberoni Al Vino Bianco ... More >>

John Offerdahl's Gridiron Grill-Off Pits Chefs Against Football Stars

Offerdahl hits the grill as the Gridiron Griller.​Do you know the Gridiron Griller? That's John Offerdahl, former Dolphin's linebacker and owner of Offerdahl's restaurants. For a few years now, the backyard cook has been producing small segment videos for local TV and his website that shows home c ... More >>

New Times & YOLO Slider Battle: Q&A With Angelo Elia of Casa D'Angelo Restaurant

As a countdown to the upcoming slider competition -- Sips & Sliders at Sunset hosted by Las Olas restaurant YOLO April 21, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed chefs of the participating restaurants.Next up is Chef Angelo Elia of Casa D'Angelo Restaurant. Although the chef is a bit mysterious about ... More >>

Win a Pair of Tickets to the New Times and YOLO Slider Battle -- "Sips & Sliders at Sunset"

YOLO​On Thursday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m., Las Olas restaurant YOLO (You Only Live Once) will host a slider competition -- "Sips & Sliders at Sunset." The showdown will feature 17 of Fort Lauderdale's finest restaurants, such as Himmarshee, Johnny V Restaurant, Ocean 3030, Market 17, Casa ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 7 - Hog Snapper Oreganata from Sette Bello

​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 7: Hog Snapper Oreganata from Sette BelloI have a request for you ... More >>

LaSpada's Hoagies Unseated in Zagat's Top Food Rankings

oishiinom.blogspot​The end of the year means lists of all sorts, including Zagat's, the dinosaur of reader generated rankings.  Nice weather and a range of affordable dining options encourage South Floridians to eat out 3.4 times a week says the dinosaur, compared to Boston, where residents e ... More >>

Mario's Osteria Opens in Boca, B&G Oyster Bar Debuts, Frank & Dino's Set for January 12

​We've learned tons of restaurant news and will keep you updated as the details unfurl. For now, here's the skinny on openings this week.Tony and Lori Bova of Vivo Partenza have resurrected Mario's of Bova and renamed it Mario's Osteria. December 15 marked the soft opening of the 300-seat restaura ... More >>

Broward Chefs at South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2012

​South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2012 is a few weeks away: the Nascar of foodie weekends. Though hot tickets are sold out, there's a slew of events with tickets available. Perhaps a local chef's attendance might convince you to splurge. Have a weigh-in on South Beach Wine and Food weekend? Shar ... More >>