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Five South Florida Food and Drink Events This Weekend: Brewery Birthdays, Charity Concerts With Food, and More

Well, summer might be well on its way, but it's looking like we're going to have a pretty awesome weekend in terms of weather. Time to enjoy it while you still can. If you're looking for things to do indoors or out, we have a list of five food and drink related events after the jump. See Also: - M ... More >>

Mother's Day in South Florida: High End Dining Options for Mom

The poor woman had to put up with you parasitically stealing all her energy for nine months. She then had to deal with your screaming and crying throughout the night, your terrible two's, and your hellacious mood swings of pubescence. Let's be honest: she seriously deserves some credit. Actually, a ... More >>

She changed your Diapers; You’re Buying Brunch

Best Chefs America Names South Florida's Finest

In an age when most people read electronically, Best Chefs America is a bit of a throwback. For now, it's available only in a hardbound edition ($75, available online at bestchefsamerica.com), but the recently published book is both beautiful and useful. The book lists nearly 4,700 of the best chefs ... More >>

Valentine's Day 2013 in Fort Lauderdale, Broward: Restaurant Deals for Your Sweetheart

If you're like most people these days, you probably go out to eat fairly often. However, as skilled as you may be in picking out the hot new restaurant, there is one day of the year in which you better impress. Valentine's day is coming soon. And we have the list of hot places to check out with you ... More >>

Valentine's Day 2013: Where to Celebrate in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach

D'Angelo Pizza Wine Bar Tapas To Open in Weston

Residents of Weston have a new pizza restaurant to look forward to. That may not sound like big news, but this is no slouch of a chain coming to town. D'Angelo Pizza Wine Bar and Tapas opens on January 21 in Country Isle Plaza (1370 Weston Road). If the name sounds familiar, it's because the man beh ... More >>

Chef Angelo Elia to Cook at Legendary James Beard House Next Week (He'll Also Appear on Martha Stewart Living Radio)

At a time of year when half the population of New York is migrating to South Florida (and specifically to the line at your favorite bagel shop), chef Angelo Elia is bucking the trend and heading north for a few days. His whirlwind visit to New York City next week will include a session at the James ... More >>

John Offerdahl's Gridiron Grill-Off: Half Off Tickets With Voice Daily Deal

There are few things in this world that go together better than football and grilling. After all, what could be better than watching the game while chowing down on a rack of ribs or tailgating in the parking lot with a brew and a burger?

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Chef Hedy Goldsmith Book Signing and More

So, there's this whole election thing happening this week. But if you've already participated in your civic engagement this time around and you're looking for something else to get up to this week, check out the Clean Plate Charlie roundup of food and drink related events taking place in Broward and ... More >>

Five South Florida Food-Related Events This Weekend: Mack House Debut, Truffle Season, and More

Will Hurricane Sandy crash (and/or destroy) your Halloween party this weekend? That remains to be seen, but if you've got weekend plans anywhere in South Florida, it would pay to call ahead to ensure everything is proceeding as planned, as some organizers may pull the plug on events if conditions wo ... More >>

Chef Carlos Fernandez of Hi-Life Cafe Goes to Sea

After owning Fort Lauderdale's Hi-Life Cafe for 15 years, Top Chef season two contestant  Carlos Fernandez decided to pack up his knives and go. Well, sort of. He sold the restaurant but stayed on as executive chef for another two years. He actually packed up his knives about six months ago.&nb ... More >>

New Times Pairings: Friday is the Last Day for Discounted Tickets

Some things are just made for one another. Beyonce and Jay-Z. Cat videos and procrastinating on a project that's due at the end of the day. Bacon and...well, everything. (At least, according to the internet).Another thing that pairs nicely? South Florida foodies and the fifth annual New Times Pairin ... More >>

South Florida Restaurant News: Union, Candyfish, D'Angelo, and More

This week's movings and shakings in the Broward/Palm Beach restaurant worlds involve a new addition to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, plus chef Angelo Elia's seemingly never-ending pursuit of dominance of the South Florida dining scene. Read on for a look at some of the latest in the dining world. ... More >>

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.

Chef Angelo Elia Versus Chef Jean Pierre at Fourth-Annual Cook-Off

The UFC has Maynard versus Guida, but the food world has its own beatdown at the fourth-annual France versus Italy Cook-Off at Casa D'Angelo. At 7 p.m. Monday, we'll have chef/owner of Casa D'Angelo restaurants, Angelo Elia, in one corner and Chef Jean Pierre of Jean Pierre's Coo ... More >>

D'Angelo Trattoria in Delray Beach: Polished Service, Lusty Food, and an Alluring Setting Seduce Diners

Michelle Bernstein Leads Boca Culinary Tour May 15

On May 15, Michelle Bernstein will lead a Check, Please! tasting tour of Boca Raton by bus, sponsored by WPBT2. Michy's provides the appetizers, with stops at Sushi Rock, Casa D'Angelo,Josephine's Italian Cuisine,Bogart's, and Tin Muffin Cafe. Check, Please! if you haven't seen it, feature ... More >>

Luigi's Coal Oven, D'Angelo, M Bar, Deck 84 Restaurant News

Menu changes, renovations, face lifts, and other changes are afoot in restaurants around the area. Here's a short list of what we've learned.​1) Luigi's Coal Oven is adding a patio in its parking lot, nearly doubling the seating for the restaurant. Chef Luigi DiMeo says he's not sure when it ... 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 >>

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 >>

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

​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 eat out 2.5 times a ... 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

D'Angelo Pizza in Fort Lauderdale Does Everything Right

Sette Bello in Fort Lauderdale Has Service Nailed

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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