Chicago

Concert Preview--Bad Boy Bill at Voodoo Lounge

Meg White is Bug Bug Buggin' Out

Pulp Football Picks

Kanye West's Mom Dies at 58

Let Us Eat Cake

Life Is a Broadway Play, Old Chum

Don't Try This At Home, and other reasons to eat at Lulu's

Deep frying a turkey can destroy your home, kill your neighbors, and ruin your life. It happened to a friend of mine. This was in Chicago, some years back. He turned on his heating element -- something red and dangerous looking, made by a company with a Japanese sounding name -- and filled a li ... More >>

Short Cuts

Deep frying a turkey can destroy your home, kill your neighbors, and ruin your life. It happened to a friend of mine. This was in Chicago, some years back. He turned on his heating element -- something red and dangerous looking, made by a company with a Japanese sounding name -- and filled a li ... More >>

Best Place To Buy Meat

Cattleman's Meat Market

Felix da Housecat

Kittenz and thee Glitz (Cube/Emperor Norton)

Best New Restaurant in Broward

Satine

Rockstar Approved

How Jason Tyler got his groove back

Best Of Readers' Poll: Best Pizza

No single foodstuff has been fought over with the fervor of of the simple tomato pie. Everybody's got an opinion, and our guess is you're no exception. Whether you like the fat, doughy Chicago pie, the New York-style thin crust (soft enough to fold in the middle), one of the new brick-oven flatbread ... More >>

Best Of Readers' Poll 2009: Best Pizza

No single foodstuff has been fought over with the fervor of of the simple tomato pie. Everybody's got an opinion, and our guess is you're no exception. Whether you like the fat, doughy Chicago pie, the New York-style thin crust (soft enough to fold in the middle), one of the new brick-oven flatbread ... More >>

Rock the Bells Festival

They’re Big on Myspace

Radius

They’re Big on Myspace

The Sentinel And The Damage Done

Names are starting to stream in from the lastest layoffs at the Sun-Sentinel. As always, I'm going to compile them as they come in. This has caused a small bit of controversy in the past, but it's done in the name of honoring those who are leaving and informing the public of exactly what it's losing ... More >>

Chips, Dips, Chains, Whips: It’s a Party

Names are starting to stream in from the lastest layoffs at the Sun-Sentinel. As always, I'm going to compile them as they come in. This has caused a small bit of controversy in the past, but it's done in the name of honoring those who are leaving and informing the public of exactly what it's losing ... More >>

Bad Boy Bill

Names are starting to stream in from the lastest layoffs at the Sun-Sentinel. As always, I'm going to compile them as they come in. This has caused a small bit of controversy in the past, but it's done in the name of honoring those who are leaving and informing the public of exactly what it's losing ... More >>

It's the Wheel Deal

Names are starting to stream in from the lastest layoffs at the Sun-Sentinel. As always, I'm going to compile them as they come in. This has caused a small bit of controversy in the past, but it's done in the name of honoring those who are leaving and informing the public of exactly what it's losing ... More >>

Chicago (versus Indy): The Musical!

Why da Bears will spank the Colts come Sunday

That Toddlin' Town

Chicago Blues on Harrison Street

Blues You Can Use

Buddy Guy and friends commandeer the Riverwalk all weekend

Foodstuff

Buddy Guy and friends commandeer the Riverwalk all weekend

Windy City Blues

Tortoise and Savath and Savalas represent the sound of Chi-Town

Beware of Falling Rock

Them Midwest boys really knock you out

Blue Blood

For Big Bill Morganfield, blues runs in the family

New York, the Windy City

Give 'em a line, give 'em a theme, and you got yourself a laugh-out-loud skit

Critic's Pick

Eddie C. Campbell

Second to None

The Second City

Felix da Housecat

The Second City

Panning for Gold: In Celebration of Panhandle Diversity, Ukrainian Men Beat Some Mongolian Dude

Flickr: hans hendriksenIf it comes to an ethnic turf war in the Panhandle, bet on the Mongols.​Who says the Florida Panhandle is not a culturally diverse place? Certainly not the 22-year-old Mongolian man who had the distinct cultural honor of being beaten by a pack of Ukrainians who then sped awa ... More >>

Drag Down Cancer, Hot Dogs Stomp Boca, Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

Killer Musical

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

Mushroom Jazz Originator Mark Farina Does Nocturnal on Saturday

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

The Wings at Roosters in Margate Lose Something in Transition

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

The Caliente's Inaugural Season Had Blood, Sweat, Broken Bones, and a Lot of Lace

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

Wilco (the Band) to Play Fillmore Miami (the Venue)

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

Chicago Carries on at Pompano Beach Friday

Chicago dogs are coming into port in Boca.​• Says a Boca Raton friend to me a few weeks ago: "There are no good hot dog places in Boca Raton!" Not so now, as Hot Dog-Opolis opened on November 16 at 6020 N. Federal Highway. The hut slings Chicago-style weiners made with Vienna Beef in a plethora ... More >>

Oakland Vice Mayor Talks About Leaving His Seat

Photo courtesy: Anthony NiedwieckiWhat do you call a man that downsizes from two jobs to one in the middle of this rotten economy? How about... smart?That's because Anthony Niedwiecki (on the left, with husband Waymon Hudson) is trading in two good jobs -- law professor at Nova and Vice Mayor of Oak ... More >>

The Hood Internet Mixes and Mashes at Revolution

Photo courtesy: Anthony NiedwieckiWhat do you call a man that downsizes from two jobs to one in the middle of this rotten economy? How about... smart?That's because Anthony Niedwiecki (on the left, with husband Waymon Hudson) is trading in two good jobs -- law professor at Nova and Vice Mayor of Oak ... More >>

Midnight Conspiracy DJ Collective to Hit Flaunt Thursday

Photo courtesy: Anthony NiedwieckiWhat do you call a man that downsizes from two jobs to one in the middle of this rotten economy? How about... smart?That's because Anthony Niedwiecki (on the left, with husband Waymon Hudson) is trading in two good jobs -- law professor at Nova and Vice Mayor of Oak ... More >>

Deal of the Day: $5 for $10 Worth of Food and Drink at Big City Dogs

stu_spivack at Flickr.com​Big City Dogs, with two locations in both Oakland Park and Davie, actually hails from New York and Chicago.But, as their website proudly states, franks this good could hold their own in any big city. Why? Because there's a dog, sandwich 

Sunday, Beerday, Tuesday

stu_spivack at Flickr.com​Big City Dogs, with two locations in both Oakland Park and Davie, actually hails from New York and Chicago.But, as their website proudly states, franks this good could hold their own in any big city. Why? Because there's a dog, sandwich 

Deal of the Day: $11 Worth of Food and Drink for $5 at Big City Dogs in Davie

stu_spivack at Flickr.com​Cravings hit when you least expect them, and it's usually for something simple and delicious -- like a good hot dog.Sound good? Then today is a good time to indulge that food fantasy at Big City Dogs, with meat hailing from the top spots nationwide for good hot dogs: ... More >>

ZED451 Closes in Mizner Park; Cites Economy

ZED451​The economic downturn of 2008 proved insurmountable to ZED451, which closed it doors today in Boca's Mizner Park; that's according to the corporate statement released by their publicist.The restaurant opened in 2008 with a contemporary American rodizio format and a fixed-price menu. Meats w ... More >>

Ryan LeVin Gets Eight Months in Illinois Prison

Ryan LeVin​Briton-killing douchebag Ryan LeVin will spend the next eight months up the river, according to the Chicago Tribune.When LeVin decided to go to Florida to face charges related to killing two men in Fort Lauderdale with his Porsche 911 Turbo, he didn't tell authorities in Illinois that h ... More >>

Broward and West Palm Restaurant Jobs for Beer Geeks, Rum Runners, Sandwich Makers, and Sports Fans

​Attention, Oktoberfest junkies: Cafe Heidelberg is hiring. Though no requirements are articulated, I would imagine knowing German and harboring a love of Deutsch bier wouldn't hurt. Check it out here. Are you from Chicago? A Chicago bar is opening in Fort Lauderdale and the owners are lookin ... More >>

Steak 954's Philly Cheese Steak and Regional Sandwich Porn

​ Steak 954 newest lunch kicks off today's list of regional sandwiches and where to get them around here. Read on for the day's sandwich porn.Philly Cheese Steak at Steak 954The ultimate guilty pleasure sandwich, this decadence is served by chef Jason Smith in a nod to Philly native and restaurate ... More >>

South Florida's Best Hot Dogs

Flickr/TalesofanLAAddict​ A hot dog may be the perfect beach lunch. And since the weather has been so lovely, you too may be craving one. Hot dogs are a dish that South Florida does well, as shown by the range of Broward and Palm Beach offerings, which Clean Plate Charlie has grouped by category. ... More >>