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    February 15, 2013

    Now Open: Bikinii Coffee on Singer Island in Riviera Beach

    Do you like your barista in a bikini? Well, now you can have your cake and drink your coffee, too. Simply visit the newly-opened Bikinii Coffee in Riviera Beach. The 1,300-square-foot space is located across from the new Ocean Mall plaza where Wings surf shop recently opened. The corner spot is ... More >>

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    July 2, 2012

    Latin Burger Food Truck Gets a Disguise on The Glades (Video)

    The Glades aired their food truck-centric episode last evening, which starred two things neat and dear to our hearts -- food trucks and Hollywood beach.If you recall, Clean Plate Charlie told you about the production crew of The Glades hiring several food trucks back in May. Latin Burger, Ms. Cheezi ... More >>

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    July 1, 2012

    Fourth of July, Mango Mania, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

    In the event that your holiday shenanigans are getting off to an early start, Clean Plate Charlie has put together a list of food and drink events (including a few fireworks- and barbecue-filled parties) happening this coming week and weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties. And in case you' ... More >>

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    June 20, 2012

    Save $10 on Admission to New Times' Second Annual Rock N' Roll Beer-B-Que

    Have you noticed that you've been licking your fingers lately for no apparent reason? Are you thirstier than normal but no amount of water seems to quell your thirst? Do you wake up in a cold sweat after having nightmares about dry-rubbed slabs of grilled pork that are just beyond your reach? If you ... More >>

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    June 15, 2012

    South Florida's Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying

    The New Times' annual Best Of issue debuted this week and Clean Plate Charlie will continue to examine the best of the best in Broward and Palm Beach counties throughout the year. This week's list looks at some of the best places to steer the evening should someone else offer to pick up the check. T ... More >>

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    June 8, 2012

    22. Bread Pudding From 3800 Ocean

    We're counting down to New Times' Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page. 22. Bread Pudding from 3800 OceanThe "collaborat ... More >>

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    May 20, 2012

    Buddha Sky Bar's Chef Robert Araya Offers Tips for the Novice Sushi-Maker

    Think making sushi is an impossible task? Sushi chef Robert Araya of Buddha Sky Bar in Delray Beach breaks it down in an appetizing slideshow on Clean Plate Charlie (click here to see the images), demonstrating how to make two of the restaurant's dishes: the handsome rob sushi roll and the chef's ex ... More >>

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    May 18, 2012

    Best Fish Taco in South Florida

    We're a hell of a long way from SoCal, but that doesn't mean you can't get a decent fish taco in South Florida. In fact, there are some damned fine examples if you know where to look. In anticipation of the New Times' annual Best Of issue premiering in June, Clean Plate Charlie has put together a li ... More >>

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    May 18, 2012

    Food Porn: A Mouth-Watering Look at Tapas Lantana

    With everything from bone marrow with beef cheek for the carnivore, to artichokes and mushrooms in white wine for the vegetarian foodie, Tapas Lantana turns out a range of Spanish-fusion plates with a focus on seafood and aromatic dishes. Popular choices include paella and a roast pork supper on Fri ... More >>

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    May 5, 2012

    Where to Get a Veggie Burger in South Florida During National Hamburger Month

    As Clean Plate Charlie pointed out earlier this week, May is National Hamburger Month. You can read our list of ways to celebrate the occasion here. But if you're not a meat eater, there's no reason to be left completely out of the fun. After the jump, we've got a list of eleven places to get a vegg ... More >>

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    April 24, 2012

    Kentucky Derby Party at Tap 42: Hats, Horses, and Bourbon

    If you can't make it to Churchill Downs on May 5 for the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby, take your giant-hat-wearing self over to Tap 42 for the biggest Derby celebration outside of Kentucky.Starting at 2 p.m., enjoy Tap 42's inaugural Derby Day with $5 Wild Turkey mint juleps. From 4 until the ... More >>

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    April 19, 2012

    Four Spam-Free Dishes We'd Love to Taste at the Hukilau

    While this weekend's Hukilau is a celebration of all things tiki -- music, performance, dance, and most definitely drink -- at Clean Plate Charlie we tend to think with the stomach. With that in mind, here's a list of four Polynesian dishes we'd love to see served up at the Hukilau, or year-round, f ... More >>

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    April 9, 2012

    60. Shellfish Tapas at Tapas Lantana

    As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com.60. Shellfish Tapas at Tapas LantanaA stunning decor and delicious eats mak ... More >>

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    April 8, 2012

    61. The Gatherer at B.C. Tacos

    As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com.61. The Gatherer at B.C. TacosLet's consider the cave man (which, by the way is the t ... More >>

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    April 6, 2012

    The Hog Restaurant in Pompano Beach: Barbecue That Doesn't Hide Behind the Sauce

    A reader recently called Clean Plate Charlie's attention to the barbecue served at The Hog Restaurant in Pompano Beach, a relatively new, independent joint that's been open for about six months. Since it's all about style when it comes to barbecue, we'll cut to the chase: Restaurant manager Alessand ... More >>

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    April 6, 2012

    63. Conch Chowder at Sea Restaurant

    As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Melissa.McCart@BrowardPalmBeach.com. 63. Conch Chowder at Sea RestaurantOn a recent visit, Sea was abuzz with a ... More >>

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    April 5, 2012

    Happy Hour at The Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale Gets a Makeover

    When The Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale -- which recently made the Clean Plate Charlie list of "South Florida's best places to sip wine" -- welcomed sommelier David Hults in mid-February, the wine expert came with some ideas on a revamped happy hour to replace the restaurant's existing after-wor ... More >>

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    March 27, 2012

    Menu for the April 5 Traveling Plate Supper Club Revealed

    ​Acclaimed South Florida chef Roy Villacrusis has revealed the menu for the ARC Broward Traveling Plate's next event, planned for Thursday, April 5, at the Girls' Club Collection gallery in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The menu for the sold-out, four-course dinner -- which also includes two passed it ... More >>

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    March 26, 2012

    Pour One Out for Light Beer: Miller Lite and co. Losing Ground to Craft Beer

    ​Bud, Coors, and Miller lovers take note: Your barley water may be in trouble. According to a piece posted today on bloomberg.com, the light beer industry is suffering in an age of craft beer, designer cocktails, and wine. Bloomberg reporter Duane D. Stanford cites "cabernet-loving baby boomers" a ... More >>

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    March 20, 2012

    Counting Down to New Times' Beerfest: John Linn Talks Craft Beer and Why It's Gaining Traction in South Florida

    ​With the New Times' Beerfest just a few short weeks away, Clean Plate Charlie is focused on all things beer and particularly the beer scene as it stands in South Florida. To get an understanding of where our region and our state are fall in line with national trends, we connected with John Linn, ... More >>

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    March 16, 2012

    Three Intrusive Features That Restaurant Websites Need to Lose Immediately

    ​ The craptacularness of restaurant websites is a well-explored topic, including here on Clean Plate Charlie, where we've certainly voiced our displeasure with pervasive issues like impossible-to-find phone numbers, prices, and location info. Unfortunately, no matter how loudly food writers and fr ... More >>

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    March 13, 2012

    Can Delray Sustain More New Restaurants?

    ​On Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Park Tavern opened to fanfare last month. The crowds show it, with diners reporting long waits on weekends in particular. The cache behind the restaurateurs of Cut 432 helped fan enthusiasm. Chef Anthony Pizzo, Brandon Belluscio, and Brian Albe said they took a ... More >>

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    March 12, 2012

    The Hatsume Fair, St. Patrick's Day, and other Food and Drink Events this Week in South Florida

    ​Green beer, hot sake, and fine wines all will be flowing this week in South Florida, with everything from St. Patrick's Day parties, to the Hatsume Fair 2012, to a wine tasting in Fort Lauderdale on the agenda. There also are a few events catering to the healthy/ethical/meatfree/bunny-hugging sec ... More >>

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    March 5, 2012

    87. BLT Sandwich From Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House

    We're counting down to New Times' Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page. ​87. BLT Sandwich From Old Fort Lauderdale ... More >>

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    February 27, 2012

    Dogfish Head Brew Night, the Tastings at Pembroke Gardens, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

    ​ This week, Clean Plate Charlie continues its countdown to the annual Best Of issue by asking readers to vote for their South Florida favorites, from pizza to bar beer selections to Best Restaurant in Broward County. When you get done voting for your favorites, find a few food and drink happening ... More >>

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    February 20, 2012

    Suck Da Heads at Shuck-N-Dive for Mardi Gras

    How to Eat Crawfish - PSA from Loyola Motion Design on Vimeo."It's early in the season for crawfish," said Clif Smith of Crawfish Company of Central Florida. "We're very busy and could run a little short," he told Clean Plate Charlie in between taking orders for tomorrow's Mardi Gras festivities. De ... More >>

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    February 17, 2012

    What Kind of Burrito Eater Are You?

    ​The opening of Lime has been pushed back one more day until tomorrow's dinner, Clean Plate Charlie learned when we stopped by the chain. Damn. We've been hankering for burritos all week. To distract ourselves from the disappointment, we sized up each burrito place on Federal Highway and paired ea ... More >>

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    February 15, 2012

    100. Braised Eggplant at Sushi Bon

    It's that time of year again when we count down to New Times' Best Of 2012 issue in June. Starting today, Clean Plate Charlie will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments or visit our Facebook page.​ 100. Braised eggplant at Sus ... More >>

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    February 15, 2012

    Why Is Florida the Only State With Its Own Chef?

    ​The Lifestyle section of yesterday's Washington Post via the Associated Press gave a shoutout to our state as the only one with its own chef. Justin Timineri is "on the cusp of celebrity," this "cheerleader of Florida food."  Why celebrity? As a spokesperson for one of the top three farming ... More >>

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    February 10, 2012

    Five Signs of a Cheap Date on Valentines Day

    ​Valentines Day is a holiday that's worth ignoring. Restaurants price-gouge. Servers are harried with demanding crowds. It's infantilizing intimacy with all those hearts and flowers, the same genre as rainbows, unicorns, and My Little Pony. I'd rather go to a death metal show. If you must muscle t ... More >>

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    February 9, 2012

    Bourbon, Zuckerberg Inspires ROK:BRGR's Cocktail Revamp

    ​ROK:BRGR's new cocktail menu is in the works, a revamp of the current list that's focused on old-school recipes. The restaurant has been teasing Clean Plate Charlie for weeks on the menu redo, which is based around 30-plus bourbons new to the restaurant. We can't wait to sip some Bulleit over the ... More >>

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    February 3, 2012

    Food Town Throwdown: Vote Early and Vote Often (Results So Far)

    ​If you think the pinnacle of games is this Sunday, then maybe you haven't heard about Clean Plate Charlie's Food Town Throwdown.Clean Plate Charlie is talking smack and taking names -- pitting our favorite food neighborhoods against each other in a raging death match of wits and eats.  OK - ... More >>

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    January 30, 2012

    Treasure Trove Renews Lease

    ​Taco Tuesdays are here to stay. On Friday, Treasure Trove hammered through negotiations with landlord Sophia Enterprises Inc. to allow the bar to remain open. The beloved dive has been a Fort Lauderdale institution owned by Jeff Rudd for 17 years.

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    January 27, 2012

    How to Store Seafood at Home

    ​Storing fish you've bought from the fish market in a refrigerator that's set at the standard 40 degrees is a sure way to reduce the shelf life of that fish, says fish expert and chef Dean Max of 3030 Ocean. "Every two degrees above 32 Fahrenheit takes a day off the fish's shelf life," he told Cle ... More >>

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    January 23, 2012

    Villacrusis Has Left Kapow! Noodle Bar

    ​ Updated.Kapow! Noodle Bar has gone the way of Banana Republic by introducing sliders to the menu. This item signals a move to a conservatism to align with its Mizner Park location, prompting chef Roy Villacrusis to depart for other projects. The noodle bar conceived by Rodney Mayo and Scott Fri ... More >>

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    January 22, 2012

    Yolo Wins Uncorked With "Forever-Braised" Short Ribs

    Hard Rock Cafe won Most Unique Bite with a pulled pork bahn mi. ​Las Olas staple Yolo clinched the top award from JA World Uncorked last night by serving up a "forever-braised" short rib over a potato risotto with crispy shallots. A majority of the Clean Plate Charlie panel of judges picked Yolo t ... More >>

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    January 16, 2012

    JA World Uncorked! II Is Saturday at Broward College -- Do You Have Your Tickets?

    ​Junior Achievement World Uncorked! II is just days away, but you can still nab general-admission tickets for the upscale fundraiser (sorry; VIP tickets have sold out) on Saturday at Broward College in Coconut Creek. Not sure what Uncorked! entails? A quick rundown of the event after the jump.

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    January 12, 2012

    Be a Judge at Uncorked! The New Times' Sponsored Food and Drink Event

    ​We need your help and your appetite. New Times is looking for a judge for the second annual Junior Achievement World Uncorked!, a swanky event on January 21 at Broward College from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Details after the jump.

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    January 10, 2012

    Local Food News: Surf Road Taco, Rebel House, SpoonFed, PL8

    ​We've got a slew of local news on the docket this afternoon. 1. For starters, Surf Road Taco announced it will close on January 28 after lunch. "Not enough business to pay rent," says an employee. The location does not help. 2. Next up, The Rebel House January opening is delayed, says partner Mik ... More >>

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    January 3, 2012

    The Chew Re-Creates The Addams Family, and Almost 3 Million People Watch (Video)

    ​Perez Hilton noted today that The Chew's Christmas episode with Dancing With the Stars' Maksim Chmerkovskiy hit an all-time viewership high with 2.7 million people watching the unwatchable show.Hilton also noted that this was week two in which the foodcentric talk show hit a new ratings high. Hon ... More >>

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    December 19, 2011

    Top Ten National Food Stories of 2011

    ​It's the round-up time of the year. To kick off the a.m., we've culled the national stories on Clean Plate Charlie that got the most clicks for 2011. Read on for everything from the riveting to the ridiculous!

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    December 14, 2011

    WIN a FREE $25 Gift Card to GrubHub.com, Restaurant Delivery / Takeout Service in South Florida

    Devinlynxx via Flickr​Every home and every office in America has one --- the dreaded menu folder.  You know how it is: you stash away takeout and delivery menus from restaurants you might want to order from. But over time, they get shuffled around, misplaced, or covered in won ton juice and p ... More >>

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    December 14, 2011

    Kapow! Noodle Bar: Restaurant Crib Notes

    ​Kapow! Noodle Bar chef Roy Villacrusis won the "Grand Chef Throwdown" at the fifth annual Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival last night, a five-day benefit for the James Beard Foundation. Villacrusis, who helmed the short-lived Kubo that earned New Times' Best Restaurant in Palm Beach in 2011, com ... More >>

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    November 4, 2011

    WIN a $10 Publix Gift Card (Thanks, National Deli!)

    ​Yesterday we told you about how local landmark Jaxson's Ice Cream is turning 55 years old this Saturday -- and having a hot-dog-eating contest to celebrate. Well, National Deli hot dogs is sponsoring the contest -- the company is providing one-pound, 18-inch dogs for the contest, PLUS donating al ... More >>

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    October 19, 2011

    New Restaurant Round Up: Philippe Chow in Lauderdale, The Water Bar, A Whole (New) Enchilada, and The Poolside Bar

    ​We've received a flurry of press releases and heads up notifying us of restaurant openings in the coming season and the course of the year. First up, in correlation with this week's restaurant review on Philippe Chow: sources tell us that a location for the group's next casual dining location wil ... More >>

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    October 17, 2011

    WIN Two Free Tickets to Fright Nights!

    Flickr / shane o mac AAAAAAAAAAHHH!​Your pal Clean Plate Charlie has two tickets to Fright Nights, the annual haunted house extravaganza at the South Florida Fairgrounds. These tickets would normally cost ya $15 apiece, but he'll give them to you at the low, low price of absolutely free! The ticke ... More >>

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    September 15, 2011

    Food & Drink Events this Weekend in Broward/Palm Beach Counties

    And the moment you've been waiting for.​The Clean Plate Charlie team and plenty of South Florida food devotees will spend tonight sipping, sharing, comparing notes, and possibly loosening waistbands at the 4th Annual New Times Pairings event from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Perf ... More >>

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    September 14, 2011

    Pairings 2011: Ticket Winners, Judges Announced

    ​You've got one more day to buy tickets for New Times' fourth annual Pairings event at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.Click on the Pairings website to buy tickets online for $45 today, or pay $55 at the door tomorrow. Deep-pocketed readers can shell out $80 for VIP tickets that allow ... More >>

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    September 12, 2011

    The Red Koi Serves Sushi, Pad Thai at Arts Park Tonight

    The Red Koi serves up sushi and one steming hot pad Thai.​We've been reading a lot about sushi on Clean Plate Charlie recently, so we thought it was a good time to profile the only sushi-serving food truck in south Florida -- The Red Koi.The mobile outpost of the Coral Gables Red Koi Thai & Su ... More >>

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    August 15, 2011

    Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop Tickets, Free to the Sexiest Dish Description

    ​We here at Clean Plate Charlie have a pair of tickets to the August 27 Bus Loop, a $20 value worth admission to 25 venues and a free drink or food item at each. Make like a drunk tourist and ride the trolley from Cafe Bluefish to McSorley's, Cafe Del Mar, Dos Caminos, and more from 6 p.m. to ... More >>

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