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Cocktails

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Memorial Day Cocktail Recipe from SAIA in Fort Lauderdale

    It's not a requirement that you serve festive, thematically-appropriate cocktails at your Memorial Day bash this weekend, but in this Instagram- and Pinterest-obsessed culture of ours, giving your guests something more interesting to behold than a bottle of Corona may help give you the edge on all t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2012

    South Florida's Best Mojito

    It may not be considered as hip as it was a few years ago, but the mojito certainly has staying power in South Florida. And why not? In a land with a perpetual summer, the refreshing blend of muddled mint and lime is a natural fit. Below, we've assembled a list of ten great mojitos in Broward and Pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    "Mad Men" Season Five Starts Sunday: What to Serve at Your Viewing Party

    ​Ever wonder why Don Draper and his Mad Men cohorts could get through a two-plus-martini lunch and still manage to make it back to the office with enough acumen to land the Lucky Strikes account and their secretary before the end of the day? Being a debonair badass is only part of the equation. Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2012

    Cheap Booze Watch: Uncle Julio's in Boca Raton Has a New Happy Hour

    ​Happy hour is never more than a few moments from the average clock-puncher's mind, and when we catch wind of a chance to guzzle margaritas (and beer, wine, whatever) at a lower price, our ears perk up. Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food in Mizner Park -- you know; that place at the north end of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2012

    Martini Madness at La Scaletta Ristorante & Pizzeria

    ​There's something about a martini that we adore. Maybe it's the sophistication of the glass or the ritual of watching the bartender shake the cocktail and pour the ice-cold libation, possibly leaving the shaker at the bar with a few precious additional drops of the delicious libation we are about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2012

    South Florida's Best Bloody Mary

    ​The go-to recovery beverage of choice, the bloody mary can be made in any number of ways, lending itself to furious debate about where you can find the best one and what it takes to get that title. Here is a look at seven of the best bloody marys you'll find in South Florida. Know of a great bloo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    South Florida's Best Margaritas

    ​Margaritas and palm trees belong together, so it's no wonder South Florida is awash in tequila goodness. Clean Plate Charlie takes a look at some of the best margaritas in Broward and Palm Beach. These are finalists in the Best Of issue that will hit the stands in June -- as usual, feel free to l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Five Holiday Cocktail Recipes to Boost Your Spirit

    Bad Santa respects your drink choices.​​Drinking on Christmas is encouraged, because when you're inebriated, Mom is a little more tolerable, Grandma's sexist rants are adorable, and your brother's constant cursing is almost endearing.No one wants to endure those awkward family dinners while sobe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Boynton Beach's Sweetwater Bar & Grill: A Speakeasy Theme That Combines Classic Craft Cocktails With Specialty Microbrews

    ​At the 6-month-old Sweetwater Bar and Grill in Boynton Beach, we dare you to find anything recognizable on the rotating cocktail and beer menu.A quick once-over and you'll see there's not a single familiar favorite. No Cosmos, lemon drops, or mojitos -- not even a margarita. And fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Deal of the Day: Online Bartending College

    Amaze your friends with perfectly created cocktails after completing Bartending College​Here's a little secret: once upon a time, Clean Plate Charlie went to bartending school and had a blast.  Bartending school is not only for people looking to become professional mixologists -  it's fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2011

    Ra Sushi's Summer Cocktail Recipes

    All photos courtesy RA Sushi RA Sushi's new summer drink collection - try them at the restaurant or make them at home.​RA Sushi has created three refreshing summer cocktails that pair perfectly with their sushi for a delicious cool meal when the heat index soars through the roof. The cock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2011

    Get the Skinny on Morton's New Healthy, Low-Calorie "Spa-Tinis," Summer Cocktails

    ​Question: How many cocktails does it take to turn one skinny chick into a big, fat mess?Answer: One mega-sized margarita too many! If that hits a little too close to home, we have a better answer for you. Try downsizing your cocktail calories with Morton's (yes, the steakhouse) new health-co ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 30, 2011

    Dirty Martini in Palm Beach Gardens

    ​Question: How many cocktails does it take to turn one skinny chick into a big, fat mess?Answer: One mega-sized margarita too many! If that hits a little too close to home, we have a better answer for you. Try downsizing your cocktail calories with Morton's (yes, the steakhouse) new health-co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Bar Talk with Karlo Torres at the New Carlos and Charlie's in West Palm Beach's City Place

    PERFECT FIT: Karlo Torres, bartender at Carlo's and Charlie's in City Place, West Palm BeachIt's only fitting that a "Carlo" mans the outdoor bar ​at the new Carlos and Charlie's in City Place in West Palm Beach.Alright. So it's not a perfect coincidence...it's actually Karlo (with a "k," and -- p ... More >>

  • News

    June 9, 2011

    South Florida's Best Cocktails: We Travel Between Beaches and Barstools to Find the Best of What's Shaken and Stirred

    PERFECT FIT: Karlo Torres, bartender at Carlo's and Charlie's in City Place, West Palm BeachIt's only fitting that a "Carlo" mans the outdoor bar ​at the new Carlos and Charlie's in City Place in West Palm Beach.Alright. So it's not a perfect coincidence...it's actually Karlo (with a "k," and -- p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Three Great Happy Hour Deals in Delray Beach

    Nicole DannaGet 2-for-1 Black Raspberry Mojitos at Caliente Kitchen in Delray Beach​The strip of bars and restaurants along Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach is perhaps one of the best outdoor dining destinations in all of South Florida. Best of all, when it comes to drinking, there's just as muc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Tonight: Zombie Jam at Mai-Kai

    Last week, we told you about tonight's Zombie Jamboree at Mai Kai. It begins at 5:00 p.m. Are you going? We met with Tommy Merolla, brand ambassador of Botran Rum, over the weekend and got a sneak peek at what he's mixing for the competition and talked cocktails and South Florida. A first look at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    Bar Talk with Lindsay Yates from Vic and Angelo's in Delray Beach

    Delray Beach bartender Lindsay Yates​There are some people who are just born to be good bartenders -- whether it's their chosen line of work or not. Luckily, this week's Bar Talk bartender from Delray Beach happens to be one of those people. This girl's not your typical hot chick behind the b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Elevating the Craft: Secret Meetings for Bartenders

    You didn't hear it from us, but a true cocktail oasis exists on the 15th floor of Bacardi's headquarters in Coral Gables. Yes folks, that means a fully stocked bar with nothing but the best of rums, garnishes, and mixers. Good luck trying to get past the tight security.

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    Five Places Where You Can Start Drinking Early on Sundays

    tallskinnykiwi.typepad.com​On February 18, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler signed an ordinance allowing restaurants and bars to serve alcohol as early at 7 a.m. on Sundays (the law does not apply to liquor or grocery stores). Business owners objected to the outdated law prohibiting alcohol sales ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2011

    Five Best Bloody Marys in Broward County

    flickr, mookieluv Bloody Mary​So, if your father disrupted your happy home and discarded your mother because he wanted to marry some plump harlot and produce a male heir, you'd be pissed. And when Mary I was finally able to snatch up the throne (after the death of her sickly half-brother a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2010

    "Skinny Cocktail" Recipes -- Drinks at RA Sushi Through January

    ​Yes, cocktails contain calories and if you're downing a few of them, it adds up. Over the holidays, folks tend to imbibe more than usual and then, before they know it, they're sitting on the tarmac with Kevin Smith, slimming down enough to fit in a seat.RA Sushi -- with locations in Pembroke Pine ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2010

    Happy Hour: Himmarshee Side Bar

    ​ The Spot: Himmarshee Side Bar The Hours: Monday- Friday, 5-8 p.m. The Deets: Payless isn't the only one with a famous regular buy-one-get-one free special. Himmarshee's Side Bar offers it every weekday. The special includes the majority of premium liquors, cocktails, and specialty drinks -- bu ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2010

    Easter Brunch Hunt

    ​ The Spot: Himmarshee Side Bar The Hours: Monday- Friday, 5-8 p.m. The Deets: Payless isn't the only one with a famous regular buy-one-get-one free special. Himmarshee's Side Bar offers it every weekday. The special includes the majority of premium liquors, cocktails, and specialty drinks -- bu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 8, 2009

    Cut 432 Takes Cocktails a Cut Above

    Bill CitaraCut 432's Brian Albe mixes poetic. ​They're doing it in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami. . . in Delray Beach, not so much. A new generation of--don't call them "bartenders," call them "mixologists"--is flavoring their own spirits, making their own infusions and syrups and ga ... More >>

  • Music

    September 24, 2009

    At Gatsby's in Boca Raton, Prohibition Is Sooo 20th Century

    Bill CitaraCut 432's Brian Albe mixes poetic. ​They're doing it in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami. . . in Delray Beach, not so much. A new generation of--don't call them "bartenders," call them "mixologists"--is flavoring their own spirits, making their own infusions and syrups and ga ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Bar Room Blitz: SAS Martini Lounge

    via Flickr user floodkoff​Walking into SAS Martini Lounge (formerly known as Sauer Apple Saloon), I thought asking a bartender to make their favorite drink would result in an exotic martini. I sat down at the end of the bar and asked the bartender what her favorite drink to make was. Celiana (prob ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    At Maracas in Fort Lauderdale, That Frozen Concoction That Helps Us Hang On Comes Extra Strong

    via Flickr user floodkoff​Walking into SAS Martini Lounge (formerly known as Sauer Apple Saloon), I thought asking a bartender to make their favorite drink would result in an exotic martini. I sat down at the end of the bar and asked the bartender what her favorite drink to make was. Celiana (prob ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Tequila Ranch in Hollywood Will Make Anybody Feel Like a Tourist

    via Flickr user floodkoff​Walking into SAS Martini Lounge (formerly known as Sauer Apple Saloon), I thought asking a bartender to make their favorite drink would result in an exotic martini. I sat down at the end of the bar and asked the bartender what her favorite drink to make was. Celiana (prob ... More >>

  • Music

    July 9, 2009

    Destined for Grapeness

    Matty's has all the makings of a perfect neighborhood hangout (and delicious martinis).

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Signature Drinks Pack a Punch at YOLO Restaurant & O Lounge

    John LinnThe O Lounge is classy, dark, and sultry all at once, a classic environment for a cocktail. While I'm far from the martini-sipping type, I can respect the breed. Powerful types and their wanna-bes, cavorting and carrying on, stemmed glass hoisted in one hand saying loudly to the world, "Bri ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 30, 2009

    Morton's the Steakhouse

    John LinnThe O Lounge is classy, dark, and sultry all at once, a classic environment for a cocktail. While I'm far from the martini-sipping type, I can respect the breed. Powerful types and their wanna-bes, cavorting and carrying on, stemmed glass hoisted in one hand saying loudly to the world, "Bri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2009

    Slow Booze at Lola's

    Get lit without guilt at Lola'sTo celebrate their recent Golden Spoon Award for Best Place for a Cocktail, Lola's on Harrison, in downtown Hollywood, is teaming up with the Glades to Coast Slow Food Chapter on February 17th for a night of locavore mixology and finger foods. Cost is $25*** for cockta ... More >>

  • Music

    February 5, 2009

    Liquid Anecdote

    Sensory overload and fruity cocktails provide the cure for what makes us blue.

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Booze Hound - DiLido Beach Club

    After a hard day of filing my nails, receiving deep tissue massages, and ordering Manolo Blahniks from Neiman Marcus's online store (THANK GOD for the plummeting economy - sales are faaaabulous), there's nothing that I like more than grabbing my komodo dragon and baby panda-fur lined purse, driving ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Slow Food Cocktails at Forte, Dec. 21

    Bessie had one too many pea-shoot gimletsIf the prices of local slow food events has been a bit rich for you, or you haven't quite had your fill of wacky holiday cocktails yet, hie yourself over to Forte di Asprinio in West Palm Beach this Sunday for "The Farmer and the Mixologist," an event that pr ... More >>

  • Music

    August 28, 2008

    Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    Maybe it was Fay's mind-warping approach, but something fishy was going on at the Palm Grill

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2008

    Booze Hound - Chef Allen's

    Maybe it was Fay's mind-warping approach, but something fishy was going on at the Palm Grill

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2008

    Booze Hound - Doraku

    Maybe it was Fay's mind-warping approach, but something fishy was going on at the Palm Grill

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2008

    Booze Hound - Jake's Bar & Grill

    Maybe it was Fay's mind-warping approach, but something fishy was going on at the Palm Grill

  • Music

    May 1, 2008

    Sips & Dips

    Maybe it was Fay's mind-warping approach, but something fishy was going on at the Palm Grill

  • Dining

    February 28, 2008

    Havana Is Open

    And you don't need a boat to get there

  • Nightlife

    May 12, 2005

    Best Bar in North Broward

    Kahuna's

  • Nightlife

    May 13, 2004

    Best Martini

    Dakotah 624

  • Foodstuffs

    May 16, 2002

    Best Martini

    Swig Bartini

  • Foodstuffs

    May 17, 2001

    Best Margarita

    Mexican Cantina

  • Foodstuffs

    May 11, 2000

    Best Martini

    Mark's Las Olas

  • Foodstuffs

    May 11, 2000

    Best Margarita

    Canyon Southwest Café

  • Calendar

    July 1, 1999

    Sir Mix-a-Lot

    Canyon Southwest Café

  • Foodstuffs

    March 11, 1999

    Best Bloody Mary

    Peter's at the Beach

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