Cocktails

Booze Hound - Jake's Bar & Grill

Booze Hound - Doraku

Booze Hound - Chef Allen's

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 >>

Best Bloody Mary

Peter's at the Beach

Sir Mix-a-Lot

Peter's at the Beach

Best Martini

Mark's Las Olas

Best Steak House

Safari Steakhouse

Best Margarita

Canyon Southwest Café

Best Margarita

Mexican Cantina

Best Martini

Swig Bartini

Best Bar in Palm Beach

Blue Martini

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 >>

Best Martini

Dakotah 624

Best Bar in North Broward

Kahuna's

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

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

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 >>

Liquid Anecdote

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

Sips & Dips

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

Havana Is Open

And you don't need a boat to get there

Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24

Blame It on the Margaritas (Southernmost Entertainment)

Morton's the Steakhouse

Blame It on the Margaritas (Southernmost Entertainment)

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 >>

Destined for Grapeness

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

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

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

Tequila Ranch in Hollywood Will Make Anybody Feel Like a Tourist

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

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 >>

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

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 >>

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 >>

The Manor in Wilton Manors Is Anything You Want It to Be

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 >>

Easter Brunch Hunt

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 >>

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 >>

Beer of the Week: Beer Mixology

John Linn​Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it's all about the love of the brew. If you have a beer you'd like ... More >>

Malibu Mojito in a Bag a Convenient Way to Carry a Poorly Mixed Drink

Photos by Eric BartonWe'll give it this much: It's convenient for office drinking.​It came in a nondescript box in the mail one day, this bag of liquor. The container inside had convenient little handles at the top, a spout at the bottom, and a simple promise: mojitos anywhere.And that sounded pre ... More >>

"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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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.

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Dirty Martini in Palm Beach Gardens

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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

Sean Iglehart prepares a cocktail at Sweetwater.​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, ... More >>

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 >>

South Florida's Best Margaritas

Shawnzrossi/Flickr Creative Commons​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 ... More >>