Cocktails

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St. Patrick's Day at The Village at Gulfstream Park: A Cocktail Recipe and Tons of Corned Beef

​How much food and beer can a crowd pack away on a day like St. Patrick's Day? Kurt Ditzler, general manager for Playwright Irish Pub at the Village at Gulfstream Park puts the estimate fairly high. "We're planning on going through a hundred pounds of corned beef and fifteen cases of potatoes," he ... More >>

Happy Hour: Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar In Fort Lauderdale

​When I moved back to Fort Lauderdale from New York, I moved hungry.  I asked everyone I knew for their list of places I had to check out. Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar tucked itself into most of those lists. Everyone raved about its alcohol-heavy margarita pitchers and the guacamole -- ma ... More >>

Free Drinks Tonight @ New Times Link Up Party

​If you're a social-media maven with a discerning palate, be sure not to miss New Times' first Link Up party tonight at the Downtowner Saloon, 10 S. New River Drive East. The party, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m., features free cocktails, appetizers, and Kona beer. The Link Up is New Times' way of sa ... More >>

Dada’s 11th Anniversary

​If you're a social-media maven with a discerning palate, be sure not to miss New Times' first Link Up party tonight at the Downtowner Saloon, 10 S. New River Drive East. The party, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m., features free cocktails, appetizers, and Kona beer. The Link Up is New Times' way of sa ... More >>

Support Your Melons: Rachel's Hosts 2nd Annual Pour Star Inc. Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Monday

Flickr.com​What better way to show your commitment to finding a cure for breast cancer than to visit a place that pays homage to these lovely lady parts daily?At Rachel's Adult Entertainment in West Palm Beach, you now have an excuse to do more than simply ogle a perfect pair of breasts. ... More >>

American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks Singing at Dirty Martini June 1

Hicks​American Idol fifth-season winner Taylor Hicks will sing for the first 400 guests at Dirty Martini (11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave.; 561-799-1115) on June 1. The new martini bar opens this week in Palm Beach Gardens.Cleve Mash, a veteran of lounge clubs around West Palm Beach, is behind Dir ... More >>

Try This! Two New Variations on the Classic Mint Julep

Photo: Flickr/thp365​Now that your liver has had a day to recuperate from Cinco de Mayo it's time to get back on the horse and get your drink on once again! Dust off your best Great Gatsby inspired seersucker outfit because it's time for the Kentucky Derby! You don't have to be an equestrian enthu ... More >>

"New Times" Cupcake Battle: Q&A With Heidi DePante of Spiked Bake Shop

flickr.com: lamantinAs a countdown to the upcoming New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine and Food Festival on April 29, Clean Plate Charlie interviewed owners of the participating bakeries.We emailed Heidi DePante, president of Spiked Bake Shop. DePante writes that her cupcakes are des ... More >>

Where to Eat Easter Brunch in Palm Beach and Broward

​With Easter being only a hop away, it's time to get all your eggs in a basket. You may already have the kids' baskets prepared and you know where you're going to church -- but do you know where you're going to brunch?! This Easter, many of your favorite restaurants will be setting up an elab ... More >>

Wynny Happy Hour

​With Easter being only a hop away, it's time to get all your eggs in a basket. You may already have the kids' baskets prepared and you know where you're going to church -- but do you know where you're going to brunch?! This Easter, many of your favorite restaurants will be setting up an elab ... More >>

Top Ten Signature Cocktails at Local Bars

Barrel O' Fun at the Mai-Kai.​You already know South Florida is delightfully alcohol-soaked: We've got dives that boast 23-hour licenses and clubs that don't shut down until 4 a.m. We've got ubiquitous fishbowls of syrupy beach booze, robust beers found at snobby gastropubs and microbreweries, and ... More >>

Valentine's Day Delights @ Texas de Brazil

Milky Way Martini​It is that time of the year again when happy couples find an excuse to tell each other how much they care while the rest of us pretend that Valentine's Day is a conspiracy for the greeting card companies to make a killing. The good thing is that Texas de Brazil is offering somet ... More >>

Learn to Make a Caipirinha, Other Brazilian Cocktails

​You never could pronounce it, and you sure as hell didn't know how to make it -- but those days are over. Finally, learn to make a caipirinha -- and a bunch of other sexy Brazilian cocktails -- 

In The Biz: Interview Opal Ruthardt, Bartender at IBar in Palm Beach Gardens

Courtesy Opal Ruthardt​The Ironwood Grille's lounge, IBar at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, is known for its sophisticated ambiance, delicious cocktails and friendly service.  Server and bartender Opal Ruthardt spent a few minutes chatting with us and sharing a recipe f ... 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 >>

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 >>

"My Cold Beer" for a Long, Hot Summer

​Toby Cecchini has discovered that it's hot in New York in the summer.  Stop the presses!  Writing last week in the New York Times, he weighed in on the heat-soothing aspects of the chelada and michelada, beer-based Mexican cocktails that include, in varying number and proportion, tomato ... More >>

Mint Julep Recipe: A Drink for All May Days

​Before mojitos, there were mint juleps. Get over it, Miami. Drink one today - for the Derby - and if you're of a mind, think of the early Virginians, who used to drink these for breakfast. My kind of people! Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve bourbon, gives the best explanation for why th ... More >>

Some of Broward's Best Bartenders Are at Café Maxx, Cancun Bar, and City Pub

​Before mojitos, there were mint juleps. Get over it, Miami. Drink one today - for the Derby - and if you're of a mind, think of the early Virginians, who used to drink these for breakfast. My kind of people! Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve bourbon, gives the best explanation for why th ... More >>

Rosie's, Funky Buddha, and Antea Among Our Happiest Bars

​Before mojitos, there were mint juleps. Get over it, Miami. Drink one today - for the Derby - and if you're of a mind, think of the early Virginians, who used to drink these for breakfast. My kind of people! Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve bourbon, gives the best explanation for why th ... More >>

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

​Before mojitos, there were mint juleps. Get over it, Miami. Drink one today - for the Derby - and if you're of a mind, think of the early Virginians, who used to drink these for breakfast. My kind of people! Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve bourbon, gives the best explanation for why th ... More >>

SAS Martini Lounge

​Before mojitos, there were mint juleps. Get over it, Miami. Drink one today - for the Derby - and if you're of a mind, think of the early Virginians, who used to drink these for breakfast. My kind of people! Chris Morris of Woodford Reserve bourbon, gives the best explanation for why th ... More >>

Martini Bar - Hip Hop Tuesdays - Tonight: Gunline Ent and Hustle Holicz

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Lola's Cupcakery Opens on Las Olas

Courtesy of Lola's CupcakeryAs far as desserts go, what's better than a cupcake? Think about it: these morsels of goodness are self-contained, portable, portion-controlled, and, when done right, can taste pretty swell. And now, they're showing up on Las Olas. Lola's Cupcakery is a new venture from ... More >>

Top Chefs Throw Pity Party, Dec. 8th

Sandy Skoglund, "The Cocktail Party" Got 100 people coming for a holiday shindig? Stupidest idea you EVER had, right? Believe it, we've been there. But four of Palm Beach's top chefs are taking pity this season and throwing a bash at Cafe Boulud that might help prevent us from totally screwing up ... More >>

Sliders in Paradise

101 Ocean needs to find its moorings

Straight Hot Dog, No Chaser

The Palm Beach Grill is a sobering experience

Booze Hound - San Juan and Halo

The Palm Beach Grill is a sobering experience

Chopsticks Say: Ka-ching!

China Grill brings the show to Lauderdale

Bill's Filling Station

China Grill brings the show to Lauderdale

Swig Bartini

China Grill brings the show to Lauderdale

Nectar at the Seminole Casino — Coconut Creek

China Grill brings the show to Lauderdale

Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24

Blame It on the Margaritas (Southernmost Entertainment)

Best Margarita

Yucatan Mexican Bar & Grill

Best New Bar in Broward

Sauer Apple Saloon

Mautone's Martinis

Sauer Apple Saloon

A Star Turn

Sauer Apple Saloon

Delays

Faded Seaside Glamour (Rough Trade)

Best Bar on the Water

Bahia Cabana

Best Margarita

Tequila Cancun

Best Margarita

Olé Olé Mexican Grill and Cantina

Best Bar in Palm Beach

Blue Martini

Best Martini

California Café

Foodstuff

Angelo and Maxie's Generation 2 Steakhouse

Best Mexican Restaurant

La Palma Grill

Best Steak House

Safari Steakhouse

The Frozen Concoction Tour

Safari Steakhouse

Best Margarita

Baja Café

Best Southwestern Restaurant

Armadillo Cafe