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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

    Christmas 2011 in a Restaurant: Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach, and Broward Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

    Allison.Hare via Flickr Creative CommonsClass up your Christmas meal by leaving it entirely up to someone else to handle. ​Here's the deal: For whatever reason, you don't feel like making your own damned Christmas meal this year. Maybe you're on vacation with the fam, enjoying a subtropical sojour ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 15, 2011

    Gilt City Miami Tests Safe Fare at East End Brasserie in Fort Lauderdale

    Allison.Hare via Flickr Creative CommonsClass up your Christmas meal by leaving it entirely up to someone else to handle. ​Here's the deal: For whatever reason, you don't feel like making your own damned Christmas meal this year. Maybe you're on vacation with the fam, enjoying a subtropical sojour ... More >>

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    December 15, 2011

    Bimini Boatyard Hires Jason Shipman As New Executive Chef

    Photo providedChef Jason Shipman takes over for the departing Michael Bennett.​Bimini Boatyard, long a Fort Lauderdale favorite waterfront restaurant, has hired Jason Shipman to replace chef-turned-author Michael Bennett. Shipman is a Johnson and Wales grad who got his break in 2002 in the Cheesec ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2011

    Park Tavern in Delray Beach To Open January 18

    ​Chef owner Anthony Pizzo, Brandon Belluscio, and Brian Albe are finalizing details to open Park Tavern, inspired by New York's Gramercy Tavern and Worthing Park facing Atlantic Avenue. The restaurant slated to open January 18 from the trio behind Cut 432 --which has earned multiple awards from Ne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    South Florida's Best Patios

    Michelle CentroneThe view from Southport Raw Bar's patio​South Florida restaurants offer no shortage of patios and dockside bars. With the absolutely stunning weather, now is the time to hit up your favorites. We've only pulled ten, so feel free to pitch your favorites in the comments. After the j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2011

    Broward/Palm Beach County Noteworthy Chefs of 2011

    chef Angelo Elia of Casa 'd Angelo​Being a chef has never been a glamorous job as anyone who's made it her life work will tell you. The rise of cooking shows and the fetishizing of food has ushered the profession in the limelight. As restaurants garner attention, it's natural to become more aware ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2011

    Frank and Dino's, The Daisy Coffee House, and Other Restaurant Openings

    ​Frank and Dino's in Deerfield Beach is on the verge of opening, the Italian-American spot that pays homage to the Rat Pack. The restaurant, originally scheduled to debut in October, is one of two from Dennis Max of Max's Grille and Max's Harvest scheduled to open this season. Assiago del Forno is ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 22, 2011

    Kapow! Noodle Bar in Boca Raton: Engaging Menu, Ambitious Chef, but What Are They Doing in Mizner?

    ​Frank and Dino's in Deerfield Beach is on the verge of opening, the Italian-American spot that pays homage to the Rat Pack. The restaurant, originally scheduled to debut in October, is one of two from Dennis Max of Max's Grille and Max's Harvest scheduled to open this season. Assiago del Forno is ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Union to Open December 30 in Delray's Caliente Kitchen Space

    Rich Achaia, executive chef of Union​Union: An Asian Gastro Lounge will have its soft open a week from tomorrow, says owner/restaurateur Scott Kennedy. He and partner Stephen Chin acquired the restaurant seven weeks ago, built out the former Caliente Kitchen space, and revamped the patio to open i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 27, 2011

    Why Service Matters As Much As What's On the Plate (Or In The Glass)

    ​"Service is 60% of a diner's experience," a chef said who I'd met at a midweek happy hour. The guy having a couple of beers on his night off is a Brit, a starred Michelin chef who's now working on a boat. Why? "The money is insane," he said. I tend to agree with him about service. When it's polis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    Ten Tastes for 2011

    ​As much as a massive entree like homemade spaghetti and meatballs might satisfy hunger or evoke a delicious food memory, a big plate can be daunting. And the tenth bite is never as good as the first. So these days, I like to graze through dinner, sampling plates and ordering indulgences to get a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    An Eclectic Asian Oasis in Lauderhill

    ​"We can shoot guns after dinner," I said to my friend JJ in the parking lot of Oakland Shopping Center, the strip mall that houses Silver Pond in Lauderhill, the subject of this week's review. In the window, a man gearing up for target practice wore a long sleeved shirt with Mickey Mouse on the b ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 29, 2011

    Silver Lining: A Lauderhill Strip-Mall Joint Serves Authentic Cantonese Cuisine

    ​"We can shoot guns after dinner," I said to my friend JJ in the parking lot of Oakland Shopping Center, the strip mall that houses Silver Pond in Lauderhill, the subject of this week's review. In the window, a man gearing up for target practice wore a long sleeved shirt with Mickey Mouse on the b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2011

    The Spaniard Tapas Bar and Cafe Opens in Mizner Park

    Photo: Misha Grosvenor​Chef Jorge Fernandez brings the tastes, sights, and sounds of the Iberian Peninsula to South Florida with the debut of his new restaurant, The Spaniard Tapas Bar and Café. The restaurant, located in Boca Raton's trendy Mizner Park area, serves traditional tapas items li ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Working at the O-B House and Other Stories

    The author (in sailor hat) with O-B House chef Ted Inserra.​Part of my job (and obsession) is eating at restaurants. While taking pictures of food, interviewing chefs, and dissecting menus, there was one restaurant position that I was always curious about -- the server.

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Mario's Osteria Opens in Boca, B&G Oyster Bar Debuts, Frank & Dino's Set for January 12

    ​We've learned tons of restaurant news and will keep you updated as the details unfurl. For now, here's the skinny on openings this week.Tony and Lori Bova of Vivo Partenza have resurrected Mario's of Bova and renamed it Mario's Osteria. December 15 marked the soft opening of the 300-seat restaura ... More >>

  • News

    January 5, 2012

    Our Intrepid Reporter Goes Undercover and Takes Your Order

    ​We've learned tons of restaurant news and will keep you updated as the details unfurl. For now, here's the skinny on openings this week.Tony and Lori Bova of Vivo Partenza have resurrected Mario's of Bova and renamed it Mario's Osteria. December 15 marked the soft opening of the 300-seat restaura ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 5, 2012

    Dinner Theater and Burgers Dominated 2011, So What's Coming for 2012?

    ​We've learned tons of restaurant news and will keep you updated as the details unfurl. For now, here's the skinny on openings this week.Tony and Lori Bova of Vivo Partenza have resurrected Mario's of Bova and renamed it Mario's Osteria. December 15 marked the soft opening of the 300-seat restaura ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    A Dollar for Ice in Your Bourbon on the Rocks? Yes, Says New Restaurant

    That ice'll cost you extra. ​The bourbon menu at the new Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale is perhaps South Florida's best. It has, as you might guess, 42 varieties, from the smooth Basil Hayden's to the spicy Evan Williams Green. If you want your whiskey from Kentucky, you'll find something you like here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    '90s Food Trends: Have These Ever Died?

    ​The ubiquity of plaid and the renaissance of Pearl Jam, U2, and Nirvana in some circles is making me nostalgic for the '90s. What's a food writer to do but eat and drink a way through the decade? Though some '90s food and drink are making a comeback, many dishes are decidedly dormant. After the j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Market 17 Hires Lauren DeShields as Executive Chef

    Market 17Expect menu changes as DeShields acclimates to her new position.​Lauren DeShields has been hired as executive chef of Market 17 to replace Daniel Ramos who left in early August. She takes the helm this week at the Fort Lauderdale restaurant that is among the most stringent practitioners o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Kabuki West Palm Beach Offers Double Happy Hour Deals

    KabukiKabuki has two happy hours fit for a samurai.​What does the new kid on the block have to do to make friends? How about offering not one, but two happy hours?Kabuki, the recently opened sushi and tapas restaurant on Clematis Street, is offering a happy hour deal worth checking into.

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Tapped Patience at Tap 42

    ​As a former high school teacher, I often think of a restaurant a little like a school. The chef is the principal or a president, and the servers are kinda like students. Their tasks might be to know the cuisine, to promote the priorities of the restaurant, and to make people feel welcome. It's a ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 12, 2012

    Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Neglectful Service Means Frustrated Diners

    ​As a former high school teacher, I often think of a restaurant a little like a school. The chef is the principal or a president, and the servers are kinda like students. Their tasks might be to know the cuisine, to promote the priorities of the restaurant, and to make people feel welcome. It's a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Hunting For Balut In Broward County

    ​Balut is the unofficial national dish of the Phillipines, and it's disgusting. I know this because I've eaten it. Granted, my balut might have been indifferently cooked -- the Japanese chef who made it remarked that he'd "never eat that thing in a billion years" -- but balut's an easy dish, al ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Millionaire Breaks Waiter's Finger Over Bad Service - What's Your Story?

    Cartoon A Day.comBad service doesn't have to lead to bloodshed.​Over the weekend, after making 8 p.m. dinner reservations at a restaurant, we found ourselves  being ignored for an hour, having a waiter disappear for another half hour, and having our wine list taken away before we ordered wine ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    East End Brasserie Kicks Off New Happy Hour

    Photo: Misha Grosvenor​Navigating the happy hour scene on Fort Lauderdale beach is no easy task.  The choices of where to go are endless however the scene once you get there is the same -- salacious meat markets, skeevy (but kind of wonderful) dive bars, and South Beach bar wannabes commingl ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 19, 2012

    Havana's in Sunrise and Don Arturo's in Fort Lauderdale: Modest Hospitality, Familial Foods

    Photo: Misha Grosvenor​Navigating the happy hour scene on Fort Lauderdale beach is no easy task.  The choices of where to go are endless however the scene once you get there is the same -- salacious meat markets, skeevy (but kind of wonderful) dive bars, and South Beach bar wannabes commingl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Florida Seafood Is Sold at Steak-House Prices. Why?

    Since I arrived in August, I've been struck by how much seafood on menus is from up north, whether it's swordfish, oysters, or lobster. I've also been curious at the pricing of local that's often higher than what's caught in the Caribbean and New England. What's the story? A basket of snapper, just ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    South Florida Beer Week, Stone Crab and Seafood Festival, and other Food Events this Week in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

    It's this guy's time to shine. ​This is South Florida Beer Week and tons of beer-centric activities like tastings, tap takeovers, and pairings are planned throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties (and in Miami if you feel like making the drive). You can find details on a few select events afte ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    The Food List Challenge, Round One

    ​I've liked The Food List Challenge app on Facebook that lists 100 dishes and drinks to prove you're a foodnik. So far, 335,345 people have tried it, including former food critic for the Washington Post, Phyllis Richman (97) and former New Times critic Gail Shepherd (85). Some of the items are rid ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 26, 2012

    The Villa by Barton G.: A Singular Dining Experience for 1 Percenters

    ​I've liked The Food List Challenge app on Facebook that lists 100 dishes and drinks to prove you're a foodnik. So far, 335,345 people have tried it, including former food critic for the Washington Post, Phyllis Richman (97) and former New Times critic Gail Shepherd (85). Some of the items are rid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Skipping Dinner Is a Becoming a Trend

    A light bite at Grateful Palate​As tiresome as the prevalence of small plates may be, it seems they're in response to downsizing trend.  In the past year, more people are cutting back on going out to dinner or are cutting out dinner entirely, reports Small Business Trendcast.Restaurant News r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2012

    Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar Grand Opening in Palm Beach Gardens, Super Bowl Sunday, and other Events in South Florida this Week

    This man will finally reveal his Palm Beach Gardens restaurant. For months, there have been rumored and rescheduled opening dates, but at long last, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar will open its Palm Beach Gardens restaurant. Get a peek this Wednesday with a grand opening celebration open to the publi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Valentine's Day for Cheapskates: Six Places for a Low-Cost Date in Broward and Palm Beach

    Marta Crowe via Flickr Creative CommonsCheapskates deserve love, too. ​Ahhh, Valentine's Day. The quintessential Hallmark Holiday, invented to divest coupled folks of hard-earned cash (in turn for typically meaningless trinkets) and to remind singles of how sad they should be about being ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 2, 2012

    Sunfish Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Terrific Cuisine in a Fading Icon

    Marta Crowe via Flickr Creative CommonsCheapskates deserve love, too. ​Ahhh, Valentine's Day. The quintessential Hallmark Holiday, invented to divest coupled folks of hard-earned cash (in turn for typically meaningless trinkets) and to remind singles of how sad they should be about being ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Landry's to Buy Morton's: Here's Our Wish List for Its Rebirth

    ​Houston-based restaurateur Tilman Fertitta of Landry's Inc. has acquired 90 percent of Morton's shares, he announced Wednesday, reports Chicago Business. The purchase means he'll own Morton's without shareholders' approval. Shareholders had been trying to block the purchase because they believed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Where Are the Women in the Kitchen?

    ​Back in 2008, I started spending almost as much time in restaurant kitchens as in restaurant dining rooms. What struck me was how few women work the hot line. The reasons are apparent: The hours are insane. The pay is middling. The work is grueling. Cooking in a competitive, cutthroat environment ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Can Pompano/Deerfield Knock Off Number-One-Seed Delray Beach in Our Throwdown?

    ​Clean Plate Charlie is pitting our eight best dining areas against one another in a March Madness-style bracket. Later this month, we'll crown a winner -- an undisputed champion city that can boast to have the best food scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Below, read up on number-one-seeded ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2012

    Western Broward County Versus Hollywood: Pitting the Best of Our Ethnic Food Territories

    ​Clean Plate Charlie is pitting our eight best dining areas against each other in a March Madness-style bracket. Later this month, we'll crown a winner -- an undisputed champion city that can boast to have the best food scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Below, read up on No. 4 seeded Weste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2012

    Valentine's Day Dinner in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: Where to Take Your Date

    Rockinfree via Flickr Creative CommonsGet your Valentine's Day groove on. ​The hour is drawing nigh. It's time to book your reservations for Valentine's Day dinner or risk being turned away at the door, a rejection that will increase the odds of a rejection later that evening. If the cheapska ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Dennis Max's Assaggio del Forno to Open February 20

    ​Assaggio del Forno, an eatery positioned to "take diners on a food journey" around Italy, is scheduled to open February 20 in Regency Court in west Boca Raton. Patrick Broadhead, formerly at Max's Grille, has been named executive chef.Translated as "taste of the oven," the west Boca restaurant w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Grafitto South Opens in Wellington

    Grafitto SouthGrafitto South's Kobe skirt steak with truffle potato purée ($37).​Grafitto South has just opened in Wellington's International Equestrian Village in the former White Horse Tavern. The restaurant, which features cuisine with an Italian slant and homemade breads, is the first South F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 8, 2012

    Apalachicola Oysters: The Friers Or The Finest?

    ​Back in the dark ages before it was of the most profitable restaurants in the country, D.C.'s Old Ebbitt Grill ended up in a restaurant's nightmare, having sickened several patrons with bad oysters. The result was a shut down of the oyster bar and total revamp by a then-newly hired Tom Meyer. Fas ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 9, 2012

    Sushi Bon in Lantana: Sustainable Sushi That Reels in Regulars

    ​Back in the dark ages before it was of the most profitable restaurants in the country, D.C.'s Old Ebbitt Grill ended up in a restaurant's nightmare, having sickened several patrons with bad oysters. The result was a shut down of the oyster bar and total revamp by a then-newly hired Tom Meyer. Fas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2012

    NYY Steak Opens in Expanded Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek

    Adactio via Flickr Creative CommonsNot a Yankees fan? You're still invited to the table. ​If you're still riding high on NY pride after the Giants' big victory in Sunday's Super Bowl, you may want to give a look at the newest steak house to hit Broward County. The recently unveiled $150 million ex ... More >>

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