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Ethnic and Regional Cuisines

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    February 3, 2011

    Luigi's Opens on Clematis

    ​Clematis Street's challenge to Atlantic Avenue as Palm Beach's premier Restaurant Row calls and raises one more with the debut of Luigi's Italian Restaurant (118 Clematis St., 561-833-4456) in the former Cabana space a meatball's throw from West Palm's revitalized waterfront.  Proprietor Gle ... More >>

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    February 8, 2011

    Q&A With Apicius Ristorante e Enoteca Owner Leopold Balestrieri

    Nicole DannaApicius Ristorante e Enoteca Owner and Chef Leopold​Chef Leo Balestrieri is larger than life - and so is his new ristorante and enoteca, Apicius, in Lantana.His vision is unique, his dishes extravagant, his style flamboyant -- and his taste -- arguably incomparable. We sat down wi ... More >>

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    March 9, 2011

    FYI: The ABCs on SAIA at B Ocean in FLL

    ​In the fun-with-acronyms department, Fort Lauderdale's new B Ocean resort will open its high-end sushi-Southeast Asian restaurant, SAIA (999 Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.; 954-302-5252), this Friday. Named for its location on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and AIA, the contemporary Asianesque rest ... More >>

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    March 10, 2011

    For Vegetarians: Four Corned-Beef-Free Dishes to Make for St. Patrick's Day

    Foxtongue via Creative CommonsIt doesn't have to be this way!​ Irish cuisine isn't really known as being super veg friendly, what with all the adorable, fuzzy lambs that are turned into decidedly less adorable stews and such. Any vegetarian who's ever traveled the Emerald Isle -- or stopped by a S ... More >>

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    March 14, 2011

    SAIA Opens in Ft. Lauderdale

    Laine Doss Sushimi Platter at SAIA​SAIA, the new South Asian-inspired restaurant at the B Ocean Ft. Lauderdale Hotel opened this weekend. The restaurant features modern decor and a direct oceanfront view.  The menu is an ecclectic mix of sushi, hot and cool dishes, getting much inspir ... More >>

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    March 14, 2011

    St. Pat's Recipe: Irish Potato Nachos From Maguires Hill 16

    Maguires Hill 16 is known for its traditional Irish fare, but it has fun and unique menu items too.  Before you dig into your shepherd's pie, cook up these easy-to-make nachos. Irish potato nachos, that is.

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    March 17, 2011

    Fiorentina in Lake Worth: It's the Small Plates That Shine at This Trendy Osteria

    Maguires Hill 16 is known for its traditional Irish fare, but it has fun and unique menu items too.  Before you dig into your shepherd's pie, cook up these easy-to-make nachos. Irish potato nachos, that is.

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    March 17, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 76 -- Linguine Vongole From Il Bellagio

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 76: Linguine with White Wine Clam Sauce from BellagioNicole Danna​

  • Dining

    March 24, 2011

    Indus Indian Herbal Cuisine in West Palm Beach: The Lamb Is Delicious, but God, the Veggies Are Exquisite

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 76: Linguine with White Wine Clam Sauce from BellagioNicole Danna​

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    March 24, 2011

    Deal of the Day: $8 for $20 Worth of Food & Drink at La Fiesta Cafe in Delray Beach

    La Fiesta Cafe​La Fiesta Cafe  in Delray Beach is everything you want a Mexican Grill to be. They have fajitas and flautas; burritos and tacos; chimichangas and quesadillas.But unlike the other Mexican pit stops -- where you order fast, fresh and make-as-you-go -- at Fiesta Cafe, things ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 31, 2011

    Dos Caminos at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel: Overpriced and Underwhelming Mexican Food

    La Fiesta Cafe​La Fiesta Cafe  in Delray Beach is everything you want a Mexican Grill to be. They have fajitas and flautas; burritos and tacos; chimichangas and quesadillas.But unlike the other Mexican pit stops -- where you order fast, fresh and make-as-you-go -- at Fiesta Cafe, things ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Deal of the Day: $10 for $25 Worth of Food & Drink at Cancun Mexican Grill in Fort Lauderdale

    ​Cancun, Mexico: the name alone suggests a good time, with resorts dotting the lengthy beaches that span the distance of this popular tourist destination on the country's easternmost coastal state. Now, Cancun can also mean a good deal on some incredibly good food at the Cancun Mexican G ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 14, 2011

    SAIA at B Ocean Fort Lauderdale: Modern Asian Fusion Arrives on the Beach

    ​Cancun, Mexico: the name alone suggests a good time, with resorts dotting the lengthy beaches that span the distance of this popular tourist destination on the country's easternmost coastal state. Now, Cancun can also mean a good deal on some incredibly good food at the Cancun Mexican G ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 48 -- Falafel Sandwich from Falafel Bistro

    Photo: Misha Grosvenor​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 48: Falafel Sandwich from Falafel Bistro It's no ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    Deal of the Day: $20 for $50 Worth of Japanese Hibachi and Drinks at Kansai in Boca Raton

    hungrysormuijai.blogspot.comEvery day of the week you'll find a special at Kansai of Boca Raton, where you'll find both Japanese and Thai cuisine.On Monday, it's family night where kids under 12 eat free. Midweek, it's $1 Wednesday, where you'll get $1 sushi (3 piece minimum) and $1 sake. The l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2011

    100 Best Dishes: No. 43 -- Gelato Cup from Sonny's Gelato Café

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 43: Gelato Cup from Sonny's Gelato CaféTyler KromeFrom left to right: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 40 -- Chivito From Cilantro's

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 40: Chivito From Cilantro'sCalling the chivito a mere sandwich is like ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 39 -- Grilled Pork, Shrimp, and Spring Roll "Bun" From Saigon Cuisine

    John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 39: Grilled Pork, Shrimp, and Spring Roll "Bun" From Saigon ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 28, 2011

    Sefa Mediterranean Grill in Delray Beach: The Atmosphere Dazzles, and the Food's Awesome Too

    John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 39: Grilled Pork, Shrimp, and Spring Roll "Bun" From Saigon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 32 -- Vitello Tonnato From Apicius

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 32: Vitello Tonnato From Apicius For some reason, the best dishes of any ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 30 -- Frisee Salad With Egg From The Office

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 30: Frisee Salad with Egg from The Office In France, they call this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: Tiramisu From Arturo's Ristorante

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 28: Tiramisu from Arturo's RistoranteHaving gone from obscurity to u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 26 -- Chicken Rosario's From Rosario's Ristorante

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 26: Chicken Rosario's from Rosario's RistoranteIf you want to instan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    Davito's Italian Does West Boca

    ​Put chef Vito Raneri and front of the house maven David Acker together and you've got Davito's Italian Restaurant (19635 State Road 7, 561/482-2323), dishing all your familiar Southern Italian dishes in a piazza-like dark wood and marble space in West Boca Raton.  Raneri, for more than 20 ye ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2011

    El Jefe Luchador to Open in Deerfield Beach

    Courtesy of Mike Saperstein​Just because it's May 6 doesn't mean the Mexican festivities should stop. At El Jefe Luchador in Deerfield Beach, they don't just celebrate the 5th of May, they celebrate every day. Well, starting Tuesday they will, when they have their official grand opening. Tonight ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala From Indus

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 24: Chicken Tikka Masala from Indus In the hierarchy of the traditio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 20 -- Bouillabaisse From Café de France

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 20: Bouillabaisse from Café de France There are reasons certain dis ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 14 -- Keste Pizza From Scuola Vecchia

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com. No. 14: Keste Pizza from Scuola Vecchia  Let's not beat around the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 19, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 13 -- Tomato Bisque en Croute From Jimmy's Bistro

    ​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 13: Tomato Bisque en Croute From Jimmy's BistroFew dishes out the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes: No. 8 -- Truffle-Parmesan Fries From Il Mercato

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 8: Truffle-Parmesan Fries from Il Mercato The potato is a culinary c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2011

    100 Favorite Dishes -- No. 2: Gnocchi From Caruso Ristorante

    As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2011, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to Deirdra.Funcheon@BrowardPalmBeach.com.No. 2: Gnocchi from Caruso Ristorante Alchemy is the ancient "scien ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2011

    Ra Sushi Hosts St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Fundraiser

    Have sushi and help a child in need...it's a win/win!​This week through Saturday, June 4th, enjoy sushi while helping raise funds for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital during "Nicky's Week" at Ra Sushi's Pembroke Pines and Palm Beach Gardens locations. The restaurant will donate 100% ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    RA Sushi Offers Free Tootsy Maki Rolls For International Sushi Day

    Celebrate International Sushi Day with free sushi rolls from RA!​Get out the party hats and the soy sauce because International Sushi Day is this Saturday, June 18th and RA Sushi wants to give all their "friends" a certificate for a free Tootsy Maki Roll.

  • Dining

    June 23, 2011

    Su Shin Thai Offers Up Some Zagat-Rated Sushi

    Celebrate International Sushi Day with free sushi rolls from RA!​Get out the party hats and the soy sauce because International Sushi Day is this Saturday, June 18th and RA Sushi wants to give all their "friends" a certificate for a free Tootsy Maki Roll.

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Sawa: New Hibachi, Sushi Restaurant in Boynton Beach

    ​Surf 'n' turf the Japanese way has come to West Boynton in the form of Sawa Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi (10817 S. Jog Rd., 561-375-9292), a sleek new eatery from New Yorker Jacky Chen, who also owns a Japanese-slash-sushi restaurant in the Big Apple.  At the heart of Sawa

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    Sushi Classes at China Grill Begin August 13

    Deirdra FuncheonThe open kitchen at China Grill.​The China Grill at the Fort Lauderdale Hilton off the 17th Street Causeway is a little hard to find (situated weirdly under a bridge), but once you find it, you'll be glad you did. Whereas 99 percent of Florida restaurants decorate with some variati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2011

    Deal of the Day: Half-priced fare at Indus in West Palm Beach

    ​If you're looking for some of the best Indian food in Palm Beach County, look no further than Indus.Indus Indian and Herbal Cuisine is not, as the owners clearly state, your average Indian restaurant. This charming lunch and dinner spot, which has been serving authentic Indian cuisine for over 20 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 15, 2011

    Rock Hard Tacos in Boca Raton: Eat the Fish Tacos, Skip the Corn Tortillas

    ​While we were feasting outside Rock Hard Tacos yesterday, a half dozen of people asked us what we liked among the many items in our spread, which led to inspiration for today's post. After all, how often have you dined at a place that's new to you, wishing you had ordered a dish that looks more i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Five Things to Look For in a Sushi Takeout Joint

    ​I've been told that Sushi 1 is the best takeout sushi in the area. That it's Japanese-owned and jam-packed at lunch are confirmations. The three times I've been I've found the sushi to have been...fine. I miss ginger colored ginger as opposed to the neon-pink kind, and rolls made with real crab. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Guiseppe's Italian Sausage at Seminole Hard Rock Food Truck Roundup Tonight

    Guiseppe's Italian Sausage is a taste of the Big Apple without the trip.​Is there anyone out there from New York?  If you are, you'll know that the San Gennaro Feast starts next week.  Taking up all of Little Italy and running into Chinatown in New York's southernmost reaches, The Feast ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    Author Trevor Corson Gives New Times the Skinny on Takeout Sushi

    ​Last week, I said I wasn't sold on Lauderdale's takeout sushi options- even Sushi 1, the joint that seems to be a favorite according to many folks in the comments. After I blogged, I decided to ask an expert to help us out, so I hit up Trevor Corson, author of The Story of Sushi and the coun ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2011

    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 >>

  • Dining

    October 13, 2011

    Dapur in Fort Lauderdale: For the Scene, Not the Cuisine

    ​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 >>

  • Dining

    October 27, 2011

    Gaysha New World Sushi in Wilton Manors: Earnest Hospitality and Fresh, Late-Night Sushi

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2011

    Dos Caminos Executive Chef Ivy Stark Holds Reception, Book Signing

    Ivy Stark, executive chef of Dos Caminos, will hold a book signing on Friday.​Dos Caminos is celebrating executive chef Ivy Stark's cookbook Dos Caminos' Mexican Street Food: 120 Authentic Recipes to Make at Home on Friday, November 18. Stark's cookbook contains 120 recipes and profiles of real ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2011

    Saigon City: A Banh Mi That Does The Trick

    ​There's a sizeable Vietnamese population in DC where I had moved from, so it's easy to find decent pho and a respectable banh mi. Here? Tougher to find either: It appears South Florida isn't having the same banh mi love affair as elsewhere, which seems about right, since Vietnamese immigrants don ... 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 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.

  • Dining

    February 9, 2012

    Sushi Bon in Lantana: Sustainable Sushi That Reels in Regulars

    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.

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