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Aboard the "Jungle Queen" in Fort Lauderdale: All-You-Can-Eat BBQ, With a Sideshow of Camp

First Bite: Dapur in Fort Lauderdale

jumponmarkslist.com​The outside of Dapur is smoker-friendly. Retro-chrome and vinyl bar tables frame one side of the entrance, a fountain with greenery on the other. Papery chandeliers light the mood: all this before a diner even opens the door. Inside, speakers that would dwarf a child& ... More >>

Restaurant Roundup: Openings and Closings for September

New Digs for Undergrounds Coffeehaus​September matches August for the numbers when it comes to restaurant openings and closings: slowed by the off-season, an iffy economic outlook, and the dog days of summer. This month, I've also included restaurants on deck, since a handful of restaurateurs aspi ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Gathering Momentum; ACLU Sends Out Pamphlet of Protesting Rights

Facebook​UPDATE: As of 10:20 a.m., there are now 250 people who say they're showing up on Saturday.Occupy Fort Lauderdale appears to be picking up steam -- when we wrote Monday evening that the group announced its first meeting would be held on Saturday, there were about 20 or so people who co ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Protesters Defy Rain as Hundreds Turn Out to Express Grievances

Photo by Ian WitlenAn Occupy Fort Lauderdale protester at last night's meeting.​Amid the unfavorable weather that hovered over Fort Lauderdale last night, a couple hundred people still gathered near the Broward Main Public Library to express their distaste, distrust, and disdain for the state ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Sets Date for "Solidarity Demonstration"

Photo by Ian WitlenA scene from the first general assembly meeting of Occupy Fort Lauderdale.​Occupy Fort Lauderdale has set an official date for its first demonstration -- a ten-hour stretch on Saturday.The group's first "solidarity demonstration" is slated to begin at 11 a.m., with a march start ... More >>

It's Like a Carnival for Zombies

Photo by Ian WitlenA scene from the first general assembly meeting of Occupy Fort Lauderdale.​Occupy Fort Lauderdale has set an official date for its first demonstration -- a ten-hour stretch on Saturday.The group's first "solidarity demonstration" is slated to begin at 11 a.m., with a march start ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Gets the Boot Again

Photo by Ian Witlen​Occupy Fort Lauderdale's residency in Wilton Manors was a bit short-lived.After the Downtown Development Authority informed protesters it was going to close Bubier Park in Fort Lauderdale from 2 to 6 a.m. and ban tents and tarps from the park, the group picked up and moved to E ... More >>

Orgy.xxx and Other Future Porn Websites Sold Yesterday at Fort Lauderdale Auction

sikworld.com​The future porn websites of American were sold at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Fort Lauderdale yesterday afternoon, with both normal ".com" suffixes and the newly released ".xxx" domain names up for auction.The company hosting the auction, TRAFFIC, had listed 120 domain names to be aucti ... More >>

Your Fix of Whimsy

sikworld.com​The future porn websites of American were sold at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Fort Lauderdale yesterday afternoon, with both normal ".com" suffixes and the newly released ".xxx" domain names up for auction.The company hosting the auction, TRAFFIC, had listed 120 domain names to be aucti ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale: Will It Float? (Or, When the 1% Makes You Become a Pirate)

Wikimedia CommonsThe future of "Occupy?"​Some organizers with Occupy Fort Lauderdale are debating whether to hold a demonstration at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show next weekend, possibly by banding together a flotilla of small boats and kayaks and peacefully floating by the marina.But a few days ag ... More >>

Occupy Palm Beach Remains in Occupation Mode Despite Curfew Warnings

​Occupy Palm Beach remains in occupation of Flagler Park in downtown West Palm Beach, as the city's warning of a curfew on the park has gone unenforced -- for now.Unlike their Fort Lauderdale counterparts, Occupy Palm Beach has run into some leniency from the city in its occupation campaign.Occupi ... More >>

Restaurant Openings and Closings for October

​Every month, we round up the openings, closings and up next for restaurants around our area. October ushered in the opening of some highly anticipated restaurants such as Glen Manfra's SpoonFed, though a slew are wrapping up final details for November debuts. The two most anticipated: the ne ... More >>

Five Post-Fort Lauderdale Boat Show Restaurants Where Rich Yachters Will Dine

Hey girl, want to see my yacht?​Yesterday marked the end of the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. If you missed the show we can give you a small yet correct synopsis now:Many extravagant yachts floated through the intracoastal waterways from Oct. 27-31. Those yachts were hosted by ya ... More >>

Fort Lauderdale Asking Residents to "Get Lit" With Mayor Jack Seiler

corbisimages.comThis guy's lit.​Here's an opportunity you don't get every day -- "get lit" with the mayor of Fort Lauderdale.Unfortunately, the November 18 event appears to be related to turning on Christmas lights, not getting wasted with Mayor Jack Seiler -- which is sort of a letdown.Apparently ... More >>

Dance With the Devil

corbisimages.comThis guy's lit.​Here's an opportunity you don't get every day -- "get lit" with the mayor of Fort Lauderdale.Unfortunately, the November 18 event appears to be related to turning on Christmas lights, not getting wasted with Mayor Jack Seiler -- which is sort of a letdown.Apparently ... More >>

Getting Jacked w/ Jack-o'-Lanterns

corbisimages.comThis guy's lit.​Here's an opportunity you don't get every day -- "get lit" with the mayor of Fort Lauderdale.Unfortunately, the November 18 event appears to be related to turning on Christmas lights, not getting wasted with Mayor Jack Seiler -- which is sort of a letdown.Apparently ... More >>

Broward Commission to Consider Anti-Occupy Policy: "Expressive Activities" Need a Permit

legaljuice.comWell, "everyone" may need a permit.​The Broward Commission loves the First Amendment right of the people to assemble, as long as you get a permit two days in advance, don't bring tents or sound amplification, don't have more than the maximum people allowed, are out by 5 p.m., and don ... More >>

Dean Max of 3030 Ocean: After-Hours Eats

​Be on the lookout this afternoon for my review on 3030 Ocean and the cuisine inspired by chef Dean Max, the local celebrity toque whose name has been behind the restaurant for more than ten years. Max, who has earned this newspaper's Best Chef and Best Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, drives s ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale on Monday Afternoon: Five People Short of a Ghost Town

​After reading a tweet this morning from Occupy Fort Lauderdale about "desperately" needing people at their occupation site (City Hall), we decided to check out exactly how many people were hanging around.Shortly before 3 p.m., there were five people at the occupation site, although we were as ... More >>

Thanksgiving 2011 in a Restaurant: Fort Lauderdale, Broward Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Gavin St. Ours via Flickr Creative CommonsThanksgiving in a restaurant: all of the reward, none of the work. ​Thanksgiving dinner is great, but what about all that weighing the turkey and calculating how many hours per pound you have to cook it and then figuring out all of the sides that will comp ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Getting Kicked Off of City Hall Property

​According to a communique received from a protestor with Occupy Fort Lauderdale, the group will be kicked off of City Hall property (100 N. Andrews Ave.) at 5 p.m. tonight. The Occupiers find it reprehensible that the city would do such a thing on Thanksgiving Eve, when most people are busy with ... More >>

The Drinkers on the Bus Go Round and Round

​According to a communique received from a protestor with Occupy Fort Lauderdale, the group will be kicked off of City Hall property (100 N. Andrews Ave.) at 5 p.m. tonight. The Occupiers find it reprehensible that the city would do such a thing on Thanksgiving Eve, when most people are busy with ... More >>

Florida Cities Occupy the Forbes List of "America's Millionaire Capitals"

Richard $ Rich, Jr.​If you've ever wondered where all the members of that oh-so-loathed "1%" that's not too hot with the Occupy Wall Street movement, look no further than Florida -- mostly South Florida.Forbes decided to use an interesting method to figure out the rankings for its list of "Ame ... More >>

November Restaurant Openings and Closings

Melissa McCart​Though November restaurant openings were not as prolific as earlier this year, a couple of restaurants that made their debut inspired speculation and commentary from readers, in particular Tundra and Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale and Kapow! Noodle House. Have you visited yet? Let us kno ... More >>

Christmas Cookie Competition, City Link BeerFest, and Other Food Happenings This Week in Broward and Palm Beach

Chisgraphy via Flickr Creative CommonsWill a snowman reign supreme at the Christmas Cookie battle on Tuesday?​When the thought of yet another leftover turkey, mashed potato, and pumpkin pie sandwich makes you green around the gills, it's time to travel outside the house for sustenance. This week, ... More >>

Google Maps Now Covers the Inside of the Fort Lauderdale Airport -- Why?

GoogleNavigating the Fort Lauderdale airport. For some reason, there's an app for that.​Why you would need a map from Google of the inside of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is beyond us, but it now exists.The airport is one of a handful of locations now mapped on the indoo ... More >>

LaSpada's Hoagies Unseated in Zagat's Top Food Rankings

oishiinom.blogspot​The end of the year means lists of all sorts, including Zagat's, the dinosaur of reader generated rankings.  Nice weather and a range of affordable dining options encourage South Floridians to eat out 3.4 times a week says the dinosaur, compared to Boston, where residents e ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Picks Civil Obedience, Caves to City's Rules and Takes Down Tents

​Civil disobedience (noun) 1. "The refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands for the purpose of influencing legislation or government policy, characterized by the employment of such nonviolent techniques as boycotting, picketing, and nonpayment of taxes."That's what Occupy Fort Laud ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Tent Discussion Continues; Baby-Eating Raised as Possibility

​There's currently a 76-comment long thread on Occupy Fort Lauderdale's Facebook page about New Times' coverage of the group's choice to comply with a new city rule that effectively bans tents from the occupation spot at City Hall.Among the things discussed are what's apparently a rift in the grou ... More >>

Santacon Fort Lauderdale, Huladay Party, and Other Festive Food Events this Week in South Florida

Fivedollarones via Flickr Creative CommonsEven the jolly ol' elf needs a break once in awhile. ​Naughty Santa shenanigans, hula dancing holiday hotties, happy hour toy drives at surf bars -- must be December in South Florida. This week's calendar is filled with opportunities to get into the spirit ... More >>

'Tis the Season to Be Merry and Cheap

Fivedollarones via Flickr Creative CommonsEven the jolly ol' elf needs a break once in awhile. ​Naughty Santa shenanigans, hula dancing holiday hotties, happy hour toy drives at surf bars -- must be December in South Florida. This week's calendar is filled with opportunities to get into the spirit ... More >>

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 >>

Top Ten Local Food Stories of 2011

Jamie LongA blog post on a yogurt shop pushed readers buttons.​What openings, closings, and local food news got your attention? Read on for the round-up on Clean Plate Charlie's local stories of the year.

Better Watch Out! Santacon Is Coming to Town

Jamie LongA blog post on a yogurt shop pushed readers buttons.​What openings, closings, and local food news got your attention? Read on for the round-up on Clean Plate Charlie's local stories of the year.

December Openings and Closings

facebookBreathe Restaurant and Ultra Lounge​Despite the holiday rush, December saw no abatement in restaurant openings. Nice weather, tourism and delayed fall debuts were the incentives. Most new restaurants fill a niche: The Wine Dive, Havana's, Le Macaron, or Brooklyn Water Bagel, for example.Ja ... More >>

Revisiting the Classics

facebookBreathe Restaurant and Ultra Lounge​Despite the holiday rush, December saw no abatement in restaurant openings. Nice weather, tourism and delayed fall debuts were the incentives. Most new restaurants fill a niche: The Wine Dive, Havana's, Le Macaron, or Brooklyn Water Bagel, for example.Ja ... More >>

Umphrey's McGee at Revolution, January 7 & 8

facebookBreathe Restaurant and Ultra Lounge​Despite the holiday rush, December saw no abatement in restaurant openings. Nice weather, tourism and delayed fall debuts were the incentives. Most new restaurants fill a niche: The Wine Dive, Havana's, Le Macaron, or Brooklyn Water Bagel, for example.Ja ... More >>

Fort Lauderdale's Pretty Gay -- According to Gays, One of the Gayest

​You probably didn't need the experts to figure this one out, but Fort Lauderdale is a pretty gay place.So gay, in fact, that the Advocate says it's the fourth-gayest place in the U.S. of A.Wilton Manors is technically the gayest place in the country if we're basing this off on concentration ... More >>

Drinking for Charity

​You probably didn't need the experts to figure this one out, but Fort Lauderdale is a pretty gay place.So gay, in fact, that the Advocate says it's the fourth-gayest place in the U.S. of A.Wilton Manors is technically the gayest place in the country if we're basing this off on concentration ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale: The Pool Party (BYOB)

destination360.comIf Occupy does it right, what its party could look like next weekend.​Now there's a cause your average Fort Lauderdale resident can get behind -- a pool party.What seems to be the inaugural Occupy Fort Lauderdale pool party is scheduled for January 28, which could actually be the ... More >>

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 >>

Stone Crab and Seafood Festival Is Saturday in Fort Lauderdale

Isgcp via Flickr Creative CommonsGet stoned with crab claws this weekend in Fort Lauderdale. ​It's been said that seafood in South Florida isn't as big a draw for the locals as it is for out-of-towners, a topic that can be debated as you are pulling apart pieces of crab leg at the Stone Crab and S ... More >>

Occupy Fort Lauderdale Releases Its "Declaration of Occupation"

Photo by Ian Witlen​Almost three months after the first "Declaration of Occupation" was released by an Occupy camp -- the first one from the Occupy Wall Street outfit -- Occupy Fort Lauderdale has now aired its list of grievances.The 40 complaints are divided into four sections in the document, in ... More >>

The Food List Challenge, Round Two

​Last week, we told you about the Food List Challenge, the Facebook app of 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 ... More >>

Valentine's Day in Fort Lauderdale: Tickets on Sale for Love in the Park

Denise Cross via Flickr Creative CommonsThis is the message you're gunning for on February 14. ​Need to butter up your amore on Valentine's Day? One option is an evening of wine and sexy sax at Love in the Park at Huizenga Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Entry to the event will get you and ... More >>

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 >>

Delray Beach Garlic Festival, Fort Lauderdale Greek Festival, and other Food and Drink Events this Week in South Florida

ButterflySha via Flickr Creative CommonsSingle, coupled, or somewhere in between, there is something for everyone this weekend. ​Things to do this week include booking a reservation for Valentine's Day -- something that needs to happen quickly if you don't want to be shut out of the game -- or mak ... More >>

Round Two: Delray Versus Lauderdale and West Palm/Lake Worth Versus Western Broward

​We pitted the eight of our best food areas against one another last week, and a whole lot of you weighed in on your favorites. More than 1,600 votes were cast in our first Food Town Throwdown. And now it's on to the final four. It just so happens that the two best food towns from Broward County n ... More >>