Jim Leiken

Ten Best Burgers in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Some food items elicit intense reactions. New Yorkers smear any pizza anywhere outside of their dear city limits. Chicagoans eschew hot dogs without their traditional toppings. Kansas City residents scoff at any other barbecue. While each city tends to have its own special dish, good burgers can be ... More >>

Best Chefs America Names South Florida's Finest

In an age when most people read electronically, Best Chefs America is a bit of a throwback. For now, it's available only in a hardbound edition ($75, available online at bestchefsamerica.com), but the recently published book is both beautiful and useful. The book lists nearly 4,700 of the best chefs ... More >>

South Florida Easter Brunch and Dinner Guide

Got a craving for carved meats and piles of fluffy scrambled eggs? Easter is this Sunday, which means only one thing: Brunch. Get out of the kitchen and let a restaurant handle the holiday meal, whether that means an egg-filled brunch or a lamb-chop-rich dinner. After the jump, find a list of restau ... More >>

Wearin' o' the Green Salad: St. Paddy's Celebration at Swank Farms

If your version of a great Sunday afternoon is more about eating green than drinking green (as in food coloring in your beer), then we suggest heading out to Swank Farms on Saint Patrick's Day to celebrate the Wearin' o' the Green... Salad. This adults-only lunch features some of South Florida's be ... More >>

Valentine's Day 2013: Where to Celebrate in Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach

Event Coverage: Palm Beach Food and Wine Fest Kick-Off at Cafe Boulud (Photos)

We already know, most South Floridians were baseling it up this weekend. It may have been a satellite fair, the streets of the design district, or just partying, but those of you who opted to head across the Dade county border missed out on some pretty swanky stuff.The Palm Beach Food and Wine Festi ... More >>

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Winds Down and More

The shit-storm of the holidays can make scheduling an evening for yourself next to impossible. But in case you can steal away for a few hours, there are chances to eat, drink, and be merry, all while putting your various responsibilities out of mind (booze is good in that way). After the jump, find ... More >>

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival 2012 Starts Friday: What's on the Schedule?

If there is one thing that comes to mind when you think of Palm Beach it's luxury. And, well, Money. Obviously, the two go hand in hand. And what could be more luxurious than eating some expensive gourmet delicacies? If you ask us, not much.It should come as no surprise that the Palm Beach Food ... More >>

Tonight's Truffle Dinner: A Bargain for Just $425

Luxurious. Indulgent. Decadent.All words used to describe the taste of truffles.Over the past few years, truffle flavors have been popping up on menus everywhere. Though they were once reserved for the rich, every man and his dog are now enjoying the earthy aroma of the highly coveted truffle. Truff ... More >>

Bill Clinton Chows Down at Cafe Boulud

Bill Clinton, escorted by a group of secret service agents, walked into Cafe Boulud last evening at around 9:30 p.m. for an intimate dinner with 14 friends. According to the Palm Beach Daily News, Clinton and pals dined at a courtyard table at the tony restaurant inside the exclusive Brazilian Court ... More >>

Signature Chef Auction

Cafe Boulud's Jim Leiken: A Q&A About Pig's Bladder and "Imaginary Daniel Boulud"

Like many a northerner, Jim Leiken packed up his life in New York to head south to warmer pastures. Alright, the weather wasn't the only determining factor-- this New Yorker was offered the executive chef position at Cafe Boulud at the Brazilian Court, Palm Beach. With just over a year into his new ... More >>

Boulud Sud Pop-Up in Palm Beach Brings the Mediterranean to South Florida

With all these pop-up restaurants... um... popping-up in south Florida, you might be asking yourself if the experience is right for you. After all, you're used to chic dining rooms fragrant with fresh orchids and waiters who cater to your every whim, you Palm Beach princess, you. The stars have alig ... More >>

South Florida's Best Restaurant When Someone Else is Paying

The New Times' annual Best Of issue debuted this week and Clean Plate Charlie will continue to examine the best of the best in Broward and Palm Beach counties throughout the year. This week's list looks at some of the best places to steer the evening should someone else offer to pick up the check. T ... More >>

A Few Seats Left for Spring Beer Pairing this Wednesday at Cafe Boulud

​Though prices at the chef-driven Cafe Boulud aren't astronomical, it is fine dining and the check will reflect that. Want to get a taste of what the kitchen can do without springing for a full meal? A spring beer tasting on Wednesday night will include tastings of six beers to be paired with ... More >>

Our Ten Most Romantic Restaurants

​Dinner with your love need not be relegated to a once-a-year affair but rather part of your repertoire. What makes for romantic dining? The company, of course, though scenic backdrops, stellar service, and food that serves as an aphrodisiac helps. After the jump, our picks for the most romantic r ... More >>

In Palm Beach County, White Tablecloth Dining Will Never Die

Shrimp at La Sirena​Last week, we gathered the top ten Zagat entries for Broward. This week, we're doing the same for Palm Beach, where the price point is $20 higher on average. There are more lobster and steak houses in the top ten than in Broward, although a couple of funky places seed the list. ... More >>

After Hours Eats with Michelle Bernstein (And Thanksgiving Recipes!)

​Celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein is no stranger to these parts. With Sra. Martinez and Michy's in Miami and Michelle Bernstein's at the Omphoy, she's got South Florida covered. Her restaurants fall among the most oft-recommended, having earned Best New Restaurant awards for Sra. Martinez in 2009 ... More >>

Q&A With Chef Jim Leiken of Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach

Jim Leiken: Working his ass off in Palm Beach. ​After checking out Bill Citara's review of Palm Beach's Cafe Boulud -- our Dish coulmn this week -- Clean Plate Charlie followed up for a debrief with executive chef Jim Leiken. We talked about his new gig, settling in, and what's to come at Cafe ... More >>

Daniel Boulud Announces Jim Leiken New Chef of Cafe Boulud

Daniel Boulud and new Cafe Boulud chef, Jim Leiken​On his way out to the annual Aspen Food and Wine Fest, Daniel Boulud flew to Palm Beach to announce chef Zach Bell's replacement at Cafe Boulud.