Meat

PB Steak in Miami Beach: The Pubbelly Trio Strikes Again

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DIY Dining Comes to Boca Raton: Butcher & the Burger and Dandelion Open Today in the Town Center

Are you the type of person that likes to do everything yourself? You change your car's oil in the garage, do your taxes online, service your own pool -- and even mow your lawn without a single complaint. Why? Because it's getting done the right way, that's why! Now, if only you could get the same k ... More >>

IKEA U.S. Meatballs Do Not Contain Horse Meat

If you're heading to IKEA in Sunrise to pick up some cheap furniture and a snack, don't worry too much about finding remnants of Trigger in your lunch.Earlier in the week, authorities in the Czech Republic detected horse meat in IKEA meatballs. Initially, the furniture company removed meatballs from ... More >>

Five Best Restaurants on Clematis Street in West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach has never been known for its dining scene, but several new restaurants have helped to make the Clematis St. strip a new downtown destination for South Florida foodies. These days there's a little bit of everything, from sports bars and Mexican at Rocco's Tacos, to Cuban-style eats at ... More >>

BaconFest Florida 2013: Todd Fisher, Host of United States of Bacon Says You Can't Overdose on Bacon

Is it possible to O.D. on bacon? Not according to the United States of Bacon host, chef Todd Fisher, whose job is to taste the pork product in all its magnificent incarnations, from one end of the country to the other. We're willing to bet most of this weekend's BaconFest attendees would agree with ... More >>

A First Look: Former Playboy Mansion Chef Owner of Das Dog in Jupiter Where They Serve Deluxe Dogs and German Style Fare

Hot dogs aren't just hot dogs at Das Dog in Jupiter. They're gourmet dogs.Das Dog first opened in the Abacoa Town Center in May 2011, where it began with a short menu of just several specialty hot dogs featuring fun, creative toppings.The spot was an instant hit with the locals, so brothers David an ... More >>

Bobbi Sue BBQ in West Palm Beach: First Look

A few months ago, Forbes magazine wrote an article highlighting the eight hottest food trends on the rise in cities across the U.S. Among them, grass-fed meats, farmers markets, and Greek fare -- all the same trends we've been seeing pop up across Broward and Palm Beach County recently.While these t ... More >>

Oktoberfest 2012 in Oakland Park: Food by the Ambry

On Friday, we gave you a roundup of all the 2012 Oktoberfests in South Florida. This week, we get into the delicious details. Although beers get all the glory in Oktoberfest celebrations near and far -- from Munich to Topeka to Oakland Park -- it's the spectacular German food that ultimately helps e ... More >>

Pastrami Wars: A Rebuttal

Here at New Times, we're accustomed to getting comments on our blog, invitations from PR flacks, and queries from friends wondering whether the food critic might be a tad lonely and need a companion for dinner. But it's not every day that a reader sits down to write a full-fledged literary criticism ... More >>

Ben's, Flakowitz, and Zinger's: Exploring the Jewish Delis of Palm Beach County

Old World Sausage Factory in Pompano Beach: Under New Management

Know of a restaurant that's under new management and deserves a fresh look? E-mail us -- food@browardpalmbeach.com -- and we'll try to pop in for a visit. It's not every day that you get invited to check out a sausage factory. And no, it's not in Wilton Manors. Get your mind out of the gutter. All j ... More >>

Memorial Day Eats: South Florida's Best Barbecue

Happy Memorial Day weekend. Prepare to celebrate this three-day holiday with tons of barbecued and grilled meats and cold drinks. If you're not into the DIY barbecue thing, there are -- contrary to popular belief -- places in South Florida where you can get some decent (or great) barbecue. In antici ... More >>

Quality Affordable Cuisine From the Four Seasons Steak House? Who Knew?

PM Buenos Aires Fish & Steak House: Grilled Steaks at High Prices in a Gorgeous, Bicultural Setting

Red The Steakhouse, Rosso Italia: Boca Raton Gets Two New Restaurants

Boca Raton diners are about to be hit up with two new restaurants this week when Red The Steakhouse and Rosso Italia open. Both restaurants are owned by Cleveland-based Red Restaurant Group.Successful South Beach restaurant Red The Steakhouse, which also has a Cleveland location, opens its newest di ... More >>

The Grind Features The Best Burgers in South Florida Under One Roof

​The Grind, a festival of all things burgers, hits Miami's Wynwood arts district tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. with a host of burgers, brews, and entertainment for all.The event is billed as Miami's hometown burger competition, but Broward and Palm Beach counties are well represented with eight resta ... More >>

Easter Brunch and Dinner in Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, and Broward

​After the Easter basket has been riffled through on Sunday, April 8, you'll realize that Peeps and chocolate bunny ears aren't going to do the trick for your big Easter brunch and/or dinner. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices in Broward County for those who want to dine in a restaurant for E ... More >>

Ditching Vegetarianism? Five Meaty Ways to Sell Out

​When I think back on my golden years in college, I remember all of the good times that I had with strangers friends. Days spent camping out for seats at basketball games, grossly misusing credit cards, and repeatedly surviving untreated alcohol poisoning are all fond memories. I was cool back the ... More >>

Cold Weather Alert: Soup Is Good Food

Ajiaco​Late one evening in a tiny bungalow in Tarpon River, the intoxicating fragrance of chicken broth simmered as a backdrop for friends sipping wine. Open windows, the warmth of candlelight, a farmhouse table, and old concentric wood floors framed a sensory scene to invoke an earlier era.The in ... More >>

South Florida Butchers Hope a Return to Local Means Their Survival

Do You Eat Raw Meat?

​Some of us don't think twice at the thought of eating sushi and sashimi. But raw meat? Sounds weird, but it's a standard in many Italian restaurants and fine-dining spots in South Florida. What makes carpaccio a delicacy and raw chuck repulsive?

Gran Forno Pronto: Go for the 'Balls, Not Just the Bread

​How did I not know that Gran Forno had a second location on Las Olas? I did not. I'd been going to the bakery the past four months I've lived here, unaware of Gran Forno Pronto table service down the street. Why should it matter? Because the menu, the setting, and the price point hit a sweet spot ... More >>

Steak 954's Philly Cheese Steak and Regional Sandwich Porn

​ Steak 954 newest lunch kicks off today's list of regional sandwiches and where to get them around here. Read on for the day's sandwich porn.Philly Cheese Steak at Steak 954The ultimate guilty pleasure sandwich, this decadence is served by chef Jason Smith in a nod to Philly native and restaurate ... More >>

Which is Worse: KFC's New Cheesy Bacon Bowl or a Frito Pie?

Casserole comebacks aren't just for fat-basking Paula Dean, as fast food and sit-down restaurants continue to introduce them in the form of pies and bowls. Yesterday Eater.com reported Kentucky Fried Chicken's newest gutbomb, the Cheesy Bacon Bowl, an amalgamation of mashed potatoes, fried chicken, ... More >>

PL8 Kitchen Scores Highly During Inaugural Clean Plate Charlie Night

​Last night, we asked you, our readers, to become food critics during the first Clean Plate Charlie Night. Held at PL8 Kitchen (formerly Himmarshee Bar & Grille), dozens of you voted on the dishes of the new small-plates-style menu.The results in a nutshell: You liked almost everything. Of the ... More >>

Deal of the Day: The Jerk Chicken Club Sandwich from Out of Many Food Truck in West Palm Beach

Nicole DannaThe jerk chicken sandwich from the Out of Many Food Truck​Last month, Charlie stopped by the Out of Many food truck in West Palm Beach to see what owners Haiz Miller and Damian Phillips had to offer.At the time, the truck was fresh-out of its most popular dish -- the $6 jerk ... More >>

Michelle Bernstein Food Network Recap: Meat!

flckr/ewormMouthwatering meat... sizzle, sizzle.​ Calling all carnivores! Take note of a local meat dish gaining national attention. Last night, South Florida's chef Michelle Bernstein discussed meat on the Food Network show Meat and Potatoes. Host Rahm Fama focused on "meat on the bone" at three ... More >>

Foie Gras and Truffles Are OK -- and Other Ways to Win Tonight's Burger Contest

Candace WestRok: Brgr, maker of this fine burger, is one of 15 restaurants competing in the Riverwalk Trust Burger Battle.​The Kansas City Barbeque Society -- the United Nations of barbecue contests -- has just three simple categories for its judges: taste, appearance, and tenderness/texture. Even ... More >>

Top Chef Masters Recap: The Biggest Loser Challenge

​The cheftestants walk in and find a bunch of cheeses with hottie Curtis Stone. Quickfire Challenge Make a masterful cheese dish. The guest diner is a cheese connoisseur to be named. Hmmm..wonder if it's Mickey Mouse (I mean Elmo was a judge on a recent Top Chef All-Stars Quickfire). ... More >>

J. Mark's and Grateful Palate Win Top Prizes in Slider Battle

Photos by Eric BartonRare's burger of pulled short ribs took second.​If there was one standard about the sliders served tonight at Yolo's Sips & Sliders at Sunset it's that they weren't your typical beef, bacon, and cheese affair. Duck meat, grass-fed pork, and fancy condiments were the standa ... More >>

Deal of the Day: $11 Worth of Food and Drink for $5 at Big City Dogs in Davie

stu_spivack at Flickr.com​Cravings hit when you least expect them, and it's usually for something simple and delicious -- like a good hot dog.Sound good? Then today is a good time to indulge that food fantasy at Big City Dogs, with meat hailing from the top spots nationwide for good hot dogs: ... More >>

Angus Bar and Grill in Hollywood: Tasty Meat, Bargain Price

Meat Glue, the Sequel: Experiments in Liverwurst Pork Chops and Burger-Encrusted Duck (PHOTOS)

Jeff Stratton​Last week, we told you about meat glue -- what is, what it does. Is there anything it can't do?Even as scientific minds caution chefs about the unknown dangers of sticking a slice of smoked turkey on a sirloin, cooks across the country are going crazy trying to best each other in th ... More >>

Kubo Asiatic Cuisine in North Palm Beach: Daring and Delicious Dishes

Bluejay's Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Southwestern-Inspired Dishes and Plenty of Charm

Angus Bar & Grill Opens on Hollywood Boulevard

The "Pampa grill" at Angus lets you choose three grilled cuts of meat for $12.95. Seen here: short rib, churrasco, and sweetbreads.​Funny story: Hollywood's most popular Argentine steak house, Beefeater, closes shop after eight years in business. At the exact same time, Angus Bar & Grill, an A ... More >>

Celebrate Oktoberfest at These Authentic German Eateries

Q&A With Chef Hans Huber From the Ambry German Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

Elsewhere on this blog, the ever-erudite eating machine John Linn proclaimed the Ambry German Restaurant his very favorite place to eat German food and drink German beer. It sure is a cool-looking place (who hasn't driven past it a million times?), and it has a dizzying array of food from the old co ... More >>

Vegetarian Restaurant Darbster in West Palm Beach: With Food This Tasty, Who Needs Meat?

Father's Day Deals at South Florida Restaurants

​Father's Day is June 20, which is right around the corner. And while I'm sure  dear old Dad would be satisfied with a day of golfing followed by a cold beer and a cigar, it's our responsibility as children/wives/friends to drag him from the house (forcefully, if necessary) and honor him with ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Coca-Cola BBQ Beef Ribs From Lola's on Harrison

​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 2: Coca-Cola BBQ Beef Ribs From Lola's on HarrisonBoutique restaurant Lola' ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Kobe Beef Sliders From Steak 954

​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 6: Kobe Beef Sliders From Steak 954Stephen Starr's Steak 954 is as straight ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Butifarra From Bravo Gourmet Sandwich Shop

Eric Barton​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 10: Butifarra From Bravo Gourmet Sandwich ShopThe postcard-sized ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Fried Rock Shrimp With Spicu Yuzu From Suite 225

​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 12: Fried Rock Shrimp With Spicy Yuzu From Suite 225The Florida rock shrimp ... More >>

Henry's in Boca Kicks off Summer with Spa Menu - Dishes are 490 Cals or Less

John Belleme​Taking a cue from Seasons 52, the wildly popular chain restaurant in Boca, Chef John Belleme worked with Henry's owner Burt Rapoport to shave fats and sugars, and devise a "spa" menu. On it are entrees that don't blow the calorie budget - unless you get carried away and order two ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Cracked Conch From Sheila's Famous BBQ, Conch and More

John Linn​As a countdown to the Best of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 19: Cracked Conch From Sheila's Famous BBQ, Conch and MoreSheila's ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Overstuffed Deli Sandwiches From 3G's Gourmet Deli

​As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 27: Overstuffed Deli Sandwiches from 3G's Gourmet DeliLots of South Florida ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pupusas Revueltas From El Guanaco

John Linn​ As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 28: Pupusas Revueltas from El GuanacoPupusas are essentially two t ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Burger From Brass Ring Pub

Gail Shepherd​As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 31: Burger from Brass Ring PubThe Ring has been open, run by the ... More >>

It's All About Pig at the Office in Delray Beach