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Rock 'N' Roll Ribs Pairs Metal with Barbecue in Coral Springs

Nicko McBrain behind the kit.​For nearly 30 years, drummer Nicko McBrain has toured the world as part of one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Iron Maiden. He's played arenas and festivals, in front of tens of thousands of people in places Bangalore, India and Gothenburg, Sweden, and hundred ... More >>

Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie

"Nom, nom, nom, ribs taste good!"​Give it to me, Chuck.The Fins flounder, but Bash in Sunrise delivers.What's with using acronyms as restaurant names? Still L.O.L.A. in Delray sounds like great time.This merry go round is broken down: our review of Carousel Can Can in CityPlace.Riki avoids shootin ... More >>

Cookbook Author at Cheese Course, Todd English All the Time, Mad December Openings

Run! He's everywhere!​• A new book In a Cheesemaker's Kitchen by Allison Hooper takes cheesy tales from chefs like Eric Ripert and Mireille Guiliano and gives them room to breathe. Why? Because almost everyone has a personal story about the funky stuff. Hooper, founder of Vermont Butter and Chee ... More >>

Rock 'N' Roll Ribs Debuts in Coral Springs

John LinnThe hand-painted "open" sign is suitably rock and roll.​ Coral Springs' newest Rib joint, Rock 'N' Roll Ribs, finally debuted last Thursday night, and boy, was it ever rockin'. The place was packed on Friday night -- the sizable party I was with had to wait for a table for nearly 45 minut ... More >>

Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie

John LinnTwo hungry dudes take on "the Appetite of the Beast" at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs.​What went down on the blog this week:This is what America is all about: Liberty and cheap wine for all.How to bake halibut so delicious and easy a caveman could do it (damn you, Geico). Lindburger's is like a fami ... More >>

Rock 'N' Roll Ribs in Coral Springs Conjures the Backyard Barbecue With Tasty Results

John LinnTwo hungry dudes take on "the Appetite of the Beast" at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs.​What went down on the blog this week:This is what America is all about: Liberty and cheap wine for all.How to bake halibut so delicious and easy a caveman could do it (damn you, Geico). Lindburger's is like a fami ... More >>

Rock 'n' Roll Ribs to Host Iron Maiden Tour Party

John Linn​Fans of Coral Springs 'cue joint Rock 'N' Roll Ribs have grown accustomed to seeing Iron Maiden drummer and co-owner Nicko McBrain as he parades around the restaurant daily. But with Iron Maiden's upcoming U.S. tour kicking off in less than a month, McBrain's will be MIA from the rib joi ... More >>

Over the Weekend: Iron Maiden Tour Launch Party at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs

Christina Mendenhall​This Sunday, Rock 'N' Roll Ribs in Coral Springs turned into a rabid festival ground as it held a Tour Launch Party for Iron Maiden. Drummer for the legendary metal band and co-owner of RNR Ribs, Nicko McBrain was sent off in style. The lot was filled with tents where barbecue ... More >>

Doggie Bag: This Week in Charlie

We snaped some shots at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs' Tour Launch party. Check 'em out here.​This week on the blog:Here's a frozen treat from Steak 954 to kick start your summer.Palm Beach Cafe goes under the knife to get some work done.How do you make bacon better? Fry it!Check out the nifty Burger Battle ... More >>

Restaurant Revival: This Past Year Has Seen Several New Dining Gems

We snaped some shots at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs' Tour Launch party. Check 'em out here.​This week on the blog:Here's a frozen treat from Steak 954 to kick start your summer.Palm Beach Cafe goes under the knife to get some work done.How do you make bacon better? Fry it!Check out the nifty Burger Battle ... More >>

Music Is the Sex in Iron Maiden's Metal Marriage

We snaped some shots at Rock 'N' Roll Ribs' Tour Launch party. Check 'em out here.​This week on the blog:Here's a frozen treat from Steak 954 to kick start your summer.Palm Beach Cafe goes under the knife to get some work done.How do you make bacon better? Fry it!Check out the nifty Burger Battle ... More >>

Maxim Gives Props to Rock n Roll Ribs

Maxim recently loved on the Coral Springs strip-mall destination Rock n Roll Ribs, owned by Iron Maiden drummer Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain. The 57-year-old rocker from London apparently toured enough in the States that he learned to make a mean barbecue.