North-American Food and Cooking

Hot and Soul: International Soul Food in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale has no dearth of restaurant options. Want to throw on your fanciest LBD? Go for it. Craving something fast and casual? Just take a drive down US1. Desire dining al fresco? You're sure to find something on Las Olas. Looking for a small laid-back place with inventive food, great ... More >>

Julieta Bocos of Casa Frida is South Florida's Mexican Ambassador of Food

At Casa Frida Number 18 on our Tastemakers list, Julieta Bocos wants you to taste Mexico. Not the Mexico fast food chains try to sell, and not the Tex-Mex most Americans mistake as Mexican food. Slow-cooked moles - a Mexican sauce made with chocolate and chilis - and fall-apart pork called cochinit ... More >>

Ten Best Inexpensive Restaurants in Broward County

Eating out tends to have negative effects on the size of your wallet. And while cooking at home tends to have positive impacts on your cash flow -- and waistline -- it can eat away at your free time. If you're broke and too busy, lazy, or culinarily challenged to cook at home, we have a list of the ... More >>

Three People to Know in South Florida's Culinary Scene, Part 3 - Caleb Holman

Caleb Holman, executive chef of Kapow! Noodle Bar, has been into cooking ever since his lunch-lady mom would whip up great meals at home when not "bound by the government limitations on school foods." His grandma also worked in the restaurant biz, and these family ties instilled a love of cooking in ... More >>

The Funky Food Club at Le Bistro in Lighthouse Point: For the Truly Adventurous Eater

VooDoo BBQ & Grill Opens in Pembroke Pines: Free BBQ For a Year For First 99 Customers

VooDoo BBQ & Grill is opening their first south Florida location in Pembroke Pines this Sunday, January 13 at Pembroke Lakes Square (151. N. Hiatus Road). This location is the first of 26 locations planned for Florida. The fast casual restaurant with a Cajun vibe features slow-cooked ribs, pulle ... More >>

Free Food for Kids on Sundays at Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Cuisine in Mizner Park

The kid who refuses to eat: Every family has one. (Or a few, if you're lucky.) The chicken sits on the plate, picked at until it gets cold and inedible. Pieces of meatloaf are surreptitiously fed to the family dog at every turn. Vegetables? Forget about it. If this sounds like your life, taking th ... More >>

First Look: The Mexican in Boca Raton (Cali-Inspired Food and a Mural by Wynwood Artist Ruben Ubiera)

Dennis Max was working the room Monday night at his just-opened restaurant, The Mexican. The dining room and bar were packed, with few open seats in the house, but the restaurateur managed to find an empty stool to pull up to the four-top where I was seated during a free dinner for local media. Max ... More >>

An ABZ Production: In South Street and Cooper Avenue, SoFla's hottest restaurateur embarks on his most ambitious ventures

The Big Easy Dinner

Chasing Down Your Lunch

Stick This On Your Dog: Five Creative Hot Dog Toppings

As you know, The Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the day when American colonists adopted The Declaration of Independence, a document which, effectively, told the British monarchy to shove it. As with any holiday, Americans have certain Fourth of July traditions like drinking heavily, calling ... More >>

Cuthill's Backyard in Boynton Beach: A New Taste of Old Florida

After four u-turns and failed iPhone directions, I finally spot the wooden sign with an arrow pointing to Cuthill's Backyard in Boynton Beach. As I round the corner, I can see it, a newly erected outdoor bar behind a new wooden fence. It seems a bit out of place, a beachy-looking bar tucked amo ... More >>

Newly Opened Pinche Taqueria in Wilton Manors Is Gearing Up for Cinco de Mayo

The countdown is on for Cinco de Mayo at Pinche Taqueria, a taco and burrito joint that opened in early February in Wilton Manors. Though the holiday is several weeks away, the new restaurant -- which has two locations in New York City -- is gearing up now for the event, lining up nearly a week's wo ... More >>

56. Jerk Chicken Nacho Quesadilla at Nacho Bizness

We're counting down to New Times' Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012 issue in June by serving up our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, please add them to the comments, or visit our Facebook page.56. Jerk Chicke ... More >>

South Florida's Best Guacamole

​Guacamole takes something great -- the avocado -- and makes it even better (pair it with still-warm housemade tortilla chips and a margarita and you achieve perfection). South Florida can't match Southern California in the guac department, but there certainly are worthy contenders in this region. ... More >>

Suck Da Heads at Shuck-N-Dive for Mardi Gras

How to Eat Crawfish - PSA from Loyola Motion Design on Vimeo."It's early in the season for crawfish," said Clif Smith of Crawfish Company of Central Florida. "We're very busy and could run a little short," he told Clean Plate Charlie in between taking orders for tomorrow's Mardi Gras festivities. De ... More >>

Burritos: They're Not for Women

​I don't remember where I had my first Chipotle burrito, and that's the point. I was too busy eating it. I do remember the careful ritual: peeling off rounds of foil, a quick visual examination followed by a dash of Tabasco. The first expectant bite, then another, then another. Setting the burrito ... More >>

Welcome Lime Fresh Mexican to the Burrito Barrio on Friday

​The newest outpost of Lime Fresh Mexican Grill will open Friday in Fort Lauderdale. Though it was slated to debut today, final inspections have delayed the grand opening. The menu is made-to-order Mexican grill standards: half a dozen appetizers, four salads, three soups, and a myriad of quesadi ... More >>

SNL's Frozen Mexican Dinner: Food on the Run(s)

DuTran via FlickrMexican Food gets you...moving.​Saturday Night Live has given us an entirely new way to help constipation.  In this commercial, we see members of a hair rock band recording their latest track...only something's not right with one of the band members....he's constipated.Instea ... More >>

Dos Caminos' Executive Chef Ivy Stark in Fort Lauderdale Tonight for Book Signing

Ivy Stark, executive chef for Dos Caminos. ​Last night, Dos Caminos, located inside the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, hosted a free dinner for the media with executive chef Ivy Stark at the helm. Stark is responsible for the menu at all six Dos Caminos locations (four are in New York and t ... More >>

Beerfest & Other Food Events This Weekend in Fort Lauderdale/Broward/Palm Beach

Join the crowd Saturday at Beerfest. ​Nothing much stands between the cornucopia of stout, ale, and lager selections at the New Times Original Beerfest and you but a few hours. Roughly 48-ish or so hours, to be exact, but still. In case it wasn't obvious, the Clean Plate Charlie crew is pretty fon ... More >>

Broward County Is Taco Heaven! Jo-Jo's Tacos in Lauderdale-by-the Sea, El Jefe Luchador in Deerfield Beach, and Taco Beach Shack in Hollywood

Fort Lauderdale's PL8 Holds Clean Plate Charlie Night on October 6

​You love the brick oven egg over at PL8, served with cherry tomatoes and Vermont cheddar on buttery toast($10) but maybe you're reticent about the chicken "chimichangas" served with sour cream, pickled shallots, and chipotle ($10): too Chi-Chi's. For those who hope to shape a restaurant's menu,

Fort Lauderdale's PL8 to Host Clean Plate Charlie Night on October 6

​You love the brick-oven egg over at PL8, served with cherry tomatoes and Vermont cheddar on buttery toast ($10) but maybe you're reticent about the chicken "chimichangas" served with sour cream, pickled shallots, and chipotle ($10): too Chi-Chi's. For those who hope to shape a restaurant's menu,

Four "Crazy" Buffet Lunch Deals in West Palm Beach

Nicole DannaRachel's, a five-star steakhouse, features prime rib during its Wednesday buffet​See this steak? Not something you'd expect from a lunch buffet line, right?These days, your typical lunch buffet means Pizza Hut's $10 special, or a China Buffet line a mile long (and a bathroom line to m ... More >>

Liberal Media Taste-Tests Rush Limbaugh's Iced Tea

Don't Rush to Get Limbaugh's Tea​Under normal circumstances, you should probably avoid putting anything Rush Limbaugh related in your mouth. But the conservative firebrand did recently release a Paul Revere-themed beverage, Two If By Tea, so Clean Plate Charlie decided to risk life, limb, and sani ... More >>

Rock Hard Tacos Now Open in Boca Raton, Serving up SoCal Style Mexican Fare

Nicole DannaBreakfast burritos are the specialty here, where they're served all day long.​When it comes to East Coast/West Coast battles, it seems like California has it all. It's got the girls. The sun, the surf. And -- according to Rock Hard Taco partner and general manager Steve Mille ... More >>

Miami Heat and Food Trucks At Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tonight

Watch the heat and eat at Seminole Hard Rock tonight.​Game two of the NBA finals is tonight at the AAA Arena. You could drive down to Miami, pay about $30 for parking and try to score a ticket from one of the friendly guys on the street or you can head over to The Seminole Hard Rock Casino, ... More >>

Top Chef Masters Recap: Heaven & Rock & Roll RV Hell

​The cheftestants walk into the kitchen to see Curtis and gourmet ingredients. Curtis says these ingredients are heavenly..... Quickfire Challenge The table is full of heavenly ingredients like foie gras, scallops, prime beef and nary a bug or canned good is in sight. The catch? Remember th ... More >>

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Palm Beach County

pdphoto.org via Wikimedia CommonsA brilliant reason to call in sick on Friday.​As your spoilsport friend who holds dual degrees in North American History and Party Pooping will tell you, our version of Cinco de Mayo isn't quite the authentic cultural celebration T.G.I. Friday's has led us to belie ... More >>

BC Tacos Is Truckin' to Broward

​Neanderthal Man's idea of a food truck was probably a wandering brontosaurus. Modern Man has BC Tacos.  Brett Chiavari's BC Tacos is the latest food truck to come truckin' on the local food scene, with a planned debut on Wednesday, May 18, at a food truck rally at the Ed Morse Auto Mall in S ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: No. 61 -- Fried Jumbo Shrimp from Betty's Soul Food

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. 61 Fried Jumbo Shrimp from Betty's Soul FoodCandace WestFried jumbo sh ... More >>

Carlos'n Charlie's Coming to CityPlace

​A chain of loud, casual, moderately priced Mexican restaurants--not exactly a rarity in South Florida--is planning to open its second U.S. eatery in CityPlace.  Carlos'n Charlie's, part of the Mexico-based Grupo Anderson chain (which includes, among other eateries, Senor Frog's), is expected ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: "Yum Yum" Korean Pork Tacos From Nacho Bizness

​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. 98: "Yum Yum" Korean Pork Tacos From Nacho BiznessFort Lauderdale's ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Sauteed Gator Tail From Rosey Baby

​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. 99: Sauteed Gator Tail From Rosey BabyRosey Baby is one of South Fl ... More >>

New Food Truck From Chef Gonzalo Rivera Jr. Coming to South Florida

Photo Courtesy of Chef Gonzalo Rivera Jr.Chef Gonzalo Rivera Jr., one of the chefs at the Boca Raton Resort, has a new concept stewing, and it sounds delicious! He plans on rolling out a food truck, fusing

Taco Loquisimo at Oceanside Farmer's Market 'Crazy-Good'

Photo by Jan NorrisAnthony Sanders (center) at Tacos Loquisimo​Chef Anthony Sanders says that Taco Liquisimo, the taco stand he's just opened at the Oceanside Farmer's Market in Lake Worth, gives him the creativity and an outlet to be as outrageous as he wants on the weekends."I love it. I can exp ... More >>

Voices for the Gulf Benefit Takes Over Rosey Baby

Best Chicken Wings

Gray's Grill

Good Ol' New World

The Mango Gang rides again (sort of) at Half Moon Bay

The Reel Deal

Hobo's Fish Joint

An Aztec Ruin