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    January 30, 2013

    Bartender Q&A: Kerry McCabe of Kapow! Noodle Bar on his Favorite Drinks, Big Spenders, and Hostesses

    Since Top Chef and all of those other cooking shows made it big, chefs have become the new "in" celebrities: the rock stars of the the restaurant industry. And hey, we get it. It's hard not to love the person who tickles your tastebuds with amazing flavor sensations. On the other hand, we ... More >>

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    May 29, 2012

    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Offers Sweet Deals & Kiddie Classes

    Now that school's about to let out for the summer, you've got to figure out what to do with the kids.  Here's the problem: You want them to do something other than sit around playing Nintendo, but they don't want to be stuck in some FCAT prep course when the sun's out.  Clean Plate Charlie ... More >>

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    May 13, 2012

    Steak 954 Introduces Summer Menu: An Interview With Chef Jason Smith

    Steak 954 has introduced a new menu for summer, with ten new dishes created by chef Jason Smith, who has been at the restaurant in The W Fort Lauderdale Hotel for three years. Clean Plate Charlie caught up with the chef in an email interview last week to learn more about the offerings -- which inclu ... More >>

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    April 25, 2012

    Beef Prices Spike; Wing Sales Soar

    In last week's column about burger glut, we reported on impending price hikes and the shortage of beef: [T]he price of beef is expected to rise, says Brendan Flanagan of Grand Western Meats, a meat supplier that distributes to high-end restaurants and shops such as Smitty's Old Fashioned Butcher ... More >>

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    April 3, 2012

    The Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen Scheduled to Open Mid-June

    The former Samba Room space at 350 East Las Olas Blvd. has been gutted and rehabbed for the debut of The Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen. The Royal Pig is a project of Joe Upchurch, whose restaurants include beachfront locations of Hooters, Ugly Tuna Saloona, LuLu's Bait Shack, and Dan Marino's Town Tav ... More >>

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    March 23, 2012

    American Social: Craft Beer and Cocktails on Las Olas

    ​Clean Plate Charlie met up with partners Paul Greenberg and Rich Mijares to talk about American Social, their restaurant under construction at 721 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. "There's nothing like it in Florida," claims Greenberg, who wants to keep the concept under wraps until opening ... More >>

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    March 13, 2012

    Luigi's Coal Oven, D'Angelo, M Bar, Deck 84 Restaurant News

    Menu changes, renovations, face lifts, and other changes are afoot in restaurants around the area. Here's a short list of what we've learned.​1) Luigi's Coal Oven is adding a patio in its parking lot, nearly doubling the seating for the restaurant. Chef Luigi DiMeo says he's not sure when it ... More >>

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    March 7, 2012

    Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival Announced for November 10 and 11

    ​Sure, it's months away and the details are few and far between at this point, but the food-obsessed like to be able to plan out their calendars in advance. With that said, the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce confirmed on Tuesday that the city will play host to a new food event this fall. The fir ... More >>

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    February 28, 2012

    Sunrise Commission Votes Tonight on Whether to Keep Bars Open Later

    ​The Sunrise City Commission will vote tonight on whether to allow bar owners to obtain late-night permits. The meeting will be held at the Sunrise City Commission Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Amendment  C12032 is the last item on tonight's meeting agenda. The agenda has already had an initial go ... More >>

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    February 24, 2012

    SoBeWFF: Ten Survival Tips for the Weekend

    ​The 2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival is under way, with festivities getting into high gear tomorrow. Since we're planning to call in sick (hey -- it's once a year), we figure you did your best Ferris Bueller imitation and are now on your way in your vintage sports car (or Honda CRV) to Sou ... More >>

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    February 3, 2012

    South Florida's Best Margaritas

    ​Margaritas and palm trees belong together, so it's no wonder South Florida is awash in tequila goodness. Clean Plate Charlie takes a look at some of the best margaritas in Broward and Palm Beach. These are finalists in the Best Of issue that will hit the stands in June -- as usual, feel free to l ... More >>

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    January 23, 2012

    Michelle Bernstein to Leave the Omphoy

    ​The end of January marks the closing of chef Michelle Bernstein's tenure at her namesake restaurant, Michelle Bernstein's at the Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach. Bernstein and husband partner David Martinez will continue to own and operate Sra. Martinez, Michy's, and Crumb on Parchment in Miami ... More >>

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    January 17, 2012

    Michelle Bernstein on Why There Are So Few Women Chefs

    ​Why aren't there more women executive chefs? Eater.com addressed the question with Dominique Crenn, the San Francisco chef who earned two Michelin stars at Luce and snagged Esquire's 2008 Chef of the Year. She's since moved on to Atelier Crenn, which she opened last year. "Unfortunately, there's ... More >>

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    January 5, 2012

    "Best Supermarket in Town" to Open Tomorrow in Sunrise

    ​New York Mart in Sunrise is set to open tomorrow in Timberlake Plaza at 8 a.m. The chain has set off heated responses in New York, chronicled by the Wall Street Journal in "Changes in Flushing Set Off Food Fight" when the grocery store replaced a crappy Key Foods to accommodate the growing number ... More >>

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    December 24, 2011

    Fort Lauderdale, Do You Have Water? Because We Don't.

    ​Fort Lauderdale to Oakland Park is experiencing low water pressure to no water pressure due to a water main break at 8 p.m. this evening. Lago Mar Resort reports no water at all, while other restaurants closer to Oakland Park are reporting limited pressure (and restricted restroom use). We're gue ... More >>

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    December 13, 2011

    Free Fries This Friday at Burger King: Should You Care?

    The fantasy​December 16 marks free fries Friday at Burger King locations across the country, the nationwide launch of "fluffier" fries with "more potato flavor" part of a rollout that started December 5. The new fries

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    December 13, 2011

    Bee Killer Snuffs Thousands of Florida Hives

    treehugger.com​If it's not colony collapse disorder, it's a crazy bee killer. Hundreds of thousands of bees in Brevard County died this past September, tied to a tainted food supply that contained an insecticide used to kill roaches, ticks, and fleas, county agriculture officials determined yester ... More >>

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    November 7, 2011

    Seminole Hard Rock Wine and Food Festival In Pictures

    All photos by Laine DossAs the sun peeked through the clouds, thousands enjoyed food and wine at the first Hard Rock Wine and Food Festival​Thousands of people flocked to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's inaugural Wine and Food Festival yesterday. As the sun broke free from late morning c ... More >>

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    October 12, 2011

    Man Threatens to Blow Up Buccan in West Palm Beach

    ​A drunk man with a backpack full of weapons threatened to blow up Buccan last night, reports the Palm Beach Post. John Hughes, 40, caused a ruckus at the bar and restaurant last night at 9:30 p.m. at the eatery named New Times Best New Restaurant in Palm Beach for 2011.

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    August 12, 2011

    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 >>

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    July 29, 2011

    Latin Burger's Jim Heins On Food Truck Strategy, Roundup in Cooper City on Sunday

    Latin Burger will be out at Cooper City this Sunday. ​Clean Plate Charlie reported yesterday that the Riverwalk Trust :Gourmet in the Park" food truck roundup was a success. In fact it was so successful that some trucks ran out of food and lines at certain trucks reached upwards of 45 minut ... More >>

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    June 16, 2011

    Chef Joey Giannuzzi Talks About DIG and Being Clean and Green, Part 2

    ​Yesterday, we shared part 1 of our interview with chef Joey Gianuzzi of The Green Gourmet and DIG. If you missed it, you can read it here. We now continue with part 2. Clean Plate Charlie: How do you cook food that's tasty while still being healthful? Chef Joey Giannuzzi: You just use bigge ... More >>

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    June 10, 2011

    Bar Talk with Karlo Torres at the New Carlos and Charlie's in West Palm Beach's City Place

    PERFECT FIT: Karlo Torres, bartender at Carlo's and Charlie's in City Place, West Palm BeachIt's only fitting that a "Carlo" mans the outdoor bar ​at the new Carlos and Charlie's in City Place in West Palm Beach.Alright. So it's not a perfect coincidence...it's actually Karlo (with a "k," and -- p ... More >>

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    June 9, 2011

    Chef Chuck Gittleman's Sudden Departure from Deck 84

    Photo by Candace West ​Since it's debut in November 2010, Deck 84 has been full steam ahead with Chef Chuck Gittleman at the helm. Clean Plate Charlie has learned that as of Tuesday the Delray Beach, waterfront jewel in Burt Rapoport's crown is without Chef Chuck. As a 15 year vet in t ... More >>

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    May 27, 2011

    Interview with Coco Asia's Owner and Chef, Mike Ponluang, Part Two

    ​Yesterday, we shared part one of our interview with Coco Asia's owner and chef, Mike Ponluang. If you missed it, you can read it here. We continue with part two of our interview. Clean Plate Charlie: You're from Thailand, but your cuisine has other Asian influences, as well. Tell us about y ... More >>

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    May 12, 2011

    Chef Allen Susser Talks Burger Battle And The Future, Part Two

    Jade Mountain Chef Allen Susser at Jade Mountain resort​Yesterday, we presented part one of our interview with Chef Allen Susser. If you missed it, you can read it here. We now continue with part two. Clean Plate Charlie: You recently closed Chef Allen's after 25 years in business. What ar ... More >>

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    April 29, 2011

    "New Times" Cupcake Battle: Q&A With Yvette Sanchez of Skinny Chic Desserts

    flickr.com: lamantinThe New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival begins at 7:30 tonight!  Clean Plate Charlie interviewed owners of the participating bakeries and Skinny Chic Desserts completes our Q&A countdown.We emailed Yvette Sanchez, owner of Skinny Chic ... More >>

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    April 29, 2011

    Interview With PGA Resort's Chef Gordon Maybury, Part 2

    ​Yesterday, we shared part one of our interview with chef Gordon Maybury at the PGA Resort. If you missed it, you can read it here. We now present part two. Clean Plate Charlie: How many people can you serve at the PGA in one evening? Chef Gordon Maybury: In the main ballroom, we can do 750 ... More >>

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    April 22, 2011

    Caribbean Kimchi: A Recipe From Bimini Boatyard's Chef Michael Bennett

    Chef Michael Bennett and wife serve up dishes at the Kampong in Coconut Grove ​Bimini Boatyard's Chef Michael Bennett has a joy for both cooking and life. In our recent interview with Chef Bennett, we learned about his passion for bringing the flavors of the Caribbean home to south Flor ... More >>

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    April 19, 2011

    Chipotle Wants You To "Wrap What You Love" In Foil To Win $10,000

    ​Chipotle Mexican Grill wants you to wrap your dog (or anything else that you love) in gold foil for a chance to win $10,000 or other prizes, including a solid gold coin. The Chipotle "Wrap What You Love" contest coincides with Chipotle's wrapping their burritos in gold foil to signify their ... More >>

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    April 18, 2011

    Win a Pair of Tickets to the New Times and YOLO Slider Battle -- "Sips & Sliders at Sunset"

    YOLO​On Thursday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m., Las Olas restaurant YOLO (You Only Live Once) will host a slider competition -- "Sips & Sliders at Sunset." The showdown will feature 17 of Fort Lauderdale's finest restaurants, such as Himmarshee, Johnny V Restaurant, Ocean 3030, Market 17, Casa ... More >>

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    April 14, 2011

    Interview with Casa Mia's Chef Geremia Coppola - Part II

    Casa Mia​Yesterday, we shared Part I of our interview with Casa Mia's Chef Geremia Coppola. If you missed it, you can read it here. We now continue with our interview.  Clean Plate Charlie: What would a typical meal in Italy consist of?  Chef Geremia Coppola:  We eat hea ... More >>

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    March 31, 2011

    Interview with Chef Emeril Lagasse, Part II

    Laine Doss Chef Emeril at his Miami restaurant​Yesterday, we shared Part I of our interview with legendary chef Emeril Lagasse. If you missed it, here it is. We now present Part II of our interview.  Clean Plate Charlie: Where did Bam! come from? Emeril Lagasse: Bam! came from the sec ... More >>

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    March 23, 2011

    Interview With Chef and Top Chef Cheftestant Spike Mendelsohn - Part I

    Laine Doss​Spike Mendelsohn, the tall-hat-wearing, red-bearded contestant on Top Chef Season Four and Top Chef All-Stars, happens to own two fast-casual restaurants in D.C., We the Pizza and Good Stuff Eatery. Both restaurants buck the "fast food as junk food" concept and offer healthy farm ... More >>

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    March 16, 2011

    Win Tickets to the New Times Cupcake Battle at the Las Olas Wine & Food Festival

    Flickr: lamantin​Clean Plate Charlie is excited to announce the first-ever New Times Cupcake Battle at the 2011 Las Olas Wine & Food Festival! On Friday, April 29, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. the baking gloves come off when participating bakeries compete for the esteemed title of best cupcake.More go ... More >>

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    March 14, 2011

    Q&A With James Gregory, Manager of Maguires Hill 16

    Plenty of bars in South Florida want to lay claim to being "authentically Irish." Charlie has been in and out of these places, some of them blaring Top 40 music and flashing lights, others covered in wall-to-wall green. Authentic? Hardly. Maguires Hill 16 is the real deal.  Charlie spoke with ... More >>

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    March 8, 2011

    Five Suggestions for Jen Aniston's Smartwater Video

    justjared.buzznet.com​Jennifer Aniston recently attempted a viral video to promote her favorite clear drinking liquid -- Smartwater. With all the rage for desired web hits, what better way to sell the Glaceau water brand than pairing the 42-year-old sex symbol with various viral video subjects lik ... More >>

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    March 4, 2011

    Coconut Curried Snapper, A Recipe From Chef Charles Coe

    Catch, Clean Cook Coconut Snapper​Chef Charles Coe is the star of the new television series Catch, Clean Cook. Set in the Caribbean, Chef Charles and takes viewers to different exotic locales where he and his crew make a wonderful meal using only the freshest local ingredients. Clean Plat ... More >>

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    March 2, 2011

    Elevating the Craft: Secret Meetings for Bartenders

    You didn't hear it from us, but a true cocktail oasis exists on the 15th floor of Bacardi's headquarters in Coral Gables. Yes folks, that means a fully stocked bar with nothing but the best of rums, garnishes, and mixers. Good luck trying to get past the tight security.

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    February 22, 2011

    Chef to Chef: Q&A With Raoul Valle, Owner of Green Wave Cafe

    Photo provided by Green Wave Cafe Over the past few years, there has been a heightened focus on food and where it comes from. Books like Fast Food Nation and Kitchen Confidential have been huge popular hits. If you're having nightmares about where your food comes from and how it's been proce ... More >>

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    February 2, 2011

    Valentine's Day Candy at To the Moon Marketplace

    Clean Plate Charlie caught up with To the Moon Marketplace owner Antonio Dumas, who gave us a sneak peek at some of the sweet treats the shop is offering for Valentine's Day. We stood by while he broke open boxes that came back with him from a national candy convention. We were like a kid at Christm ... More >>

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    January 28, 2011

    Bar Talk with Austin Bullock at Newly Renovated SeaWatch in Fort Lauderdale

    ​These days I have my sites set on SeaWatch, the recently renovated steak and seafood restaurant set on the bluffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Fort Lauderdale.With amazing views, a revamped look, and a killer new menu, it's the place to be in our books. We stopped by the 37-year-strong ... More >>

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    January 26, 2011

    In the Biz Interview With Cat Petro, Bartender at Poor House in Fort Lauderdale

    For as long as we can recall, Charlie has been maneuvering past the throngs of slickly dressed Himmarshee clubgoers to our favorite spot near the end of the street, the Poor House. Here, we can show up in our beat-up Tool T-shirt and well-worn Chuck Taylors to unpretentiously gulp down delicious cr ... More >>

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    January 23, 2011

    Q&A With Salomon Mizrahi of Monster Subs

    Monica Uszerowicz​Monster Subs is known for one thing in particular: the generosity of its owner, Salomon Mizrahi, who offers meat samples to waiting customers and assures each of them to "pay whenever." Even the sandwiches the place is known for -- which are fresh, scrumptious, and generously fi ... More >>

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    January 20, 2011

    Chef, Author and Radio Host Linda Gassenheimer: Interview, Part II

      Laine Doss Linda Gassenheimer​We're continuing our interview with chef, author and radio personality, Linda Gassenheimer. Part I of the interview can be found here. Clean Plate Charlie: A lot of recipes are difficult to follow. Not yours. What's your secret to making a recipe easy f ... More >>

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    January 13, 2011

    Q&A With Chef Howie Kleinberg of Bulldog BBQ in Aventura (and Top Chef alum)

    ​ Chef Howie Kleinberg is not just another barbecue cook. Owner of Bulldog BBQ in North Miami Beach, Kleinberg is a classically trained chef with a background that includes stints at the five-star/five-diamond InterContinental Miami and the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne.  Clean Plate Charli ... More >>

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    October 9, 2009

    The All-Ameri... er, Mexican Hot Dog

    ​Has one of the country's most iconic foods become as American as. . . tacos al carbon? In a word, yes. Clean Plate Charlie was scanning the NY Times food section a couple weeks back and came across this piece by John T. Edge, a real scholar of American and Southern cookery and an awfully nice guy ... More >>

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    July 1, 2009

    A Burger Goes to Spain

    Clean Plate Charlie is obsessed with burgers. Hey, it's better than sneaking out of the governor's mansion to rub the bacon with former Argentine TV reporters or performing unnatural acts on small farm animals.   Charlie's burger fetish plays itself out by coming up with patties that chann ... More >>

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    June 5, 2009

    Stealing From the Restaurant: Pork-Stuffed Shrimp at Home

    Clean Plate Charlie had this really cool idea. Take one of your favorite dishes from one of your favorite restaurants and, applying a little time, a few tablespoons of culinary knowledge, and a willingness to eat the inevitable mistakes, attempt to re-create it at home.Since Charlie absolutely adore ... More >>

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    April 20, 2009

    Ambrosia Best Pizza? Clean Plate Charlie Investigates.

    Clean Plate Charlie, who has been around the block a few times, has been hearing about Ambrosia's fantastic pizza for something like 30 years now. Whenever this dazzling dish reminisces about growing up in West Palm Beach, it seems Ambrosia is always lurking around the fuzzy boundaries of recollecti ... More >>

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