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Ten Best Happy Hours in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Ahh. Happy hour. That wonderful time of day when a smiling bartender, cheap booze, and inexpensive food are intended to dissipate all of your workday's stress. Of course, you could go for a run or do something healthy to blow off some steam, but where's the fun in that? To help you out with your h ... More >>

Restaurant Openings in 2012 in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: The Year in Review

As we prepare to close the books on 2012, it's time to look back over the roll call sheets for the year to see who came to Broward and Palm Beach counties in the last 12 months. The burger glut of 2011 has cooled a bit, but there were still an easy half a dozen additions to the gourmet burger scene. ... More >>

Christmas 2012 in a Restaurant: Fort Lauderdale, Broward Restaurants Open on Christmas

Do piles of dirty dishes and being stuck in the kitchen for a good chunk of the day top your holiday wish list? No? Pass the buck by springing for Christmas dinner (or brunch) in a restaurant. Whether you're visiting from out of town and staying in hotel, don't celebrate Christmas, or are simply not ... More >>

November's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

Did your favorite restaurant live to see another month? Is your neighborhood getting yet another steakhouse? See who came and went in the month of giving thanks, with November's roundup of restaurant openings, closings, and other shakeups, after the jump. Know of something we missed? Sound off in th ... More >>

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Best of Boca & Beyond and More

After a gut-busting, food-coma-inducing weekend filled with festivals, fests, and fairs, this week provides a bit of solace in the way of chill food- and drink-related activities (that should still entertain the palate). After the jump, find a roundup of South Florida food events on tap this week in ... More >>

The Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival is this Weekend: What's on the Menu?

If Delray Beach hopes to keep the momentum going from that whole "we're the most fun small town in the United States" thing from earlier this year, it's got to give the folks something to do. The Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival this weekend helps to fulfill that role, adding to the city's alr ... More >>

Now Hiring Ninjas: South Florida Restaurant Jobs Available at New Spots

If you prefer to work in the shadows and get the job done without ever being seen (and you're looking to get some extra mileage out of that Halloween costume), have we got the gig for you. Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar (41 E. Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton) is looking to open in early November and th ... More >>

Grille 401 Las Olas: A First Glance (Photos)

Las Olas Boulevard has seen quite a few changes over the past six months. New restaurants have been popping up all over the block, including the highly anticipated Royal Pig Pub and the much-hyped American Social. Monday brought with it Las Olas' newest grand opening--Grille 401 Las Olas.The re ... More >>

South Florida Dining Events This Week: Cheers for Charity, Pumpkin Beer, and More

This week is looking like the ultimate week for pleasure seekers. Fine wines, gourmet food, craft beers, big toys, and world-wide dinner trends are all on the menu for the discerning South Floridian looking for a way to celebrate the good life. Is your inner philanthropist looking for a good cause? ... More >>

September's Restaurant Openings and Closings in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

The restaurant roll call for September could just as easily be called the "coming soon" chronicles. Sure, there were a few spots to open, and a few to close, but mostly, it's news of impending projects that fill the ledger. With many of the restaurants and clubs expected to open within the next four ... More >>

South Florida Dining Events This Week: New Times Pairings and More

There's this little thing happening this week called the Fifth Annual New Times Pairings. Perhaps we've mentioned it? And as if you need any other activity (you don't) to keep your spirits up as you slog through another week at the office, there are plenty more wine, beer, and dining events from For ... More >>

Chef Clay Conley of Imoto in Palm Beach: A Q&A About His Favorite Restaurants and Least Favorite Customers

In just about a year and a half, Clay Conley has opened two restaurants and picked up a James Beard nomination for best chef in the south. Most importantly, we picked his Peking Duck Tacos as number one of our 100 favorite dishes. We decided to sit down with the award winning chef to have a chat.Cle ... More >>

Five South Florida Food & Drink Events This Weekend

Today is Friday the 13th and luck is on the side of food and beer lovers in South Florida. This weekend is packed with opportunity to over-indulge in craft beer, burgers, rich French food, and other goodies. After the jump, find a list of five food and drink events this weekend in Broward and Palm B ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: #11 -- Japanese Calamari from Koume

We're counting down our top 100 favorite dishes. Click here for a full archive. If you have any nominations of your own, email them here. 11. Japanese Calamari from Koume Tucked into a sleepy strip mall near the bustling Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, you'll find a Lilliputian sushi restaurant ... More >>

Today Is The First Day Of Summer: South Florida Restaurants Offering Seasonal Menus

Today is the first official day of summer. Never mind the fact it's felt that way for a few months: With the summer solstice upon us, things just got real. With the changing of the seasons -- and a pretty strong need to put warm bodies in the seats -- many restaurants will offer up season-appropriat ... More >>

Due South Tap Takeover, Taste in the West, and Other Food Events This Week in South Florida

The closer it gets to summer, the quieter the event calendar in South Florida. While the spiking temperatures and afternoon showers are enough to drive you inside for the next five months, there are a few fun happenings this week that should encourage you to (temporarily) brave an exit from that air ... More >>

Oceans 234 Kicks Off Havana Nights White Party Series

OK -- so the Dirty Dancing sequel, Havana Nights, didn't measure up to the original awesome movie (even though Mad Men's Roger Sterling was a pretty cool silver fox of a dad). We still love Havana Nights as a concept for throwing a really great party -- and so does Oceans 234.Starting this Saturday, ... More >>

Quarterdeck To Open on Dania Beach Pier

As part of a multi-million dollar project to renovate Dania Beach Pier and the surrounding marina and beaches, City Commissioners have entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Quarterdeck Restaurants.Quarterdeck's Paul Flanagan told Clean Plate Charlie that the Dania Beach Quarterdeck should be o ... More >>

Brunch-Free Mother's Day Meals in South Florida

If one were to go by the restaurant offerings this weekend, one would believe that moms and brunch are inextricably locked together in some kind of culinary tradition that forever ties motherhood with mimosas and Belgian waffles. There's no arguing that brunch is a great way to show mom that you car ... More >>

Vote for the Best Restaurant in Broward County for 2012

​ Here's your chance to vote in our New Times Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2012 for your favorite restaurant in Broward County. Text the code corresponding to your pick from the list below to 61721.The results will appear in our annual Best Of Broward-Palm Beach issue June 14. Click here for a ... More >>

Duck Feathers, Insect Coffee, and Pink Slime: Who the Hell Cares Anymore?

Starbucks late last week announced that its stores would begin phasing out the use of food coloring made from crushed insects. Well, that's nice. The kerfuffle over the revelation of the non-vegan, and somewhat stomach-turning, ingredient's inclusion in some of the chain's  beverages is just on ... More >>

75 Main Scheduled to Open April 12

A new American spot, 75 Main, is slated to open in Delray April 12. The space showcases a tailored bar, white walls, bold modern art, and glass doors that open to Atlantic Avenue. An after-hours lounge bouys the back of the restaurant, lapped in coffee browns and dim lighting. A sibling to ... More >>

Mariko Kusumoto Exhibit at the Morikami Museum: Exquisite Creations That Tempt You to Touch

Western Broward County Versus Hollywood: Pitting the Best of Our Ethnic Food Territories

​Clean Plate Charlie is pitting our eight best dining areas against each other in a March Madness-style bracket. Later this month, we'll crown a winner -- an undisputed champion city that can boast to have the best food scene in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Below, read up on No. 4 seeded Weste ... More >>

Raw vs. Cooked Seafood: A Debate Better Had Before This Happens

Are one of these the culprit?​Last week, I bought one bad clam, along with approximately a hundred of its siblings, from a perfectly respectable (and totally blameless) fish monger. The clam sojourned briefly in my refrigerator and then spent an hour or so atop my stove, in the company of tomatoes ... More >>

Sublime Hosting a Sake Tasting Dinner Thursday Night

Tokyofoodcast via Creative CommonsTime to sip a little sake -- or six.​ When's the last time you indulged in a truly sophisticated romantic dinner with your S.O.? And no -- abstaining from texting for the duration of the meal does not automatically qualify it as a "special" occasion.

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 >>

Father's Day Deals in Palm Beach and Broward (This Sunday -- Don't Forget!)

Treat Dad to a pint or three this Sunday.​It's a given that Mom gets a fancy brunch on her special day of the year, and the father figure in your life deserves the same treatment. Speaking of, Father's Day is Sunday, which means it's time to take him out for a meal that will appeal to his tastes.

Café Jamm in Fort Lauderdale: Delicious Comfort Food From the Family That Brought You Sushi Blues Cafe

Oprah's Farewell Show: A Green Room Smorgasboard

Oprah: we'll miss you.​Oprah Winfrey is ending her iconic talk show....for good...today. While millions of people will mourn Oprah's wisdom, heart and humor, thousands will mourn..their jobs, including the kitchen staff at Harpo studios. As in every milestone of human life, food must be se ... More >>

Interview with Buddha Sky Bar's Executive Chef Tony Torres, Part 2

Buddha Sky Bar Buddha Sky Bar's Executive Chef Tony Torres​Yesterday, we shared Part 1 of our interview with Buddha Sky Bar's Executive Chef Tony Torres. If you missed it, you can read it here. We continue now with Part 2. Clean Plate Charlie: What's your favorite "go to" food? Chef Tony ... More >>

Order Up: The Circle at the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach

View a slideshow of The Circle at the Breakers Resort here.Photo courtesy of The BreakersThe Circle dining room​This week's review in Dish, we visit the 25-year celebrated Sunday brunch at The Circle at the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach. Researching where to find worthy brunch spots for Moth ... More >>

Interview with Buddha Sky Bar's Executive Chef Tony Torres, Part 1

Buddha Sky Bar Chef Tony Torres behind the burner at Buddha Sky Bar​Chef Tony Torres is a native Floridian who, unlike many chefs, has made his career in South Florida and plans on staying right here. Chef Torres started working at The Boca Raton Resort and Country Club at the tender age ... More >>

Mother's Day Brunches in Broward and Palm Beach!

google images Mommie Dearest​With mother's day just around the corner, it's time to start planning all of the special things you can do to make mommy dearest's day as perfect as possible -- starting with Sunday brunch, of course! Here is a list of brunches that are sure to please ev ... More >>

Got Leftover Peeps? Five Peeps Recipes

Photo by: Robyn Lee (seriouseats.com)Peepshi!​Warning: Peeps were harmed during the making of this blog entry! (Sorry, PETA.)While strolling down the candy aisle at your local Walgreens store, you may have been lured in by all of the mesmerizing, pastel-colored holiday candy on display. Some of th ... More >>

Deal of the Day: $20 for $50 Worth of Japanese Hibachi and Drinks at Kansai in Boca Raton

hungrysormuijai.blogspot.comEvery day of the week you'll find a special at Kansai of Boca Raton, where you'll find both Japanese and Thai cuisine.On Monday, it's family night where kids under 12 eat free. Midweek, it's $1 Wednesday, where you'll get $1 sushi (3 piece minimum) and $1 sake. The l ... More >>

Tax Day Deals

Grab a bite before Uncle Sam bites you!​The IRS was nice enough to give us a whopping two-day extention on filing our taxes. That's all well and good, but you still might come out feeling a little poorer if you have to write a check to Uncle Sam today. Fret not, because there are a lot of ... More >>

Half-Baked: Menu Readings... Predicting the Outcome of Your Next Meal

Patty Canedo is a chef in Palm Beach. She writes frequently about her kitchen exploits in this column, Half Baked. Photo by Litandmore​A thought that's in the back of mind during every shift or when I venture out is that there's nothing more disappointing than a bad meal. Whether it's tryi ... More >>

Ladybug, Ladybug: New Restaurant Offers Different Kind of Protein

Insect "Bento Box" at Ladybug, Ladybug.​Ladybug, Ladybug owner Carrie White traveled around the world after high school. Coming from a strict religious background, White wanted to see the world before settling down to college and a career. Her travels led her to Southeast Asia, where she s ... More >>

B Ocean Fort Lauderdale Celebrates Grand Opening

facebook.com​B Ocean Fort Lauderdale, located on Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, began the first day of its grand opening celebration on Thursday night. The event opened to an crowd interested in checking out the recently renovated hotel, previously the Holiday Inn. Guests of the hotel and special invi ... More >>

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Aphrodisiacs: Five Places to Get Oysters in Broward and Palm Beach Counties

He's swallowing these aphrodisiacs by the bucket load.​With Valentine's Day looming, you're probably thinking one of two things: "Should I dump this loser before I have to shell out money for a gift?" or "I need to find the perfect gift for the love lust of my life." Tender glances, heartfelt ... More >>

Valentine's Day Dinners in Palm Beach

​It's not too early to make those rezzies for you and your honey to get all sloppy and romantic over Valentine's Day dinner (which, for those of you who don't want to be sleeping on the couch for the rest of the month, is Monday, Feb. 14). So here are a half-dozen Palm Beach County restaurants whe ... More >>

A Fresh Start

The upcoming year looks to be a weird one in the South Florida culinary scene