If you’re a fan of BBQ, you’ve likely argued over who has the best. You probably know the difference between a sticky red St. Louis sauce and a vinegar-based Carolina one. As with any other cuisine, you have your preferences. As many BBQ aficionados will attest, there are certain things…
Bulldog BBQ Shrimp and Grits Chef Howie Kleinberg wanted to create a contemporary approach to a traditional barbecue favorite, shrimp and grits. He often serves it for special events like the BubbleQ, where he pairs it with a crisp Chardonnay. 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ cup diced tomato…
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 Charlie sat down with him over a sweet…
Whether feeding mice to a pet snake, painting X-rated scenes on cars, or inviting us into his hospital room to watch his own testicular cancer surgery, Tom Green delights in making his audience squirm. The comedian got his start doing standup and college radio before becoming a pop-culture figure in…
For two hours this Saturday, play tourist in your own town by catching a ride on the narrated Delray Beach bus tours. The tour begins at the Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History and travels through five historic districts in the area. Learn the stories behind converted homes from the…
“Rhythm and Color,” the inaugural exhibition at Fine Arts R Us Art Gallery and Studios, explores how music and art have inspired each other. This multimedia exhibition will feature visual art, spoken word, and poetry, complimented by background music composed by local artists Melissa Shawn Griffin and William M. Alexander…
You probably already separate your plastic, paper, and aluminum. You might even turn off the lights when you leave a room, or turn the water off while you brush your teeth. But today at the South Florida Living Green Fair at John U. Lloyd State Park (6503 N Ocean Dr.,…
You have a nagging urge for some chowdah, but you’d rather not drive the cah all the way to New England. Here’s some wicked cool news: You can sample some of the tastiest chowders, crab cakes, and of course, clams at the 8th Annual Hollywood Beach Clambake. Food’s just a…
I’d been asking Kris to take me to River House for most of the duration of our relationship. I’d had my sights on a visit there since I moved to Fort Lauderdale from Lakeland in 1999. But that kind of high-end dining isn’t likely as a broke college student. Finally,…
It’s safe to say that every chef has dreamed of telling off a diner who sent back a meal. According to someone who overheard the exchange, this took place at Pilar in Aventura recently:A woman in the dining room sent back her pasta, telling the food runner it was “ice…
Art and collectible fans alike will find something to geek out over at “Chaos Amongst Allies,” a new art show at Pink Ghost, opening tonight. Three artists from three different areas of the will country come together to showcase their paintings, drawings, and custom collectibles. The artists are Bil Betsovic,…
South Florida native artist Hilda Vazquez is celebrating nearly 12 years of showing her work with her latest exhibit, “[ärt] n.”, opening Saturday at 8 p.m. at Undergrounds Coffeehaus. Hilda’s paintings are heavily influenced by photography: she cites the photos of pioneers Julia Margaret Cameron and Man Ray as major…
Maybe you remember David Alan Grier from In Living Color or Boomerang. But crack open IMDB and you’ll find a list of credits longer than his afro in the 1980s. Primarily known for his work in television, Grier has also starred in films in a variety of genres, as well…
The late Freddie Mercury was one of the most charismatic figures in rock history. He had a stage presence that was unrivaled, infusing Queen’s live shows with fevered energy. Since his passing, the next best thing to seeing his live performance is One Night of Queen. Singer Gary Mullen and…
When Andrew Dice Clay rolled onto the comedy scene in the 1980s, his big mouth and crude attitude matched the decade: all big hair, bad leather jackets, and wild excess. In 2009, the fashion is tamer, but Dice remains largely the same. Clay’s claim to fame is his thick Brooklyn…
Truth in television and film is not a new concept. Agent Fox Mulder nearly drove himself crazy, insisting “The truth is out there” in the X-Files television show and movies. Comedy Central personality Stephen Colbert is so insistent on finding the truth that he has coined his own phrase for…
Any punk worth his weight in safety pins knows The Ramones are the king of all punk bands. Unfortunately, only one of the four original members is still kicking it above ground. Whether you missed them live in the ’70s, or you weren’t around back then, you can still experience…
After World War II, American soldiers returned home to reclaim their factory jobs. Many of the women that had held those positions throughout the war were content to leave them — who needs rivets when you have ultra glamorous hairstyles and a brand new product called Tupperware to toy with?…
