• Himmarshee Bar and Grille and Whole Foods are like two peas in a pod. The pair are teaming up yet again for a beer dinner on April 26 that will feature local and national craft brew. Sample masa-crusted Chimay cheese along with local Holy Mackerel ale, maple-chipotle braised pork…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 26: Michelangelo Sandwich from Talia’s TableTalia’s Table is nearly hidden off of Spanish River Boulevard…
Let mamas everywhere be praised and exalted on Sunday, May 9, known as Mother’s Day in these here parts. Since mom was so good to you all year ’round, why not give her the gift of a work-free brunch, lunch, or dinner at one of these local restaurants? We’ll update…
Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 27: Overstuffed Deli Sandwiches from 3G’s Gourmet DeliLots of South Florida delis tout themselves as…
Deerfield Beach is loaded with Mexican restaurants, but none is as original as Casa Maya Grill. The restaurant focuses on authentic dishes from the Yucatan Peninsula, which means you’ll find specialties beyond the ordinary burritos and tacos. Cochinita Pibil — pork marinated in annatto seed and sour orange juice —…
It was a Friday night, and my fiancée and I were getting ready to go out to SoLita, an Italian-themed restaurant and “ultra lounge” on Las Olas. I rummaged through my dresser drawer and pulled out a gold chain I hadn’t worn since high school. I slipped it around my…
All hail the fat-ass restaurant hamburger. Is anything better than an inch-thick patty of carefully blended, freshly ground beef, char-grilled and bleeding all over the bun? These hulking sandwiches are the star attractions at the lowliest of dive bars and the stateliest of steak houses and everything in between. And…
Riverwalk is already full of fruits and nuts. But this Saturday, April 24, the selection widens. That’s when the Riverwalk Urban Market, sponsored by the Riverwalk Trust, will set up camp in Esplanade Park (SW Second Street, across from the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale).Starting at 8…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 28: Pupusas Revueltas from El GuanacoPupusas are essentially two thick corn tortillas that have been…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 29: Hummus and Pita from Bash Wine CafeSometimes, it’s little innovations that make a world…
If you’re still wondering why the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore is filming in South Florida, pay a visit to SoLita on Las Olas. The new Italian restaurant/nightclub started by a bunch of ex-Cafe Martorano employees is so full of Guidos and Guidettes that you’d think you were back on…
A fried seafood combo costs just $20 at Papa Hughie’s Seafood World in Lighthouse Point. The platter comes with three fat diver scallops, three jumbo shrimp, three conch fritters made from homemade batter, and four thick wedges of local hog snapper. Each piece of seafood is lightly coated in a…
The New Times Original Beerfest took place Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, and boy was it a good time. An improved layout, better beer selection, and bigger VIP area all contributed to a wicked fun time. Hundreds of beers were available for sample, and some of them were really, really…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 30: Chopped Beef Brisket from Tom Jenkin’s Bar-B-QThere’s a reason Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q has become…
This week on the blog:Substandard produce got you down? Cure your depression at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Boynton.We updated our interview with Big Bear Brewing Co. brewmaster Matt Cox to include a slideshow of behind-the-scenes shots.Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week include tacos al pastor, smoked fish dip, and…
• Ever wonder why Hello Kitty is always smiling? She’s loaded. The Japanese know better than anyone the value of happy hour, which is why Sushi House (15911 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach) is offering one hell of a good one. Every Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 31: Burger from Brass Ring PubThe Ring has been open, run by the same family,…
Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 32: Smoked Marlin Fish Dip from Hurricane AlleyHurricane Alley is only blocks from the beach…
The place settings at the Office in Delray Beach are littered with profound — or is that profoundly unprofound? — quotes about food printed on them. One line in particular caught my attention: “Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” The…
The burgers at this retro, West Coast-style joint come wrapped up in wax paper like a classic ’50s burger shack. Not only is it cute but functional: The paper keeps the grease from dripping down your hands, allowing you to enjoy your fully decked-out, double-patty sandwich without getting too messy…
