The third-annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ rocked the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek this Saturday, dropping more than 100 beers, plenty of great tunes, and lots and lots of smoked pig on the sizable crowd. With live music sets from Bonerama and the Radiators, the sectioned-off tent outside of the casino…
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. 40: Upside Down Sicilian From Nino’s Restaurant & PizzeriaThe upside down Sicilian pizza from Nino’s…
This week on the blog:We go behind the line with that classic fondue place, the Melting Pot.Passover is easy with this matzo ball soup recipe.This week, 100 Favorite Dishes covers coco bread, gator fritters, and rock shrimp from an Iron Chef.California Burger makes creamy shakes and hand-cut fries in Fort…
Well, not quite as seen on TV. On the episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives that featured the Deerfield Beach institution the Whale’s Rib, Guy Fieri sampled the Key West dolphin sandwich in fried form. But on a recent visit, a longtime waitress at the Rib told me to try…
It’s no secret that bluefin tuna is endangered. Since 1970, stocks of bluefin have dropped by more than 80 percent, thanks in no small part to its status as a prized sushi fish. In fact, scientists predict that if the rate of consumption of the fish stays the same, it…
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. 41: Gator Fritters from Corner Cafe and BreweryAt the Corner Cafe and Brewery in Tequesta,…
• Lirim Jacobi’s chain of raucous Greek eateries, Taverna Opa, is debuting its newest location tonight at the Dolphin Mall in Miami (11401 NW 12th St.). With it comes belly dancers, napkin tossing, and a sound-system that would make any MIA nightclub jealous. Also, tonight is ladies night, so cocktails…
Here’s an idea: The Chinese Zodiac calendar should rename this year “The Year of the Gastropub.” There has been a whole mess of notable gastro-openings across South Florida in the past few months, many of them bringing big names to high-profile locations. Gratify American Gastropub is one of those recent…
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. 42: Kielbasa and Eggs from Cypress NookThe combo of spicy German mustard and breakfast eggs…
We watched Veronique Leroux put together lunch from our table in the rear garden at Le Patio in Wilton Manors. There were no other people eating outside besides my partner and me, so Leroux had propped the back door open to give us a view inside the petite restaurant, no…
That’s right, the third-annual barbecue, beer, and blues extravaganza is coming back to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek this Saturday, April 3. If you’re a fan of any of those three things, you should definitely check this out. What makes the event so cool? First off, it features musical guests…
Prickly pear, or cactus pear, is the bright-purple fruit of the opuntia cactus plant. Most people know of prickly pear margaritas, that fruity drink made at Mexican restaurants and tequila bars. But on its own, the fruit is actually pretty delicious, sort of like a cross between a kiwi and…
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. 43: Rock Shrimp Tempura from MorimotoEach chopstick-sized bite of tender, juicy Florida rock shrimp at…
This week in Dish, we look at a restaurant that describes itself as “the tiniest, cutest restaurant in Wilton Manors.” Le Patio, a boutique French bistro from ex-Sugar and Spice Cafe owners Veronique Leroux and Jean Doherty, fits that description nicely. The place is no bigger than a hallway, with…
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. 44: Daeji Bulgogi from Gabose Korean RestaurantThe fiery, thin-sliced pork known as daeji bulgogi arrives…
Order a double cheeseburger at California Burgers and Shakes off of Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and it comes wrapped up in wax paper like a classic, 1950s burger shack. As a functional bonus, the paper keeps the burger in one piece as you eat it and keeps grease from…
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. 45: Coco Bread from Charlie’s PastriesIt doesn’t make much sense to wrap a piece of…
This week on the blog:Estancia: A cheap merlot that actually doesn’t rank on the Universal Suckitude Scale.The Meatist tries to pull a fast one on unsuspecting vegetarians.Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week cover Martorano’s meatballs, ribs from Troy’s, and uni pasta from Yakko-San. Even after its Kitchen Nightmares overhaul, Le…
• Last year, three South Florida restaurants were chosen to be a part of Fox’s reality TV series Kitchen Nightmares, with host Gordon Ramsay. The second of those episodes is airing tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox. It’s on Anna Vincenzo’s, an Italian eatery and pizzeria in Boca Raton. From…
I’m a coffee fanatic. But, like Jimmy, I refuse to drink “shit.” Insta-coffee? No thanks. Folgers? Please. Nearly anything preground? Step back with that, son.Yes, when it comes to coffee, I have some distinct preferences. I like quality, whole roasted beans. I like them ground fresh before brewing, and then…
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. 46: Spare Ribs from Troy’s Bar-Be-QueThe phrase “fall off the bone” is synonymous with ribs…
