More Sloan’s Ice Cream stores will be opening in South Florida this year, beginning with the latest location set to open next month in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The ice cream shop is a sugar high waiting to happen, best-known for its princess-pink walls, 40-something flavors of “luxury” ice cream, shelves of toys…
A full-length feature movie began filming in Delray Beach’s historic Artists Alley district last week, and neighborhood bar and restaurant 3rd & 3rd has been in use as the main backdrop for the movie’s story line. For those of you who think you can act while, say, making a drink…
J.E.Y. Hospitality Group has announced plans to open its third Rok:Brgr location in the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, what will be the craft beer and burger gastropub’s biggest restaurant yet. The group currently operates several concepts, including two Miami Rok:Brgr locations, Himmarshee Public House in Fort Lauderdale, and…
It’s the start to yet another workweek, and you couldn’t be more thrilled. Weekdays are the worst, unless you live in South Florida, where we refuse to let a moment go by without cramming it full of entertainment. Whether you’re looking to relax and recover from another fun-filled — and…
Meat-eaters, and taco-lovers — rejoice. Things just got a little more interesting for the foodies of Broward County. If you’ve heard rumors about the Latin House Grill Burger & Taco Bar’s “stalker” fan club, but didn’t know what to expect, now is your chance to find out what all the…
If your mother ever told you to “mind your manners” when you were younger, it might bring back some interesting memories. Maybe you recall getting chastised for eating too fast, chewing with your mouth open, or belching at the table. Certainly, all things your adult self would never dream of…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. There’s no better time to get started than tomorrow, when you can ring in the weekend with a few rum…
Eggs Benedict — that stellar combination of perfectly poached egg, Canadian bacon, English muffin, and hollandaise sauce — is one of those dishes that’s next to impossible to master at home. Especially when you’re just barely awake. Or slightly hungover. Perfectly poached eggs? That creamy Hollandaise? Toasting the bread is…
If you like wine with your filet mignon, the menu at NYY Steak at the Seminole Casino in Coconut Creek could be a new venue to treat your taste buds. Wine expert Virginia Philip, the 11th woman in the world to become a master sommelier, has been named the official…
It’s that time of year again, a time when foodie events flood our calendars with special wine pairing dinners, food festivals, and tasting extravaganzas. Back for its third year, the annual Boca Raton Tastemakers is returning to Mizner Park, and it’s looking to be even bigger and more inclusive than…
Organic foods, vegan eats, and cold-pressed juice bars are all the rage in South Florida these days. But with all these fancy, big-time operations setting up shop, you have to wonder: Are all those fruits and veggies really organic, and is that juicer truly cold-press? A newcomer to the juice-bar…
Tired of getting your delivery pizza two hours after you place the order? Or have you tried the local food delivery service only to get food that arrived cold and unrecognizable? Well, not if you try Doorstep Delivery. At least that’s the goal, according to regional franchise owners and Florida…
Longtime South Florida pizzeria and Italian restaurant John the Baker will celebrate its grand opening at a new location today. The restaurant, which was closed for a month, will reopen at 11 a.m., Monday, August 11. Owner John Scincariello told Clean Plate Charlie the move from his 10-year-old Cooper City…
The finalists for the American German Club of the Palm Beach’s 2014 Miss Oktoberfest competition have been selected, and Clean Plate Charlie has the details on how you can get involved in the upcoming pageant and official coronation dinner. On Saturday, August 16 the Lake Worth all-volunteer, non-profit social club…
If it seems like the word “craft” gets thrown around way too much, you aren’t alone in wondering when this craze will blow over. We get it: Pretty much every menu in South Florida is offering specially crafted this and that. But what makes something truly craft? Take a seat…
When you think of the Guinness Book of World Records, what comes to mind? Food-related feats, maybe? Take the world’s most expensive hot dog, an 18-inch beef frank with special moose cheese that goes for a whopping $145.49 at Capitol Dog in Sacramento, California. Or Texas’ Rob Williams, who holds…
When our beloved iconic South Florida restaurants swap ownership, find new leadership in the kitchen, overhaul menus — even redecorate — the changes aren’t always welcome. But luckily, at Benny’s on the Beach in Lake Worth, all the recent changes seem to have been for the better. And a lot…
Tap 42 announced plans to open its second location in Boca Raton yesterday. The craft beer bar and restaurant confirmed it will be taking the former English Tap & Beer Garden space in the Boca Center alongside establishments like Rocco’s Tacos, Uncle Tai’s and Morton’s Steakhouse. See also: July’s Restaurant…
Driving past Stout Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale, it can be all too easy to assume the establishment is just another Irish pub. But step inside, and you’ll realize you should never judge a restaurant by its name. Sure, it has all the usual Irish pub requirements: Over 40…
A new Dennis Max establishment will be coming to Delray Beach after Ceviche Tapas relinquishes its spacious indoor/outdoor space at 116 NE Sixth Ave. A spokesman for Max confirmed the space has been secured, but details regarding the concept are still in the works. The restaurant group — made up…
The restaurants that get the most hype always seem to be those fancy, just-opened joints. You know, the ones stuck right smack in the middle of downtown or maybe that cute little historic district where the hipsters flock. Basically, wherever the nightlife crowd is rowdiest. But sometimes it’s the establishments…
Do you love German beer, food and culture? More importantly, do you look good in a dirndl? Well, if you do, consider becoming this year’s official Miss Oktoberfest. With the annual Oktoberfest celebration right around the corner, the American German Club of the Palm Beaches is currently looking for a…
