Ever dream of taking a trip around the world — not just to see the sights — but also to taste all the fabulous food each country has to offer?Well, what if we told you it was possible to do so without leaving Florida? And all you’ll need is a…
The next time you get a late-night craving for something sweet, Charlie has the perfect suggestion: ice cream.But not just any ice cream. Please, don’t go trolling in your freezer for that near-forgotten carton of grocery store brand vanilla. Not when you have D’Lites of Hollywood open late for all your after-dinner…
M Bar in Fort Lauderdale has a new menu — and a new lunch menu is what we’re featuring here. From burgers and flatbreads, to pulled pork and salads — this is more casual than the ambitious small-plates dinner menu first introduced and featured crispy pig ears, fresh creamed hearts of palm…
Beer. Floridians love it. We may not be California or Colorado, where craft breweries reign on high. But we do have a growing craft scene, and a population willing to guzzle it all down. Here, our list of the top Florida brews available in Broward and Palm Beach counties (and where to get…
If you’re looking for some of the best Indian food in Palm Beach County, look no further than Indus.Indus Indian and Herbal Cuisine is not, as the owners clearly state, your average Indian restaurant. This charming lunch and dinner spot has a wide-ranging menu that draws from several styles, each…
The next time you’re jetting off to some faraway destination, why not try grabbing a bite to eat from the Jet Runway Café? Even if you’re not traveling, if you would like a departure from your average breakfast or lunch destination, this is the spot you’ve been searching for…
Can you guess what makes pancakes made from scratch extra-fluffy? Well, Rosa Parks can tell you. Yes, you read that correctly. Turns out Parks is famous for being more than just the mother of the civil rights movement. It appears she was a pretty good cook as well. For her “featherlite” recipe for…
Finally, an app beer-lovers can actually use: Technology to help you locate your favorite brew. The next time you’re in search of the nearest bar with the best selection of ice-cold brewskis, simply consult NearBeer…
Do you love wine but don’t know enough about it?If you want to learn what makes a Merlot different from a Malbec or taste a Monastrell from Spain, then head to The Blind Monk in West Palm Beach. Every Saturday, starting at 6:30 p.m. sharp, the wine bar’s sommelier, Krystal Kinney,…
When Coulter and Kristy Lewis decided to start their own business making a new kind of microwave popcorn, they had no idea it would take just a few weeks to raise enough money to get their idea off the ground. Turns out, all they needed was a kickstart. With business plan and…
Before there were one-night pop-ups, followed food trucks, and celebrity-chef-preferred dives, the best way to get a taste of something unique and fleeting was a sampling of a restaurant’s creative favorites culled to create a tasting menu.In France, it’s referred to as a table d’hôte. In Japan, a teishoku. And,…
Pepsi Co. may have forked out millions to make “Pepsi Max” the official beverage of the NFL, but T.G.I. Friday’s takes the cake for being the official NFL lockout food. Charlie, never one to scoff at a chance to nosh on some free fare, is delighted to announce the deal of…
South Park, food isn’t just funny. It’s also pretty gross. Like the recipe for Chef’s salty, chocolate balls… Now, Comedy Central and Frito-Lay have teamed up to bring you something even better. To celebrate the show’s 15th season, look for the specialty release of Eric Cartman’s favorite, Cheeto-like snack. That’s right. Cheesy Poofs…
Visit Rachel’s Adult Entertainment in West Palm Beach on Monday and you’ll have an excuse to do more than simply ogle a perfect pair of breasts. Now, you can support them, as well.On July 25, starting at 9 p.m., Rachel’s will be hosting the second-annual “Support Your Melons,” a breast-cancer-awareness fundraiser brought to you…
This weekend, be a part of one of the craziest noshing get-togethers in South Florida when more than 20 food trucks meet for the Miramar Food Truck Invasion Saturday. …
Fast food restaurant chains looking to add alcohol to the menu to boost sales keep coming to South Florida as a testing ground. First it was the Burger King Whopper Bars, which placed two of the chain’s six locations pairing beer and burgers in Florida. Now Sonic Drive-in is getting in on the…
How would you like to roll out in your own food truck? Maybe build a small business baking your grandmother’s amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe? Or that dressing all your friends and family just can’t get enough of?For a number of local start-ups, that dream has become a reality thanks…
Everyone deserves a chance to eat like a god.And your chance has come in the form of Gyroville, the expanding South Florida Greek restaurant chain from owner, founder, and executive chef Lambros Kokkinelis.He’s even named his “fast, fresh” menu items after Zeus, Hera, and Athena, giving you god-like food at an…
From BBQ to burritos, food trucks stand for a few things every foodie can appreciate: super-affordable, super-fresh and extra-innovative takes on some of America’s favorite fare.With that in mind, Charlie says you can never have too much of a good thing — in this case, too many trucks to choose…
Question: How many cocktails does it take to turn one skinny chick into a big, fat mess?Answer: One megasized margarita too many! If that hits a little too close to home, we have a better answer for you. Try downsizing your cocktail calories with Morton’s (yes, the steak house) new health-conscious…
This weekend, don’t forget to celebrate National Ice Cream Day. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month. But he didn’t stop there! He also declared the third Sunday in July to be National Ice Cream Day, as well. …
How does Guy Fieri choose the restaurants he features on his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?If it’s anything like his upcoming prospect, Boca Raton restaurant Talia’s Tuscan Table, it’s got a lot to do with character. Character from the food, the customers — and even the establishment’s owners. And that’s something…
