I Am in Soromance with Nigella Lawson, Judge on The Taste

Nigella Lawson is, in my opinion, the best and most enjoyable celebrity foodie one can watch on television. There’s just something humble and earthy and sweet about her, without being cloying. You get the feeling as you watch that you are seeing the real person, with very little polish put…

ArtPalmBeach 2013

Now in it’s 16th year, ArtPalmBeach returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center from noon to 7 p.m. January 25, 26, and 27 and from noon to 6 p.m. January 28. One day admission is 
$15 in advance or $20 at the door
. Multi-day passes are available for 
$20…

All Aboard

It’s bus-loop time again in Fort Lauderdale. There isn’t much to say about the bus loop that hasn’t already been said. For those who don’t already know, first, welcome to the world — we hope your coma was restful. Second, a few times a year, downtown Fort Lauderdale is taken…

Ode In The Sunshine State

There are some people — the sorely misinformed — who bemoan the general lack of culture and cultural events in South Florida. Where is the literature? Where is the art? The truth is, our sweltering tropical paradise is teeming with creative people who paint, sketch, sculpt, and write. We have…

The Butler Did It

Maybe it’s the latest season of Downton Abbey. Or perhaps it’s the upcoming premiere of The Great Gatsby. Whatever it is, the style and flair of the Roaring ’20s are back. The Lake Worth Playhouse is setting out to re-create the jazz era’s sense of debauchery and intrigue with a…

Night At The Museum

The Norton Museum has at times been referred to as the “little museum that could.” Founded in 1941 by — well, they were technically retirees — Ralph and Elizabeth Norton, the museum is permanent home to hundreds of masterpieces from Matisse to Picasso to O’Keeffe and is regularly called upon…

Raw Milk: “Real” Milk? Or Real Bad?

Nowadays, everything is a polarizing issue from abortion to gun rights to fiscal cliffs. Next on the list is food. In a way, it seems crazy that something as basic as food should be so contentious, but then again what could be more personal than the food that keeps us alive? Once…

Tina and Her Pony Talk Magical Experiences and Indie Appalachian Folk

American folk duo, Tina and her Pony, doesn’t actually consist of any equine creatures. The Asheville to Taos act has been touring Southern Florida from the Keys to Davie, and Saturday night,  Tina Collins (songwriter, vocals, guitar, banjo, ukulele) and Quetzal Jordan (songwriter, vocals, guitar, cello) will make their last…

Five Cutest Animals Saved Wildlife Center (Photos)

On Clean Plate we write a lot about delicious food and, because we can, we show you equally delicious pictures of it. Sure, pictures of cats would get even better traffic, after all, this is the internet. Unfortunately, while pictures of adorable animals are web traffic gold, there isn’t generally…

Garage Party

In December, the Arts Garage in Delray Beach learned it had received not only a coveted Knight Foundation arts grant but also the first-ever Knight Foundation People’s Choice Award. For a theater less than 2 years old, it was a momentous accomplishment. The People’s Choice grant money comes free and…

Win a Free Glock From the Delray Shooting Center!

Glock 17, Free to Good Home.Responsible owners wanted.Should be able to provide proper housing. Previous gun ownership preferable, but not required.A movie theater might give out free passes to a new film. Pet stores might adopt out a free cat with the purchase of cat food and a litter box.When…

New Year’s Day Hangover Cures: Let’s Get Scientific

Happy New Year! The over-priced parties, the drunk drivers, the immense pressure on the midnight kiss forever dividing the happily coupled from the desperately single… We hope it will be magical. But New Year’s Day will remind you that you’re 365 days older and less able to handle your liquor.Your…