Ah, Julia Child, the original celebrity chef. The relatively tall woman who brought the pleasures and delights of French cookery into the American home through the miracle of television is not only a revered icon of the culinary arts, but an American institution as well. The former employee of the…
Burgeoning philanthropists Erika Thomas and Nicole Hogan made the conscious decision a few years ago of becoming involved in their community and in the well-being of any community’s most precious resource, children. After a humbling experience touring the Broward Children’s Center in 2010, a partnership of fundraising was born. The…
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…
Are you an artist in need of a creative outlet? If you’re looking for a little inspiration (and a lot of cash), check out Herradura tequila’s Barrel Art Collection contest. The ultra-premium tequila brand is looking for artists in several cities to create original art pieces using Herradura oak barrels…
Korea is not home to one, homogenous cultural cuisine but has diverse culinary regions and traditions. Manna in Lauderhill offers Seoul-style cuisine known for its lighter, less pungent flavors. It’s old-fashioned home cooking, just like your Korean mama used to make. For a full review, click here…
Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico might get a dubious reputation for its many years of crimes concerning the safety of working class women and the ongoing war on drugs. That’s unfortunate because the state boasts some of the best Mexican cuisine and it is a real…
Lake Worth’s homebrew hangout BX Beer Depot is putting together a summertime bash to celebrate the Sierra Nevada brewing project called Beer Camp Across America on Thursday August 14th starting at 6pm. To celebrate their new expansion brewery which opened this month in North Carolina, Sierra Nevada Brewing sent out…
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…
While environmentalists tend to bang the drum of hybrid cars and recycling, there’s not a lot of talk about another major contributor to climate change: moo cows. As it turns out, the factory farming of cattle is a biggie when it comes to screwing up the big, green globe we…
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…
The New Times’ Original Beerfest returns to Esplanade Park with more beer and more fun than ever. On Saturday, October 25, from 7 to 10 p.m., Fort Lauderdale will be immersed in beer culture when about 4,500 people gather to sample more than 100 beers from the world’s best local…
Young Kho whirls around the dining room of her small Lauderhill restaurant. One moment, she’s laughing and chatting in Korean with a family of regulars. The next, she’s patiently explaining the menu to a table of elderly New Yorkers. A few minutes later, she’s effortlessly gliding from the kitchen, in…
Beer drinkers. Mark your calendars for September 1. Starting at 7 p.m., Boca Raton’s Sybarite Pig will host one of the most epic beer nights, featuring a host of Brasserie Cantillon’s portfolio. Owner and chef Daniel Naumko has been holding on to a collection of this Belgian brewer’s offerings and…
Sampling new restaurants can be one of the greatest pleasures in life — it can also be a gustatory burden from time to time, but that’s another story. After a while, however, this penchant for experiencing the finer things in life can start to do a number on the wallet…
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…
Around and around we go; today is the start to yet another lovely workweek. Hopefully, you have a bit of a spring in your step from some indulgent weekend activities. If not, don’t fret, there’s still plenty of events to keep you busy through your working days. Whether you’re looking…
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…
It’s #FloridaBeerFriday. Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. This week, we’re going to be sampling from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s Beer Camp box, which features a collaboration brew from Florida’s Cigar City…
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…
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. Whether you’re hoping to sample some fancy drinks, looking to stroll around with sushi and sake, or longing to hang…
