Maybe you’re one of the 155 Funky Buddha Brewing Founders’ Club members and all of this is old news to you. But for everyone else, you’ve probably noticed a stream of Facebook and Instagram posts of friends with excited faces and blue bottles in hand. This past weekend saw the…
The New Year is all about taking some time to evaluate the outcome of the past 365 days, and figuring out how to move forward. This might mean taking some more time to relax, making some minor adjustments, or it could mean kicking things into high gear. Brooklyn Water Bagel…
With healthy New Year’s resolutions (hopefully) still on our minds, juicing is the buzzword of the year so far. And cold pressed juicing is considered the latest nutritional powerhouse. Bee Organics in Downtown West Palm Beach is a new “lifestyle” cafe focusing on vegan and organic options that just also…
Jon StichThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food…
After more than 20 years of waiting tables in high-end restaurants and raising three kids, Frank and Beth Becker needed a change. Satisfied with their lives but not feeling creatively fulfilled, the husband-and-wife team set out to open a restaurant of their own. The goal was to develop an artist’s…
If you haven’t heard all the ruckus about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado last week, you’ve either been stuck under a rock, working too much, or coming down from the worst New Years hangover ever. Either way, a joint should help with those issues. While weed still isn’t legal…
It used to be that ordering a pizza was pretty easy — choose between plain, pepperoni, or sausage. Sometimes you could get all fancy-schmancy and order extra cheese or mushrooms (canned, obviously). Now, pizzas are complicated. Items like artichoke, prosciutto, bacon, and truffles adorn our pies. This freedom allows us…
Pembroke Pines Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a brutal incident that occurred last Sunday evening at the Burger King at 8913 Taft Street in Hollywood. According to police, a witness observed a man follow a female victim into the ladies bathroom. The…
Supper clubs and piano bars used to be a big deal — like, 30 years ago. Nowadays, however, they’re few and far between; most bars merely throw on a Pandora station and call it a day. Like everything else, restaurant and bar concepts come in waves, and it seems like…
Photo Credit: Peter Stanik via Compfight ccThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got…
Indulge a bit over the holidays? Finding your energy a bit low and your pants a bit snug? Feeling the need for a physical or mental reboot? A juice cleanse might be just the thing to get you thinking and feeling differently. With so many juice bars across South Florida,…
We know a lot of chefs over here at Clean Plate Charlie. So when we get a crazy idea in our heads, we know who to contact. Just before Christmas, we decided we wanted to get some ideas on how to eat Santa’s favored mode of transportation for the holiday…
Let’s relegate the kitchen towel to where it belongs: the kitchen bucket.The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or…
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. Indulge in some gourmet eats while taking in art or down free cocktails and apps while expanding your professional and social circle. Whether you’re looking…
As much as we like to be in on a local secret, it’s pretty cool when one of our favorite products from South Florida gets some international recognition. Everyone already knows the finest oranges, purest honey, longest-lasting tomatoes, and Gatorade — the best hangover cure ever — come from the…
Unless you strive to shop solely at farmers markets, chances are you have no idea where your food comes from. Even with all the farms we have in South Florida — Palm Beach is actually the largest agricultural county east of the Mississippi River — most of our produce is…
If you’re a South Floridian like us, chances are you’ve got an annual pass to at least one Orlando attraction. The ride to middle Florida is relatively short, hotels are inexpensive, and there’s always something to do. Plus, roller coasters, superheroes, and people in giant animal heads never get old…
Hoppy new year! Every Friday, we take a look at a beer brewed in the Sunshine State, giving analysis to the burgeoning craft beer movement of Florida. Ah, the sweet stout. Also known as the milk or cream stout, it is one of the six subcategories of stouts recognized by…
Nanette GonzalesIkemen’s ramen burger at the Los Angeles Ramen Yokocho Fest.The world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for…
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 are looking to pick up some new kitchen skills as part of your New Year’s resolutions or want…
At some point or another, most foodies fantasize about opening a restaurant of their own. Few actually do it — and even fewer actually succeed. While South Florida has its share of restauranteurs, some are more recognizable than others. Burt Rapoport is one of the most renowned restaurant owners in…
Have you heard the good word? Delray Beach has its own production brewery and taproom at the western corner of Atlantic Avenue and Interstate 95. That big red barn? Yep, that’s it. You might be used to driving right past it, as it’s just on the edge of a decidedly…
