With South Florida located toward the tip of a peninsula, one would think that options for fine seafood would be abundant. And you’d be right; seafood shacks, raw bars, and local fish in restaurants about. Yet, when it comes to seafood spots with innovative concepts, not so much. As is…
It appears 2014 will be a healthy year for South Florida. New juice bars, raw food finds, locally-sourced dishes, and vegetarian-themed concepts abound — and it’s only getting better. Adding to the momentum, South Florida vegan chef Seth Kirschbaum — former executive chef for both Sublime and Darbster — has…
You know you’ve thought about it before: the day you’re going to get your big break. Whether it’s dancing in a club, walking through the mall, or shopping in the grocery store, many of us fantasize about the day some producer will discover us for some innate quality, and turn…
If geography was any indication of beer geekdom, then the people of Iceland will soon be able to drink a beer made with whale meat. Steojar Brewery has partnered with Hvalur, a whaling company, to brew a 5.2 percent whale meat lager that hearkens back to their Viking brethren. Brewery…
Get ready to hang out a a new beachfront burger and shack joint….in Lauderhill! Sonic Beach is opening a new location at 8188 W. Commercial Blvd. in Lauderhill, bringing sandy fun with a side of fries to the normally-landlocked community. See also: Sonic Beach Reopens at Beach Place; New Sonic…
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…
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…
