Terminator, Robocop and Transformers: what do these movies all have in common? They don’t tell us how robots will bring us beer, and that’s just damn rude. Even more terrifying is that Hollywood may be predicting the future of humanity. With the ubiquity of drones and the NSA surveillance dragnet,…
Food trucks have been picking up steam for quite a while now. After all, the mobile restaurant is a great way to get started without many of the costs and capital associated with a brick and mortar business. Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s favorite barbecue truck is about to take root in…
Dunkin’ Donuts has been in the spotlight lately. Broward resident Taylor Chapman threw a shit-fit, because she claimed she was entitled to receive free food when, in accordance with store policy, she was not given a receipt at the time of purchase. Rather than freeload as a normal person would,…
We’ve got good news, bad news…then some great news for you. First the good news: Pizza Hut has announced the introduction of the cheesy beef poutine pizza. Deemed, “Pizza Hut’s unique spin on a true Canadian classic”, the pizza starts with the fast casual restaurant’s pan crust, then adds shaved…
Summer might not be until June 21, but around here, we know better. The rains have come. The heat is on. Summer is here — end of discussion. Time to pull out the bug spray, sunscreen, and rain gear: for the next 6 months, it’s going to be hot and…
A bright red ‘Brewery’ sign, lit up in the waning Florida sun, is all that beckons patrons to this little retail bay amidst a shopping plaza in Davie. Behind this humble exterior is the inner workings of The Mack House, a nano brewery building upon the pedigree of beers established…
If there are two things almost everyone loves, it has to be pizza and puppies. Pizza has to be the ultimate comfort food. And no one is going to love you more than a dog. Georgio’s Oven Fresh Pizza in Boynton Beach is teaming up with Warm Hearts Pet Rescue…
And another weekend bites the dust. Fortunately, this workweek brings with it a plethora of awesome culinary events. Whether you’re into charities, cooking for yourself, or learning about food from another part of the world, this week is jam-packed with food and drink event in South Florida. See also: -…
Whole Foods Market in Boca Raton is celebrating a dozen years in the community. The grocery chain that sells environmentally conscious foods and sustainable seafood is also a good neighbor, giving back to charitable organizations in the community. For its birthday celebration, Whole Foods Market is helping the Tri-County Humane…
You’ve heard about it. You’ve read about it. But until you’ve sunk your teeth into a hybrid donut/croissant you haven’t experienced baked goods Nirvana. In May, Manhattan baker and James Beard finalist Dominique Ansel unleashed the cronut onto the world. The little pastry almost immediately became a worldwide phenomenon, with…
Vegetarians and celiacs aside, beer and burgers never get old. And there’s nothing that screams summertime in America like a nice cold beer and big ole’ hunk of juicy beef. If you’re looking to partake in some South Florida summer beer and burger magic, the Second Annual Craft Beer Festival…
Friday’s here, so it’s time for beer. Every Friday, so long as the creek don’t rise, this beer enthusiast will take a look at a Florida beer that, hopefully, should be readily available in a local shop or on tap at your favorite bar. Summer is right around the corner,…
Competition was fierce yesterday. With the beat of the Rocky theme blasting in the background, four butchers and four fishmongers from stores across Broward and Palm Beach counties sparred for the title of Best Butcher and Best Fishmonger at Whole Foods Market Boca Raton. With the chance to compete at…
Even though, we’ve had ridiculous amount — i.e. normal South Florida summer — of rain for the past few weeks, there’s a slight chance it might be clearing up for the weekend. Then again, who actually believes the forecast? Regardless, there’s a weekend full of festivities on the horizon. Whether…
Unlike moms, dads have it bad. Year after year, they keep getting the same gift over and over again on what is supposed to be their special day. There are only so many ugly ties a man can take. This year, it’s time to realize that mom isn’t the only…
Over the past year, public outrage of the use and lack of labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms — a.k.a. GMOs — in the food supply has reached a fever pitch. Since the failure of California’s Proposition 37 last November, protestors across the country began pushing for mandatory labeling initiatives in…
When Giovanna Cimino opened Cosa Duci bakery in 2007, she wanted to accomplish two things: bring authentic Italian baked goods to Boca Raton and help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. That’s a pretty large goal for a small bakery, but Cimino had a strong motive — her son, Giuseppe…
The locally owned and operated restaurant is the cornerstone of any local dining scene. However, we shouldn’t totally count out the chains either. RA Sushi in Pembroke Pines might be part of a national chain but with only 24 locations nation-wide — three in Florida — they aren’t exactly McDonald’s…
As with most men, we at Clean Plate Charlie say the way to a dad’s heart on Father’s Day is through his stomach. Instead of cooking dear old dad his favorite food, why not treat him to something truly special? To help with ideas, we’ve gone ahead and whipped up…
Chances are you like drinking beer, but don’t really know much about it. Sure, you can tell the difference between a Budweiser and mocha porter, and you might know that you prefer a hoppy IPA over a malty stout. Heck, your palate might even catch onto the spicy notes of…
One of Las Olas’s more recent tenants is celebrating its one year anniversary this week, with festivities spanning five days. American Social, at 721 E. Las Olas Blvd, started off in the late spring of 2012, and has grown into a craft beer bar/restaurant destination for the young professionals of…
With the rise of the gastropub, there are so many spectacular burgers to choose from in South Florida. There’s the oversized hunk of premium ground beef with the hot pink center and juice running down your arm. There’s the gourmet Wagyu patty, smothered in aioli mayonnaise and caramelized onions with…
