Anthony Bourdain is bringing his Guts and Glory tour to Orlando — which is, so far, the closest the bad-boy chef is getting to south Florida for his tour (the chef will, however, be in town next week during the South Beach Wine & Food Festival). Bourdain will take his…
Now that Valentine’s Day has come and gone, don’t think romance has gone out the window for the next 364 days of the year.Clean Plate Charlie invites you to fall in love all over again…with bacon!We’re talking BaconFest Florida, the porkiest, meatiest….baconiest…event to come to south Florida.On Saturday, February 23…
Prepare your Costco-sized box of Kleenex for that friend who gleefully shelled out fistfuls of cash to obtain some of the last packages of Twinkies on earth. First because a U.S. bankruptcy court in White Plains, N.Y. on Monday gave Hostess Brands Inc. permission to auction of its Twinkie and…
Do you like your barista in a bikini? Well, now you can have your cake and drink your coffee, too. Simply visit the newly-opened Bikinii Coffee in Riviera Beach.The 1,300-square-foot space is located across from the new Ocean Mall plaza where Wings surf shop recently opened. The corner spot is…
We would bet that at least 75 percent of our visitors come to South Florida for the beach. Aside from the beautiful people, it’s probably our best asset. That being said, there aren’t too many hotels or restaurants situated directly on the beach.And then there’s the Pelican Grand Hotel. While…
When people think about sushi, it doesn’t seem that complicated. It’s raw fish. You eat it.There’s actually a lot more to it than that. Just spend five minutes really reading a sushi menu instead of just ordering your usual JB roll.You may learn that “sushi” doesn’t mean raw fish. It…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival comes to Miami Beach in one week and if you didn’t get your tickets, better hop to it. The festival, which turns the white sand of South Beach red with vino, may be expensive and a bit of a drive, but if you’re…
It’s no surprise to anyone who’s tasted a taco from B.C. Tacos that the blue truck that features Fred Flintstone’s relatives has got a winning recipe for tasty food.But even chef/owner Brett Chiavari was a little surprised when Mobile Cuisine named his truck one of the best ten taco truck…
What do you start your day with? If you’re like half the US population — about 150 million Americans — it’s the first thing you reach for every morning. No, it’s not the alarm clock, or your toothbrush. And it’s not breakfast. It’s the coffee pot. Because, let’s face it, that…
For a while now, the Himmarshee nightlife district in downtown Fort Lauderdale has been on the other side of its peak. With the loss of some of the busier spots like the Brick, and Las Olas having stolen some its thunder, the Himmarshee area has been in need of some…
Rye is one of those spirits that took a back seat for decades. A prohibition favorite, for ages the whiskey was solely designated to old men sitting in smoke-filled bars. Like all things fashionable the former ‘out’ whiskey, has made its comeback. And quite frankly, we’re pretty damned pleased about the…
For beer snobs, their love of beer comes in a close second only to their true loves. But there is nothing that says “I love you” more on Valentine’s Day than getting them a six’er of chocolate beer. Brewers make chocolate beers in a variety of ways, whether adding chocolate…
Love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is the headlining action on this weekend’s agenda. There are tons of events, restaurant specials, and bar parties from which to choose, from beachfront dinner packages to crafty beer meals. Below are a few links to Clean Plate Charlie’s well-curated Valentine’s Day lists…
After spending almost two decades running kitchens, mostly in New York City, where he was born and bred, chef Steve Zobel in April 2011 packed up the family and relocated to South Florida for better weather and a change of pace. After less than a year on Fort Lauderdale Beach…
Valentine’s Day can really suck. Whether you’re celebrating by yourself or with someone special, it’s one of those holidays that tends to bring on the pressure. If you’re single, you probably couldn’t feel more alone. If you’re a couple, you probably feel like you have to pull out all the…
On a weeknight at d.b.a./café on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale we overheard diners carefully enunciating the name of the restaurant’s toque, Steven Zobel. “Zohhhh-bullll, one man said carefully to his dining companion.” The New York City-born-and-bred chef first arrived in South Florida in April 2011. Looking for better weather…
People have been pairing wines with food for ages now — in fact, entire industries have been based off the idea. With the rise and newfound appreciation of craft beer, tons of restaurants and bars are now getting into pairing food with beer.With that, Tap 42 is going to be…
The choice of a Valentine’s Day date destination isn’t as life-altering as deciding what college to attend or what style of dragon for a neck tattoo, but for some couples, it’s a pretty damned big deal. If your relationship is in the “February 14 is super meaningful” camp, it may…
An unofficial greeter for The Heart Attack Grill, a Las Vegas restaurant that specializes in fat-laden bad-for-you burgers and fries served by sexy nurses, has died of a heart attack. 52 year-old John Alleman collapsed outside of the restaurant and was taken to the hospital where he was treated for…
When it comes to food, nothing says Valentine’s Day like a big box of chocolates, an indulgent dinner and a bottle of wine or champagne.Funny that — from a health standpoint — it’s possible each of these things can ruin the mood for love faster than a punch to the…
Have you happened to notice the increasingly prolific Salt Life stickers on the back of cars and SUVs? If not, we’re wondering where the heck you have been. They’re everywhere.Now the ubiquitous Salt Life brand has taken on a new life in the form of a small chain of restaurants…
If you’re like most people these days, you probably go out to eat fairly often. However, as skilled as you may be in picking out the hot new restaurant, there is one day of the year in which you better impress. Valentine’s day is coming soon. And we have the…
