If you sat out the dining-in-the-dark trend the first time around, you can give it a whirl on Wednesday night when SoLita Italian Restaurant and the Parlor Lounge in Delray Beach host SoLita in the Dark. You’ll be dining in darkness with SoLita servers…
Sometimes it seems like South Florida packs up for the summer, not realizing that there are people who live here year ’round. Many green markets close for the season, partly because of snowbirds flying north but mostly because the growing season is over and many farmers either take the summer…
Enter Bravo! Gourmet Sandwich Shop during lunchtime any given weekday and you’ll likely find owner Vanessa Fedak manning the front counter and her husband, Dennis, in the back at the stove. You’ll also likely find a packed house eager to get its hands on one of Bravo’s fine sandwiches.Success recently…
Summer in south Florida means beach days, sunny weather…and rain most every afternoon. Let’s face it, while most of the country takes to the outdoors this time of year, Floridians look for activities where they can be free of searing heat, lightning, and mosquitoes.When you’ve seen every blockbuster hit (and…
Today, June 1, is the highly celebrated national doughnut day. While you may think that it’s one of those recently made up holidays by some National Doughnut Council, the holiday was actually started in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honor the women who served doughnuts to U.S. soldiers during…
The cupcake craze has peaked, but that doesn’t mean a sugar bomb topped with a thick layer of fat-laden frosting doesn’t occasionally hit the spot. In anticipation of the New Times’ annual Best Of issue premiering in June, Clean Plate Charlie has put together a list of some of the…
Foie gras-loving Californians better eat up over the next month. Starting July 1, the state ban on foie gras (fattened liver from a duck or goose) will officially take effect. The law was passed in 2004 but included time for restaurants and the state’s lone foie gras producer to adjust.Animal…
A block away from executive circle in Hollywood, tucked among rows of strip-malls, lies yet another nondescript shopping plaza. Inside this one lies a hidden gem: Las Americas Bakery. The decor is not what you would consider glamorous; the interior is typical of most latin bakeries — straight to the…
Growing up in New Jersey, every summer my family and I would head down to the shore. While today, the connotation of the Jersey shore has become entangled with the images of Snooki and Pauly D, my recollection was of a perfect family seaside town. One of my favorite pastimes was…
If you think your job is demanding, consider the plight of journalist Jim “Hurricane” Hayward. This brave and dedicated man has painstakingly and thoroughly investigated every one of Mai-Kai’s tropical drinks — about 50 different libations in varying degrees of potency. Hayward has then reviewed each of these cocktails on…
At first it might seem counter-intuitive to have dinner at a restaurant named the Old Fort Lauderdale Breakfast House. But when you think of it, there are stranger sounding places in which to dine in South Florida. Take The Office, for example. Isn’t that the place you just escaped from? …
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations here. 24. Hot Pot Casserole From Gabose RestaurantWhen most people go for Korean food, they do barbecue. And…
Local chef Robyn Almodovar always had a love for food and proved it while working at The Forge, Devito South Beach, and the Royal Palm Hotel. Now she’s showing off her culinary skills to a national audience as one of the 18 contestants on Season 10 of FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen,…
Mark Militello is taking over the kitchen at 3800 Ocean at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa for one night only. The special James Beard tribute dinner is limited to 18 diners, who will enjoy an eight course tasting menu with wine pairings on Thursday, June 21.The…
RA Sushi is hosting their eighth annual Nicky’s Week fundraising event. From now until Saturday, June 2, enjoy a special selection of cocktails and food items knowing that 100% of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The annual fundraising week was developed in memory of St. Jude…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations here. No. 25. Niçoise Salad From The Foxy BrownThe niçoise salad is one of those risky orders. It…
All girls really want to do is have fun — and be treated to a lavish evening devoted entirely to them. Each Thursday night (4pm-12am), the W Fort Lauderdale will host a special girls’ night with free champagne, mini-makeovers, and a three-course dinner at Steak 954…
Texas Hold ‘Em BBQ now operates a high-visibility restaurant and bar at Federal Highway and Sunrise Boulevard, but a smaller outpost in downtown Lauderdale that won some New Times honors didn’t fare so well.The tiny location on SE Seventh Street, behind the Andrews Avenue Publix near the Broward courthouse, shut…
I was looking up some financial terms on Investopedia the other day when I came across an interesting item: the Hot Waitress Economic Index, which posits that the worse the economy, the hotter the wait staff at your favorite restaurant will be.The theory is that in good economic times, hot…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward/Palm Beach 2012, coming in June, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations here. No. 27: Dry-Aged Steaks From Smitty’s Old Fashioned Butcher ShopSo far, all of our favorite dishes have come…
Chef Lucio Iaconetti has always been involved in sports. Shorty after he opened the premiere ballpark in Arlington, Texas, he became well-known for his cuisine at the Diamond Club for the Texas Ranger’s Organization. Now, he’s taking on a new sports-related culinary journey as senior executive chef at the BankAtlantic Center,…
Pollo Tropical is making it easy to do something to reward Broward and Palm Beach’s best teachers — and you get something in return.Pollo Tropical’s Teacher of the Year campaign will choose an educator from 15 counties in Florida and Georgia — including one each from Broward and Palm Beach. …
