If you’re still wondering why the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore is filming in South Florida, pay a visit to SoLita on Las Olas. The new Italian restaurant/nightclub started by a bunch of ex-Cafe Martorano employees is so full of Guidos and Guidettes that you’d think you were back on…
A fried seafood combo costs just $20 at Papa Hughie’s Seafood World in Lighthouse Point. The platter comes with three fat diver scallops, three jumbo shrimp, three conch fritters made from homemade batter, and four thick wedges of local hog snapper. Each piece of seafood is lightly coated in a…
The New Times Original Beerfest took place Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, and boy was it a good time. An improved layout, better beer selection, and bigger VIP area all contributed to a wicked fun time. Hundreds of beers were available for sample, and some of them were really, really…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 30: Chopped Beef Brisket from Tom Jenkin’s Bar-B-QThere’s a reason Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q has become…
In California, when it comes to red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. Unfortunately, when it comes to California red wines that are decent values, Cabernet Sauvignon is also a bitch. Not the 2007 Five Rivers, though. For less than ten bucks, you get a wine that can pimp-slap more expensive…
Just up the road from the Mennonite Tourist Church, on a street where women in white bonnets and blue dresses pedal their bikes to the store, is a time capsule of a restaurant.Inside, the abundantly cheerful waitresses wear flowered aprons with frilly white trim. Checkered cloths adorn simple, wooden tables…
This week on the blog:Substandard produce got you down? Cure your depression at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market in Boynton.We updated our interview with Big Bear Brewing Co. brewmaster Matt Cox to include a slideshow of behind-the-scenes shots.Our 100 Favorite Dishes this week include tacos al pastor, smoked fish dip, and…
• Ever wonder why Hello Kitty is always smiling? She’s loaded. The Japanese know better than anyone the value of happy hour, which is why Sushi House (15911 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami Beach) is offering one hell of a good one. Every Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 31: Burger from Brass Ring PubThe Ring has been open, run by the same family,…
Thanks to a hairstylist-in-training Crystal Amos from Aveda Institute in Davie (who not only does a wicked blowout but also happens to be the daughter of the Jamaica House Restaurant owners), I found that the pasteurized processed cheese spread in a can I almost dismissed as a useless food item…
Food from more than 40 local restaurants, some 20 wines and beers, a band of rock ‘n’ roll doctors, and KOOL 105.5 radio personalities are all on tap for the second-annual Legacy Place Food & Wine Experience, set for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Palm Beach…
Unrepentant beer drinkers, rejoice! Each week, Clean Plate Charlie will select one craft or import beer and give you the lowdown on it: How does it taste? What should you drink it with? Where can you find it? But mostly, it’s all about the love of the brew. If you…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 32: Smoked Marlin Fish Dip from Hurricane AlleyHurricane Alley is only blocks from the beach…
• There’s plenty of vin to go with the American bistro fare at Cesare Palazzolo’s new Vin 21 Bar & Grill (251 U.S. 1, Jupiter, 561-743-7743, vin21barandgrill.com). Some 60 wines are offered, along with classes and monthly tastings geared to all levels of oenophilia. And no, that’s not a disease…
The burgers at this retro, West Coast-style joint come wrapped up in wax paper like a classic ’50s burger shack. Not only is it cute but functional: The paper keeps the grease from dripping down your hands, allowing you to enjoy your fully decked-out, double-patty sandwich without getting too messy…
The place settings at the Office in Delray Beach are littered with profound — or is that profoundly unprofound? — quotes about food printed on them. One line in particular caught my attention: “Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” The…
[jump] Here’s the winning recipe, directly from Pillsbury. Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups Prep Time: 20 Total Time: 45 Min 1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated sugar cookies (24 cookies) 4 teaspoons sugar 1/3 cup Fisher® Chef’s Naturals® Chopped Walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 cup Hershey’s® semi-sweet chocolate…
The New Times Original Beerfest kicks off this Saturday at 7 p.m, bringing hundreds of unique craft brews to Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park. This year, the minds behind the fest have worked extra hard to showcase some cool, rare brews that go far beyond the typical Bud. But navigating all…
Rib Bizz, the Boynton Beach barbecue shack transplant from Marquita and Curtis Houston, made its debut a couple of weeks ago in Boca Raton. And already it’s off to a smoking start, hawking slow-cooked ribs and pulled pork out of its bigger, better storefront in North Boca. I stopped in…
As a countdown to the Best Of Broward Palm Beach 2010, coming in May, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in South Florida. Send your own nominations to john.linn@browardpalmbeach.com.No. 33: Bimini Bread from Bimini BoatyardThis sweet, white Bahamian bread has been served at Fort…
I did it. In the interest of the blog (and curiosity), I tried the new KFC Double Down. The “sandwich,” featuring fried chicken breast strips in place of buns, is being marketed as an excessive, meaty, egregious offering. And it is. I ate one for lunch yesterday, and it was…
Garlic isn’t just a fascination; it’s a way of life. In my life, I use it in damned near everything. Especially when I make guacamole. I’ve tried guac sans garlic. Many restaurants that serve tableside guacamole combine the smashed avocado with more spices and ingredients than necessary and exclude garlic…
