The companies that make some of America’s favorite whiskey will no longer be American but Japanese. Beam, Inc., distiller of classic American whiskey Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, was acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings. Beam agreed on Monday to be purchased by the Japanese company in a $13.6…
Marti and Frank Reich have a sweet tale to tell. Maybe that’s why they decided to go into the pie-baking business. The couple, who met when they were tweens, were living the American dream when the recession hit. Marti explains that in 2008, “we had to walk away from the…
With elegant mahogany wainscoting, white-cloth-covered tables, palm-tree-upholstered booths and lounge chairs, polished brass fixtures, and smooth jazz penetrating the smoke-filled air, the interior of Fort Lauderdale’s iconic Jackson Steakhouse was the classic steak house of yesteryear. From 1997 to 2009, the restaurant at 450 Las Olas Blvd. was the premier…
South Florida is fortunate to have a number of farmers’ markets, many long-established, with a continually growing number of new farms and markets opening in the past several years. What you’ll find on any given day depends on the season and the clientele the market attracts. Looking for organic produce,…
Yesterday, Clean Plate Charlie received a number of emails and phone calls regarding the Aventura Wine and Food Festival, held this past Sunday at Gulfstream Park. None of them were good. One industry insider — who prefers to remain anonymous — told us, “There were only about six check-in counters…
Proponents claim by giving your digestive tract a break with a jucing cleanse, the body is able to efficiently relieve itself of the massive amounts of toxins we consume on a daily basis. With the excess and indulgence of the holidays behind us, I decided it was time to try…
The call came just hours before. Could Sardelli’s accommodate a party of 14 for a late dinner seating on Saturday night? No private room required — the main dining room is fine. Put the reservations under Joel… as in Billy Joel. See also: Fulvio Sardelli Talks Sous Vide Cooking, Life…
When it comes to pastries, nobody does it better than the French. Sure, we have cronuts, but who do you think invented the namesake croissant and doughnut anyway (actually, they call them beignets, but whatev)? Since the days of Marie Antoine Carême (1784-1833), the world’s first celebrity chef, the French…
Some recent weather made me realize it is actually winter. Like, right now in Florida. Yes, we’ve gone through the Thanksgiving-Hannukah-Christmas-New Year’s gauntlet, but the weather outside was mild, not frightful. And that sudden dip into the 40s? Time to break out the parkas and fur-lined caps! The temperatures will…
Move over, Walmart. There’s a new supercheap grocer in town. South Florida, welcome Aldi — the area’s new low-priced supermarket — which currently has several locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties, with more to come. The discount grocer — which along with Trader Joe’s is owned by Germany’s Albrecht…
Hey, Palm Beach County, did you know you’re not only home to the nation’s oldest Dunkin’ Donuts diner but also the area’s largest Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant? See Also: Dunkin’ Donuts Diner in Lake Park: One-of-a-Kind Outpost Has Real Silverware, Fresh Eggs, Ceramic Plates…
What is there to do in southern Palm Beach County on a Saturday night for a talented and nationally recognized recording artist? How about relaxing at a local brewery? This past weekend, some star power in the form of Miami-born musician Jason Derulo came to check out Delray Beach’s newest…
With near-perfect weather, south Florida is an ideal place to hold a food festival. And there are dozens, from seafood-centric events like the one in Delray Beach to the mother of all festivals, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Some fetes are free, with people paying for grub as…
Lately, there’s been a whole lot of fuss about juice cleansing — we’ve even featured a bunch of articles on the subject. Proponents claim by giving your digestive tract a break, the body is able to efficiently relieve itself of the massive amounts of toxins we consume on a daily…
Admit it. You have a thing for Pop-Tarts. We do too. There’s something about those toaster cakes that make us swoon, even as the molten strawberry filling scorches our tongues. There’s not much better than a frosted Pop-Tart. Except maybe a fresh, house-made toaster pastry. Made with bourbon. And Nutella…
There are few food combinations most people tend to agree upon: Pizza and beer is definitely one. Frankly, free pizza and beer is the best pairing of all. Amici Brick Oven Pizza, owned by well-known South Florida restaurateur Lirim Jacobi, previous owner of Wild Olives by Todd English in Boca…
Last week we decided to dive head first into South Florida’s seafood scene with a list of the ten best seafood restaurants in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Obviously, one restaurant picked up the number one spot, “the island hotspot” PB Catch. To find out more about the award-winning concept,…
If you’re a beer fan in South Florida, unless you were tied down with some previous engagement — and I mean physically tied down with either chains or nylon rope — chances are you made the pilgrimage Saturday to downtown Oakland Park to the Funky Buddha Brewery’s Maple Bacon Coffee…
Eat Street, the Cooking Channel show that highlights the best food on wheels is returning to south Florida to shoot some food trucks. We know our trucks are high quality, but we also suspect the fact that the production crew is from Canada has something to do with their filming…
Once upon a time people ate meat and potatoes, and were absolutely fine with it. Then we learned about heart disease, celiacs, dairy-allergies, the industrial farming system, and all the other issues stemming from our “standard American diet.” (SAD) While awareness of dietary issues still has a way to go,…
The cans versus bottle debate will probably rage on forever, but here is some evidence to prove that bottles are better than cans when it comes to craft beer. It’s true that light damages beer, which makes it taste skunky. But there is a dark side to can production that…
Congratulations, you made it through yet another working week. You might as well give yourself a pat on the back to celebrate — or better yet, a drink or three. Whether you are looking to gorge yourself on ribs or seafood, want to keep the New Year’s celebrations going strong…
