In just over a month, the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival will be taking over Las Olas Boulevard–the date is April 19 at 7:30 pm, to be specific. With two liquor lounges, over 40 wine tables, and seventy plus attending restaurants it’s slated to be quite the event. Hopefully, you’ll…
Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo — famous for self-portraits she made of herself wearing ornate, brightly colored dresses and for her unmistakable, sometimes furrowed unibrow — had an unwavering loyalty to her country. When Julieta Bocos retold a story about the depths of Kahlo’s allegiance, her voice rose to an…
Frankenfish has been swimming its way closer to your dinner plate for quite some time now. While you were recovering from your post-holiday hangover or taking advantage of major savings on that flat-screen TV on December 26, the FDA concluded that Frankenfish — i.e., AquaBounty Technologies’ AquaAdvantage Salmon — would…
When you think of Easter, you probably think of a giant bunny hiding colorful eggs, followed by a big ham dinner… unless you’re Swedish. Then you’re picturing a table overflowing with herring and meatballs. IKEA, the giant blue-and-yellow warehouse filled with impossible-to-assemble/impossible-to-pronounce furniture, is hosting its annual Swedish Easter Smorgasbord…
There has been much anticipation for the new Funky Buddha brewery since it broke ground last November in Oakland Park. In an email sent yesterday, Funky Buddha owner Ryan Sentz gave a brief update on progress happening at the new location. See Also: – Funky Buddha Lounge Expands Brewery to…
Restaurants and bars open and close in downtown Fort Lauderdale all the time. And for the most part, nobody seems to mind. It’s been a while since a new Himmarshee bar has seen any sort of hype. Until the Dubliner Fort Lauderdale announced it was coming to town. Since Sub Culture…
We all know vegetables are good for us, but what about sea vegetables like nori, wakame, kelp, and dulse? The next time you reach for a sushi roll, keep in mind that the dark green stuff is more than just a pretty wrapper for all that sticky rice and fish…
So a guy walks into a doughnut shop and asks for a free iced coffee… and gets it! OK, that may be the most terrible joke in the world — but the offer still stands.Today is the first day of spring, and Dunkin’ Donuts wants to celebrate by giving you…
Olympian Ryan Lochte was in South Florida this past weekend to film scenes for his new E! reality show, What Would Ryan Lochte Do?Although the swimming sensation and 11-time medalist seemed to be less than happy with the weekend’s cool breezes, Lochte managed to enjoy himself with a visit to…
Expect a crash course in authentic Mexican cuisine and wide smiles when you step inside Casa Frida Mexican Grill. “Do you know what posole is?” asked co-owner Victor Bocos during one lunchtime visit. The blood-red soup, the day’s special, came with slow-roasted pork shoulder, big tender kernels of hominy corn,…
Shrimp cocktail has been around as long as most people can remember. And it’s probably one of the easiest hors d’oeuvres to put together. Cold shrimp, cocktail sauce, and lemon served atop Bibb lettuce. Even the most challenged home cooks can throw it together.As tasty as it can be, even…
The 11th-annual Boca Bacchanal Bacchus Bash returns this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The event, which raises funds for the Boca Raton Historial Society and Museum, has always been a bit of a high-brow affair.But this year, they’re adding a new component, one that is likely to appeal to the common…
Follow Anthony Bourdain on Twitter and you’ll find the man has no need for a PR rep. The chef, author, and television personality Tweets his own whereabouts and successes with as much skill as any seasoned hired gun. Recently, Bourdain has peppered his Tweets with pictures from some of his…
Every now and then us food writers are reminded that although our jobs are cool, we’re not “all that and a bag of foie gras-flavored chips”. So, when we heard that a Pug was the latest hot new food critic, we had to investigate him. True, he does an admirable…
When you think of ceviche, think of Ceviche in Delray Beach. The restaurant recently opened its doors with a quiet grand opening last October, and we at Clean Plate Charlie think it’s a crying shame we didn’t know about them sooner. The family of Florida establishments has branded itself as…
For the most part, when you think Palm Beach, you think of elegant dining rooms filled with old men in blue blazers and crystal chandeliers. Not chill hangout spot. PB Catch is now offering an alternative to the stuffy old crowds of ‘the island.’ The spot recently updated its concept to…
While there’s always a reason to have a big night–promotion, break-up, wedding, or just your average Saturday night–there are times in which you really have an excuse. And right now there are a plethora of reasons to drink.Whether you’re on spring break, recovering from St. Patty’s Day, or trying to…
Why celebrate St. Patrick’s Day only on Sunday when you can have a three-day long party? If your pub just happens to be named after Ireland’s most famous beverage, then you’ve really got to bring down the house — and J.G. McGuinness in Weston is hosting its second annual Irish…
Go to almost any bar, anywhere: You’ll be sure to notice that craft cocktails are on the rise. Everyone is muddling away fresh fruits and herbs. But just like any trend, not all cocktails are created the same. Add just a bit too much bitters, an extra dash of citrus,…
Here’s something to absolutely make your Friday complete! Not only is it the last day of the workweek… not only is St. Patrick’s Day this weekend… but it’s time for Baconalia! That’s right, folks! Denny’s is celebrating everyone’s favorite taste treat — bacon — in its annual wild and porky…
Though St. Patrick’s Day isn’t officially until Sunday, March 17, we suggest kicking things off early — like how about cocktails tonight?And since there’s life after beer and a shot, we’re heading over to Whiskey Blue on Fort Lauderdale beach for one of its featured cocktails made with Irish whiskey…
It’s time to bust out the obnoxiously awesome striped top hat and green leisure suit out of storage: St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17, and South Florida is ready to parrrrtttty. If the whole “amateur hour” aspect of drinking in public on St. Patty’s Day isn’t a huge turnoff,…
