The fight to label GMOs in the United States did not work out as activists had hoped in 2012. While anti-Frankenfood groups in the US are attempting to regroup from the failure of California’s Proposition 37, across the pond they have managed to successfully do away with some strains–in Poland…
The brand new Andrews Farm backs right up against Publix.What if instead of a McDonald’s you could drive up to a local micro farm squeezed between a shopping plaza and a doctor’s office and buy a bushel of fresh produce, picked to order?See Also: Sunny Garden Isles Community Farm Launches This…
If part of your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and slim down, taking it easy on the alcohol may be on the list of things to avoid — especially if you love sugary-sweet cocktails. The average margarita can deliver as many as 800 calories, while a traditional frozen…
Kick Start South Florida is a new feature highlighting local foodies and food-related projects on Kickstarter from Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade. Clean Plate Charlie will profile them here to support and promote food-related crowd-funded projects in South Florida. Spread the word. Share the love.The best recipes are usually family…
The City of Sunrise will hold a discussion today to determine the fate of food trucks at their monthly City Commission meeting. The meeting, held at Sunrise City Hall (10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise), held today, January 8 at 6 p.m., might just be a little more spirited than…
It’s official: the Gregorian calendar New Year has come and gone. Actually, so has the Japanese New Year celebration in most Japanese cities–Oshogatsu generally runs from December 31 to January 4. Eh, minor details.The Morikami Museum and Gardens is fashionably late, holding its 35th annual Oshogatsu New Year’s Celebrationthis Sunday,…
Snow birder New Yorkers may get to avoid the snow and slush by setting up shop in South Florida for the winter, but to hear talk of it, the transplantation comes with a price. Said price being they have to put up with subpar bagels, pizza, and sundry foodstuffs for…
JA World Uncorked, the annual event that pairs south Florida’s best restaurants with fine wines at one of the most unique venues in Broward, has added a new element to this year’s festivities — craft beer. The event, which will be held Saturday evening, January 19 from 6:30 – 10…
This week, the City of Pompano Beach will be celebrating the grand opening of a new restaurant, one of the first establishments to claim a spot in the newly redeveloped oceanfront strip off East Atlantic Blvd. Over the past year the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) — through a joint…
After 40 years of handing out hoagies to the loyal Lauderdale-by-the-Sea residents, LaSpada’s will close its doors at 4346 Seagrape Drive…
Chances are, you’ve got Fruit Ninja on your smart phone. This thoroughly addictive game is just as amazing as Angry Birds – and less frustrating. The rules are simple — you’re a ninja and, for some reason, you’re pissed off at fruit so you spend your time hacking away at…
Being that Florida is one massive peninsula, seafood is kind of a big thing. If you can’t eat it or chose not to, we feel sorry for you. For seafood aficionados, or anyone who likes a festival, we have an event for you: the Riverwalk Stone Crab and Seafood Festival.The…
Lots to eat and drink (mostly drink) this week in South Florida, so let’s get right to it. After the jump, find a roundup of food- and drink-related events happening this week in Broward and Palm Beach counties. See Also: – Plantation to Get a New Weekly Food Truck Rally…
The kid who refuses to eat: Every family has one. (Or a few, if you’re lucky.) The chicken sits on the plate, picked at until it gets cold and inedible. Pieces of meatloaf are surreptitiously fed to the family dog at every turn. Vegetables? Forget about it. If this sounds…
The Sun-Sentinel has reported that there was a shooting at Josephine’s Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton on Friday. Manager and bartender, Rafael Rodriguez, was shot and killed during an armed robbery. …
Here’s the thing about New Year’s resolutions: Hanging a new Twilight calendar on the wall doesn’t give one any special powers to quit smoking or stop dropping F-bombs with the kids in the car. But even if you’re the sort who’d never vocalize a resolution, there’s a good chance that…
If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time with your four-legged friend (or to find a new furry love in your life), we suggest heading over to the Tri-County Humane’s Bark-B-Que and Adopt-A-Thon this weekend.On Sunday, January 6 from noon – 3 p.m., take your furry friend to…
It’s times like these — when one needs a really good joke about tea-bagging — that one wishes Clean Plate Charlie had Daniel Tosh on the payroll. Wynkoop Brewing Company out of Colorado announced this week that it will begin nationwide distribution of its infamous Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout. “Rocky…
There’s a famous I Love Lucy episode where a Parisian chef goes after the red-headed gal with a knife after she asks for ketchup to season her escargot.Apparently, former Subway employee Lawrence Ordone is a fan of the show, because last Tuesday, the former Subway employee allegedly threatened a man’s…
Earlier this week, Canadian rapper Drake uploaded some instagram pictures of clothing bearing the acronym “YOLO” at a Walgreens and a Macy’s suggesting the businesses pay up for using “his” catchphrase.Clean Plate Charlie spoke to restauranteur Tim Petrillo, co-owner of YOLO in Fort Lauderdale to get his take on Drake’s…
CandaceWest.comShrimp Pad Thai and Siam Rice.In today’s food centric culture, eating obscure ingredients and dishes is almost like racking up Boy Scout merit badges. It’s how those of us with unholy food obsessions keep score. Siam Rice Thai and Tapas in Hollywood had flickers of the authenticity many gastronauts seek,…
So, you survived the holiday season madness and are ready to reclaim your weekends as your own. Clean Plate Charlie has gathered up a few food- and drink-related events going down this weekend in Broward and Palm Beach counties. After the jump, find a few ways to keep busy and…
