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…
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…
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…
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,…
It appears 2014 will be a healthy year for South Florida. New juice bars, raw food finds, locally-sourced dishes, and vegetarian-themed concepts abound — and it’s only getting better. Adding to the momentum, South Florida vegan chef Seth Kirschbaum — former executive chef for both Sublime and Darbster — has…
You know you’ve thought about it before: the day you’re going to get your big break. Whether it’s dancing in a club, walking through the mall, or shopping in the grocery store, many of us fantasize about the day some producer will discover us for some innate quality, and turn…
After more than 20 years of waiting tables in high-end restaurants and raising three kids, Frank and Beth Becker needed a change. Satisfied with their lives but not feeling creatively fulfilled, the husband-and-wife team set out to open a restaurant of their own. The goal was to develop an artist’s…
Maybe you’re one of the 155 Funky Buddha Brewing Founders’ Club members and all of this is old news to you. But for everyone else, you’ve probably noticed a stream of Facebook and Instagram posts of friends with excited faces and blue bottles in hand. This past weekend saw the…
The New Year is all about taking some time to evaluate the outcome of the past 365 days, and figuring out how to move forward. This might mean taking some more time to relax, making some minor adjustments, or it could mean kicking things into high gear. Brooklyn Water Bagel…
With healthy New Year’s resolutions (hopefully) still on our minds, juicing is the buzzword of the year so far. And cold pressed juicing is considered the latest nutritional powerhouse. Bee Organics in Downtown West Palm Beach is a new “lifestyle” cafe focusing on vegan and organic options that just also…
Jon StichThe world of gastronomy is as subject to the whim and whimsy of the “trend” as any industry, from fashion to music. Some foods are eternal, like pizza, and others come and go from our midst, for better or for worse. So, we got together all of the food…
After more than 20 years of waiting tables in high-end restaurants and raising three kids, Frank and Beth Becker needed a change. Satisfied with their lives but not feeling creatively fulfilled, the husband-and-wife team set out to open a restaurant of their own. The goal was to develop an artist’s…
If you haven’t heard all the ruckus about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado last week, you’ve either been stuck under a rock, working too much, or coming down from the worst New Years hangover ever. Either way, a joint should help with those issues. While weed still isn’t legal…
It used to be that ordering a pizza was pretty easy — choose between plain, pepperoni, or sausage. Sometimes you could get all fancy-schmancy and order extra cheese or mushrooms (canned, obviously). Now, pizzas are complicated. Items like artichoke, prosciutto, bacon, and truffles adorn our pies. This freedom allows us…
