New Times’ Best Of Broward-Palm Beach 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 30 of our favorite tastemakers — restaurateurs, chefs, bartenders, and other foodies who make the South Florida food scene what it is. We’ll start with number 30 and lead up to…
Vince Tien and Alex Kuk are the two woks behind the TwoWoks pop-up dining experience being set for Monday, April 29 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Christina Wan’s Mandarin House in Fort Lauderdale (664 N. Federal Hyw, Fort Lauderdale). The talented duo were both at the forefront of…
New Times’ Best of Broward – Palm Beach 2013 issue arrives June 13. To celebrate, Clean Plate Charlie is serving up 30 of our favorite tastemakers — restauranteurs, chefs, bartenders, and other foodies — that make the South Florida food scene what it is. We’ll start with number 30 and…
As the sun set on Fort Lauderdale, the wine poured freely as thousands of people enjoyed food and drink al fresco at Friday evening’s Las Olas Wine and Food Festival. More than three dozen of South Florida’s finest restaurants were represented at the fete that benefits the American Lung Association,…
Every burger place seems to have its diehard followers. West coaster’s swear by In-N-Out. South Floridian’s freak out over BurgerFi. Other people love Smashburger. Whatever the case, there surely is no loss of options when it comes to finding a decent burger. Well, Shake Shack has now descended upon Boca…
As events regarding the Boston Marathon bombing suspects continue to unfold, there is some positive news in one case close to our hearts here at Clean Plate Charlie and New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Long-time freelance writer and food blogger, Tricia Woolfenden, was personally affected by the tragedy in Boston when…
Unfortunately, this has been a horrible week for explosions. While the nation is still coming to terms with the tragedy that took place at the Boston Marathon, a massive explosion took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas at around 7:50 p.m. last night. More than 160 have been…
Locavore. Sustainable seafood. Organic produce. Once upon a time, this was fringe eating for hippies and eco-warriors. But, as time passed, foodies caught on. They taste-tested and realized that you don’t have to be a tree hugger to know that organic, locally grown produce allowed to ripen in its own…
We’ve got a lot seemingly random “National Days” in this country, from National Bacon Appreciation Day to National Eat What you Want Day. Yes, these are both real things. Turns out we’re not the only country that does this and some are a bit more meaningful and heart-warming than others…
If, by chance, you’ve been holed up in a dark cellar for the past six months and haven’t heard: a large portion of the population is pretty pissed off about the whole genetically modified organism–a.k.a. GMOs–thing. Since the failure of California’s mandatory labeling initiative last fall and Congress and the…
Mancini’s Modern Italian: Las Olas Institution Reinvented
Ahh. Cheese. That miracle food group that has saved numerous cocktail receptions and parties. It’s the one dish that any culinarily challenged host can throw together. While most of us love to eat it–minus, of course, those with lactose intolerance–few know how to partake in its glorious coagulation process. As…
It’s been a project four years in the works. Originally slated to open in November or December 2012, S3, the newest concept from the Restaurant People — owners of YOLO, Vibe, and Tarpon Bend — is about to open its doors at the end of this month. Although it’s still…
Most better restaurants roll out new menus with the change of each season. It makes sense: food preferences and fresh ingredients change with the weather. Well, sorry to break it to you, but it’s only going to get hotter and hotter over the coming months. To make it more bearable…
Do you scoff at the notion of being called a foodie but can’t stop taking photos of every plate you see? Are you fanatical about local chefs the way Beliebers idolize their teen heartthrob? Do you refuse to eat anything that hasn’t been grown 60 miles from where you live?…
Mmmm, delicious? National Escargot Day isn’t until May 24, but there’s no rule saying we can’t get started early and we have a new reason to celebrate this fascinating French food. South Florida has a problem. A giant snail problem, to be exact. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture,…
Jack Mancini’s namesake restaurant on East Las Olas Boulevard was a rare, long-standing institution on a street where some restaurants depart faster than visiting tourists. After a decade in business Mancini’s closed its doors in 2011 when the 10-year lease expired. After trying his hand at a short-lived tapas-and-cocktails concept…
We know, you and your food-snob friends turn up your noses at fast-food chains. McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Taco Bell — “Ugh, gross.” “I don’t eat that fake junk,” you say in public, while secretly passing through a drive-thru while wasted on your way home from the bar. Well, closet…
Andrew Balick has been “tapped” to be the new executive chef at Tap 42. Balick will take over duties on April 29, though he is executing the gastropub’s menu for the Las Olas Food and Wine Festival.The young chef has quite the pedigree, by the way. His resume reads like…
In case you’re counting down the months: football season is just about four months away. We know, it probably feels like forever for you diehard football fans. Well, lucky for you this season is lining up with the introduction of Fort Lauderdale’s newest sports bar: Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill–named…
Today is April 15, the annual deadline to file your income tax returns. Though there’s really no one who actually likes filing taxes (let’s face it — even if you get a refund, the fact that you have to save a shoebox of receipts each year is enough to kill…
It was a surprise to see Susan Arboleda of SusyPops’ cake pops selling her wares at Gulfstream Park’s SweetTooth Soiree Friday night. People paid anywhere from $40 and $80 and were promised all the sugary treats they could handle. However, we couldn’t blame her. The amateur confectioner who aspires to…
