Young Kho whirls around the dining room of her small Lauderhill restaurant. One moment, she’s laughing and chatting in Korean with a family of regulars. The next, she’s patiently explaining the menu to a table of elderly New Yorkers. A few minutes later, she’s effortlessly gliding from the kitchen, in…
Sampling new restaurants can be one of the greatest pleasures in life — it can also be a gustatory burden from time to time, but that’s another story. After a while, however, this penchant for experiencing the finer things in life can start to do a number on the wallet…
Longtime South Florida pizzeria and Italian restaurant John the Baker will celebrate its grand opening at a new location today. The restaurant, which was closed for a month, will reopen at 11 a.m., Monday, August 11. Owner John Scincariello told Clean Plate Charlie the move from his 10-year-old Cooper City…
The finalists for the American German Club of the Palm Beach’s 2014 Miss Oktoberfest competition have been selected, and Clean Plate Charlie has the details on how you can get involved in the upcoming pageant and official coronation dinner. On Saturday, August 16 the Lake Worth all-volunteer, non-profit social club…
If it seems like the word “craft” gets thrown around way too much, you aren’t alone in wondering when this craze will blow over. We get it: Pretty much every menu in South Florida is offering specially crafted this and that. But what makes something truly craft? Take a seat…
These days, it seems like everyone is getting into healthy eating — and with America’s track record on health, it’s definitely a good thing. From larger vegetarian selections at local bars to wellness-focused eateries, South Floridians (and their beach bodies) are all about nutrient density. North Fort Lauderdale is about…
When you think of the Guinness Book of World Records, what comes to mind? Food-related feats, maybe? Take the world’s most expensive hot dog, an 18-inch beef frank with special moose cheese that goes for a whopping $145.49 at Capitol Dog in Sacramento, California. Or Texas’ Rob Williams, who holds…
With laced-covered tables, draped flower garlands, commemorative plates of the royal family, and a life-sized flaming-red English telephone booth, Vienna Cafe & Bistro feels like a throwback to another era. One could envision sitting in front of the mock fireplace with an English grandmama and a hot cup of tea…
Trader Joe’s is at it again. In anticipation of the opening of their Palm Beach Gardens store on September 19, the Monrovia, California-based company is looking for crew members. Not sure if a career at Trader Joe’s is right for you? Then take this handy quiz, provided by “Joe” himself:…
If your hump day isn’t exactly as cheerful as that camel makes it to be, maybe you need a little free pick-me-up. So, head out the door – because Jamba Juice is buying. See also: Jamba Juice Launches New Juice Menu in South Florida, Focus on Local Sourcing…
The U.S. Secret Service alerted restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s China Bistro that customer credit card data may have been stolen from several of the company’s locations throughout the country, including one in Palm Beach Gardens. The Scottsdale, Arizona-based company said it was alerted by the USSS on June 10 to…
Today is National Oyster Day and, according to the official website, there are over 100 different varieties and over a million different ways of enjoying them. Not only do these fruits from the sea taste delicious, they’re rich in amino acids, which are vital for a healthy sex life, which…
With laced-covered tables, draped flower garlands, commemorative plates of the royal family, and a life-sized flaming-red English telephone booth, Vienna Cafe & Bistro feels like a throwback to another era. One could envision sitting in front of the mock fireplace with an English grandmama and a hot cup of tea…
Driving past Stout Bar & Grill in Fort Lauderdale, it can be all too easy to assume the establishment is just another Irish pub. But step inside, and you’ll realize you should never judge a restaurant by its name. Sure, it has all the usual Irish pub requirements: Over 40…
Two heavyweight boxers decided to go a few rounds in Hollywood, Florida, the other day. Unfortunately, the incident occurred in a restaurant instead of a ring. The bizarre incident occurred at Mama Mia Italian Ristorante in Hollywood, where Wladimir Klitschko was enjoying a quiet lunch. Apparently, Shannon Briggs barged in…
The best way to describe South Florida’s own John Lewis (AKA the Bad Ass Vegan) is, well, as a badass. A trainer, nutrition coach, entrepreneur, and all-around role model for meatless eating, he’s breaking the mold when it comes to plant-based living. An athlete always (including a turn as a…
We’ve all had it, that sinking feeling that sets in when we have a craving for something specific, only to find out one of our favorite restaurants is closed. It’s the worst. There’s good news on the horizon for lovers of d.b.a./ Cafe. The laid-back Fort Lauderdale spot is expanding…
Have you ever shopped at Trader Joe’s and looked longingly at the “crew members” decked out in their Hawaiian shirts and leis? Did you secretly wish you could be among that group of happy people, as you scurried your way back to your Office Space-style cubicle? Or maybe you’ve been…
A new restaurant opens its door nearly every day of the week. Most, however, go completely unnoticed by the majority of the population. That’s certainly not the case with the Restaurant People’s bars and eateries. Owners Tim Petrillo, Peter Boulukos, and Alan Hooper have a flair for bringing trendy eateries…
In Palm Beach County, we know good Cuban food. From Jupiter to Boca Raton, literally dozens of establishments specialize in peddling meat-filled empanadas, hand-pressed Cuban sandwiches, homemade pulpeta (Cuban meatloaf), velvety flan, and a colada. Luckily, the area also boasts a wide range of Cuban concepts, everything from authentic upscale…
Every other month, it’s something new on the health front. Pomegranate juice will cure all your ailments. Never mind; it’s ridiculously high in sugar. Kombucha is a miracle immune booster. Oh, wait — it can kill you. Now, coconut water is all the rage. Billed as yet another miracle liquid,…
Chalk it up to inflation, if you want, but there once was a day in which the mere thought of a $9 smoothie would make you balk. That was a time in which the vast majority of these “healthy” meal replacements were filled with processed proteins and sickeningly sweet syrup-covered…
