When you walked out of the house this morning, you might have felt a strange sensation of shivers and goose bumps. That, fellow Floridians, is not some strange illness. You’re simply cold. The good news? This freeze will only last for a day or so. Break out the only sweater…
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival arrives February 19 through 22 with more than 75 events, tastings, parties, seminars, and dinners. The bash, which benefits Florida International University’s dining and tourism programs, brings thousands of fans and celebrity chefs to South Florida’s restaurants and beaches. This year, the festival…
Sitting at Oasis Café’s swinging chairs with a cocktail while enjoying the ocean breezes was a favorite pastime for both locals and tourists alike for more than two decades. But soon, the simple enjoyment of some conch fritters and a piña colada alfresco will end once Oasis Café closes on…
Our annual food guide, Taste, hits newsstands Thursday, February 19. In this year’s issue, you’ll find guides to local food neighborhoods; interviews with local coffee roasters, chefs, and chocolatiers; and a handy roundup of South Florida’s breweries. Readers of Clean Plate Charlie don’t have to wait. Here’s a sneak peek…
Food and drink made out of cacao beans, the source of cocoa, have been around since pre-Columbian Mexico, and Europeans adopted a cocoa drink as early as the 1500s, but the first edible solid chocolate wasn’t invented until the mid-19th Century. Chocolate really gained popularity in the early 1900s, when…
There are endless ways to enjoy a cup of coffee: black, light and sweet, or half-calf extra soy with two Truvias and a pump of sugar-free vanilla syrup. No matter your preference, everyone’s favorite cup of Joe is the one that’s free! This weekend, Lavazza Italian coffee is bringing their…
Pass by Mai-Kai on Federal Highway and you’ll get a sense of another time, even before you walk through the doors. This homage to 1950s kitsch has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, securing the tiki palace’s place in Florida history. See also: A Closer Look at…
Jimmie’s Chocolates is expanding with its third location, set to open in Davie in the spring. The chocolate shop, with locations in Dania Beach and Wilton Manors, is opening a third shop, located at 2621 S. University Drive in Davie, with a soft opening scheduled in March. See also: Starbucks…
The Super Bowl has come and gone, and in the aftermath, most of us are a little bleary-eyed from the excitement. With the big game behind us for one more year, the task now is to analyze everything from Katy Perry’s shark-infested choreography to what scored the most points. Though…
This Sunday evening, it’s a safe bet to guess that the average American will be watching the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks. And with that viewing comes the inevitable snacking down on chicken wings, nachos, beer, and pizzas. But did you realize that all that eating and…
Although it sounds like it, Double Down Dog is not an advanced yoga pose. It is, in actuality, the exact opposite of one. The Double Down Dog is KFC’s latest foray into the “shock and awe” food category, which includes such tantalizing gut-busters as Pizza Hut’s Vegemite-stuffed-crust pizza (available only…
If you love crime dramas, here’s your chance to catch two real-life thieves. On November 17, 2014, two young men double-teamed the Dunkin’ Donuts at 751 E. Commercial Blvd. in Oakland Park. See also: Dunkin’ Donuts’ Croissant Donut: We Try One…
Whole Foods Market is, once again, expanding its presence in South Florida with the opening Wednesday of its newest location, in Pompano Beach. The 40,100-square-foot Pompano Beach store, located at 2411 N. Federal Highway, will have a vintage, nautical theme with a community room and outdoor seating. The store will…
Fast food chain Wendy’s is the latest restaurant to start serving healthier options to children. According to USA Today, the announcement was made by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) , a Washington D.C.-based consumer advocacy organization that provides consumers with health and well-being information. See also:…
Artist Guy Harvey has made a career out of painting his beloved ocean and the creatures who live in it. The artist has also licensed out his name and artwork on everything from the hull of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest & largest ship, the “Escape” to t-shirts and wine, with…
Just in time for watching all the playoff excitement in the privacy of your own home, Funky Buddha beer has announced their beer is available at select Publix locations throughout South Florida. According to Funky Buddha’s John Linn, the Funky Buddha team pitched their craft beers to Publix headquarters in…
A win has been made for wizards and muggles alike with the announcement that Harry Potter–branded chocolates, sold at Universal Studio’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter and at major retailers, will use cocoa that is fair-trade-, or Utz-, certified. The catalyst of the announcement was a campaign initiated by the…
Recently,our fine country has gotten into a frenzy. Not because of the Charlie Hebdo massacre or the fact that Ted Cruz, called a “longtime foe Of NASA and science” by Huffington Post, was named chair of the Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness. Nope. Americans are crazed about the Cadbury…
Starbucks, the world’s favorite source of caffeine, introduced the Flat White to their menu this week, causing a frenzy of people, mostly Australians and Europeans, lauding the coffee drink. So, what, exactly, is a Flat White? Is it a new flavor to compete with the Pumpkin Spice Latte and its…
Angelo Elia, one of South Florida’s most respected chefs, gets the spotlight this weekend when Emeril Lagasse visits his Casa D’Angelo for this week’s episode of Emeril’s Florida. The episode, titled “Big Night Out,” sees the beloved chef best-known for his catch phrase “Bam!” dining at some of Florida’s chicest…
It’s that time of year again, when grown adults turn into jelly at the mere sight of adorable green-clad girls selling cookies. Girl Scout cookie season officially starts in Broward and Palm Beach counties on January 22. (Note: If you really need your cookie fix earlier, Miami-Dade’s cookie season starts…
Dozens of Broward-area restaurants and bars entered the Winterfest Absolut drink contest, vying for the title of this year’s “Absolut Perfect Cocktail” but, of course, there can be only one winner. After much deliberation, two finalists competed the other day at Bar Stache in Fort Lauderdale for the title and…
