Chipotle Mexican Grill, the fast/casual restaurant that prides itself in serving “food with integrity” is stating that food costs and other operating costs have risen for the chain — and they might pass those additional costs on to you — the consumer.In a presentation at the 2013 ICR XChange yesterday,…
BurgerFi is in expansion mode with the opening of a new restaurant in Davie.The fast casual restaurant that features all-natural, farm-raised beef free of hormones, opens its doors in Davie on Tuesday, January 22, at 1904 S. University Drive.This is the lucky 13th Florida location, with more to come. Read…
Residents of Weston have a new pizza restaurant to look forward to. That may not sound like big news, but this is no slouch of a chain coming to town. D’Angelo Pizza Wine Bar and Tapas opens on January 21 in Country Isle Plaza (1370 Weston Road). If the name…
The Melting Pot is the kind of restaurant that you normally think of when you’re in an indulgent mood. For starters, you receive a vat of bubbling molten cheese, served with chunks of bread to dip into the dairy lava pit. You then quickly move through dinner, which consists of…
Yes, we’re stereotyping a bit here at Clean Plate Charlie, but women right now are preparing for the biggest evening in television…the 85th Annual Academy Awards. On Sunday, February 24, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane will host the awards, hopefully channeling Stewie Griffin the entire time. We can’t wait to…
BaconFest Florida is coming to town!Now that we have your attention, BaconFest, which is exactly what it sounds like (a celebration of all things pig-related), is coming to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Saturday, February 23 at 6 p.m. This event, which is (duh) popular in Chicago, Kansas City…
South Florida Beer Week is coming and just about everywhere you turn in Broward and Palm Beach counties there are multiple places to celebrate our state’s growing brew culture., culminating in one giant beer festival.From tap takeovers to tastings, it’s all here. If you’re venturing south, check out our list…
Clean Plate Charlie usually doesn’t give advice to criminals, but we consider this a public service. Attention would-be-bad-guys:Do not answer any Craigslist ads that start with “I am looking to purchase illegal drugs, guns, hootch, sex, or…anything.”Got it? Good. Because apparently 23 year-old Lantana resident Daniel David Pawa didn’t get…
If you’ve live in northwest Broward, rejoice in the fact that you’ll soon have a major food truck takeover next week.on Tuesday, January 22 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., The Gourmet Food Truck Experience brings more than 20 food trucks to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. From burger to…
The TV Show Mad Men has gotten many people interested in what goes behind the scenes on Madison Avenue. Is it really just a bunch of guys drinking Scotch and hitting on women between sudden bouts of genius? Maybe not, but sometimes it takes an amateur to breathe new life…
VooDoo BBQ & Grill is opening their first south Florida location in Pembroke Pines this Sunday, January 13 at Pembroke Lakes Square (151. N. Hiatus Road). This location is the first of 26 locations planned for Florida. The fast casual restaurant with a Cajun vibe features slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork,…
We’ll admit it. Being a judge at a food event is all kinds of wonderful. You get to eat delicious food, drink heavenly libations — and critique everything. That’s right! You get to do what your mom, every one of your teachers, and the bible have told you not to…
Last evening’s Sunrise Commission meeting was in sharp contrast to December’s, which lasted only about two minutes. The January meeting lasted over four hours, with much of the time devoted to the possible ban or regulation of the mobile restaurants in the city’s limits.Food truck owners in attendance, many members…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
South Florida Beer Week 2013 continues to grow with another event added in Broward. The Hollywood Craft Beer Pub Crawl on January 24 visits four different pubs, each featuring limited edition beers from a different Florida brewery, including Cigar City Brewing, Tequesta Brewing, Due South, and Holy Mackerel. A$10 donation, which directly…
Just at the last possible minute, the House pulled the United States back from the brink of the dreaded fiscal cliff.During a vote late Tuesday, 172 Democrats and 85 Republicans voted for the bill, while 16 Democrats and 151 Republicans opposed it, raising taxes for the wealthiest Americans, while maintaining…
If you’re like us, your New Year’s resolution was to get more exercise and drink more beer. If those two goals sound like they’re somewhat conflicting, think again..because we’ve found the most awesome of races to sign up for — The Tap ‘N’ Run!This 4K race is a healthy fun run…
No, really. We’re completely serious here. The Hulkster is opening a restaurant in Tampa and if you’ve got no New Year’s eve plans you could start driving now and be able to celebrate at the New Year’s Eve grand opening tonight (which is selling out quickly).The 20,000 square-foot Hogan’s Beach,…
